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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Yahoo
Valparaiso man charged with murder after Monday shooting
Kuran Kinley, according to charging documents, had warned Trayveon Triplett to stay away from his ex-girlfriend's Valparaiso apartment when the child Kinley had with the woman was there. Triplett showed up Monday evening anyway and, according to court records, Kinley shot him several times, killing him before he fled. Kinley, 24, was formally charged Wednesday with murder and felony counts of criminal recklessness and carrying a handgun without a permit by a convicted felon. Prosecutors also are seeking an enhancement to the murder charge for the use of a firearm by Kinley, who lived in the same Chicago Street apartment complex as his ex-girlfriend and their child. Triplett, 24, of Valparaiso, died at the scene. Kinley's ex-girlfriend is pregnant with Triplett's child, according to the charges. A coroner's report cited in the charging documents determined Triplett's death was a homicide and he died from gunshot wounds to the anterior neck and back, 'sustaining six gunshot wounds in total.' Around 7:26 p.m. June 2, Valparaiso Police responded to an apartment in the 1900 block of East Chicago Street for a call about a man who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The caller, according to the documents, was Kinley's ex-girlfriend. Police initially believed Kinley ran into his apartment in the same building but he was later spotted running east away from the scene of the shooting. Police, according to the charges, believe Kinley may have been with a friend on Indiana Avenue and officers located a man matching Kinley's description in that area around 8:20 p.m. Police found a Glock 9mm handgun near where Kinley was located, along with a hooded sweatshirt that belonged to him and a debit card that was his ex-girlfriend's. During an interview at the Valparaiso Police Department, Kinley told investigators he was angry with Triplett and he took his roommate's handgun from his apartment and went to his ex-girlfriend's apartment. Triplett, Kinley told police in court documents, was returning to the woman's apartment because they were dating and she was pregnant with Triplett's child. 'Kinley indicated that he did not like that Triplett would come over to (the woman's) apartment when his child was present with (her),' charges state. 'Kinley stated multiple times that he threatened Triplett and warned him about coming over while his child was there.' Kinley, according to the charges, told police he shot Triplett as Triplett was about to enter the apartment. Kinley 'believed that Triplett was unarmed and going away from him.' Police showed Kinley a picture of the recovered handgun and he confirmed it was consistent with the gun he used in the shooting, records state, and told police he had tossed off the hooded sweatshirt with his ex-girlfriend's debit card in it. The shooting, police said in court documents, took place in the common area of the multi-unit apartment building and other residents were home at the time, including his ex-girlfriend and their child. 'Additionally, it was learned that the child was opening the door of (the apartment) at the time Triplett was being shot,' charges state. 'However, the child did not sustain injuries, and Triplett fell into the apartment.' Charging documents also note Kinley's criminal history; according to online court records, Kinley was charged in June 2019 in Lake County with two felony counts of robbery and one felony count of battery. He pleaded guilty to the battery charge and the robbery charges were dismissed. He was sentenced to time served, which was 227 days in jail. He also has been previously charged with misdemeanors in Lake and Porter counties. Kinley is scheduled for an initial hearing at 2 p.m. Thursday before Porter Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clymer, according to an online court docket.
Chicago Tribune
9 hours ago
- Chicago Tribune
Valparaiso man charged with murder after Monday shooting
Kuran Kinley, according to charging documents, had warned Trayveon Triplett to stay away from his ex-girlfriend's Valparaiso apartment when the child Kinley had with the woman was there. Triplett showed up Monday evening anyway and, according to court records, Kinley shot him several times, killing him before he fled. Kinley, 24, was formally charged Wednesday with murder and felony counts of criminal recklessness and carrying a handgun without a permit by a convicted felon. Prosecutors also are seeking an enhancement to the murder charge for the use of a firearm by Kinley, who lived in the same Chicago Street apartment complex as his ex-girlfriend and their child. Triplett, 24, of Valparaiso, died at the scene. Kinley's ex-girlfriend is pregnant with Triplett's child, according to the charges. A coroner's report cited in the charging documents determined Triplett's death was a homicide and he died from gunshot wounds to the anterior neck and back, 'sustaining six gunshot wounds in total.' Around 7:26 p.m. June 2, Valparaiso Police responded to an apartment in the 1900 block of East Chicago Street for a call about a man who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The caller, according to the documents, was Kinley's ex-girlfriend. Police initially believed Kinley ran into his apartment in the same building but he was later spotted running east away from the scene of the shooting. Police, according to the charges, believe Kinley may have been with a friend on Indiana Avenue and officers located a man matching Kinley's description in that area around 8:20 p.m. Police found a Glock 9mm handgun near where Kinley was located, along with a hooded sweatshirt that belonged to him and a debit card that was his ex-girlfriend's. During an interview at the Valparaiso Police Department, Kinley told investigators he was angry with Triplett and he took his roommate's handgun from his apartment and went to his ex-girlfriend's apartment. Triplett, Kinley told police in court documents, was returning to the woman's apartment because they were dating and she was pregnant with Triplett's child. 'Kinley indicated that he did not like that Triplett would come over to (the woman's) apartment when his child was present with (her),' charges state. 'Kinley stated multiple times that he threatened Triplett and warned him about coming over while his child was there.' Kinley, according to the charges, told police he shot Triplett as Triplett was about to enter the apartment. Kinley 'believed that Triplett was unarmed and going away from him.' Police showed Kinley a picture of the recovered handgun and he confirmed it was consistent with the gun he used in the shooting, records state, and told police he had tossed off the hooded sweatshirt with his ex-girlfriend's debit card in it. The shooting, police said in court documents, took place in the common area of the multi-unit apartment building and other residents were home at the time, including his ex-girlfriend and their child. 'Additionally, it was learned that the child was opening the door of (the apartment) at the time Triplett was being shot,' charges state. 'However, the child did not sustain injuries, and Triplett fell into the apartment.' Charging documents also note Kinley's criminal history; according to online court records, Kinley was charged in June 2019 in Lake County with two felony counts of robbery and one felony count of battery. He pleaded guilty to the battery charge and the robbery charges were dismissed. He was sentenced to time served, which was 227 days in jail. He also has been previously charged with misdemeanors in Lake and Porter counties. Kinley is scheduled for an initial hearing at 2 p.m. Thursday before Porter Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clymer, according to an online court docket.
