Crime
27-year-old Shakeyah Barnes wanted for the murder in shooting death of 20-year-old Jalea Turner in Erie
As of Friday morning, Barnes is still at large.
Erie, PA – The Erie Police Department has identified 27-year-old Shakeyah T. Barnes as the suspect in the city’s first homicide of 2025.
Barnes, a resident of Erie who is also known by the alias “Red,” is wanted on multiple charges, including homicide, attempted homicide, and aggravated assault.
The shooting took place during a private, invite-only New Year’s Eve party in the 900 block of West 19th Street.
According to police documents, Barnes was involved in an altercation described as an “east side versus west side beef” before leaving the party. Shortly after Barnes departed, the shooting occurred.
Witnesses at the scene identified Barnes as the shooter, but he remains at large as of Friday morning.
The Erie County Coroner, Lyell Cook, has identified the victim as 20-year-old Jalea Turner of Erie.
Turner sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was declared brain-dead on the afternoon of January 1, following an autopsy conducted on Saturday.
Turner was one of two people shot during the incident.
The second victim, who was struck in the leg, received treatment and has since been released from the hospital.
The Erie Police Department is actively searching for Barnes, who has not been seen since the shooting. No arrests have been made, and authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about Barnes’s whereabouts or details about the shooting to come forward. Individuals can contact Detective Sergeant David Madurski or Detective Ronald Pilarski of the Major Crime Unit at 814-870-1229.
Authorities have emphasized the importance of community cooperation in resolving this case and ensuring public safety. Updates on the investigation will be provided as they become available.
Crime
Anna Kepner Stepbrother Timothy Hudson Charged With Murder Months After Her Death Aboard Cruise Ship
Brevard County, Fla. — New court filings reveal that Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner has been charged with homicide in connection with her death, months after she was found deceased aboard a cruise ship during a family vacation.
Anna, a resident of Titusville, was discovered dead in her stateroom on November 7, 2025, while traveling with family aboard the Carnival Horizon.
According to court documents, her body was found under a bed in the cabin.
Filings state that she died from asphyxiation resulting from what was described as a “bar hold.”
Because Anna’s death occurred while the ship was in open water returning to Miami following a weeklong Caribbean cruise, the case is being prosecuted in federal court.
On February 20, Thomas Hudson filed an emergency petition in Brevard County seeking sole custody of his 9-year-old daughter, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Shauntel Hudson.
The child currently resides primarily with Shauntel and her husband, Chris Kepner—Anna’s father.
The petition asserts that there has been a “significant and unanticipated change in circumstances” warranting an immediate modification of parental responsibility and time-sharing arrangements. The filing references information circulating on social media from the Kepner family indicating that Anna’s 16-year-old stepbrother was charged with homicide on February 3 by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
The document further alleges that newly obtained information may call into question the judgment and parenting decisions within the household.
A law enforcement source confirmed that the 16-year-old appeared in federal court in Miami on February 6.
According to the source, U.S. Marshals escorted the teen to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where he and a public defender appeared before a magistrate judge in a closed hearing.
Following the proceeding, Shauntel Hudson and Chris Kepner released a statement expressing frustration over the court’s decision to grant the teen release.
“At this time, it is deeply painful and disturbing to our family that the person responsible is able to walk freely. This reality adds to our grief and outrage,” the statement read in part. “It is devastating to know that while we live every day with the loss of our child, the individual responsible has not yet been fully held accountable.”
The homicide charge marks a significant development in a case that has drawn attention due to the location of the alleged crime and the family relationships involved.
Federal authorities continue to handle the prosecution, and additional court proceedings are expected as the case moves forward.
The investigation remains active.