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19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Deadly Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor 19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Deadly Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor
19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Deadly Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor A 19-year-old Trenton resident was fatally shot, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 28. On Friday, Aug. 22, at 12:39 a.m., Trenton police responded to a ShotSpotter detection at 251 Centre St., the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said. Officers found Tommy Febles unresponsive after being shot in the head, authorities said. Febles was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, authorities said.
New Haven Man Killed In Shooting; Second Victim Found Shot Hours Later New Haven Man Killed In Shooting; Second Victim Found Shot Hours Later
New Haven Man Killed In Shooting; Second Victim Found Shot Hours Later A New Haven man is dead and another is injured after a violent morning that brought multiple ShotSpotter alerts and police responses across the city. A ShotSpotter alert sent officers rushing to the corner of Ferry Street and River Street around 4:45 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, New Haven Police said.  Police found Dennis Atkinson, 40, of New Haven, lying on the sidewalk with several gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed Atkinson to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators believe “an argument preceded the shooting and was not a random event,” accordi…
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…
17-Year-Old Fired Gunshots In Phillipsburg: Prosecutor 17-Year-Old Fired Gunshots In Phillipsburg: Prosecutor
17-Year-Old Fired Gunshots In Phillipsburg: Prosecutor A 17-year-old was arrested and charged after several gunshots were fired in Phillipsburg, authorities announced Friday., Aug. 8. 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. Video footage identified a 17-year-old as the perpetrator, authorities said. The juvenile was charged with conspiracy to c…
Phillipsburg Man Arrested For Shooting In Pennsylvania: Prosecutor Phillipsburg Man Arrested For Shooting In Pennsylvania: Prosecutor
Phillipsburg Man Arrested For Shooting In Pennsylvania: Prosecutor A 20-year-old Phillipsburg man was arrested and charged with firing several shots at a residence, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 4. On Sunday, Aug. 3, at 3:36 a.m., Phillipsburg police responded to the 400 block of Anderson Street after receiving a ShotSpotter alert and discovered a suspect, later identified as Andrew Weaver, fired several shots at a residence, one of which penetrated through a window, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. No injuries were reported, authorities said. Video footage identified the shooter as Weaver, authorities said. At 3 p.m., that same say, Penns…
Phillipsburg Man Fired Shots Into Residence: Prosecutor Phillipsburg Man Fired Shots Into Residence: Prosecutor
Phillipsburg Man Fired Shots Into Residence: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Phillipsburg man was arrested and charged with firing two gunshots into a residence early Wednesday morning, July 30, authorities said. At 2 a.m., Phillipsburg police responded to the 100 block of Lewis Street after receiving a ShotSpotter alert, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. Police discovered a suspect had fired two shots into a residence, authorities said. No one was injured, authorities said. Video footage identified the shooter as Matthew Dawe, authorities said. A .40 caliber Taurus handgun was seized during a search of Dawe's residence at 108 Lewis St., aut…
Stolen PA Car Found After Occupied Phillipsburg Home Riddled With Bullets: Prosecutor Stolen PA Car Found After Occupied Phillipsburg Home Riddled With Bullets: Prosecutor
Stolen PA Car Found After Occupied Phillipsburg Home Riddled With Bullets: Prosecutor A stolen car from Pennsylvania was left at the scene of a shooting that left a New Jersey home riddled with bullets while people were inside, authorities announced on Thursday, July 3.  Dorien E. Roberts, 18, of Port Murray, and Alfatir T. Kelly, 26, of Phillipsburg, were arrested after police responded to the 90th block of Mercer Street around 1:50 a.m. on Monday, June 30, according to the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office. Phillipsburg Police were dispatched after receiving a ShotSpotter alert. Though no victims were located, police found a stolen Pennsylvania vehicle, a handgun, and…
Final Suspect Arrested In Norristown Gang Killing Of Tahaj 'Pooh' Harrison Final Suspect Arrested In Norristown Gang Killing Of Tahaj 'Pooh' Harrison