NDTV
26-05-2025
- NDTV
Punjab Police Arrests 4 In Akali Dal Councillor's Murder
Amritsar: In a significant breakthrough, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled an organised crime network linked to the foreign-based Kishan Gang, arresting four operatives within 8 hours. The arrests were made in connection with the murder of Municipal Councilor Harjinder Singh Bahman. "In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles an organised crime network linked to the foreign-based Kishan Gang. Within 8 hours, four gang operatives were arrested, leading to the swift resolution of the Murder Case of Harjinder Singh Bahman. During a chase near Fatahpur, accused Gurpreet Singh opened fire on the police party. In self-defence, SHO Chheharta retaliated with his service weapon, injuring Gopi in the right leg. The accused was immediately shifted to Civil Hospital, Amritsar, for medical care and is currently under treatment", said the DGP Punjab Police. During a chase near Fatahpur, one of the accused, Gopi Singh, opened fire on the police party. In self-defence, SHO Chheharta retaliated, injuring Gopi in the right leg. The accused was immediately shifted to the Civil Hospital, Amritsar, for medical care. One Glock 9mm pistol was recovered from the accused. Earlier, the shooting incident in Jandiala Guru, where Municipal Councilor Harjinder Singh was killed in broad daylight, sent shock waves in the local community, One of the witnesses claims to have seen the incident and describes the perpetrators as motorcyclists who opened fire on the victim and his family members. The witness stated," There were five to six individuals involved in the shooting. The motive behind the attack is unclear, but the witness mentions that the perpetrators had previously threatened the victim". Investigations are underway to identify additional associates and map backwards and forward linkages of the gang. The Punjab Police remains committed to dismantling organised crime networks and ensuring public safety. This operation marks a crucial step in the ongoing crackdown on inter-gang rivalry and organised crime.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- The Hindu
Akali councillor murder case: Four persons arrested
'Four persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of an Akali councillor in Amritsar,' a top Punjab Police officer said on Monday (May 26, 2025). 'One of the accused sustained a bullet injury in retaliatory action after he allegedly opened fire at a police team,' the officer said. Harjinder Singh, Shiromani Akali Dal councillor of Ward No. 2 under the Jandiala Assembly constituency, was shot dead on Sunday (May 25, 2025). "In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles an organized crime network linked to the foreign-based Kishan Gang. Within 8 hours, four gang operatives were arrested, leading to the swift resolution of the Murder Case of Harjinder Singh @ Bahman (Municipal Councillor, Jandiala Guru)," Director General of Police Gauarv Yadav said in a post on X. In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles an organized crime network linked to the foreign-based Kishan Gang. Within 8 hours, four gang operatives were arrested, leading to the swift resolution of the Murder Case of Harjinder Singh @ Bahman (Municipal… — DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 26, 2025 'During a chase near Fatahpur, accused Gurpreet Singh @ Gopi opened fire on the police party. In self-defence, SHO Chheharta retaliated with his service weapon, injuring Gopi in the right leg,' Mr. Yadav said. 'The accused was immediately shifted to Civil Hospital, Amritsar,' he said, adding, a Glock 9mm pistol has been recovered from him. Police on Sunday (May 25, 2025) said three to four persons tried to intercept the councillor, who was on a bike, before firing bullets at him. Mr. Singh was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Four arrested for Shiromani Akali Dal councillor's murder in Amritsar
Four men were arrested in connection with the murder of Shiromani Akali Dal councillor Harjinder Singh in Amritsar on Sunday, Punjab Police chief Gaurav Yadav said on Monday. One of the accused sustained a bullet injury in retaliatory action after he opened fire at the police team during the encounter on Monday. 'In a major breakthrough, Amritsar commissionerate police dismantles an organised crime network linked to the foreign-based Kishan Gang. Within eight hours, four gang operatives were arrested, leading to the swift resolution of the murder case of Harjinder Singh, alias Bahman, (municipal councillor, Jandiala Guru),' Director General of Police Gauarv Yadav said in a post on X. 'During a chase near Fatahpur, accused Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi, opened fire on the police party. In self defence, Chheharta station house officer (SHO) retaliated with his service weapon, injuring Gopi in the right leg,' Yadav said. The accused was admitted to the Civil Hospital in Amritsar, while a Glock 9mm pistol was recovered from him. 'This operation marks a crucial step in the crackdown on inter-gang rivalry and organised crime. Investigations are underway to identify additional accomplices and map backward and forward linkages of the gang,' the DGP said. The 45-year-old SAD councillor from ward number 6 of Jandiala Guru was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Chheharta locality of Amritsar on Sunday. He was in Chheharta to attend a function at a gurdwara. After attending the function that was organised by his brother-in-law, Harjinder was going to a hotel for refreshments outside the gurdwara when the assailants opened fire. The councillor was immediately rushed to hospital but he succumbed to the injuries. The police had identified three persons, including Gopi, all residents of Jandiala Guru for being involved in the murder. SAD and Congress leaders held the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government responsible for the killing of the elected representative of the people in the civic body, saying that Harjinder Singh had been facing threats but was not provided security by the police.
