Crime
Daviess County Shooting Suspect Apprehended in Perry County Following Extensive Search
Perry County, IN – After an extensive search in a wooded area on Saturday morning, law enforcement successfully apprehended Alex J. Carlquist in the Oriole/Branchville area.
Authorities had been actively searching for 35-year-old Alexander J. Carlquist, who was wanted in connection with a shooting in Daviess County, Indiana.
The Indiana State Police (ISP), in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, initiated a manhunt in Perry County after receiving intelligence that Carlquist may have been in the area.
According to Daviess County Sheriff’s Office officials, the shooting occurred around 2:05 a.m. on Friday, February 16, near 15075 N US Highway 231.
Deputies responded to a call for assistance from Martin County, and upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical responders transported the victim to Daviess Community Hospital, where he was later transferred to another medical facility. Authorities have confirmed that the victim is currently in stable condition.
Investigators had reason to believe that Carlquist had connections to residents in Perry County, leading law enforcement to a property where the suspect was believed to be hiding. ISP Sgt.
John Davis confirmed that officials conducted a thorough search of the area before locating and taking Carlquist into custody.
Authorities previously issued a be-on-the-lookout alert, describing Carlquist as 5’11”, weighing 180 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
He was believed to be driving either a silver 2004 Jeep Liberty (license plate: CHJ385) or a silver 2009 Ford Focus (license plate: CPQ532). Law enforcement had warned the public that Carlquist was considered armed and dangerous.
Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with additional information regarding this case to contact them at 812-254-1060 or submit a tip via the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.
More details will be released as the investigation develops.
Milwaukee, WI – A 23-year-old woman was fatally shot early Friday morning, February 21, in Milwaukee, according to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD).
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 12:30 a.m. in the area of 95th Street and Brown Deer Road.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, identified as Amyri Dior, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Dior was pronounced dead at the scene.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and police have not released information regarding a suspect or possible motive.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide tips through Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or via the P3 Tips mobile app.