Crime
Victims killed in Harnett County shooting identified, 14-year-old nephew arrested
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in which a 14-year-old boy is accused of killing his aunt and uncle in their Harnett County home.
The incident occurred around 5:18 p.m. Tuesday at a residence on Kentucky Derby Lane in the Trotter’s Ridge neighborhood, located between Lillington and Spout Springs, approximately eight miles northwest of Anderson Creek.
According to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived to find two victims deceased at the scene and a third person suffering from gunshot wounds.
The injured victim’s condition has not yet been disclosed.
Family members have identified the deceased as Bishop Danny Richards and his wife, Sabrina Richards.
The shooting took place on Sabrina’s birthday, only hours after loved ones had gathered to celebrate with her.
A Douglas Byrd High School alumna, Sabrina was well known in the community, along with her husband, for their warmth and frequent visits to Cumberland County, where they enjoyed dining in downtown Fayetteville.
The couple had been married for nearly 30 years.
Investigators report that the suspect, believed to be the couple’s 14-year-old nephew, fled the residence in a gray truck following the shooting.
Authorities quickly tracked him down and took him into custody later that night.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. Authorities have not released the name of the juvenile due to his age.
CHICAGO, IL — A man was found shot to death Friday night on Chicago’s South Side, prompting a homicide investigation by Area One detectives, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of West 63rd Parkway in the Englewood neighborhood at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Dennis T. Durley, age 36.
According to preliminary information, a male suspect exited a white sedan, approached the victim, and opened fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the incident may have been targeted.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.