Crime
Schenectady Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run of 8-Year-Old Child
Schenectady, NY – Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy on Wednesday evening, March 19, 2025.
At approximately 7:38 p.m., officers from the Schenectady Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Chrisler Avenue and Crane Street.
Upon arrival, officers found the young victim, identified as Zion, unresponsive at the scene.
Emergency responders transported him to Ellis Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene before officers arrived. Law enforcement immediately launched a search, locating the vehicle a short time later in the Woodlawn area of Schenectady.
The driver was taken into custody and transported to Schenectady Police Department Headquarters for questioning.
The suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Conroy A. Simpson, a resident of Queens, New York.
Following the investigation, Simpson was formally charged with:
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death – Class D Felony
- Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance – VTL Violation
The Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office is assisting in the ongoing investigation. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances of the incident.
Due to the victim’s age, law enforcement has opted not to release his full name at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the case is urged to contact the Schenectady Police Tips Line at 518-788-6566.
Authorities will provide additional updates as the investigation progresses.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.