Crime
38-year-old Renaldo Brumfield killed in Kentwood shooting, suspect Gerald Harvey in custody
Harvey was in custody on 2nd Degree Murder charges.
HAMMOND (October 5, 2024) – The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) was called to investigate homicide on Friday, October 4.
Just before 9:30 p.m., TPSO was called to the 12000 block of Oak Hill Road in Kentwood for reports of a fight.
Upon arrival, deputies located 38-year-old Renaldo Brumfield shot multiple times. He did not survive.
Immediately, 41-year-old Gerald Harvey was identified as the suspect in the case.
By 11:30 p.m., Harvey was in custody on 2nd Degree Murder charges.
Anyone with information about this crime and/or those responsible can contact the Criminal Investigations Office at 985-902-2008.
If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!
Crime
18-year-old Timothy Haynes killed in North Charleston shooting
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in North Charleston.
Timothy Haynes, 18, was pronounced dead at approximately 11:54 p.m. at the scene of the incident on Wales Court, according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal.
The cause of death has been confirmed as a gunshot wound.
North Charleston Police responded to a call reporting gunfire and an unresponsive individual in the 4200 block of Wales Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered Haynes lying on the ground.
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
They continued life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, but Haynes succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Authorities canvassed the area, seeking video surveillance and witnesses to gather further information.
The North Charleston Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the North Charleston Police Tip Line at 843-607-2076.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.