Incident: Homicide/Assault Location: 10 N. 7th Street Date/Time: 07/17/13 @ 11:59 p.m. Victim #1: Mario Shackelford, a 29-year old black male of the 9400 block of Ardmore (deceased) Victim #2: 27-year old black male Suspect: 34-year old black male
At 11:59 pm officers received a call for a fight involving 4 males at Kiener Plaza. Before arrival of officers, there were several additional calls for shots/possible shooting in the area of 7th and Chestnut.
Investigation revealed the victims and suspect, who are friends, were riding together in a vehicle drinking alcoholic beverages. The suspect spilled beer inside the vehicle causing an argument.
The suspect retrieved a gun from an unknown location and fired numerous gunshots at Victim #1, striking him multiple times in the chest. The suspect attempted to flee, but he was chased by Victim #2. The suspect fired shots at Victim #2, but he was not struck by gunfire. As Victim #2 attempted to detain the suspect, the two males fought. Victim #2 was able to take the gun from the suspect. A witness, who was with the group, took the gun from Victim #2 and placed it in the truck of the vehicle until police arrived.
Victim #1 was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect was taken into custody and conveyed to an area hospital for a head injury he sustained during the fight with Victim #2. He is listed in critical/stable condition. Victim #2 suffered lacerations, and was treated at the scene.
The weapon was recovered at the scene. If/when the Circuit Attorney’s Office issue warrants, the suspect’s information will be released.
http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2013/07/mario_shackelford_homicide_kiener_plaza.php
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