Crime
Car repair shop employee 29-year-old Christopher Romero-Warren shot and killed on Hollenbeck Street
Authorities believe the shooting was targeted.
Rochester Police have released the name of the auto shop employee who was fatally shot on Hollenbeck Street on Wednesday night.
Christopher Romero-Warren, 29, was working late at the auto shop when he was shot multiple times by an unidentified individual who entered the establishment.
The shooting occurred around 9:15 PM, not far from Route 104.
The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is actively investigating the motive behind the murder and has not yet identified any suspects.
Authorities believe the shooting was targeted.
He emphasized the need for greater safety measures and called for a reduction in criminal activity.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Rochester Police Department at 911.
SELMA, AL – A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Selma over the weekend, and a 17-year-old suspect is now in custody in connection with the incident, authorities confirmed.
The Selma Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Weaver Street in the early hours of Saturday, February 10, at approximately 1:55 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 14-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
Later that evening, Selma City Schools identified the victim as Jamarj Acoff in an official statement.
“This is a challenging time for us all as we deal with the loss,” Selma Interim Superintendent Darryl Aikerson stated.
Authorities arrested a 17-year-old suspect on Saturday afternoon in connection with Acoff’s murder.
The suspect’s name has not been released due to their status as a juvenile.
The 17-year-old is currently being held without bond at the Perry County Detention Center, pending a court hearing.
At this time, police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.
In light of the tragedy, Selma City Schools announced that grief counseling services will be available for students upon their return to school on Monday.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the shooting to contact the Selma Police Department as the investigation continues.