Crime
23-year-old Nickqurious Hooks dies 2 days after Montgomery shooting
At this time, the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
A 23-year-old Montgomery man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a Wednesday shooting, authorities confirmed.
The victim, identified as Nickqurious Hooks, was critically wounded in the incident and passed away on Friday, according to Montgomery Police Major Saba Coleman. Hooks lived in Montgomery.
Emergency responders were dispatched at 11:02 a.m. on Wednesday to the 3400 block of Harris Street following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers and medics found Hooks suffering from critical injuries.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated but ultimately succumbed to his injuries two days later.
At this time, the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the case to come forward. Tips can be provided by contacting the Montgomery Police Department at 334-625-2831, the Secret Witness tip line at 334-625-4000, or Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP. All tips can remain anonymous.
Crime
Two Children, Ages 9 and 10, Charged in Brutal Assault and Attempted Murder of 5-Year-Old A’Marie Jones in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two children, ages 9 and 10, have been formally charged in connection with the brutal assault and attempted murder of a 5-year-old girl A’marie Jones in Cleveland last month, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutors confirmed that the 9-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl are facing serious felony charges, including attempted murder, rape, felonious assault, kidnapping, and strangulation.
Because of their ages, both suspects are being charged as juveniles.
The alleged attack occurred on September 13 in a field near East 148th Street and St. Clair Avenue, where investigators say the young victim was discovered severely injured.
The child’s mother, Antavia Kennibrew, previously told that her daughter suffered catastrophic injuries, describing the scene as “unbelievable.” Kennibrew said she had dropped her daughter off at a relative’s home near East 145th Street and St. Clair Avenue that day.
At some point, the 5-year-old reportedly wandered out of the house alone before being attacked.
“When I saw her, she was unrecognizable,” Kennibrew said. “Her hair was scalped from her head. She had bruises and blood all over her body. Her eyes were filled with blood, her lips and mouth were swollen and bleeding, and her nails were filled with dirt and debris.”
First responders rushed the child to the hospital for emergency treatment. Officials say she continues to recover but has suffered severe physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. She is now undergoing ongoing therapy and counseling.
Due to the extreme sensitivity of the case and the involvement of minors, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office has declined to release further details, citing the ongoing investigation and the need to protect the victim’s privacy.
“The investigation remains active,” prosecutors said, noting that authorities are still reviewing evidence and gathering additional information.
Kennibrew says her focus now is on helping her daughter heal:
“I just want her to be able to live like a normal 5-year-old again.”
Cleveland police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.