Crime
Merced Police Investigating Shooting Near Merino Park, One Person in Custody
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 victimโs 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.
Crime
Video Shows Henry County Officer Fatally Shoots 16-Year-Old Tyrie During Foot Chase in Stockbridge
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. โ A 16-year-old boy identified by family members as Tyrie was fatally shot by a Henry County police officer Tuesday evening after a foot chase near a Krispy Kreme, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The shooting occurred around 6:33 p.m. on November 3, in the parking lot of the Krispy Kreme on Highway 138 West.
The GBI said an officer approached two teenagers, ages 16 and 17, and spoke with them briefly.
According to investigators, the officer then instructed the 17-year-old to remove his hands from his pockets.
The GBI said the older teen passed a handgun to the 16-year-old, who ran from the officer while carrying the weapon.
The officer pursued the teen on foot and ordered him to drop the gun, the GBI said. Investigators reported that the teen did not drop it, and the officer fired, striking him.
The 16-year-old died at the scene. A gun was recovered.
Family members identified the teen as Tyrie and described him as a son, brother, uncle, friend and a young person who was full of life. One family member also described him as kind and smart and said he was their daughterโs first love. The family has questioned the account of the incident and called for answers.
The GBI is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the agency at 770-388-5019. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 800-597-8477 or through the GBIโs online tip system.