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Tragedy Unfolds: 14-Year-Old Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Schoolyard Shooting of 16-Year-Old Evette Jeffrey

Bronx, N.Y. — A 14-year-old boy, accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey during a schoolyard dispute, pleaded not guilty in court while appearing virtually from a hospital bed. The defendant, whose identity is protected due to his age, faces serious charges following the tragic incident. Evette’s grandfather, Ferdinand Abad, expressed the family’s profound grief over the loss. He revealed that they were familiar with the accused, reflecting a shared community in their neighborhood. “My …

Tragedy Strikes Bronx as 16-Year-Old Innocent Bystander Killed in Schoolyard Shooting by 14-Year-Old Suspect

MORRISANIA, The Bronx — A tragic incident unfolded on a busy Monday afternoon when gunfire erupted near a local school, claiming the life of a 16-year-old girl. Authorities have identified the victim as Evette Jeffrey, an innocent bystander who was simply riding her scooter home from school when she was struck. The shooting is now under investigation, with a 14-year-old boy sought as a person of interest. Witnesses reported that the gunfire broke out around …

Tragic Double Shooting Claims Life of 14-Year-Old in Milwaukee; Community Mourns as Investigation Unfolds

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Authorities are investigating a tragic double shooting that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and left a 16-year-old critically injured. The incident occurred Friday afternoon in the far northwest side of the city, near the intersection of 75th Street and Northridge Lakes Boulevard. Emergency responders transported the 14-year-old, identified as Maurice Whiters, to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The 16-year-old victim is currently in critical …

New Jersey Community in Mourning: Young Newark Detective Killed, Another Wounded by 14-Year-Old in Tragic Shooting Incident

Newark, New Jersey was the site of a tragic incident Friday night when a local police detective was fatally shot and another officer gravely injured in a scene that unfolded rapidly and violently, involving a 14-year-old suspect. The shooting, which occurred near the bustling intersection of Broadway and Carteret during a multi-agency weapons investigation, has left the community and law enforcement agencies in deep mourning and raised urgent questions about gun access among youth. Detective …

Tragedy in Newark: Young Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Shootout; 14-Year-Old Gunman Involved

NEWARK, N.J. — Tragic gunfire erupted in Newark on Friday night, leaving a police officer dead and another critically injured, with the gunman identified as a 14-year-old, authorities reported. The shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Broadway and Carteret, close to local fast-food establishments. Details about the incident remain limited; however, it was confirmed that the conflict led to one officer losing his life, described by the police union as a young …

14-Year-Old Girl Charged in CTA Blue Line Robbery Incident on Chicago’s West Side

Chicago, Illinois — Authorities reported that a 14-year-old girl has been charged following her involvement in a group assault and robbery of a 20-year-old woman. The incident occurred last month on a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line platform, amplifying concerns about safety on public transportation. The attack took place on January 6 at the California station located on the Forest Park branch of the Blue Line. Chicago police detailed that the young teen, along …

UK Court Convicts Father of Murder in Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old Daughter During Alleged Kitchen Play-Fight

Teesside, U.K. — A tragic case concluded this week as Simon Vickers, a 50-year-old British father, was found guilty of murdering his 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett Vickers. The verdict was delivered by Teesside Crown Court on Monday after authorities determined that the father’s initially claimed accidental stabbing during a kitchen play-fight was intentionally lethal. The incident, which resulted in Scarlett’s death from a chest stab wound on July 5, 2024, was initially described by Vickers as …

Yonkers Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Role in Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old in Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, NY — A tragic chain of events initiated at a Yonkers kitchen table culminated in the death of a 14-year-old and has now led to a 25-year prison sentence for the man deemed responsible. Westchester County authorities announced Thursday that Phillip Ferrell, 48, from Yonkers, would face two and a half decades behind bars for his involvement in the death of Zyaire Fernandez that occurred in March 2023. Westchester County District Attorney Susan …

Tragic Loss in Milwaukee: 14-Year-Old Boy Killed in Accidental Shooting, Mother Shares Heartache

Milwaukee, WI – Tragedy struck in Milwaukee when a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot near the intersection of 21st and Concordia, leaving the community and his family grappling with the senseless loss. Identified by his mother, Kamid Everett, the victim, Bryant Triplett, was remembered as a home-loving teenager who cherished his family and had a passion for gaming. The incident, which unfolded on the evening of December 28, is currently under police investigation. According to …

Maine Woman Charged with Murder Following Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old Boy

Sidney, Maine— A 39-year-old woman has been taken into custody on charges of murder in connection with the fatal assault on a 14-year-old boy. Authorities in Maine made the announcement following a distressing discovery early Friday morning where the young victim was found dead at a local residence. Maine State Police detailed that the arrest occurred Friday afternoon, following the report made by the woman herself to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office in the early …