Crime
18-year-old Derrick Rogers killed in south Toledo shooting
Police have not made any arrests and reported that there are no suspects at this time.
TOLEDO, Ohio — A shooting in south Toledo on Monday night left one person dead and another injured, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Toledo Police Department.
Authorities responded to a report of gunfire at an apartment complex located on Arlington Avenue shortly after 9:30 p.m.
While en route to the scene, officers stopped a vehicle driving erratically at the intersection of Byrne Road and Hill Avenue.
Inside the vehicle, they discovered a 20-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his arm. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
Upon arrival at the apartment complex, officers located a second victim, identified as 18-year-old Derrick Rogers, in a nearby parking lot.
Rogers had sustained at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police have not made any arrests and reported that there are no suspects at this time.
Investigators are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. Tips can be provided anonymously, and individuals may be eligible for a cash reward.
This investigation is ongoing. Further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — A 35-year-old man has died after being shot inside a residence in Birmingham early Thursday morning, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.
The victim was identified as Ralen Jerean McCurdy, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. McCurdy was found unresponsive inside a home in the 4300 block of 12th Court North after police responded to reports of gunfire and an injured person shortly after 1:40 a.m.
Despite the response from emergency personnel, McCurdy did not survive his injuries. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service personnel pronounced him dead at approximately 2:04 a.m.
According to authorities, officers assigned to Birmingham Police Department’s South Precinct were dispatched to the area shortly after 1:40 a.m. Thursday following a ShotSpotter alert and a report of an injured individual.
When officers arrived at the residence, they discovered McCurdy unresponsive inside the home. Emergency responders subsequently confirmed his death at the scene.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not yet been publicly established.
Birmingham police detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding McCurdy’s death. Authorities have not announced any arrests, and no suspect information or possible motive was included in the details released.
Investigators will continue working to determine what happened inside the residence and identify anyone who may have been involved. Additional information may be released as the investigation progresses.
McCurdy’s death marks Birmingham’s fourth homicide since Saturday, according to the information provided. The latest fatal shooting adds to a difficult stretch for the city and leaves another family grieving the loss of a loved one.
At 35 years old, McCurdy’s life ended in a violent incident that remains under investigation. His death is a painful loss for his family, friends, and everyone who knew him.
As detectives continue their work, loved ones are left to remember McCurdy while waiting for answers about the circumstances that led to his death.
May Ralen Jerean McCurdy rest in peace. May his family and friends find strength, comfort, and support during this heartbreaking time.