Crime
17-year-old Jaylen Simmons Charged with Murder of 20-Year-Old Family Member in Fall River Shooting
FALL RIVER, MA – Authorities have charged 17-year-old Jaylen Simmons with murder following the fatal shooting of his 20-year-old relative, Jaleale Simmons, inside a Fall River residence on Saturday afternoon.
Officers from the Fall River Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire at a home in the 900 block of Rodman Street.
Upon arrival, police discovered Jaleale Simmons suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel transported him to a nearby trauma center, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Following an initial investigation, authorities took Jaylen Simmons into custody at the scene.
The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that both the victim and the suspect lived at the residence where the shooting occurred.
At this time, investigators believe the incident was isolated, and authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The case remains under active investigation by the Fall River Police Department, Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and homicide prosecutors from the DA’s office.
The 17-year-old suspect is scheduled to be arraigned in Fall River District Court on Monday on murder charges.
Due to his age, officials have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
This tragic incident marks a devastating loss for the victim’s family and the broader community.
Law enforcement officials extend their deepest condolences to those affected and urge the public to be mindful when discussing the case.
For those in need of assistance, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential support at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), online at www.thehotline.org, or via text by sending LOVEIS to 22522.
New Haven, CT – An 8-year-old boy, identified as Stace Zane, was tragically killed in what authorities believe was an accidental shooting late Sunday night.
According to the New Haven Police Department (NHPD), officers were dispatched to an undisclosed residence at approximately 10:54 p.m. in response to a report of a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers found the young child lying on the kitchen floor with an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel immediately transported him to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Preliminary findings suggest that the shooting was accidental.
Authorities confirmed that the child was a resident of the home, and family members were present at the time of the incident.
A firearm was recovered from the scene.
New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson expressed deep sorrow over the loss, emphasizing the preventable nature of the tragedy.
“While our detectives are actively investigating the sequence of events that led to the loss of an 8-year-old to a shooting, what is clear is that this was a tragic, preventable, and senseless death.”
The investigation remains ongoing, as detectives work to determine the exact circumstances leading to the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.
Witnesses or those with relevant details are encouraged to contact New Haven police detectives at (203) 946-6304 or provide anonymous tips through the department’s tip line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).