Crime
Malachi Young killed after shooting at Tepe Park in Evansville
The suspect in the shooting remains at large.
UPDATE: Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late Tuesday night at Tepe Park in Evansville, Indiana.
17-year-old Lakai Snaden and 16-year-old Santana Cooper have been charged with murder.
Police have obtained video footage that shows the two suspects fleeing the scene after the shooting.
Additionally, surveillance footage captured the suspects and the victim together at Eastland Mall earlier in the day.
The Evansville Police Department is expected to release further details about the incident on Thursday morning.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A fatal shooting occurred late Tuesday night in Evansville, Indiana.
Police responded to a shooting incident at Tepe Park around 10:30 PM.
The victim, identified as Malachi Young, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect in the shooting remains at large.
A second shooting incident was reported in the same area shortly after the first.
The Evansville Police Department is actively investigating both incidents.
A tragic stabbing incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at Santa Ana High School, resulting in the death of one student and injuries to two others, according to local authorities.
The violence broke out on campus shortly after the conclusion of the school day.
Santa Ana police reported that three male students were stabbed during the altercation.
One of the victims succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a nearby hospital.
The two remaining students sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are currently reported to be in stable condition.
Investigators are actively searching for two suspects believed to be involved in the attack.
Both individuals are reportedly high school students, although it has not yet been confirmed whether they are enrolled at Santa Ana High School.
The motive behind the stabbing remains under investigation. However, the Santa Ana Unified School District informed that preliminary information suggests the incident may be gang-related.
In a message distributed to parents and guardians, the school district emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the campus or surrounding community:
“Please be assured that there is no immediate threat to the school or surrounding area. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority.”
In response to the incident, all after-school programs and activities were canceled for the remainder of the day. The district also announced that crisis counselors will be available on Thursday to provide support to students and staff affected by the tragedy.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward.