All articles tagged with #drive by shooting
Police say a 25-year-old tow truck driver was fatally shot and his girlfriend wounded when two gunmen in a silver Honda opened fire as they sat parked outside a smoke shop in Northeast Philadelphia; the suspects fled, motive is unknown, and investigators are asking for tips while the family mourns and has started a GoFundMe for funeral costs.
Lance Morales, 23, has been arrested in Puerto Rico for the drive-by shooting that killed a 20-year-old mother, Jessiah Mercado, and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Diaz, in Hartford, Connecticut. Morales, originally from Waterbury, Connecticut, fled to Puerto Rico after the incident and is now awaiting extradition to face murder charges. The U.S. Marshals Service and Hartford Police collaborated to capture Morales, highlighting the effectiveness of their partnership in pursuing justice.
Lance "Macho" Morales, 23, was apprehended in Puerto Rico by the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force for allegedly killing a Massachusetts mother and her baby in a drive-by shooting in Hartford. Morales faces multiple charges, including two counts of murder, and will be extradited to Connecticut. The incident occurred on November 19, when the victims were shot after Morales allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. A vigil is planned by Mothers United Against Violence to honor the victims.
U.S. Marshals have captured Lance Morales, a suspect wanted for a drive-by shooting in Hartford, Connecticut, that killed 20-year-old Jessiah Mercado and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Diaz. Morales, also known as "Macho," was arrested in Puerto Rico by the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force after fleeing there. He faces multiple charges, including two counts of murder, and is being held on a $3 million bond while awaiting extradition to Connecticut.
Police in Somerville, Massachusetts, are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting that resulted in a vehicle flipping over on a residential street, narrowly missing a woman and a child. Surveillance video shows shots fired at three men before the vehicle crashed, and witnesses described hearing gunshots and seeing the car speed the wrong way up the street. Two individuals were taken to the hospital, but it's unclear if their injuries were from the shooting or the crash. Police are collecting evidence and investigating the incident, while neighbors reported that the overturned car had been stolen.
Jenipher Cabrera, a 20-year-old who attended the Chiefs Super Bowl parade, was shot in a drive-by shooting near Union Station, moments before nearly two dozen others were shot at the rally. She was with her family when the incident occurred and is now recovering in the hospital. The police are investigating both shootings, and a GoFundMe has been set up for her medical expenses.
A 17-year-old boy was killed and a 17-year-old girl was critically injured in a shooting in Broward County, suspected to be a drive-by shooting near the intersection of Riviera Boulevard and University Drive. The white car they were in was riddled with bullets, and detectives are seeking the public's help to identify the suspect or suspects.
A 22-year-old woman, Lexus Gutierrez, was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in East Los Angeles. The incident left her dead and another person injured. Family and friends mourned her loss, describing her as a kind-hearted person with big aspirations. Authorities are seeking information to locate the suspects responsible for the senseless act and are urging the public to come forward with any relevant details.
Washington State Patrol is investigating the 12th reported freeway shooting of the year, with the most recent incident occurring on westbound I-90 near E Mercer St. Drivers are feeling unsafe and on edge, with some expressing concern for their families' safety. State patrol advises drivers to disengage from aggressive behavior on the road and report any incidents to 911. Emphasis patrols are being launched in areas where shootings have been reported, and troopers are seeking information from the public to help identify the suspect in the white Toyota 4Runner involved in the latest shooting.
Two people were killed and two others injured in a drive-by shooting near O Street and Half Street in Southwest, D.C. The suspect, who opened fire from a white Jeep Cherokee with Maryland plates, remains at large. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and police are investigating whether there were additional occupants in the suspect vehicle. D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith expressed concern about crew-based crime in the area and pledged to work with partners to address the issue.
Two people were killed and two others injured in separate shootings in Jackson, Mississippi. In one incident, a verbal confrontation at a hospital parking lot resulted in the death of Elisha Bridges, with the suspect, Jaylein Wallace, still at large. The second shooting was a drive-by, where DeAsia Bracey was killed and two other passengers in the vehicle were wounded. The suspects fled the scene on foot after crashing their red Hyundai Sonata. Police are investigating both incidents and urging anyone with information to come forward.
Mobile Police have made a third arrest in connection with the drive-by shooting that killed 9-year-old Cailee Knight. Darius Lucky, Jr., aged 18, will be charged with felony murder. The investigation is ongoing.
Two individuals, Tyrone Williams and Ariel Curry, have been arrested and charged with felony murder in connection with the death of a 9-year-old girl in Mobile, Alabama. The arrests were made after law enforcement officers identified Williams and Curry as the individuals involved in the drive-by shooting that took place on December 5. They will also face charges of shooting into an occupied dwelling.
Deputies with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office stopped a car at a gas station believed to be involved in the drive-by shooting death of 9-year-old Cailee Knight. The car contained three female juveniles, and the Mobile Police Department is currently handling the matter.
Law enforcement in Mobile, Alabama is seeking tips in the drive-by shooting that tragically took the life of 9-year-old Cailee Knight. The young girl was sleeping on her couch when gunfire erupted, prompting authorities to urge anyone with information to come forward. The community has expressed condolences for Cailee's family, and the mayor has called for unity in putting an end to such senseless acts of violence.