Crime
1 dead, 2 Injured After Shooting at Richert Manor Apartments in Flint
Flint, MI – Detectives with the Flint Major Case Unit are actively investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at the Richert Manor apartment complex.
At approximately 4 a.m. on March 24, officers responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire at the 900 block of Court Street.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered three male victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, identified as 23-year-old Kevin Williams of Flint, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
A second victim, an 18-year-old Flint man, sustained critical injuries and remains in serious condition.
The third victim, a 23-year-old Flint man, is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.
The Michigan State Police (MSP) has not released any details regarding potential suspects or a motive for the shooting. As of Monday morning, no arrests had been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL or Michigan State Police at 810-280-0063.
Crime
Stephen McKenzie Identified as Suspect in Pembroke Park Shooting That Left Mother and Three Children Dead
PEMBROKE PARK, FL – Authorities have identified the suspect in a horrific mass shooting at a Pembroke Park apartment complex as 34-year-old Stephen McKenzie, the father of two of the youngest victims.
The shooting, which occurred on Wednesday evening, claimed the lives of a mother and three of her children.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., Pembroke Park Police and Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputies responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located in the 3100 block of Hallandale Beach Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman and three children fatally shot inside the residence.
The victims were identified as:
- Julie Cruz, 32 (mother)
- Xion Solomon, 11
- Nova McKenzie, 2
- Emery McKenzie, 2
Both Nova and Emery were McKenzie’s biological children, authorities confirmed.
Additionally, first responders found 8-year-old Phiinyx Solomon suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was immediately transported to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, where she remains in serious condition.
McKenzie was also located at the scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an unsuccessful suicide attempt, according to investigators.
He was transported to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in critical condition and is currently in police custody.
During a press briefing, BSO spokesperson Claudinne Caro confirmed that McKenzie has been identified as the primary suspect in the shooting.
“Upon arrival, officers found a woman and three children inside the apartment, all of whom were pronounced deceased from gunshot wounds. Another child and an adult male were also found injured. That male has now been identified as the suspect,” Caro stated.
The children’s grandmother arrived at the scene shortly after authorities notified her of the tragedy, collapsing into tears as she grieved the loss of her daughter and grandchildren.
“That’s my daughter! That’s my daughter!” she wailed in agony, as bystanders and neighbors attempted to console her.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the motive behind the attack, but neighbors and community members are left shocked and devastated by the brutal act of domestic violence.
“I just don’t understand what could lead someone to do something so terrible,” said one neighbor.
McKenzie remains hospitalized under police watch as the BSO Homicide Unit continues its investigation.
Officials urge anyone with additional information to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.