Crime
20-year-old Nicholas Rutledge arrested in shooting death of 53-year-old Maurice Stewart in Phoenix
A 20-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning near 24th and Van Buren streets in Phoenix.
Phoenix police officers responded to reports of gunfire in a business parking lot around 1:45 a.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered a man, later identified as 53-year-old Maurice Stewart, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Stewart was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.
During their investigation, authorities identified a suspect vehicle linked to the incident.
Officers located the vehicle in a nearby neighborhood and attempted to make contact with the suspect, 20-year-old Nicholas Rutledge.
Rutledge fled the scene on foot but was apprehended after a brief pursuit.
At this time, the events leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377).
CINCINNATI, OH – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Clifton Heights on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) Homicide Unit.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Riddle Road at approximately 4:13 p.m. on March 9.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as Kevin Garr, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Garr to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Detectives from the CPD Homicide Unit have launched an active investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.