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Malachi Young killed after shooting at Tepe Park in Evansville

The suspect in the shooting remains at large.

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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:

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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.

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The Evansville Police Department is actively investigating both incidents.


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14-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Selma, 17-Year-Old Suspect in Custody

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SELMA, AL – 14-year-old boy Jamarj Acoff was fatally shot in Selma over the weekend, and a 17-year-old suspect is now in custody in connection with the incident, authorities confirmed.The Selma Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Weaver Street in the early hours of Saturday, February 10, at approximately 1:55 a.m.

SELMA, AL – A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Selma over the weekend, and a 17-year-old suspect is now in custody in connection with the incident, authorities confirmed.

The Selma Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Weaver Street in the early hours of Saturday, February 10, at approximately 1:55 a.m.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a 14-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

Later that evening, Selma City Schools identified the victim as Jamarj Acoff in an official statement.

“This is a challenging time for us all as we deal with the loss,” Selma Interim Superintendent Darryl Aikerson stated.

Authorities arrested a 17-year-old suspect on Saturday afternoon in connection with Acoff’s murder.

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The suspect’s name has not been released due to their status as a juvenile.

The 17-year-old is currently being held without bond at the Perry County Detention Center, pending a court hearing.

At this time, police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.

In light of the tragedy, Selma City Schools announced that grief counseling services will be available for students upon their return to school on Monday.

Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the shooting to contact the Selma Police Department as the investigation continues.

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