Crime
Jared Asquet Charged With Murder After Brother Devon Asquet Shot and Killed in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A 20-year-old man is facing a murder charge after police say he shot and killed his older brother during a shooting at a home in DeKalb County on Wednesday morning.
The victim was identified as 23-year-old Devon Asquet, who was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside a residence on Hidden Creek Drive, according to DeKalb County police.
DeKalb County police officers responded to the residence Wednesday morning following reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found Devon Asquet inside the home with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries.
Police secured the residence as a crime scene while investigators began working to determine what happened and what led to the shooting.
Investigators identified 20-year-old Jared Asquet, Devon’s younger brother, as the suspect in the shooting.
Jared Asquet was initially booked into the DeKalb County Jail on an aggravated assault charge. Police said that charge is expected to be upgraded to murder in connection with his brother’s death.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or explained what led to the confrontation between the two brothers.
Detectives remain at the scene gathering evidence and working to establish a timeline of events leading up to the shooting.
Police have not publicly disclosed a possible motive, whether anyone else was inside the residence at the time of the shooting, or whether additional charges could be filed.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue reviewing evidence and interviewing 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.