Trio Wanted In Millville Murder: Prosecutor Trio Wanted In Millville Murder: Prosecutor
Trio Wanted In Millville Murder: Prosecutor Three men have been charged and are at large in connection with the shooting death of a 20-year-old in Millville, authorities said. On Friday, Aug. 15, at approximately 6:53 p.m., Millville police responded to the area of High and Oak Streets for a report of a male with a gunshot wound to the head, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said. The victim, identified as Thomas Smith III was transported to a nearby hospital but was soon pronounced dead,  Webb-McRae said. Investigators identified three men in the shooting: Jequise R. Forrest, 19, of Green St., Millville; Alonzo E…
NYC Restaurant Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 8 Injured NYC Restaurant Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 8 Injured
NYC Restaurant Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 8 Injured A night of celebration turned into tragedy overnight when gunfire erupted inside a crowded New York City restaurant, leaving 11 people shot, with three of those dead. The shooting broke out just before 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, in Brooklyn, at Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights, according to authorities. Officers responding to frantic 911 calls found chaos inside the establishment, with victims ranging in age from 27 to 61, eight of whom were men and three women, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference. The violence followed a dis…
Teen Seriously Injured In Shooting At West Babylon House Party: Police Teen Seriously Injured In Shooting At West Babylon House Party: Police
Teen Seriously Injured In Shooting At West Babylon House Party: Police A 17-year-old boy was shot multiple times outside a house party in West Babylon, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, Aug. 16. Police said a 911 caller reported gunfire in front of 1234 11th Street at 11:17 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. When officers arrived, they found the teen with several gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries, according to police. Detectives believe the teen was specifically targeted. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk County Police First Squad at 631-854-815…
Man Caught Smoking Cig At Oxon Hill Murder Scene Arrested Weeks Later: Police Man Caught Smoking Cig At Oxon Hill Murder Scene Arrested Weeks Later: Police
Man Caught Smoking Cig At Oxon Hill Murder Scene Arrested Weeks Later: Police Weeks after he was caught on camera lighting up a cigarette while walking away from a Maryland murder scene, a wanted man has been apprehended, authorities announced. Last month, the Prince George's County Police Department issued a call for help to the community after 31-year-old DC resident Deon Damien Thomas was fatally shot by an unknown man sporting a jumpsuit.  At approximately 8:20 p.m. on July 12, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 511 block of Indian Head Highway in Oxon Hill, where they found Thomas suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronoun…
Ambushed PA Troopers Joseph Perechinsky, William Jenkins Released From Hospital: PSP Ambushed PA Troopers Joseph Perechinsky, William Jenkins Released From Hospital: PSP
Ambushed PA Troopers Joseph Perechinsky, William Jenkins Released From Hospital: PSP The two Pennsylvania State Troopers wounded in last week’s Susquehanna County ambush have been released from the hospital, PSP announced on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Trooper William Jenkins, a 10-year veteran and married father of four, was released on Monday from Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Trooper Joseph Perechinsky, a six-year patrolman whose father is the Mayfield Borough police chief and whose brother is a police officer in Archibald, was released Tuesday night from Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. Both troopers were shot twice while responding to a deadly shooting at a Thompso…
Woman Shot During Overnight Altercation In Albany Woman Shot During Overnight Altercation In Albany
Woman Shot During Overnight Altercation In Albany A 24-year-old woman is recovering after being shot during a fight in Albany early Wednesday, Aug. 13. Officers responded to the area of Albany Street near Broadway just before 12:45 a.m. for reports of gunfire, according to Albany Police. When they arrived, they found evidence consistent with a shooting but no victim at the scene. A short time later, staff at Albany Memorial Hospital alerted police that a 24-year-old woman had walked into the emergency room with a gunshot wound to her lower back. Investigators determined the woman had been involved in a physical altercation with several ot…
Teen Shot At Party In Newburgh: 18-Year-Old Caught In Separate Burglary, Cops Say Teen Shot At Party In Newburgh: 18-Year-Old Caught In Separate Burglary, Cops Say
