Crime
Medical student murdered by ex-boyfriend during cancer walk at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis
Several park-goers watched in horror as the woman was gunned down.
UPDATE: A tragic shooting incident occurred on Saturday at Shelby Farms Park, resulting in the death of a 22-year-old woman identified as Ellie Claire Young.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Ellie Claire Young on Saturday at Shelby Farms Park.
Jackson Hopper, the victim’s ex-boyfriend, has been charged with first-degree murder.
Authorities have confirmed that the shooting was domestic-related, stemming from a previous relationship between Hopper and Young.
The shooting took place around 12:15 PM in the parking lot of the Visitor Center. Emergency medical services responded to the scene, but sadly, Young was pronounced deceased by Memphis Fire Department paramedics.
The suspect fled the scene following the shooting, leading to a multi-county high-speed pursuit that involved law enforcement agencies from Shelby County, Tipton County, and Lauderdale County.
The pursuit transitioned through these counties, with the suspect driving recklessly against oncoming traffic on Highway 51.
Dyer County Deputy Newman heroically performed a PIT maneuver to stop the suspect’s vehicle just inside Dyer County.
The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local emergency room for evaluation.
A loaded handgun was recovered from the suspect’s vehicle.
Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box stated, “Our agency is praying for the family of the young woman and we are thankful Sgt. Waller and Deputy Newman were not hurt as they performed their sworn duties to serve and protect our citizens. Furthermore, we appreciate all the agencies coming together which include Shelby County, Tipton County, Lauderdale County, Mason PD, and the THP.”
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Memphis, TN – A tragic shooting incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at Shelby Farms Park, resulting in the death of a woman.
The shooting took place around 12:15 PM in the parking lot of the Visitor Center.
Emergency medical services responded to the scene, but unfortunately, the victim was pronounced deceased by Memphis Fire Department paramedics.
Sources informed Channel2 NOW that the woman was a cancer survivor.
The suspect fled the scene in a white vehicle following the shooting.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has announced that a person of interest has been detained in Dyer County in connection with the incident.
Shelby Farms Park released the following statement:
There is no threat to visitor or public safety. This is an active investigation and we are referring all questions to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at the Park in the Visitor Center parking lot today.
The park is referring all questions to the SCSO for further information.
Authorities are actively investigating the shooting and gathering additional details.
The serene and family-friendly atmosphere of Shelby Farms Park was shattered by the violence.
The area has been cordoned off as law enforcement officials gather evidence and conduct their investigation.oman’s lifeless body, which has since been covered by a tarp as the investigation proceeds.
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.