Crime
Two Teens Charged in Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old Zaveon Simpkins During Robbery in Montgomery
Montgomery police have arrested two teens in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Zaveon Simpkins during a robbery over the weekend.
According to Sgt. Tina McGriff with the Montgomery Police Department, Christopher Kelly, 19, and Christian Kelly, 18, were taken into custody on Tuesday, April 8.
Both suspects have been formally charged with capital murder and first-degree robbery.
The shooting occurred shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Friday, April 4, in the 3600 block of Madolyn Lane.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Simpkins suffering from life-threatening injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
While authorities have not released full details of the incident, charging documents reveal that the victim was fatally shot during a robbery in which $500 in cash and an iPhone 12 were taken.
Both Christopher and Christian Kelly are currently being held without bond at the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not disclosed whether additional arrests may be forthcoming.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Montgomery Police Department or Central Alabama CrimeStoppers.
Merced Police Department officers are actively investigating a shooting that occurred near Merino Park in North Merced on Tuesday afternoon.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area following multiple reports of gunfire in the vicinity of the park.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a gunshot victim near the intersection of Morning Dove Avenue and Sunrise Drive, just east of Merino Park.
First responders rendered aid at the scene before the victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The extent of the victim’s injuries has not yet been disclosed.
A short time later, officers detained an individual in the surrounding area.
At this time, it remains unclear whether the person taken into custody is the suspected shooter or otherwise involved in the incident.
Authorities have not released any additional details regarding a motive or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Investigators remain on scene, canvassing the area and gathering evidence.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
The Merced Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
Further updates will be provided as more details become available.