Crime
Shooting incident near Tidwell and Sam Houston High School on lockdown
Houston, Texas (October 10, 2024) – A shooting incident has occurred in the 9400 block of Irvington near Tidwell, prompting a search for evading suspects by Houston Police Department (HPD) officers.
As a precautionary measure, Sam Houston High School may be on lockdown to ensure the safety of students.
Due to the high volume of calls, the school’s phone lines may be temporarily unavailable.
Megarita Collins told Channel2 NOW, “My friend is a teacher there, and she texted me saying the school was on lockdown.
Gaby Orozco Ruiz told Channel2 NOW, “My kids are messaging me. My son is hiding in a storage room, and they have no power.”
The situation is currently under investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.