Shooting Archives - DR News - News, Retirement, Finance

Manhunt Underway in Akron After Fatal Gas Station Shooting: Community on Edge as Authorities Search for Suspect

AKRON, Ohio — A manhunt is underway for a 41-year-old suspect linked to a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning outside a BP gas station on Grant Street. The incident has left the local community reeling and authorities appealing for information to aid in the investigation. According to police, the confrontation began around 4:15 a.m. when Damario McCall allegedly harassed a group of women in the gas station parking lot. When 26-year-old Ar’mon Covington …

Rochester Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder Following Fatal Apartment Complex Shooting

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A 31-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a deadly shooting incident that occurred at an apartment complex in Rochester. Authorities allege that Ibrahim Abukaar Abdi shot and killed 35-year-old Sadik Yusuf shortly before noon on July 3, igniting a rapid investigation fueled by eyewitness testimony and video evidence. Police responded to the scene around 11:30 a.m., finding Yusuf with a gunshot wound to the neck. Despite efforts to …

Life Behind Bars: Gastonia Man Sentenced for Fatal Shooting of Boyfriend After Hours on the Run

GASTONIA, N.C. — A 27-year-old man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty of first-degree murder for the shooting death of his boyfriend in 2021. The case has drawn significant attention due to the shocking circumstances surrounding the crime and the aftermath. Tahj Matthias Ji’Reh Wall was convicted by a Gaston County jury following a week-long trial that detailed the grim events leading up to the death of 40-year-old …

Tragic Altercation: Ohio Man Charged with Murder After Shooting Lifelong Friend During Dispute at Kentucky Lake House

BATAVIA, Ohio — A man is facing a murder charge in Kentucky after a tense confrontation turned deadly during a visit to a lake house. Anthony Emerson, 35, was arrested following the fatal shooting of his longtime friend, Thomas Wayne Dick, also 35, early Sunday morning near Lake Cumberland. The incident unfolded shortly after 1 a.m. when authorities responded to a 911 call made by Emerson himself. According to the call, an argument escalated between …

Local ‘Sugar Daddy’ Arrested for Murder and Attempted Murder Following Motel Shooting Over Towed Car Dispute

PLANTATION, Fla. — A man known in the area as “Sugar Daddy” has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a shooting at a local motel, which authorities say stemmed from an argument over a towed vehicle. Ronald James Davis, 51, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday after officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Plantation Motel, located just west of Fort Lauderdale. Upon arrival at approximately 4:30 a.m., police found …

Teen Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting of Parents in Carrollton, Investigation Ongoing

CARROLLTON, Ga. – A 17-year-old girl has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting her mother and stepfather in their home while her younger sister was present, according to law enforcement officials. Sarah Patrick, from Tyus, is facing charges as an adult in connection with the February deaths of James Brock, 45, and Kristin Brock, 41. Investigators noted that the couple’s 6-year-old daughter was at the residence during the incident and later discovered the bodies …

Mississippi Woman Turns Herself In After Alleged Fatal Shooting of Boyfriend, Claims Self-Defense Amid Ongoing Investigation

NATCHEZ, Miss. — A 35-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend has voluntarily turned herself in to authorities after contacting local media. Aziza Young surrendered to law enforcement on Monday, accompanied by reporters from the Natchez Democrat, expressing anxiety about the impending legal repercussions. Young’s arrest follows a warrant issued by law enforcement in Jackson in connection with the death of 45-year-old Adrione Triggs. The police described the tragic incident as a “domestic situation” …

Tragic Family Confrontation: Milwaukee Teen Charged in Father’s Fatal Shooting Amid Eviction Turmoil

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — An 18-year-old man is facing serious legal consequences following the shooting death of his father during a heated argument inside their apartment. Corey D. Williams Jr. has been charged with second-degree reckless homicide in connection with the incident that allegedly unfolded on July 2, shortly after the family had experienced an eviction. Williams was taken into custody last week after police responded to a 911 call made by his grandmother. Emergency responders …

Tragedy Strikes Grays Ferry: Three Dead and Nine Injured in Overnight Mass Shooting as Community Calls for Action

Philadelphia, Pa. — A mass shooting in the Grays Ferry neighborhood early July 7 left three people dead and nine others injured, igniting outrage and grief among local residents. The violence erupted around 1 a.m. on the 1500 block of South Etting Street, where a crowd of approximately 40 had gathered when gunfire erupted. The victims included 23-year-old Zahir Wylie, 19-year-old Jason Reese, and 24-year-old Azir Harris. Among the injured were three minors, including a …

Heartbreaking Rejection Leads to Tragedy: Minnesota Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting of Woman Who Declined His Advances

RICHFIELD, Minn. — A 27-year-old man is facing second-degree murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old woman in her apartment, a crime authorities believe was driven by rejection following a series of romantic overtures. Jose Luis Lopez Xique was charged this week after the June 27 death of Kayli Arseth, who authorities say was shot at close range during an argument in her home. Evidence suggests the fatal encounter came just …