Crime
19-Year-Old Keshawn Jermichael Woods Arrested and Charged with Capital Murder After Fatal Shooting of Two Sisters, Teen Injured in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Authorities in Tuscaloosa are investigating a tragic shooting that claimed the lives of two sisters and left another teenager injured late Monday night at the Woodlawn Manor Apartments.
According to Captain Jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 1st Avenue area of Woodlawn Manor.
Upon arrival, police discovered two female victims—identified as 20-year-old Kaliyah Houston and her 16-year-old sister—who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
A 17-year-old male was also shot but managed to escape the apartment and seek help. He was later transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive.
Investigators identified 19-year-old Keshawn Jermichael Woods as the suspect in the shooting.
Authorities stated that Woods had been staying at Houston’s apartment for several months prior to the incident.
Preliminary findings suggest that an argument erupted inside the apartment on Monday night, during which Woods allegedly retrieved a firearm and began shooting.
Several young children, including an infant, were present in the apartment at the time of the shooting but were unharmed, according to officials.
Following the attack, Woods reportedly fled the scene on foot. A few hours later, he was located and arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force.
Woods has been charged with two counts of Capital Murder and one count of Attempted Murder. He was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail and is being held without bond.
Captain Kennedy confirmed that the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation and noted that additional details may be released as the case progresses.
“This was a deeply tragic event that claimed two young lives and impacted an entire family,” Kennedy said. “Our investigators are committed to ensuring justice for the victims and their loved ones.”
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.