Crime
Rekeea Jackson-Mason, Sister of Actor Rome Flynn, Killed in Springfield Shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Springfield Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning on the city’s east side, leaving one woman dead.
Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Holly Drive around 3:30 a.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The woman was immediately transported to HSHS St. John’s Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The victim has been identified as Rekeea “Tynese” Jackson-Mason, sister of actor Rome Flynn.
She was a mother of three and is survived by her husband and children.
The family has asked for privacy as they grieve this devastating loss.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and investigators have not released details regarding a possible suspect or motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Springfield Police Department at 217-788-8311, or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.
The investigation remains active, and further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Police Department.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jesse Wilson, 65, who has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of 36-year-old Jessica Hardy. Wilson was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center.
Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 6:35 a.m. on March 6 to the 700 block of Ridgeway Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived at the Avondale apartment building, they discovered Hardy suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency crews attempted lifesaving measures, but Hardy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to investigators.
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office later confirmed her death and ruled the case an apparent homicide.
Detectives with the homicide unit launched an investigation shortly after the shooting, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as they worked to determine the circumstances leading up to the deadly incident.
Wilson was subsequently identified as a suspect and arrested.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about what may have led to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the homicide unit.