Crime
24-year-old Olivia Graves fatally shot taking 12-year-old nephew home from school
The suspect reportedly fired multiple times, even endangering Olivia’s young nephew.
A tragic shooting in Southeast D.C. on Thursday afternoon claimed the life of 24-year-old Olivia Graves, who was taking her 12-year-old nephew home from school at the time.
According to her mother, Ondraya Graves, Olivia and her nephew were in a car with friends who were giving them a ride home.
They had made a brief stop near Atlantic Street and 8th Street when a confrontation outside escalated.
Olivia’s mother explained that Olivia was not involved in the altercation but was trying to help deescalate the situation.
During this time, a man, later identified as 62-year-old Maurice Jackson, allegedly approached the car, not fully understanding the situation.
He threatened to kill everyone inside before opening fire.
Tragically, Olivia was struck in the chest.
The suspect reportedly fired multiple times, even endangering Olivia’s young nephew.
Emergency responders rushed Olivia to the hospital, but she was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
Police have since arrested Maurice Jackson, charging him with second-degree murder in connection with Olivia’s death.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident.
WATERLOO, IA – A fatal shooting at Ryder Logistics on Northeast Drive Wednesday night has left one man dead and another in custody, according to the Waterloo Police Department.
Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Dipree Devante Jones of Waterloo. Police have arrested 21-year-old Martavious Jqualin Reed, also of Waterloo, on a first-degree murder charge.
He is currently being held without bond pending his initial court appearance.
According to investigators, Reed approached Jones in the Ryder Logistics parking lot just before 10 p.m. and pulled out a firearm, opening fire on the victim.
Court records indicate that Jones attempted to flee, but Reed pursued him and continued the attack.
Witnesses at the scene intervened and were able to briefly restrain Reed, but he broke free and fled on foot.
Waterloo Police officers arrived shortly after the shooting and immediately rendered aid to Jones until paramedics from Waterloo Fire Rescue arrived.
Jones was transported to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities launched a search for Reed, who was taken into custody at approximately 10:45 p.m. after officers located him emerging from a field near the crime scene.
The Waterloo Police Department, along with forensic specialists, remains on-site collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.