Crime
15-year-old Deondre Davis charged with the murder of 12-year-old Marquell Newburn
Milwaukee – A 15-year-old boy, Deondre Davis, has been charged as an adult with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Marquell Newburn.
The shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon near 48th and Clarke Streets.
Newburn was found unresponsive at the scene and later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
According to police, Davis was handling a firearm inside a stolen minivan when it accidentally discharged, striking Newburn.
A witness reported that Newburn had warned Davis to stop playing with the gun, but Davis disregarded the warning.
Davis has been charged with a Class B felony, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 60 years.
The sentence may be extended by an additional five years due to the use of a dangerous weapon during the crime.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.