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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
2 Gang Members Will Spend Life in Prison for Killing 11-Year-Old in Tragic Case of Mistaken Identity
Froylan Villegas, 11, was killed in a 2023 drive-by shooting as his family left an Albuquerque baseball game Two gang members, Jose Romero and Nathan Garley, mistook the family's truck for a rival's and fired more than a dozen rounds Froylan's cousin, Tatiana, was paralyzed; his mother and infant brother were also in the truck but were uninjuredTwo gang members have been sentenced to life in prison after opening fire on a truck carrying a New Mexico family — killing an 11-year-old boy and paralyzing his cousin in a tragic case of mistaken identity. Jose Romero, 23, and Nathen Garley, 22, were sentenced Monday to life in prison plus 46 years for the September 2023 shooting that killed Froylan Villegas outside an Albuquerque Isotopes baseball game, according to NBC News. The pair were convicted in February of first-degree murder, attempted murder, shooting at a motor vehicle and tampering with evidence, per the outlet. PEOPLE previously reported that Froylan had been riding in the backseat of his family's white Dodge pickup when suspects in another vehicle opened fire through the sunroof of their Dodge Durango, mistakenly believing they were shooting at a rival gang member they had argued with that night. More than a dozen rounds were fired — Froylan was shot in the head and died at the scene. His cousin, 23-year-old Tatiana Villegas, was hit multiple times and is now paralyzed from the chest down. Froylan's mother and his infant brother were also in the car, but were not physically harmed. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said in a statement that he hopes the verdict brings "come sort of peace and justice to Froylan's family." "We're very happy as a family that we got justice for Froylan and me," Tatiana Villegas told ABC affiliate KOAT. "And that's what matters. The rest we leave in God's hands. We're glad to close this chapter and move on." The shooting sparked statewide concern over youth gun violence, prompting Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to declare a temporary public health emergency with a ban on firearms in parks and playgrounds across said surveillance video, ballistic analysis and eyewitness testimony were crucial in securing the two mens' New Mexico law, their verdict automatically triggers an appeal. Read the original article on People
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Pontiac man charged with murder in deadly drive-by shooting
A Pontiac man is facing a slew of charges connected to a deadly drive-by shooting that killed an Auburn Hills man. Tremaine Jevon Love, 32, is charged with first-degree murder, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and two counts of second-offense felony firearm. The shooting happened at around 4 p.m. on June 13 near the area of Auburn Avenue and Russell Street in Pontiac. Witnesses reportedly told deputies that a man driving a gray vehicle fired multiple rounds before continuing westbound on Auburn. When paramedics arrived at the scene, they found the victim, 26-year-old Thomas Jerrell Washington, had been shot in his wrist and back. Washington had a weak pulse and was taken to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Love was arrested a few hours later during a traffic stop on Middlebelt Road and Long Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township. Authorities say an investigation shows Love allegedly fired several rounds at Washington before continuing westbound. Detectives found multiple casings on the road. "I am very proud of our teamwork that quickly located and took into custody this murder suspect," said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard in a statement. "I have said numerous times that a small number of people commit a large number of violent crimes. Given his background, it reaffirms my point. Individuals that have this proclivity for gun crimes need to do significant prison time. This individual needs to spend the rest of his life behind bars." Love was arraigned Wednesday and is being held without bond in the Oakland County Jail.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- Irish Times
Man charged over drive-by shooting is ‘leading instigator' of ongoing Limerick feud, court hears
A man charged in connection with a drive-by shooting in Limerick , is one of the leading instigators of an ongoing feud in the city, gardaí have alleged in court. Shane Blackhall, (20), of Mungret Court, Watergate, Limerick, appeared before Limerick District Court today in respect of a gun attack at Hyde Avenue on January 6th.. Gardaí alleged during a bail hearing that Mr Blackhall was 'actively involved' in violent feud and they were fearful someone would be killed or seriously injured if he was granted bail. Det Gda Seamus Murphy told the court he charged Mr Blackhall on Monday with one count of possessing a firearm in suspicious circumstances on January 6th. He was also charged with one count of unlawfully taking a car, which gardaí allege was used in the January 6th shooting. READ MORE Mr Blackhall was also charged with possessing €26,000 worth of cannabis for sale or supply, and, possessing cannabis. Det Gda Murphy told the court that at 6.34pm on January 6th, gardaí responded to reports of a shooting at Hyde Avenue and discovered a stolen Volkswagen abandoned and extensively damaged after it had crashed into a lamp-post nearby. Gardaí obtained CCTV footage showing the stolen car travelling along Hyde Avenue and 'slowing' as it came to houses, and a 'number of shots' discharged. Garda Murphy said the footage shows the car travelling 'at speed' away on to Lenihan Avenue and on to Rosbrien Road. It shows the car crashed at Ashbourne Avenue and two individuals fleeing the vehicle. Det Gda Murphy alleged a subsequent forensic examination of the car resulted in the discovery of DNA on the driver-side airbag, which he alleged was a match for Mr Blackhall's. He said further more serious charges were anticipated against Mr Blackhall in respect of the shooting investigation. He was objecting to bail due to the 'seriousness of the charges, and the strength and nature of the evidence'. 'I believe that if he (Mr Blackhall) is granted bail, the accused will again become involved in this (south side Limerick) feud and will pose a serious and active threat to homeowners and members of the public.' Mr Blackhall's solicitor, Sarah Ryan stated the accused would abide by whatever bail conditions the court decided. Refusing bail, Judge Patricia Harney said she believed Det Gda Murphy's evidence 'should be accepted'. She remanded Mr Blackhall in custody to appear before the court again on June 24th.