Final Suspect Arrested In Norristown Gang Killing Of Tahaj 'Pooh' Harrison The last of three teens accused in the targeted killing of 20-year-old Tahaj “Pooh” Harrison in Norristown has been arrested, Montgomery County authorities announced on Wednesday, June 26. Jabril Morgan-Cook, 18, of Norristown, was taken into custody without incident after he was found hiding in a home in Pottstown Tuesday night, according to District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. He joins co-defendants Kaleem Roland, 16, and Naseem Worrell, 17, who were both charged earlier this month. Ambush On Corson Street Police say Harrison was killed around 9:43 p.m. on Friday, May 23, when three masked…
Man, 20, Found Shot Dead In Backyard Of Norristown Home: DA Man, 20, Found Shot Dead In Backyard Of Norristown Home: DA
Man, 20, Found Shot Dead In Backyard Of Norristown Home: DA A 20-year-old man was found fatally shot in the backyard of his Norristown home, authorities announced on Saturday, May 24. Tahaj Andru Harrison, 20, of Norristown, was found dead in the rear yard of his residence in the 600 block of Corson Street around 9:45 p.m. on Friday, May 23, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Acting Police Chief James Angelucci. Police were alerted to the area by a ShotSpotter notification at 9:43 p.m., which indicated multiple gunshots had been fired near 639 Corson Street. When officers arrived, they discovered Harrison…
Two Killed In Camden Shooting: Prosecutor Two Killed In Camden Shooting: Prosecutor
Two Killed In Camden Shooting: Prosecutor Two people were killed in a double homicide on Camden on Saturday, March 29, authorities said. At 10:54 p.m., Camden County police responded to a ShotSpotter activation at the 600 block of Elm Street and found Francisco Benavides, a 21-year-old Pennsauken resident, with gunshot wounds, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. Benavides was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead soon after, authorities said. Luis Delgado, a 22-year-old Camden resident, was dropped off at the same hospital with g…
Shooting Leads To Illegal Handgun, Arrest Of 18-Year-Old Easton Resident: Prosecutor Shooting Leads To Illegal Handgun, Arrest Of 18-Year-Old Easton Resident: Prosecutor
Shooting Leads To Illegal Handgun, Arrest Of 18-Year-Old Easton Resident: Prosecutor An 18-year-old Easton man was arrested as authorities continue to investigate a shooting that occurred in Phillipsburg on Friday, March 28. at 5:45 a.m., Phillipsburg police responded to Spruce Alley on a report of a ShotSpotter and discovered bullet cases and bullet holes outside a residence, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. Akil Gilbert, an 18-year-old Easton man inside the residence, was found to possess an illegal 9mm hi-point handgun and high capacity magazine, authorities said. Police do not believe Gilbert's firearm was involved in the investigation, authorities said. The…
14-Year-Old Injured In Bridgeport Shooting; Police Searching For Tips 14-Year-Old Injured In Bridgeport Shooting; Police Searching For Tips
14-Year-Old Injured In Bridgeport Shooting; Police Searching For Tips Police in Fairfield County are investigating the weekend shooting of a 14-year-old in Bridgeport, authorities said.  The shooting was reported just after 5 p.m. Saturday, March 22, in the 700 block of Union Avenue, according to police. Officers were alerted by a ShotSpotter activation. Shortly after the incident, the teen arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg, authorities said. They are expected to recover. Police said a private vehicle dropped the teen off at the hospital. The car was later found abandoned on Mill Hill Avenue. Investigators recovered evidenc…
Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Newburgh, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Newburgh, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police
Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Newburgh, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing police and being connected to two separate shots-fired incidents in Orange County, authorities announced. The events leading up to the boy's arrest began on Sunday, Jan. 19, just before 9:45 a.m., when City of Newburgh Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 191 Washington St., the department said on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  Upon arriving at the scene, an officer saw a male suspect leaving the area who matched the description from a previous shots fired incident on William Street on Monday, Jan…
Man Shot In Trenton: Police Man Shot In Trenton: Police
Man Shot In Trenton: Police A man sustained a gunshot wound in Trenton on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 5, authorities said. At 9:33 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the 100 block of Bayard Street and found numerous shell casings in the vicinity of Hudson Street and Ditmar Alley, Trenton police said. Police also observed a small trail of blood at the scene, officers said. Officers received a call of a man with a gunshot wound inside a Bayard Street residence and encountered a 48-year-old Trenton resident with graze wound to his foot, police said. He was transported to Capital Health Regional…
Murder Suspect Apprehended, 29-Year-Old Victim Identified By Police In Baltimore Murder Suspect Apprehended, 29-Year-Old Victim Identified By Police In Baltimore
