Crime
David Huff Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Partner and 11-Year-Old Child
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse Police have confirmed the arrest of 43-year-old David Huff, the suspect wanted in connection with the double homicide on Roney Road.
Huff was taken into custody around 9:30 a.m. in the area of West Seneca Turnpike and South Avenue, authorities announced.
According to Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick, Huff is suspected of fatally shooting a 33-year-old woman with whom he had a romantic relationship and his 11-year-old child Jeremiah Huff.
Officers responded to the 100 block of Roney Road around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, following reports of a shooting with injuries.
Upon arrival, police discovered the two victims had suffered fatal gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.
After the shooting, Syracuse Police launched a search for Huff, describing him as a white male, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with brown hair and a beard.
He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans at the time of the incident.
Authorities tracked Huff down to West Seneca Turnpike and South Avenue, where he was apprehended without further incident.
The investigation remains active, and law enforcement officials continue to gather evidence surrounding the circumstances of the homicides.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through CrimeStoppers.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.