Category: Death

14-Year-Old Jojo Killed in East Cherry Street Shooting in Evansville

Evansville, Ind. – September 4, 2025
A tragic shooting has claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy, identified by family and friends as Jojo, in Evansville on Thursday afternoon.

According to Central Dispatch, the first 911 call came in around 3:40 p.m. reporting a shooting near East Cherry Street and South Evans Avenue. Responding officers located Jojo with life-threatening injuries. Despite efforts from first responders, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police confirmed that one individual was detained in handcuffs, though investigators have not released details about their involvement or whether charges will follow. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

Community in Mourning

The news of Jojo’s death has devastated family, friends, and neighbors, many of whom took to social media to share their grief and condolences.

• “Long live my lil brudda 😓😓,” wrote KT Rayy, mourning the young teen.

• “Nooooo not my niece’s only son, noooo,” shared Mzredbone Niki, expressing heartbreak for the family.

• April Peddicord added: “Tragic. My condolences to the family of this person that tragically passed away.”

Neighbors described the situation as “heartbreaking” and called for an end to the cycle of youth gun violence plaguing the city.

Ongoing Investigation

The Evansville Police Department is urging anyone with information or security camera footage from the area to contact detectives. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through the WeTip hotline.

As the community reels, Jojo’s death highlights the devastating toll of violence on young lives — leaving a family grieving the loss of their only son and a city searching for answers.

Teen Killed, Seven Injured in Mass Stabbing at Manitoba First Nation

Hollow Water First Nation, Manitoba – September 4, 2025
An 18-year-old woman was killed and seven others injured in a mass stabbing early Thursday morning in the remote Hollow Water First Nation community, about 200 km northeast of Winnipeg, police said.

The suspect, 26-year-old Tyrone Simard, also died after crashing a stolen car into a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) vehicle while fleeing the scene. A policewoman was critically injured in the collision but is expected to recover.

RCMP confirmed that the victims and suspect were all known to each other. Investigators revealed that the woman killed was Simard’s sister. Officers are still going door-to-door to ensure community safety.

Local leaders expressed grief and urged unity. “The community is all shaken up… it is not something that happens in Hollow Water,” said resident Christy Williams, whose father was among the injured.

The attack comes on the third anniversary of the James Smith Cree Nation mass stabbing in Saskatchewan, which left 11 people dead in 2022.