Crime
17-year-old Sincere Rowdy killed in shooting near Ohio high school campus after game
A 15-year-old male, was taken into custody at a local residence on Saturday evening.
A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that tragically claimed the life of a 17-year-old and injured four others near an Ohio high school. The incident occurred shortly after a football game in Euclid, a suburb of Cleveland.
The Euclid Police Department announced on Sunday that the lone suspect, a 15-year-old male, was taken into custody at a local residence on Saturday evening. He is now being held at the Cuyahoga County juvenile detention center.
The victim who lost their life in the shooting has been identified as 17-year-old Sincere Rowdy of Euclid. Four other teenagers, aged 16 or 17, were also wounded and transported to local hospitals. Their names are being withheld at this time.
In a statement, the Euclid Police Department expressed their deepest condolences to the families and friends affected by this devastating tragedy.
The Euclid City School District confirmed that the victims included some Euclid students and teenagers from other nearby schools. While the deceased student was not enrolled in the district’s schools, they mourned the loss of a young life and offered their heartfelt sympathies to the family and community.
Counseling services will be available at all schools starting on Tuesday to support students and staff coping with this tragic event.
Crime
Stephen McKenzie Identified as Suspect in Pembroke Park Shooting That Left Mother and Three Children Dead
PEMBROKE PARK, FL – Authorities have identified the suspect in a horrific mass shooting at a Pembroke Park apartment complex as 34-year-old Stephen McKenzie, the father of two of the youngest victims.
The shooting, which occurred on Wednesday evening, claimed the lives of a mother and three of her children.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., Pembroke Park Police and Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputies responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located in the 3100 block of Hallandale Beach Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman and three children fatally shot inside the residence.
The victims were identified as:
- Julie Cruz, 32 (mother)
- Xion Solomon, 11
- Nova McKenzie, 2
- Emery McKenzie, 2
Both Nova and Emery were McKenzie’s biological children, authorities confirmed.
Additionally, first responders found 8-year-old Phiinyx Solomon suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was immediately transported to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, where she remains in serious condition.
McKenzie was also located at the scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an unsuccessful suicide attempt, according to investigators.
He was transported to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in critical condition and is currently in police custody.
During a press briefing, BSO spokesperson Claudinne Caro confirmed that McKenzie has been identified as the primary suspect in the shooting.
“Upon arrival, officers found a woman and three children inside the apartment, all of whom were pronounced deceased from gunshot wounds. Another child and an adult male were also found injured. That male has now been identified as the suspect,” Caro stated.
The children’s grandmother arrived at the scene shortly after authorities notified her of the tragedy, collapsing into tears as she grieved the loss of her daughter and grandchildren.
“That’s my daughter! That’s my daughter!” she wailed in agony, as bystanders and neighbors attempted to console her.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the motive behind the attack, but neighbors and community members are left shocked and devastated by the brutal act of domestic violence.
“I just don’t understand what could lead someone to do something so terrible,” said one neighbor.
McKenzie remains hospitalized under police watch as the BSO Homicide Unit continues its investigation.
Officials urge anyone with additional information to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.