Crime
17-year-old Julio Matamoros killed in Marion shooting, suspect Cordel Bice in custody
MARION, IN – A 17-year-old student at Mississinewa High School has died from his injuries after being shot Monday in what authorities are describing as a robbery-related incident.
The Mississinewa Community School Corporation confirmed the tragic death of Julio Matamoros, a senior and member of the high school’s baseball team, in a statement shared on Tuesday.
According to the Marion Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of South Western Avenue on Monday following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found Matamoros lying on the ground with a gunshot wound.
He was transported for emergency medical treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.
Before being taken to the hospital, Matamoros reportedly identified the shooter to police as an individual named Cordel.
Investigators later identified the suspect as 18-year-old Cordel Bice.
Bice was also linked to a vehicle seen fleeing the scene shortly after the shooting.
Authorities believe the incident stemmed from an attempted purchase of vape cartridges.
According to police, Bice was allegedly trying to buy the cartridges from Matamoros when the encounter escalated to violence.
Bice was taken into custody and preliminarily charged with attempted murder and robbery resulting in serious bodily injury.
He was booked into the Grant County Jail, though online records currently do not list him as being in custody.
As of now, no formal charges have been filed, according to court records.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The Marion Police Department is asking anyone with information related to the case to come forward.
The loss of Julio Matamoros has deeply impacted the Mississinewa community, and support services have been made available to students and staff during this difficult time.
KENTWOOD, LA – The Kentwood Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in the 700 block of Ida Temple Street.
Officers were dispatched to the area shortly after 10:30 a.m. in response to reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim, identified as Creg Solomon, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet determined a motive for the shooting.
Investigators are currently interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence in an effort to piece together the events that led to the deadly incident.
The Kentwood Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this case to come forward.
Individuals can contact investigators directly at (985) 229-6305. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
As the investigation remains active, police have not released any details regarding potential suspects or whether anyone has been taken into custody.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.