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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Third person arrested in Kentwood homicide case
KENTWOOD, La. (WGNO) — A third person was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation into a homicide that occurred in Kentwood on Jan. 29. According to the Kentwood Police Department, officers initially found the victim, identified as 24-year-old Zy'Kerian Bickham, while investigating a shooting near a gas station in the 400 block of Third Street. Two arrested in connection with Metairie child death investigation Bickham had reportedly been shot multiple times and was declared dead while receiving medical aid. An investigation showed that an argument between Bickham and three others had led to the shooting. Following the shooting, the suspects reportedly fled. Police say on April 22, information led to the discovery of one of the suspects, identified as 19-year-old Traviun Walton, at an address on Cain Wall Road. Teen arrested, accused in shooting outside LaPlace business He was reportedly arrested without incident and has been booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on one count of second-degree murder, one count of attempted second-degree murder and one count of illegal use of a dangerous weapon. Prior to Walton's arrest, the other two suspects, identified as 17-year-old Tyler Knox, of Kentwood and 17-year-old Caleb Santacruze, of Slidell, were also reportedly apprehended. They were each charged with one count each of principle to second-degree murder, principle to attempted second-degree murder and principle to illegal use of a dangerous injured following Hollygrove shooting Officials break ground on Grove Place II in New Orleans' Hollygrove neighborhood Third person arrested in Kentwood homicide case French Quarter businesses planning to close early for Cinco de Mayo Saints linebacker three-peats at Zurich Celebrity Shootout Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Police: Tesla trucks spray-painted, damaged in Kentwood lot
KENTWOOD, Mich. (WOOD) — Police in Kentwood say they're investigating after several Tesla trucks were vandalized last month. According to the Kentwood Police Department, the trucks were in a lot on the 3100 block of Woodland Drive SE, which is in the area of 28th Street SE and E. Beltline Avenue SE. Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships spike as Musk takes prominent role in Trump White House The police department took the report on March 10. Sometime overnight, five Tesla trucks in the lot had been spray-painted, 'causing extensive damage,' police said. In a photo released by police, graffiti on one Cybertruck reads: 'Nazis always lose.' Police said they had two people of interest in the vandalism, who they were working to identify. As Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency continue to slash government spending, Tesla dealerships and charging stations have been and fires across the nation and overseas. In West Michigan, authorities reported at a Tesla manufacturing facility in Cascade Township. West Michigan Tesla building vandalized, deputies say Over the weekend, protesters also with signs critical of Musk and the Trump administration, joining a wave of 'Tesla Takedown' demonstrations across the country. An organizer of the protest in Portage, which was held near Tesla Superchargers, emphasized that demonstrators did not touch the chargers. If you know anything about the Kentwood vandalism, you're asked to contact Detective Woollam with the Kentwood Police Department at 616.257.9749 or Silent Observer at 616.774.2345. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
One man dead, three wanted in fatal Kentwood gas station shooting
KENTWOOD, La. (WGNO) — A man is dead following an argument turned shooting in Kentwood, according to officers. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Kentwood Police Department officers were called to a gas station in the 400 block of Third Street in response to a shooting in the area. Woman hospitalized after car crashes into Metairie canal: JPSO Upon arrival, officers reported finding 24-year-old Zykerien Bickham on the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. They said despite rendering aid, Bickham was pronounced deceased. An investigation revealed Bickham had been involved in an argument with three other subjects when one of them allegedly pulled out a gun and began to shoot. He was hit and officers said the three subjects fled the scene on foot. 'Largest fentanyl bust' conducted in St. Tammany Parish 'Just over a month ago, I was investigating another senseless shooting right next door from this location. Now here we are again! The thoughts and prayers of myself, and the Kentwood Police Department are with the Bickham family! As the Chief of Police of this normally docile community, I pledge a swift resolution to this incident, and I will personally see that ALL parties involved in this are brought to justice! My message to the alleged perpetrators is, I know who you are, and I will find you! Your best option is to turn yourself in quickly!' said Chief Michael Kazerooni. Tangipahoa Parish Shariff's Office Deputies are also assisting in the investigation. The incident has been marked as the first homicide of the advance Trump OMB nominee as Democrats boycott vote President Trump casts blame during briefing on deadly plane crash Bucket list for New Orleans students is fashion class Where Y'at this Weekend: Rosy's Jazz Hall, Mahalia Jackson Theater, Chewbacchus, Mardi Gras World How does the NFL pick its Super Bowl cities? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
