Crime
1 dead, another critically injured after shooting on Maple Leaf Cove in Hickory Hill
Memphis, TN – A shooting incident in the Hickory Hill neighborhood on Saturday evening has left one man dead and another critically injured, according to the Memphis Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 3:56 p.m. in the 3700 block of Maple Leaf Cove.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds inside a white Camaro.
Both individuals were transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Tragically, one of the victims later succumbed to his injuries, police confirmed.
In connection with the shooting, officers detained a man for questioning.
However, further details about the circumstances leading to the incident, as well as the identities of the victims, have not yet been released.
The Memphis Police Department continues to investigate the case and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Residents are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Crime
19-year-old Ladaibrien Acker killed after shooting at gas station on US-90 in Waveland
Following their investigation, police arrested 22-year-old Robert George Sams Jr. in connection with the shooting.
Waveland, MS – The Waveland Police Department is investigating a tragic early morning shooting on Saturday that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and injured a woman.
At approximately 1:33 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at a gas station on US-90 in Waveland.
Upon arrival, they discovered 19-year-old Ladaibrien Acker, a Waveland resident, in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest.
Emergency medical personnel quickly transported Acker to a local hospital, but despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
During the course of the investigation, authorities identified a second victim—a female who had been shot in the arm. She received medical treatment and has since been released from the hospital.
Following their investigation, police arrested 22-year-old Robert George Sams Jr. in connection with the shooting.
Sams has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault.
The Waveland Police Department confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Waveland Police Department at 228-467-3669 or Hancock County Central Dispatch at 228-255-9191.
The department extended its condolences to the family of the deceased and expressed its commitment to ensuring justice is served.