Crime
44-year-old Darnell Porter killed in Mechanicsville Turnpike shooting
The second victim remains in critical condition at a nearby medical facility.
The Henrico County Police Division is investigating a double shooting incident that occurred on Friday night, October 4th, on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
The incident has now been classified as a homicide.
Around 8:30 PM, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 3600 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Upon arrival, they discovered two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment.
One of the victims, 44-year-old Darnell Lee Porter, tragically succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The second victim remains in critical condition at a nearby medical facility.
The Henrico County Police Division is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Henrico County Police Division at 804-501-5588.
Indio, CA – A 26-year-old man, identified as Lorenzo Segoviano, was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio on Saturday evening, according to the Indio Police Department.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 5:40 p.m. at the shopping center.
Upon arrival, first responders located Segoviano suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that an altercation occurred inside the store between Segoviano and the suspect.
The situation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical confrontation outside the store.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm, prompting Segoviano to attempt to flee.
As Segoviano was running away, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking him.
Segoviano collapsed shortly after and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect fleeing southeast from the location.
Indio police officers quickly responded and detained a 19-year-old male suspect within the shopping center vicinity.
He was subsequently booked into the John Benoit Detention Center on charges of murder.
The suspect is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday and is currently held at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on $1 million bail.
The investigation remains active. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4057.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime stoppers channels.