Crime
20-year-old Jo’Miya Wilson killed in Hazel Green shooting
The suspect was detained and transported to the Criminal Investigation Division for questioning.
Huntsville, AL – On December 2, 2024, deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic-related shooting in the 100 block of Butch Circle, located in Hazel Green, Alabama.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered 20-year-old Jo’Miya Ann Wilson deceased on the front porch of the residence.Investigators determined that Wilson had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The alleged suspect was detained at the scene and transported to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) for questioning.
While no charges have been filed at this time, authorities confirm that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office emphasized its commitment to the safety and well-being of the community.
Officials stated they are diligently working to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event and ensure justice is served.
Additional details regarding the case will be shared as the investigation progresses.
Authorities encourage anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
This tragic incident underscores the importance of addressing domestic violence and supporting those in need. Our thoughts are with Jo’Miya Ann Wilson’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Crime
15-year-old Kenwon Van Pelt found shot dead inside home at Englewood neighborhood
No suspects are in custody at this time, and the investigation remains active.
CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2024 – A tragic incident unfolded today as 15-year-old Kenwon Van Pelt, affectionately known as “Lil Kso” by his family and friends, was fatally shot inside his home.
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) received a call reporting a person shot around 11:35 a.m. at the intersection of Marquette and Parnell.
Officers arrived to find Kenwon in his bedroom, seated in a chair, with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
While CPD has not disclosed further details about the case, investigators are searching for a group of teens who were reportedly inside the home with Kenwon at the time of the shooting.
Witnesses suggest the group fled the scene, leaving the doors open. Evidence collected from the scene includes a single shell casing in the bedroom, a live round discovered in the nearby alley, and a cellphone found close to the residence.
No suspects are in custody at this time, and the investigation remains active.
CPD Area 1 Detectives are urging anyone with information about this case to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted at CPDTIP.com, or individuals can contact the 7th District police station directly at (312) 747-8220.
This tragic loss marks the second fatal shooting of a teenager within 12 hours in Chicago, following a separate mass shooting.
This devastating pattern of gun violence continues to claim young lives and leave communities in mourning. As bloodshed escalates, families and neighborhoods are being torn apart.
“We must address this crisis head-on,” community leaders and advocates have reiterated. “If we, as parents and members of the community, don’t step up, we will continue to lose our children to the senseless violence that plagues our streets.”
The loss of Kenwon Van Pelt underscores the urgent need for collective action to protect Chicago’s youth and end the cycle of violence.