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19 News Reporter Winnie Dortch shot by ex-boyfriend, he then killed himself

Police said they were familiar to each other.

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Early Monday morning, 19 News reporter Winnie Dortch was shot during what authorities believe to be a domestic-related incident.

According to Lakewood police, just before 8 a.m., a call came in reporting a heated argument between two individuals in the area of Clifton Boulevard.

As officers were en route to the location, additional reports were received stating that gunshots had been fired.

Upon arriving at the scene on Chase Avenue, police found two individuals, a man and a woman, lying on the sidewalk, both suffering from gunshot wounds.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, though his identity has not yet been released.

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The woman, identified as Winnie Dortch, was critically injured and was immediately transported to MetroHealth by Lakewood EMS. Her condition remains serious, though further details regarding her injuries have not been made public.

A firearm was recovered at the scene, and detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

While the full nature of their relationship remains under investigation, police confirmed that the two individuals were known to each other.

As authorities work to piece together the events leading up to this tragic incident, no further details have been provided at this time.


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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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