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Schenectady Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run of 8-Year-Old Child

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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.

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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 DeathClass D Felony
  • Operating a Motor Vehicle Without InsuranceVTL 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.

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Authorities will provide additional updates as the investigation progresses.


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One Dead, Suspect critically injured after officer-involved shooting in Omaha

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OMAHA, NE — Authorities are investigating a critical incident at the Florence Tower apartment complex in the 5100 block of Florence Boulevard following a report of an active shooter on the evening of Sunday, April 13.

The situation escalated into an officer-involved shooting, leaving one person dead and the suspected gunman critically injured.

At approximately 6:15 p.m., multiple 911 calls were placed to report gunfire within the building.

Initial callers reported hearing several shots fired on or above the sixth floor.

Responding Omaha Police Department (OPD) officers immediately requested Omaha Fire Department (OFD) medical units to stage nearby as a precaution.

As officers approached the sixth floor, gunfire erupted. Officers broadcast urgent radio calls declaring “Shots fired! Shots fired!” and issued a “Help an Officer” alert.

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A suspect — described as a Hispanic male wearing a jersey and reportedly armed with two large firearms — allegedly fired on police officers as they attempted to make contact. One caller described the weapons as resembling high-powered rifles.

Additional OFD units, including Engines 21 and 22, Trucks 21 and 22, Medic Units 5, 21, and 41, and Battalion 2, were dispatched to the scene.

Emergency Response Units (ERU) and SWAT were also notified and placed on standby as the situation developed.

During the exchange, at least two individuals were confirmed shot. One person was declared deceased at the scene.

The suspect sustained a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen and was transported by OFD Medic 41 to Nebraska Medicine with lights and sirens under Code 3 trauma conditions.

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A third potential victim was initially reported but could not be located after a thorough search. At 6:21 p.m., Omaha Police resumed normal radio traffic, and the incident was moved to a secure event channel (B2), no longer broadcast to the public.

Non-transporting OFD units that provided manpower support were released and returned to service shortly after the scene was secured.

The identities of those involved have not been released at this time.

The incident remains under active investigation by the Omaha Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. Further updates are expected as investigators process the scene and gather witness statements.


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