Teen Shot At Party In Newburgh: 18-Year-Old Caught In Separate Burglary, Cops Say Police responded to two incidents involving teenagers in an Orange County town on the same day, including a shooting at a party and a burglary, authorities said.  The first incident happened early Tuesday morning, when officers responded to 260 Carter Ave. in the Town of Newburgh at around 12:20 a.m. for reports of shots fired and someone possibly wounded, according to the Town of Newburgh Police Department. When they arrived, police did not find a victim but saw around 50 people leaving what appeared to be a party.  Shortly afterward, the teen arrived at Montefiore St. Luke’s Ho…
Maryland Man Killed Protecting Stranger During DC Shooting: ‘He Died A Hero’ Maryland Man Killed Protecting Stranger During DC Shooting: ‘He Died A Hero’
Maryland Man Killed Protecting Stranger During DC Shooting: ‘He Died A Hero’ A Maryland man who came to the country and was seeking the American Dream died a hero, according to his loved ones. Riverdale resident Akim Toure, 27, an IT professional who died during a "senseless" shooting in Washington, DC, is being remembered as a "cherished son, brother, cousin, and friend," who was gunned down late on Sunday, Aug. 3. Shortly after 11 p.m. on the fatal night, in the 400 block of New Jersey Avenue NW, police say that Toure was found unconscious and not breathing by DC Fire and EMS personnel after being shot.  He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responder…
NYC Vet Tech, 25, Killed In Puerto Rico While On Trip To See Bad Bunny, Family Says NYC Vet Tech, 25, Killed In Puerto Rico While On Trip To See Bad Bunny, Family Says
NYC Vet Tech, 25, Killed In Puerto Rico While On Trip To See Bad Bunny, Family Says A New York City family is mourning the sudden death of 25-year-old Kevin Mares, who was killed while on vacation in Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny concert. Mares, described by his father Hector Mares as a “deeply loved son” and “pillar of strength” by his family, was in Puerto Rico this past weekend celebrating with friends when he was “tragically caught in the crossfire of a shooting” and died instantly. The Queens man had been planning to propose to his girlfriend of six years this fall, according to the GoFundMe launched by his father. Kevin and his girlfriend, Angie. GoFundMe phot…
2nd Teen Arrested For Phillipsburg Shooting: Police 2nd Teen Arrested For Phillipsburg Shooting: Police
2nd Teen Arrested For Phillipsburg Shooting: Police Another juvenile has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting in Phillipsburg, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 11. On Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 4:17 p.m., Phillipsburg police responded to the 100 block of Henderson Street after its ShotSpotter device detected gunshots, the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office said. Police spotted several discharged cartridge cases and bullet holes in a parked vehicle, authorities said. No injuries were reported, authorities said. A 17-year-old was arrested Friday and faces numerous charges, authorities said. The other 17-year-old is charged with c…
Recognize Him? Gunman Opens Fire On Teen At LIRR Platform In Lynbrook, MTA Police Recognize Him? Gunman Opens Fire On Teen At LIRR Platform In Lynbrook, MTA Police
Recognize Him? Gunman Opens Fire On Teen At Lirr Platform In Lynbrook, MTA Police A 17-year-old boy was shot on a Long Island Rail Road platform in Lynbrook, and police want to know if you recognize the suspect, MTA Police announced on Monday, Aug. 11. The shooting happened on Platform B at the LIRR Lynbrook Station at 7:55 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, according to the release. The pictured suspect intentionally fired a gun at the teen, striking him in the torso, investigators explained. The victim was taken to Franklin Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition, police said. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or location is asked to contact the MT…
Times Square Shooting: 3 Injured, Teen Suspect Apprehended Times Square Shooting: 3 Injured, Teen Suspect Apprehended
Times Square Shooting: 3 Injured, Teen Suspect Apprehended A burst of gunfire broke out overnight in Times Square, leaving three people wounded and a teenage suspect in handcuffs in the heart of midtown Manhattan, police said. The violence erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at the bustling corner of 44th Street and 7th Avenue. Investigators say the shooting began with a dispute between a 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man, who was shot in the foot.  During the chaos, stray bullets also struck a 65-year-old man in the leg, and grazed an 18-year-old woman. All three victims were hospitalized and are listed in stable condition. …