Crime
Portez Smith charged for the murder in shooting death of 31-year-old Jesse Grover in Sharon
Smith was taken into custody and transported to the Mercer County Jail.
Authorities in Sharon, Pennsylvania, have identified the suspect in the shooting death of a man early Sunday morning.
Incident Overview
The Sharon Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Sunday at an apartment located on the 300 block of Logan Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 31-year-old Jesse Grover suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite officers’ efforts to provide immediate medical aid, Grover succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Suspect Details
Police identified the suspect as 25-year-old Portez Smith, also of Sharon.
According to authorities, Smith faces charges of criminal homicide and firearms not to be carried without a license.
Smith was taken into custody and transported to the Mercer County Jail.
He is awaiting arraignment by Judge Brian Arthur, although court records have not yet listed an official arraignment date.
Investigation and Assistance
The Brookfield Police Department assisted Sharon officers at the scene of the crime. Investigators continue to gather evidence to determine the circumstances leading up to the fatal shooting.
Sharon Police urge anyone with information about the incident to contact their department to aid in the ongoing investigation.
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.