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.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.