Murder Suspect Apprehended, 29-Year-Old Victim Identified By Police In Baltimore A Baltimore man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting earlier this month in the city’s Southwest District, authorities announced. Tracy Jeter, 42, is accused of killing 29-year-old Travon Benson on Saturday, Dec. 14 in the 200 block of North Payson Street. Officers responded to the area shortly before 8:15 p.m. that night after a ShotSpotter alert and found Benson suffering from gunshot wounds.  He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Following an investigation, homicide detectives identified Jeter as the suspect.  He was a…
Third New Haven Shooting In 3 Days: Teen Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Being Shot Third New Haven Shooting In 3 Days: Teen Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Being Shot
Third New Haven Shooting In 3 Days: Teen Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Being Shot A 17-year-old Connecticut boy is recuperating after undergoing emergency surgery following a shooting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. It was the third shooting in New Haven this week, police said.  Officers received a ShotSpotter alert around 5:45 p.m. near Sherman and Edgewood Avenues, where they found the boy suffering from a bullet wound, New Haven police said.  Paramedics rushed the teen to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where doctors performed emergency surgery to save his life. He was listed in stable condition on Wednesday.  It's been a busy week for New Haven police who have wor…
4 Arrested In Trenton Shooting Of Bicyclist: Prosecutor 4 Arrested In Trenton Shooting Of Bicyclist: Prosecutor
4 Arrested In Trenton Shooting Of Bicyclist: Prosecutor Four people have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting of a bicyclist in Trenton last month, authorities said. Dajon Bethea, 26, of Trenton, Shyheim McMillon, 27, of Trenton, Jamir Black, 26, of Trenton, and Shatwan Liverman, 27, of Suffolk, Virginia, are each charged with conspiracy to commit murder, according to Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa L. Hilton. Additionally, Bethea and McMillon each face a charge of accomplice liability murder, she said. At approximately 1:35 p.m. on July 2, Trenton police responded to the 200 block of Euclid Avenue …
CT 19-Year-Old Charged With Shooting Man On City Street CT 19-Year-Old Charged With Shooting Man On City Street
CT 19-Year-Old Charged With Shooting Man On City Street A Connecticut 19-year-old was charged with assault for allegedly shooting another man on a city street last month.  Bridgeport resident Maurice Beverly was arrested on Thursday, July 11, for the Sunday, June 23 incident in which a 23-year-old New Haven resident was shot on a city street in New Haven. According to Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police, officers responded to the area of Whalley Avenue and Sherman Avenue following a ShotSpotter activation but could not find a victim. They later located the victim at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was treated for his inju…
Teen Accused Of Killing Man In Western Mass While Out On Bail: DA Teen Accused Of Killing Man In Western Mass While Out On Bail: DA
Teen Accused Of Killing Man In Western Mass While Out On Bail: DA The 19-year-old accused of killing a 38-year-old Hampden County man last month was out on bail at the time of the fatal shooting, authorities said.  Luis Rodriguez, of Chicopee, is charged with murder in the July 9 slaying of Dexter Ortiz, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said. Rodriguez was arrested on July 10 on motor vehicle charges and had his bail revoked in two other narcotics cases he is facing.  Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 50 block of West Street in Holyoke just after 11:20 p.m. They found Ortiz with a bullet wound and two others sufferin…
Teen ID'd As Person Killed In Springfield Shooting Teen ID'd As Person Killed In Springfield Shooting
Teen ID'd As Person Killed In Springfield Shooting Police have identified the 19-year-old man who died after being shot on Sunday, July 14, authorities said.  Damontey Williams, of Springfield, was found shot just before 11 p.m. in the 100 block of Massasoit Street after a ShotSpotter alert sent police to the area, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said.  Responders rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where he died of his wounds.  Springfield police are investigating the shooting. Authorities ask anyone with information on the killing to contact detectives at 413-787-6355. 
Man Killed In Western Mass Shooting ID'd As 38-Year-Old Man Killed In Western Mass Shooting ID'd As 38-Year-Old
Man Killed In Western Mass Shooting ID'd As 38-Year-Old Authorities have identified the 38-year-old man who was shot and killed on July 9 in Hampden County.  Dexter Ortiz, 38, of Holyoke, was gunned down just before 11:30 p.m. in the 50 block of West Street, the Hampden District Attorney said. Police responded to the area after receiving a ShotSpotter call. The shooting remains under investigation. Police have not named the shooter. 
