Crime
Malachi Young killed after shooting at Tepe Park in Evansville
The suspect in the shooting remains at large.
UPDATE: Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late Tuesday night at Tepe Park in Evansville, Indiana.
17-year-old Lakai Snaden and 16-year-old Santana Cooper have been charged with murder.
Police have obtained video footage that shows the two suspects fleeing the scene after the shooting.
Additionally, surveillance footage captured the suspects and the victim together at Eastland Mall earlier in the day.
The Evansville Police Department is expected to release further details about the incident on Thursday morning.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A fatal shooting occurred late Tuesday night in Evansville, Indiana.
Police responded to a shooting incident at Tepe Park around 10:30 PM.
The victim, identified as Malachi Young, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect in the shooting remains at large.
A second shooting incident was reported in the same area shortly after the first.
The Evansville Police Department is actively investigating both incidents.
Crime
One Suspect Released Without Charges in Connection to Officer Enrique Martinez’s Fatal Shooting
Authorities have confirmed that one of the two individuals detained in connection with the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez has been released without any charges filed.
Police initially took both individuals into custody on Monday night after the tragic incident that claimed the life of the 26-year-old officer.
After conducting further inquiries, investigators determined that one of the detainees had no involvement in the shooting and subsequently released them without any charges.
The second individual remains in custody as police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Officer Martinez’s death.
The investigation remains active, and detectives are thoroughly examining all evidence and statements related to the incident.
Additional updates will be provided as the case progresses, and law enforcement officials are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.