Crime
Father Arrested Following Tragic Shooting Death of His 9-Year-Old Son in Compton
A father has been arrested in connection with the tragic shooting death of his 9-year-old son in Compton over the weekend.
The incident occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at a residence on Haskins Avenue near Visalia Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies arrived to find the boy, identified by his mother as Princeton Nicholas Jones, suffering from a gunshot wound in the backyard of the home. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, detectives identified the boy’s biological father, 32-year-old Nicholas Jones, as the suspect. He was arrested on charges of murder and child abuse resulting in death.
The boy’s mother, Creole Green, shared that her son had autism and expressed heartbreak over his untimely death.
“My goal was to provide him with the proper teachings and resources to navigate this world independently one day,” Green said. “I’m devastated that my son’s life was cut short at just nine years old.”
Family members revealed that Princeton was staying at his grandfather’s house when the shooting occurred. They described him as a funny and caring child who deeply loved his mother.
A vigil was held on Sunday to honor Princeton’s life, with community leaders speaking out against violence.
“This is our community,” said Paulette Gibson, president of the Compton NAACP. “It’s heartbreaking that our young people can’t feel safe in their own neighborhoods.”
A GoFundMe account has been set up to support the family, and further details about the incident remain under investigation.
Crime
Two Dead, Two Injured in Marion Shooting; Authorities Identify One Victim as 16-Year-Old Kaiden Allen
MARION, S.C. — Two individuals were killed and two others wounded in a shooting that occurred Thursday night in Marion, prompting a large multi-agency response, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to the scene on Tubello Court following reports of gunfire at approximately 7:21 p.m.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. As of 9:00 p.m., two of the victims were confirmed deceased.
One of the deceased has been identified as 16-year-old Kaiden Allen.
The crime scene remained active late into the night, with updates confirming that it was still being processed as of 10:22 p.m.
A coordinated response involved personnel from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, its K-9 Unit, the Marion and Mullins Police Departments, federal law enforcement agencies, and agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Authorities have not yet released the identities or conditions of the two surviving victims.
Investigators have also not commented on a potential motive or whether any suspects have been identified or taken into custody.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward by calling 843-423-8399. The investigation remains ongoing.