Shooting

Decatur Police Officers Request Dismissal of Lawsuit in Steve Perkins’ Shooting Death

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DECATUR, Ala. – Three Decatur police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Steve Perkins are requesting the dismissal of a federal lawsuit, according to court documents. Christopher Mukadam, Joey Williams, and Vance Summers are seeking the termination of the lawsuit that was filed in response to the officer-involved shooting. Perkins was shot and killed outside of his home on September 29 after an altercation with a tow truck driver. Officer Bailey Marquette was later indicted for murder related to Perkins’ death. Mukadam, Williams, and Summers, who were not charged in connection with Perkins’ death, … Read more

Summerfield Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting: Charged with First-Degree Murder

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Summerfield, Florida – A man who fatally shot another man in late 2023 has been apprehended by local authorities. The suspect, Joseph Edward Horrighs, was taken into custody on Tuesday after law enforcement received a tip regarding his whereabouts. Deputies located Horrighs walking along the roadway in the 3300 block of Southeast 93rd Street. He was subsequently charged with first-degree murder with a firearm and taken to the county jail. During Horrighs’ initial court appearance via Zoom, County Judge Robert Landt informed him that he would be held without bond. The 38-year-old stated his intention … Read more

Man Arrested for Shooting Victim in the Mouth, Faces Charges in Miamisburg

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MIAMISBURG, Ohio – A man is facing charges after allegedly shooting another person in the mouth. Damarion Lee, 24, has been indicted on two counts of felonious assault in Miamisburg Municipal Court. The incident occurred on February 19, when Lee reportedly asked the victim for a cigarette. When the victim declined, they were shot in the mouth. Lee is currently in custody at the Montgomery County Jail, according to online jail records. His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday. Authorities have not provided any information regarding a possible motive for the shooting. The victim’s … Read more

City Lawyers Motion to Dismiss Family’s Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting, Claiming Officers Acted Appropriately

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Lansing, Michigan – The city is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the family of Stephen Romero, who was fatally shot by police officers in December. The city’s attorneys submitted a motion and brief in federal court, arguing that the claims made in the lawsuit are baseless and that the officers are protected by qualified immunity. They further contend that the family has failed to demonstrate a violation of the Fourth Amendment, which safeguards against excessive force and unlawful searches and seizures. The incident unfolded on December 1, when police officers responded to … Read more