Crime
2 injured in shooting near Franjo Park in Cutler Bay
Residents are advised to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.
At approximately 7:47 p.m. this evening, Cutler Bay officers were dispatched to the area near Franjo Park in response to a shooting.
Two adult males were found injured and have been transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital South with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident occurred near Franjo Park, between the Amoco gas station at 20245 Franjo Road and SW 89th Avenue.
Witnesses reported seeing a light sedan muscle car, possibly a Mustang, speeding away from the scene after the shooting.
The vehicle’s exact make and model could not be determined due to the rapid nature of the incident.
The area remains an active crime scene, and park patrons who parked at Franjo Park will need to leave their vehicles overnight while the scene is processed.
Fortunately, NO park visitors, including parents and children, were harmed.
The Cutler Bay Police Department is actively investigating the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Cutler Bay Police Department.
Crime
Alonzo Ezekiel Hunter charged with murder after shooting and killing of Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack in Copperas Cove
COPPERAS COVE, TX — The Copperas Cove Police Department (CCPD) has confirmed the death of a woman following a shooting that occurred on Friday, February 2, 2024.
The victim has been identified as Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack, 31, of Copperas Cove. According to a press release from CCPD, officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 11:48 a.m. in the 900 block of Tanner Drive.
Upon arrival, they discovered Clack suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was immediately transported by emergency medical services (EMS) to AdventHealth Central Texas, where she later succumbed to her injuries despite life-saving efforts.
Following witness interviews and an initial investigation at the scene, law enforcement quickly identified a suspect believed to be connected to the shooting.
Officers located the suspect shortly thereafter at a nearby hotel, where he was taken into custody without incident.
The suspect has been identified as Alonzo Ezekiel Hunter, 27, of Beaumont, Texas. He has been formally charged with murder.
Hunter was arraigned by Justice of the Peace F.W. “Bill” Price, who set his bond at $500,000.
Authorities have not released details regarding the motive or circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, with detectives continuing to gather evidence and interview additional witnesses.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Copperas Cove Police Department at (254) 547-8222. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime reporting channels.