All articles tagged with #juvenile suspects
Two teenage students opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding seven before police arrested the 14- and 15-year-old suspects.
A 16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate was found fatally shot inside the Chipotle bathroom near Temple University in Philadelphia on Monday, around 5:15 p.m., after returning from winter break. Police say he was with at least one other juvenile male when they entered the restroom; three suspects—all believed to be 16–17 years old—are being sought with no arrests yet. One spent shell casing was recovered, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact police. Temple University offered counseling resources for affected students.
A 16-year-old boy, Khyon Smith-Tate, was found fatally shot in a Chipotle bathroom near Temple University in Philadelphia. Police say three juvenile males, ages 16–17, are being sought as suspects; no arrests have been made. Investigators found a spent shell casing from a semi-automatic weapon, and the incident occurred on the first day back from winter break with Chipotle crowded nearby.
14-year-old Robert "Bobby" Maher was stabbed to death while protecting his girlfriend at a Wyoming shopping mall, leading to the detention of two 15-year-old suspects who are being charged as adults. The victim and his friend attempted to escort the girls to safety when a physical altercation broke out, resulting in the fatal stabbing. The suspects were reportedly wearing masks and one of them used a kitchen-style knife in the attack. The victim's father described Bobby as a hero, and authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
Two juvenile suspects remain detained following the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, with police working to determine applicable charges. The shooting, which left one person dead and 22 others injured, appeared to stem from a dispute. At least half of the victims are under the age of 16, with several guns recovered and nine children among those shot. A DJ at a local radio station was among those killed in the shooting, leaving behind her husband and two young children.
More than half of the 22 victims of the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade are under 16 years old, with one fatality identified as local DJ Elizabeth Lopez-Galvan. Three individuals, including two juveniles, have been detained, but no charges have been filed yet. President Biden called for stricter gun control measures, while the shooting is believed to have stemmed from a dispute and is not terrorism-related. The lax gun laws in Missouri have come under scrutiny, and a GoFundMe page has raised over $100k for the victim's family.
Surveillance video captures a group of juvenile suspects jumping over the gun counter at a Big 5 store in Culver City, California. One suspect assaulted an employee while another made threats, reaching towards his waistband. The suspects were apprehended a few blocks away and subsequently released to their guardians after being booked.
The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for masked juvenile suspects involved in an assault and shooting on a SEPTA Route 33 bus in North Philadelphia on May 17. A large group of juveniles wearing masks boarded the bus and began attacking passengers, with one suspect hitting a passenger with a gun, causing it to discharge and hit two 18-year-old passengers in their legs. The group fled the scene after the shooting. Police are asking for the public's help to identify the suspects and improve public safety.
A United States Postal Service mail carrier was robbed at gunpoint by two juvenile males wearing masks in Peoria. The suspects stole the postal worker's key ring containing mailbox keys and fled the scene. The postal worker was unharmed, and the police are investigating the incident.
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the murders of three teenagers in Marion County, Florida. The suspects, all juveniles, were allegedly involved in burglaries and robberies and were associated with a gang. The victims were shot and found in various locations in Ocklawaha. Two suspects have already been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, while the third suspect, Tahj Brewton, was arrested on warrants of carjacking with a firearm, aggravated assault, grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing or attempt to elude law enforcement officer and tampering with an electronic monitoring device. The investigation is ongoing, and Brewton may face additional charges.
A third juvenile suspect, Tahj Brewton, has been arrested in connection with the recent shooting deaths of three teenagers in Central Florida. Two other suspects have already been arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The investigation is ongoing, and police believe the victims and suspects were allegedly affiliated with criminal gangs. Additional charges are forthcoming, and it is not clear if the suspects will be tried in the juvenile or adult system.
Two juvenile suspects, aged 12 and 17, have been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of three teenagers in Marion County, Florida. Authorities are currently searching for a third suspect, a 16-year-old boy who is considered armed and dangerous. The victims and suspects were all connected through unorganized neighborhood gangs, and the motive for the shootings is believed to be robbery. The manhunt for the third suspect is ongoing, and a $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest.
Two juvenile suspects have been arrested in connection with the murders of three teenagers in Ocklawaha, Florida, while a third suspect remains at large. The victims were all associated with gangs and involved in committing burglaries and robberies. The suspects turned on the victims and murdered them while they were all in a car together, with robbery being the motive. The two juveniles in custody have been arrested for first-degree murder.
The Austin Police Department released a surveillance video of an armed robbery that occurred at a gas station in south Austin. Three armed juveniles entered the store, held the clerk at gunpoint, and fired at the safe several times. The suspects continued stealing items before leaving the store and shooting at the building toward the clerk inside. Two suspects were arrested, and a third suspect has yet to be identified. The Robbery Unit has noticed an increase in aggravated robberies involving juvenile suspects and will be working with the Travis County Juvenile Prosecutors to reduce recidivism.