Crime
40-year-old Kavon Reid killed in Bedford Park shooting

On Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2024, a 40-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx.
The victim, identified as Kavon Reid, was shot multiple times in the chest and leg near the intersection of East 198th Street and Pond Place.
Police responded to the scene and found Reid collapsed on East 198th Street and Bainbridge Avenue.
He was unconscious and unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The NYPD Crime Scene Unit is investigating the incident, and no suspects are currently in custody.
Crime
14-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Selma, 17-Year-Old Suspect in Custody

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.