Crime
Jackson Hopper Charged with Murder of Cancer Survivor Ellie Young During Shelby Farms Cancer Walk
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.
The shooting occurred around 12:15 PM in the parking lot of the Visitor Center.
Emergency medical services responded to the scene, but Young was tragically pronounced deceased.
A witness at the scene captured an image of Hopper’s parked white Honda CRV behind the victim’s Jeep at the time of the shooting.
The image confirmed that the vehicle’s Kentucky temporary tags matched those seen on a license plate reader camera at the entrance of Shelby Farms Park.
Following the shooting, Hopper fled the scene, leading to a multi-county high-speed pursuit that involved law enforcement agencies from Shelby County, Tipton County, and Lauderdale County.
The pursuit ended in Dyer County when a deputy performed a PIT maneuver to stop Hopper’s vehicle.
Hopper was taken into custody and transported to a local emergency room for evaluation.
A loaded handgun was found in his vehicle.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to the law enforcement agencies involved in the pursuit and arrest, including the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office, the Mason Police Department, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
The investigation into the homicide is ongoing.
Authorities have confirmed that the shooting was domestic-related, stemming from a previous relationship between Hopper and Young.
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.