Crime
Suspect in Custody Following Deadly Double Shooting in Gwinnett County
Following an investigation, detectives identified the female victim as 26-year-old Kevnna Robinson.
Gwinnett County, GA – Authorities have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a fatal double shooting that occurred over the weekend.
According to the Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire around 10 a.m. on Saturday in the 1800 block of Ardsley Place.
Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased female and an injured male at the scene.
The male victim was immediately transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
Following an investigation, detectives identified the female victim as 26-year-old Kevnna Robinson.
Authorities believe the shooting was an isolated domestic-related incident.
The suspect, Tyreun Whitaker, 21, was identified during the course of the investigation.
With assistance from the Acworth Police Department and Cobb County SWAT, Whitaker was located and taken into custody at a hotel in Acworth.
Whitaker is facing multiple charges, including:
- Malice Murder
- Felony Murder
- Two counts of Aggravated Assault
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
He has been booked into the Gwinnett County Jail, where he remains in custody.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.
To remain anonymous, tipsters can reach Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.stopcrimeATL.com. A cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Police Department.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jesse Wilson, 65, who has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of 36-year-old Jessica Hardy. Wilson was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center.
Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 6:35 a.m. on March 6 to the 700 block of Ridgeway Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived at the Avondale apartment building, they discovered Hardy suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency crews attempted lifesaving measures, but Hardy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to investigators.
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office later confirmed her death and ruled the case an apparent homicide.
Detectives with the homicide unit launched an investigation shortly after the shooting, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as they worked to determine the circumstances leading up to the deadly incident.
Wilson was subsequently identified as a suspect and arrested.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about what may have led to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the homicide unit.