Teen Charged Two Months After Another Teen Injured In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Teen Charged Two Months After Another Teen Injured In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Teen Charged Two Months After Another Teen Injured In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A Mays Landing teen was criminally charged two months after another teen was shot in Atlantic City, authorities said. Quamir Kirkland, 18, was given his charges while in the Atlantic County Justice Facility in an unrelated case, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, July 16. He was accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy back on Tuesday, May 7. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue at around 11:07 p.m. They found the teen with a gunshot wound and he was brought to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City …
Teen Shot, Killed In Springfield Over Holiday Weekend ID'd; 2 Men Also Injured Teen Shot, Killed In Springfield Over Holiday Weekend ID'd; 2 Men Also Injured
Teen Shot, Killed In Springfield Over Holiday Weekend ID'd; 2 Men Also Injured Police have identified the 18-year-old woman who was shot and killed late last week following July Fourth celebrations in Springfield, authorities said. Two others were injured in the attack.  Shainn Goodson, 18, of Springfield, was found shot around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, July 5, in the area of Oswego and Niagra Streets, Springfield police said. Police also found two men at the scene who suffered minor injuries. Paramedics rushed her to Baystate Medical Center, where she later died of her injuries.  Police responded to the area after receiving a Shotspotter alert.  In…
Camden Man, 24, Shot Dead In Broad Daylight: Prosecutor Camden Man, 24, Shot Dead In Broad Daylight: Prosecutor
Camden Man, 24, Shot Dead In Broad Daylight: Prosecutor A 24-year-old man from Camden was shot dead in broad daylight on Friday afternoon, May 17, authorities said. Marcus Corbitt was pronounced dead about an hour after the shooting on the 800 block of Princeton Avenue in Camden, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. At approximately 12:20 p.m., the Camden County Police Department received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire. Police found a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. They transported him to Cooper University Hospital, and he was pronounced deceased at 1:15 p.m.  No arrests ha…
South Jersey Man Seriously Injured In Atlantic City Shooting South Jersey Man Seriously Injured In Atlantic City Shooting
South Jersey Man Seriously Injured In Atlantic City Shooting A Camden County man was shot and injured in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. Atlantic City police responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the first block of South Bellevue Avenue at around 8:49 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 15, the department said in a news release. Officers found a 42-year-old Laurel Springs man who had been shot. He was rushed to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with serious injuries. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Atlantic City Police Department at 609-347-5766. You can also text an anonymous tip that begins with "AC…
Camden Man, 32, Shot Dead: Prosecutor Camden Man, 32, Shot Dead: Prosecutor
Camden Man, 32, Shot Dead: Prosecutor A 32-year-old man from Camden was shot dead on Saturday, April 13, authorities said. At about 10:20 p.m., the Camden County Police Department received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the area of the 1600 block of Mt. Ephraim Avenue in Camden City, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Police found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to Cooper University Hospital by a Camden County Police patrol vehicle. Algie Harmon was pronounced dead at 10:43 p.m., the prosecutor said. The second gunshot victim, a 43-year…
Trio Charged In Fatal Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor Trio Charged In Fatal Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor
Trio Charged In Fatal Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor Three men have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting last fall in Trenton, authorities said. Leroy Tutt, 37, of Trenton, was killed in the November 2023 shooting, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Jerrod Baldwin, 41, of Ewing, and Kellen Dingman, 41, of Ewing, are each charged with first-degree murder, first-degree conspiracy to commit murder and weapons offenses, Onofri said..  Eric Bell, 44, of Trenton, is charged with first-degree conspiracy to commit murder and third-degree hindering apprehension, he said. All three men were ta…
Man, 44, Shot Dead On Camden City Street: Prosecutor Man, 44, Shot Dead On Camden City Street: Prosecutor
Man, 44, Shot Dead On Camden City Street: Prosecutor A 44-year-old man was shot dead on a Camden City street early Saturday, Feb. 24.  At 2:36 a.m., the Camden County Police Department received a ShotSpotter activation for gunfire in the 3000 block of South Congress Road in Camden City, according to the county Prosecutor's Office.  The Camden County Police Department also received 911 calls for a person shot in the area of the 3100 block of South Congress Road. Officers responded and located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Cooper University Hospital, and he was&…
Teen Gunned Down in Worcester Teen Gunned Down in Worcester
Teen Gunned Down in Worcester A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the early morning of Monday, Feb. 12, in Worcester, authorities said.  Police were called to the area of Shannon Street just after 3:15 a.m. for a ShotSpotter alert, but officers didn't locate a victim. They did find evidence of gunshots, Worcester police said.  Authorities called local hospitals for recent gunshot victims and found the teen had been dropped off and died of his wounds, Worcester police said.  Officials did not release his name as they notify his family.  Detectives ask anyone who has any information on the killi…
Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized In Springfield Shooting; Police Hunting Shooter Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized In Springfield Shooting; Police Hunting Shooter
Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized In Springfield Shooting; Police Hunting Shooter A man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a shooting in Springfield on Wednesday, Jan. 31, authorities said.  Officers were responding to a separate ShotSpotter alert on Rochelle Street when the second one came in just before 4:30 p.m. on Braddock Street, Springfield police said in social media posts.  Police found crime scenes at both locations but no victims.  Moments later, a car pulled into Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with a man and woman both suffering from bullet wounds, police said. The man died later that day.  The woman is expected to surviv…
'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder 'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder
'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder A 28-year-old Hampden County man with an extensive criminal history and was out on bail for two gun-related charges has been accused of gunning down a Springfield man, police said.  Ethan Fitzgerald, of Ludlow, is charged with murder, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and discharging a gun within 500 Feet of a building, Springfield police said.  Authorities arrested Fitzgerald on Thursday, Jan. 25, around 10 a.m. during a sting involving multiple police agencies when they stopped him near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue an…