Crime
17-year-old Ridge Moore Jr killed in Harrisburg shooting
As of Tuesday, no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
The Harrisburg Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday night in the city’s Allison Hill neighborhood.
17-year-old Ridge Moore Jr. was shot around 8:00 PM at a home located in the 1400 block of Hunter Street. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
Harrisburg Police Commissioner Thomas Carter confirmed that no other individuals were injured in the shooting.
As of Tuesday, no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Moore’s death marks the 18th homicide in Harrisburg this year, surpassing the total of 12 homicides recorded in the city by this time last year. He is the third teenager to be killed in Harrisburg since August.
Anyone with information regarding Monday night’s homicide is urged to contact the Harrisburg Police Department at 717-558-6900 or submit a tip through CrimeWatch.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.