Crime
8-year-old Marquez Deputee Ontiveros killed in Lame Deer drive-by shooting
UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested in connection with the tragic shooting death of 8-year-old Marquez Amias Dion Deputee Ontiveros on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.
The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, pleaded guilty to the shooting in tribal court and was sentenced to four years and nine months in jail and a $23,000 fine. It remains unclear whether federal charges will be pursued.
The shooting occurred on the west side of Lame Deer. Following the incident, tribal leadership imposed a 9 PM curfew to ensure public safety while the suspect remained at large.
The community is mourning the loss of the young boy and grappling with the ongoing issue of violence on the reservation.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A young eight-year-old boy, Marquez Deputee Ontiveros, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving residents mourning the loss of a young life.
The Northern Cheyenne Tribe is grappling with this senseless tragedy, with many expressing deep sorrow and anger. Tribal council members are working to address the growing issue of violence on the reservation.
The FBI is investigating the shooting, and a curfew has been imposed to aid in the search for the suspect.
The tribe is urging community members to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Northern Cheyenne Investigative Services.
The tragic loss of Marquez highlights the urgent need for increased law enforcement presence and resources on the reservation.
With only three officers on duty at a time, the challenge of patrolling the vast 440,000-acre area is significant.
The community is coming together to support the grieving family and address the underlying issues that contribute to such violence.
Jackson, Miss. – Authorities are investigating a violent assault and attempted robbery that took place in the stadium parking lot of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).
The incident occurred as the victim, identified as Morgan McGuire, was leaving work.
McGuire reported that she was approached by a stranger who initially demanded money.
However, despite her verbal and physical attempts to surrender her purse, the attacker ignored her offer and proceeded to assault her.
“He asked for my money, so I verbally and physically offered him my purse, but he ignored me. He threw me to the ground and kept beating me,” McGuire recalled.
During the assault, she was punched, choked, and thrown to the ground while her attacker repeatedly threatened to shoot her.
Although the suspect demanded her purse, McGuire noted that the attack did not appear to be motivated by robbery alone.
The assault only ended when a passerby intervened, which McGuire described as occurring “after what felt like forever.”
UMMC confirmed that the UMMC Police Department, in coordination with Capitol Police, is actively investigating the attack.
“We take seriously the safety of everyone on our campus and will continue to work with our partners, including Capitol Police and other law enforcement, to uphold this commitment,” UMMC stated.
Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect, and it remains unclear whether any arrests have been made.
Officials urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.