Crime
1 killed after shooting at Azalea Terrace on Fort Eisenhower, Suspect in custody
According to sources, the shooter has been apprehended, and injuries have been reported.
Fort Eisenhower, GA – A tragic shooting incident prompted a lockdown of Fort Eisenhower on Saturday morning, resulting in one fatality and the apprehension of the suspect.
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. within a family housing area on the base.
In immediate response to the incident, Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic, commanding general of the Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Eisenhower, ordered the closure of all gates to ensure the safety of the base community.
“This morning, at approximately 7:50, I closed the gates of Fort Eisenhower in immediate response to a shooting incident that regrettably claimed the life of one person,” Janovic said. “The victim’s name or association will not be shared until proper next-of-kin notification is completed. The family deserves time and privacy to process this tragedy.”
The individual responsible for the shooting was taken into custody.
The lockdown was lifted, and the gates reopened at 9:45 a.m. While normal operations resumed, several activities were canceled in the aftermath of the incident.
The Department of Army Criminal Investigative Division is leading the investigation, working alongside state and federal authorities.
“All indications suggest this was an isolated incident, and there is no remaining threat to our community,” Janovic emphasized.
In a statement, Maj. Gen. Janovic highlighted the Army’s commitment to supporting those affected by the tragedy:
“Our focus at this time is providing support to the victim’s family and assistance to anyone impacted by this tragedy. The safety and well-being of our communities, of our soldiers and their families, remains my top priority.”
The Fort Eisenhower community is encouraged to respect the ongoing investigation, as no additional details are available at this time.
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.