Crime
20-year-old Elijah Hicks killed in East Price Hill shooting
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Cincinnati Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night in East Price Hill.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 3100 block of West Liberty Street at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Upon arrival, they found 20-year-old Elijah Hicks suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Cincinnati Fire Department personnel attempted life-saving measures, but Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward by contacting the Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542. Tips can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Further details will be released as they become available.
Crime
Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Targeted Shooting Near Columbia Mall – Suspect in Custody
Columbia, MD – A teenage boy was killed, and another remains in critical condition following a targeted shooting near The Mall in Columbia on Saturday evening.
According to Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der, the shooting did not occur inside the mall but took place in the vicinity of the Lidl grocery store and a bus stop on Little Patuxent Parkway.
Mall operations were unaffected and proceeded as normal, closing at 8 p.m.
Authorities have arrested 18-year-old Emmetson Zeah of Columbia in connection with the double shooting.
Zeah has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and other related offenses.
The incident occurred on February 22 at approximately 5:52 p.m. when police responded to reports of gunfire in the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, identified as 16-year-old Michael Robertson, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, 15-year-old Blake McCray, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he remains in critical condition.
Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted attack; however, the motive remains unclear.
During a search of Zeah’s residence, authorities recovered the firearm used in the crime as well as the clothing he allegedly wore during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.