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
21-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of 33-year-old Chelsea Milledge in Albany
ALBANY, GA – A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a woman inside a residence on Wednesday, January 22, authorities confirmed.
Officers from the Albany Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of Holloway Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a female victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim, later identified as 33-year-old Chelsea Milledge, was transported to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery for her injuries.
Following information obtained at the scene, officers were able to identify and locate a suspect, 21-year-old Eugene Barber, who was taken into custody for questioning.
After conducting a thorough investigation, authorities determined that multiple children were present in the residence at the time of the shooting; however, they were unharmed.
Tragically, despite medical efforts, Milledge succumbed to her injuries Thursday morning.
Barber now faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, including:
- Murder
- Home Invasion (1st Degree)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of Certain Crimes
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive.
Anyone with additional information related to the case is urged to contact the Albany Police Department at (229) 431-2100 or Crime Stoppers at (229) 436-TIPS.