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Yahoo
4 days 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
4 days 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.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
19-year-old Midlander arrested in alleged gun threat against girlfriend, friend
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 19-year-old Midlander is facing two first-degree felony charges after allegedly threatening his girlfriend and her friend with a handgun during a domestic disturbance last week. According to an arrest affidavit, the incident occurred around 6:22 p.m. on Friday, April 18, at an apartment complex. Officers with the Midland Police Department responded to reports of a disturbance involving two individuals in a physical altercation. Upon arrival, officers made contact with two women outside the apartment. One of them, identified as the suspect's girlfriend, told police that her boyfriend, Tyler E'Angelo Devon Triplett, had attempted to force his way into the apartment by pushing the door open. She said Triplett became upset after she asked him to leave and take his belongings. During the argument, she said he pointed a handgun at both her and her friend before briefly leaving the apartment. Roughly 25 minutes later, Triplett allegedly returned and tried to enter the apartment again using a key. The woman said she attempted to hold the door shut, but Triplett forced it open, striking her in the face in the process. She told officers she wasn't sure if the hit was intentional. She also reported that Triplett began throwing items and creating a mess inside the apartment during the incident. The second woman at the scene corroborated the account, telling officers that Triplett had pointed a handgun at both of them. She noted that the gun had a flashlight attachment, which made it difficult to see the weapon clearly during the argument. During a protective sweep of the apartment, officers located a handgun matching the description provided. The firearm, which lacked a visible serial number, was found on a couch in Triplett's room and had a flashlight attachment. One of the women later confirmed it was the same weapon used in the alleged threat. Triplett was arrested at the scene and charged with 2 counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Family Violence, a first-degree felony. He was booked into the Midland County Jail, where he remains in custody as of Monday, with a combined bond of $150,000. Authorities also executed two outstanding municipal warrants for Failure to Appear at the time of Triplett's arrest. This case remains under investigation. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), Text BEGIN to 88788, or visit for confidential resources and support. You can also visit this for more information on local programs that provide shelters. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mobile man sentenced for illegally carrying a machine gun
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man has been sentenced for having a pistol that was illegally converted to a machine gun, has learned. Local fishermen reel in a 700 pound bluefin tuna off Gulf Coast Ryan Christopher Triplett, 21, of Mobile, was arrested by Mobile police in December 2022 following a traffic stop, according to the United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Alabama. During that stop, police found a Glock .40-caliber pistol that was fully loaded and equipped with an illegal machinegun-conversion device, also known as a Glock switch, a USAO news release said. The Glock switch turned the single-shot pistol into a fully automatic weapon. 'During an interview with police, Triplett admitted that the pistol was his and that he knew it was illegally modified,' the release said. United States District Judge Terry F. Moorer sentenced Triplett to 13 months in prison and three years of supervision upon his release, according to the USAO. Triplett was ordered to pay $100 in special assessments and forfeit his pistol and ammunition to the United States, according to the release. UPDATE: ALEA identifies man killed in I-65 Creola crash The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Mobile Police Department investigated the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Roller prosecuted it. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Driver without headlights arrested on 9th OVI: OSHP
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is releasing details about a traffic stop that led to OVI charges for a local man. OSHP reported Robert Triplett, 60, has been convicted of eight OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired.) 19 departments respond to local business fire Triplett was charged with his 9th OVI when he was pulled over Tuesday night, according to a press release. According to OSHP, troopers pulled over a driver just before 8:30 p.m. for driving without headlights in Oxford Township in Tuscarawas County on westbound US-36. What is Issue 2 on Ohio's May 6 ballot? OSHP troopers arrested the driver, identified as Triplett, on multiple charges, including OVI, driving under suspension and failure to display headlights. Triplett's case will be heard in Tuscarawas County Southern District Court. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
