Crime
Plymouth Shooting: David Jerome charged for the murder of 41-year-old Brent Berkley
His license to carry a firearm has been suspended.
A fatal shooting occurred in a public parking lot on Middle Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Friday evening.
The victim, identified as 41-year-old Brent Berkley of Plymouth, was involved in a minor crash with 23-year-old David Jerome.
Plymouth police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting the shooting at approximately 5:45 PM. Upon arrival, officers found Berkley suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was rushed to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, the shooting stemmed from a minor traffic incident between Berkley and 23-year-old David Jerome.
A physical altercation ensued, leading to the fatal shooting.
Jerome was arrested at the scene and has been charged with murder, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, reckless endangerment of a child, and other firearm-related offenses.
His 18-month-old child was present in his vehicle during the incident.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Jerome is scheduled to be arraigned in Plymouth District Court on Monday.
Crime
18-year-old Kyler Naely charged for the murder in shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a deadly shooting that occurred in October, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old and injured another.
The incident began on October 6, 2024, shortly after 12:45 a.m., when officers were called to a shooting on I-244 near Yale Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a gray SUV riddled with bullet holes and shattered windows. Investigators determined that seven people were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Two occupants of the vehicle suffered gunshot wounds.
One victim, 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams, sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them several weeks later. The other victim suffered a minor gunshot wound to the arm and survived.
Preliminary investigations revealed the incident was linked to a fight at the Tulsa State Fair earlier that evening.
Witnesses reported that the altercation, which occurred as the group was leaving the fairgrounds, likely escalated into the highway shooting.
Following an in-depth investigation, Tulsa Police Homicide Detectives identified 18-year-old Kyler Naely as the suspect responsible for the shooting.
On November 19, 2024, Naely was arrested, charged with first-degree murder, and booked into the Tulsa County Jail.
Authorities emphasize that the case remains under investigation and are urging anyone with additional information to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers can remain anonymous.