Crime
Terianna Hood Killed in Toledo Shooting, Boyfriend Kaveion Turner Wanted on Murder Charge
TOLEDO, Ohio — An 18-year-old woman has died after being shot Friday evening in Toledo, and police have issued a homicide warrant for her 17-year-old boyfriend, who remains at large.
The victim has been identified as Terianna Hood, 18, who succumbed to her injuries after being transported to a local hospital.
Authorities have identified the suspect as Kaveion Turner, 17, who is wanted on a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting.
According to the Toledo Police Department, officers responded at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday to the 300 block of Burger Street following reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found Hood suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency medical personnel rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries, police said.
Following the investigation, detectives identified Hood’s 17-year-old boyfriend, Kaveion Turner, as the suspected shooter.
Police have obtained a homicide warrant for Turner’s arrest. As of Saturday, he remained at large, and investigators are actively searching for him.
Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the shooting or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Toledo Police Department continues to investigate the homicide and is working to locate Turner.
Anyone with information about Turner’s whereabouts or the fatal shooting is urged to contact the Toledo Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. Tips may be submitted anonymously.
Investigators are asking the public not to approach Turner if he is seen and instead contact law enforcement immediately.
The investigation into Terianna Hood’s death remains active and ongoing as detectives continue gathering evidence and seeking additional witnesses.
Crime
19-year-old Brianna killed in Lincoln shooting, suspect Tyler Benzel charged with first-degree murder
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln police have released additional information about a fatal shooting Tuesday evening that claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman identified as Brianna.
Authorities have identified 37-year-old Tyler Benzel as the suspect in the shooting. According to Lancaster County Jail records, Benzel has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death.
According to Lincoln police, the incident began with a verbal and physical altercation involving Benzel’s wife, Brianna and other individuals.
Investigators said they believe the confrontation was initiated by Benzel’s wife. Police said Benzel later left his residence and approached the group.
Authorities allege that Benzel told the individuals to leave and made verbal threats before raising a firearm and firing at the group. Police said the confrontation and shooting took place away from Benzel’s property.
Officers arrived at the scene within moments and found Brianna suffering from a single gunshot wound.
Officers immediately began providing life-saving medical treatment at the scene. Brianna was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Police recovered a 9mm handgun at the scene. However, investigators said forensic testing is still required to determine whether the recovered firearm was the weapon used in the shooting.
Authorities said they are not currently aware of any other weapons being involved in the incident.
Police said Benzel was cooperative when officers arrived at the scene. Authorities also said Benzel and his wife did not know Brianna or the other individuals involved before the altercation.
Benzel’s wife has not been arrested or charged in connection with the shooting at this time.
The investigation remains active as detectives continue gathering evidence, including forensic testing of the recovered firearm.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Benzel is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.