Crime
22-Year-Old Jesus Ramiro Rodriguez Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 36-Year-Old Man Near Chesterley Skate Park in Yakima
Yakima, WA – A 36-year-old man was shot and killed Monday evening near Chesterley Skate Park, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and the arrest of a suspect, according to the Yakima Police Department.
The incident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on May 12, when Yakima police received multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the area of the park.
Officers arrived on scene and discovered a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Despite efforts to administer lifesaving aid, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses provided crucial information that enabled law enforcement to quickly identify a suspect. With assistance from the Washington State Patrol and the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office, officers located and arrested 22-year-old Jesus Ramiro Rodriguez near the scene.
He was booked into the Yakima County Jail on suspicion of murder.
The Yakima Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit has taken the lead on the investigation.
Preliminary findings suggest the shooting may be gang-related, though authorities are continuing to gather evidence to confirm a motive.
Officials are urging anyone who was at Chesterley Park at the time of the shooting and may have encountered the suspect or captured video or photographs of the incident to come forward. Those with information are asked to contact Sgt. Noah Johnson at (509) 576-6874.
The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains ongoing.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — A 35-year-old man has died after being shot inside a residence in Birmingham early Thursday morning, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.
The victim was identified as Ralen Jerean McCurdy, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. McCurdy was found unresponsive inside a home in the 4300 block of 12th Court North after police responded to reports of gunfire and an injured person shortly after 1:40 a.m.
Despite the response from emergency personnel, McCurdy did not survive his injuries. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service personnel pronounced him dead at approximately 2:04 a.m.
According to authorities, officers assigned to Birmingham Police Department’s South Precinct were dispatched to the area shortly after 1:40 a.m. Thursday following a ShotSpotter alert and a report of an injured individual.
When officers arrived at the residence, they discovered McCurdy unresponsive inside the home. Emergency responders subsequently confirmed his death at the scene.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not yet been publicly established.
Birmingham police detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding McCurdy’s death. Authorities have not announced any arrests, and no suspect information or possible motive was included in the details released.
Investigators will continue working to determine what happened inside the residence and identify anyone who may have been involved. Additional information may be released as the investigation progresses.
McCurdy’s death marks Birmingham’s fourth homicide since Saturday, according to the information provided. The latest fatal shooting adds to a difficult stretch for the city and leaves another family grieving the loss of a loved one.
At 35 years old, McCurdy’s life ended in a violent incident that remains under investigation. His death is a painful loss for his family, friends, and everyone who knew him.
As detectives continue their work, loved ones are left to remember McCurdy while waiting for answers about the circumstances that led to his death.
May Ralen Jerean McCurdy rest in peace. May his family and friends find strength, comfort, and support during this heartbreaking time.