Crime
24-year-old Christopher Hatcher killed after accidental shooting in Huntsville
Huntsville Police have confirmed that a juvenile was responsible for the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in downtown Huntsville on Monday, May 12. Authorities believe the incident was accidental and say no charges will be filed.
The victim has been identified as Christopher Hatcher, a Huntsville resident.
According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting around 12:30 p.m. and located a red sedan in a rear parking lot near Jefferson Street.
Inside the vehicle, they found Hatcher suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Hatcher to Huntsville Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the firearm was being handled by a juvenile who was inside the vehicle at the time.
The weapon discharged, fatally striking Hatcher.
Based on the preliminary investigation, police concluded that the shooting was unintentional.
The case remains closed with no criminal charges anticipated, according to authorities.
CHICAGO โ A 37-year-old Chicago photographer was fatally shot Sunday night in the West Pullman neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The victim was identified as Troy Hollingsworth, owner of PolaBear Red Filmz.
Police said Hollingsworth was seated inside his Nissan Maxima in the 100 block of East 118th Place at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, when an unknown individual opened fire.
Hollingsworth was struck multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities confirmed.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Additional details have not been released as the investigation remains ongoing.