Crime
18-year-old Montera Wilson killed after shooting in Chester
On Friday November 1, 2024 at 1541 hours officers from the Chester Police Department were informed of a possible fight that was occurring in the 2300 block of W. 7th Street, Memorial Park.
Upon entering the area, officers observed a large group fighting, and heard numerous gunshots. Officers observed a female victim who was identified as Montera Wilson B/F/18 with a gunshot wound to her lower back.
Officers rendered aid to Wilson who was transported to a local hospital.
Durning the course of the investigation, a second victim arrived at the hospital, who was identified as a seventeen-year-old juvenile male. The juvenile victim sustained a gunshot wound to his leg.
Medical personnel did inform investigators that Wilson did succumb to her injuries.
Anyone having information pertaining to this homicide is urged to contact City of Chester Police Department Detective Ryan Stewart 610-447-8429 or Delaware County Criminal Investigation Detective Mark Monaghan 484-724-5866.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed Tuesday that 20-year-old Amauria Rardrecus Caffey was identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Birmingham.
According to reports, Caffey was shot on the 1600 block of 5th Street North in Birmingham on Saturday, November 4, around 12:12 p.m.
First responders pronounced Caffey dead at the scene at approximately 12:45 p.m., just over 30 minutes after the initial report.
The Birmingham Police Department has since launched a homicide investigation into Caffey’s death, working to gather more information about the events leading up to the shooting.
Detectives are currently seeking leads from the public as they examine nearby surveillance footage and interview potential witnesses to identify suspects or a motive in the case.