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49-year-old Monet Thompson arrested for the murder of Allison McIntyre

Ms. McIntyre was shot while sitting in her vehicle in the parking lot.

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UPDATE (Oct. 4, 2024): On Thursday evening, Annapolis Police were called to the scene of a homicide in the 1700 block of Forest Drive.

On arrival, they found the victim, identified as Allison Faye McIntyre, 59.

Ms. McIntyre was shot while sitting in her vehicle in the parking lot. Annapolis Police Department (APD) opened an investigation.

APD Detectives were able to identify a suspect vehicle, a Blue Toyota Camry with Maryland tags. Further investigation identified a person of interest.

In consultation with State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitiss, an arrest warrant was issued for Monet Thompson, 49, of Annapolis.

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Overnight, Ms. Thompson was located and an arrest was made. She is currently being held at Jennifer Road Detention Center.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. At this time, we do not believe the shooting was random. Through examination of facts and interviews, detectives learned that the victim and suspect were known to one other.

“We are confident we got the right person,” said Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson. “We will continue working with the State’s Attorney to prosecute the case to the fullest extent of the law.”

Chief Jackson added: We thank the public for their help which led to the swift arrest of a suspect. Good leads from the public help APD detectives get results and get offenders off the street. I want to thank the men and women of the Annapolis Police Department and the State’s attorney’s office.


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14-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Selma, 17-Year-Old Suspect in Custody

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SELMA, AL – 14-year-old boy Jamarj Acoff 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.

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.

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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.

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