Crime
17-Year-Old Suspect Wanted for First-Degree Murder in Tunica County Shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for a 17-year-old male suspect in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in Tunica County, Mississippi.
Deputies responded to a call regarding a shooting at the intersection of Carole Street and Edwards Avenue at approximately 11:13 p.m. on Sunday, April 13.
Upon arrival, they discovered 18-year-old Mackenzie Kaleb Thomas suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite emergency efforts, Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, authorities identified 17-year-old Mario Donyale Lester, Jr. as the primary suspect.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest on charges of first-degree murder and unlawful discharge of a firearm within a populated area.
Lester is considered armed and dangerous, and law enforcement is urging the public not to approach him.
Anyone who sees Lester or has information regarding his location should call 911 immediately or contact the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office at (662) 363-1411. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Tunica County CrimeStoppers at (662) 910-0400.
In a statement, the sheriff’s office warned that any individuals found to have knowingly aided, abetted, or concealed Lester while he is evading arrest may face criminal charges.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.