Crime
15-year-old Deondre Davis charged with the murder of 12-year-old Marquell Newburn
Milwaukee – A 15-year-old boy, Deondre Davis, has been charged as an adult with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Marquell Newburn.
The shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon near 48th and Clarke Streets.
Newburn was found unresponsive at the scene and later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
According to police, Davis was handling a firearm inside a stolen minivan when it accidentally discharged, striking Newburn.
A witness reported that Newburn had warned Davis to stop playing with the gun, but Davis disregarded the warning.
Davis has been charged with a Class B felony, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 60 years.
The sentence may be extended by an additional five years due to the use of a dangerous weapon during the crime.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.