Crime
19-Year-Old Jarell Hodges Charged with Felony Murder Following Death of 18-Year-Old Keandre Simmons in Tuscaloosa Shooting
A 19-year-old man has been formally charged with felony murder following a deadly shooting in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday afternoon that left one person dead and two others injured.
The suspect, identified as Jarell Hodges, is accused in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Keandre Simmons, according to Capt. Jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit (VCU).
The shooting took place around 4 p.m. on Beech Street in Tuscaloosa, where three individuals were shot.
Tragically, Simmons succumbed to his injuries, while the other two victims continue to receive medical treatment.
Investigators from the VCU have located and are interviewing multiple witnesses, as well as others present at the scene during the incident.
Kennedy confirmed that all individuals believed to be involved in the shooting are currently in custody, and additional charges are pending as the investigation progresses.
The case remains active, and authorities will provide further details once the investigation is complete.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information that could aid in the case is urged to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at 205-464-8690.
ST. LOUIS, MO — Authorities are investigating a shooting incident involving a student at a bus stop near the intersection of Potomac Street and Minnesota Avenue in South City, St. Louis.
According to initial reports, the shooting occurred an hour ago, prompting an immediate response from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Officers arrived at the scene to find a student suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel provided life-saving aid before transporting the victim to a nearby hospital.
The student’s current condition has not been released.
Details surrounding the incident, including the circumstances leading up to the shooting and the identity of any potential suspects, remain unclear.
Witnesses at the scene reported hearing gunfire, but no arrests have been made at this time.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s investigation is ongoing, with detectives working to determine the motive behind the shooting and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department or submit tips anonymously through CrimeStoppers at (866) 371-TIPS (8477). Community assistance is crucial in helping law enforcement bring those responsible to justice.