Crime
Two Teens Charged in Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old Zaveon Simpkins During Robbery in Montgomery
Montgomery police have arrested two teens in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Zaveon Simpkins during a robbery over the weekend.
According to Sgt. Tina McGriff with the Montgomery Police Department, Christopher Kelly, 19, and Christian Kelly, 18, were taken into custody on Tuesday, April 8.
Both suspects have been formally charged with capital murder and first-degree robbery.
The shooting occurred shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Friday, April 4, in the 3600 block of Madolyn Lane.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Simpkins suffering from life-threatening injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
While authorities have not released full details of the incident, charging documents reveal that the victim was fatally shot during a robbery in which $500 in cash and an iPhone 12 were taken.
Both Christopher and Christian Kelly are currently being held without bond at the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not disclosed whether additional arrests may be forthcoming.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Montgomery Police Department or Central Alabama CrimeStoppers.
Shelby County, Tenn. — A man is in custody following a fatal shooting that claimed the life of his younger brother during a domestic dispute early Saturday morning in the Northaven community, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) confirmed.
The incident occurred around 12:15 a.m. on Archie Drive, where investigators say 34-year-old Broderick Ross shot and killed his brother, 30-year-old Quincy Ross, outside a residence.
According to detectives, following the shooting, Broderick allegedly placed his brother’s body into a vehicle and fled the scene.
A multi-agency search was launched, and Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended Broderick Ross around 3:00 a.m. in Edmondson, Arkansas, approximately 45 minutes from the original scene.
A short time later, authorities located Quincy Ross’s body nearby in the vicinity where the suspect had been detained.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the motive for the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between the siblings.
The nature of their conflict has not been publicly disclosed, and detectives are continuing their investigation.
Broderick Ross, a resident of Arkansas, has been charged by SCSO with:
- Second-degree murder
- Especially aggravated kidnapping
- Carjacking
- Employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony (carjacking)
- Tampering with evidence
In addition to the charges filed in Shelby County, Ross is also facing additional charges in Crittenden County, where he is currently being held at the Crittenden County Jail.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet released further details regarding the timeline between the shooting and the suspect’s arrest.
Anyone with additional information related to the case is urged to contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.