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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Yahoo
Aliceville man dies after Tuscaloosa police pursuit ends in crash
A 31-year-old man was killed after a July 17 traffic stop by Tuscaloosa police resulted in a pursuit by officers that ended in a crash. Jaylen Reed of Aliceville died in the wreck, said Capt. Jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit. At around 7 p.m., a Tuscaloosa police patrol unit attempted to stop a vehicle for several traffic violations on Cousette Street near its overpass with Interstate 359. Kennedy said the vehicle immediately fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle crossed through several intersections, left the roadway and struck a ditch and culvert near Tamko Building Products. The vehicle sustained extreme damage, he said. More: Accessing local journalism is even easier with the News app The driver, later identified as Reed, was injured and unresponsive. Medical aid was rendered, and Reed was taken to DCH Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead, Kennedy said. Reed was the lone occupant of the vehicle. No other vehicles were struck or involved in the crash. Since the wreck occurred during a Tuscaloosa Police Department pursuit, the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit was called to handle the investigation. Investigators and supervisors not affiliated with TPD will conduct an investigation, with the assistance of the Northport Police Department Traffic Homicide Unit. Multiple witnesses were interviewed, and several sources of video were obtained, according to Kennedy. The time from the patrol unit activating its lights to initiate the stop until the crash was less than 30 seconds, he said. The driver was later found to have multiple active felony warrants. Reach Jasmine Hollie at JHollie@ To support her work, please subscribe to The Tuscaloosa News. This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Aliceville man dies after police pursuit ends in crash Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect says shooting was in self-defense, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was critically injured in a shooting Thursday in the Cherokee area, and the man charged in the crime allegedly told police that he did it in self-defense. Jerome Settle, 22, was charged with Aggravated Assault and Theft of Property to wit: Stolen Firearm. His bond was set to $50,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Officers responded to a shooting at Kimball and Lamar at 9:35 a.m. Thursday. When they arrived, a man was receiving medical attention after being shot. The victim was unable to give a statement to police because of his condition, and he was transported to Regional One in critical condition. Officers said they received another call from Jerome Settle in the 3300 block of Parker Avenue, and he told police he was responsible for the shooting. Police said they saw Settle with his hands in the air, and he was partially covered in blood. According to reports, Settle said, 'Yeah, I did it in self-defense, the gun is in the grass.' Settle was detained. Bond set for man charged in deadly Cache 42 shooting They said when the Violent Crimes Unit was on the scene, they observed a pool of blood and a stolen handgun from an Atoka, Tennessee, pawn shop in 2023. Officers located a black 9 mm handgun in the grass in front of the residence, along with a spent shell casing. Video surveillance from a residence showed Settle walking to a group of men around a black vehicle, and he reached over towards the victim and shot him once. Memphis Murder Map 2025 Settle told police he was responsible for shooting the victim and admitted to owning the handgun found on the scene. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
26-06-2025
- Miami Herald
Babysitter's boyfriend killed toddler with ‘multiple' head punches, FL cops say
A 1-year-old who had stopped breathing one morning had suffered 'multiple' fist punches to the head, according to investigators in north Florida. It happened at a home in Tallahassee, and first responders were summoned around 9:15 a.m. Monday, June 23, the Tallahassee Police Department said in a June 24 news release. 'Life-saving measures were immediately attempted, but sadly, the child was pronounced deceased at a local hospital,' police said. 'Initially treated as a death investigation, detectives quickly uncovered signs of foul play. An autopsy revealed the child had suffered severe injuries, including multiple strikes to the head with a closed fist that ultimately caused the child's death.' The department's Violent Crimes Unit took over the investigation, leading to the arrest of Deric Young, police said. 'Detectives learned the child was left in the care of Young, the boyfriend of the woman hired to watch the child, the night before the incident occurred,' police said. 'Detectives developed probably cause.' Details of a motive have not been released. Young told police he had been smoking cannabis while tending the child, the Tallahassee Democrat reported citing an affidavit. 'When I smoke, I want to play,' the newspaper quoted him as telling police. Young is charged with murder while engaged in aggravated child abuse and cruelty toward a child/aggravated battery on a child, jail records show.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
1 dead, 1 injured by gunfire at South Bend gas station; found in 2 separate locations
One person died and another is hospitalized after a shooting at a South Bend gas station took place Wednesday night. The South Bend Police Department responded to the area of Jefferson Boulevard and Logan Street around 9:30 p.m. May 21, on the report of shooting, the department said in a press release. Officers found a person suffering from an apparent gunshot wound who was later pronounced dead, police said. Police also located a second person with gunshot wounds at a separate location in Mishawaka, the department said. They were transported to the hospital for treatment, police said. The police department confirmed Thursday that both people shot were connected to the same incident. The department's Violent Crimes Unit is conducting an active investigation, but police said there is no ongoing threat to the community. Police have not released further information regarding either person involved as of Thursday morning as they are contacting family at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to place an anonymous tip with Michiana Crime Stoppers online, on the app or by calling 574-288-7867. This article will be updated when more information is made available. Email Tribune staff writer Camille Sarabia at csarabia@ This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after South Bend gas station shooting
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Three injured in early morning I-10 shooting in Prairieville
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that left three people injured early Sunday morning on Interstate 10. According to APSO, deputies responded to reports of gunfire near the 176-mile marker on westbound I-10 around 2 a.m. The sheriff's office said a vehicle carrying several male subjects was traveling west when another, unknown vehicle pulled alongside and opened fire. Three people inside the vehicle were shot. APSO said two of the victims suffered critical injuries, but the victims were able to exit the interstate and call 911. All three were taken to a hospital for treatment. The shooting is under investigation. Further details about the victims or the investigation were not immediately available. Anyone with information should contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office at 225-621-INFO (4636) or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867). Jury reaches verdict for man accused of killing local civil rights activist National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles after days of immigration protests Ohio State says every student will become fluent in AI with new program 81 Years After D-Day: Honoring the courage that changed history GOP braces for first 'test run' on codifying DOGE cuts The best trucks for towing for 2025 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