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (20) is one of the leading instigators in violent Limerick feud, court hears
A man charged in connection with a drive-by shooting in Limerick, is one of the leading instigators of an ongoing feud in the city, gardaí alleged in court on Tuesday. Shane Blackhall, (20), Mungret Court, Watergate, Limerick, appeared before Limerick District Court in respect of a gun attack at Hyde Avenue, January 6th last. Advertisement Gardaí alleged during Tuesday's bail hearing that Mr Blackhall was 'actively involved' in an ongoing violent feud and they were fearful someone would be killed or seriously injured if he was granted bail. Detective Garda Seamus Murphy told the court he charged Mr Blackhall on Monday with one count of possessing a firearm in suspicious circumstances on January 6th. Det Gda Murphy said he also charged Mr Blackhall with one count of unlawfully taking a blue Volkswagen car, which Gardaí allege was used in the January 6th drive-by shooting. Mr Blackhall was also charged with possessing €26,000 worth of cannabis for sale or supply, and possessing cannabis, which Garda Murphy said was found in Mr Blackhall's home when Gardaí searched it on July 10th last, as part of investigations into the January 6th shooting. Advertisement Garda Murphy told the court that at 6:34pm on January 6th last, gardaí responded to reports of a shooting at Hyde Avenue, Limerick, and discovered a stolen Volkswagen car abandoned and extensively damaged after it had crashed into a lamppost near the scene. Gardaí found two 9mm bullet casings inside the car as well as a further five 9mm bullet casings at various points along Hyde Avenue. Forensic analysis of the bullet casings found inside the car and along Hyde Avenue showed they were '9mm Luger' ammunition, and that 'all fired from the same weapon'. Garda Murphy said investigating gardaí believe that a 'Glock, semi-automatic' firearm was used in the gun attack. Advertisement Garda Murphy said gardaí had harvested CCTV footage showing the stolen VW car moving along Hyde Avenue and 'slowing' as it comes to houses, and a 'number of shots are discharged' from the car. Garda Murphy said the footage shows the car 'travel at speed' away onto Lenihan Avenue, Byrne Avenue, and onto Rosbrien Road, passing an ESB premises. The CCTV footage also shows the car crashed at Ashbourne Avenue and two individuals fleeing the vehicle, said Garda Murphy. The Garda witness alleged that a subsequent forensic examination of the VW car had resulted in the discovery of human DNA on the car's driver-side airbag, which he alleged was a match for Mr Blackhall's DNA. Advertisement Garda Murphy told the court that more serious charges were anticipated against Mr Blackhall in respect of the shooting investigation. Mr Blackhall was objecting to bail due to the 'seriousness of the charges, and the strength and nature of the evidence'. Garda Murphy alleged in court: 'The accused was actively involved in an ongoing feud on the south side of Limerick City at the time of his arrest and the commission of the offences for which he is currently charged with.' 'Gardaí believe these offences were committed as part of this feud and the accused was one of the main instigators of same.' Advertisement 'I believe that if he (Mr Blackhall) is granted bail, the accused will again become involved in this feud and will pose a serious and active threat to homeowners and members of the public.' Garda Murphy said serious weaponry had been used in the feud and that gardaí were concerned about a safety risk to the general public. Ireland Josef Puska's two brothers and their wives guilty... Read More Answering Mr Blackhall's solicitor, Sarah Ryan, who stated the accused would abide by whatever bail conditions the court decided, Garda Murphy stated: 'I do not believe that there are any bail conditions which would be applied that could prevent further similar crimes by the accused.' 'It is my belief that, if granted bail, there will be further serious offences committed by the accused, up to the risk of further property been damaged, including loss of (life) and serious injury.' Judge Patricia Harney said she believed Det Gda Murphy's evidence was 'well-founded' and 'should be accepted', and she refused bail. The judge remanded Mr Blackhall in custody to appear before Limerick District Court again on June 24th for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Irish Times
4 days ago
- Irish Times
Suspect in ‘violent feud' denied bail over charges linked to drive-by shooting
A man who gardaí allege is 'actively involved' in an ongoing 'violent feud' in Limerick city, was today refused bail on charges connected to a drive-by shooting last month. The gun attack occurred on May 8th when a masked man driving a stolen Audi A4 fired multiple shots at homes at Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick. Gardaí alleged during a bail hearing that John O'Donovan (18), Vally View, Southill, Limerick, was involved in a feud between rival crime families and that he was involved with others in the shooting. The attack wasrecorded on a phone and shared on social media, gardaí told the court. READ MORE Mr O'Donovan is accused of three counts of using or possessing cars, which were stolen from Dublin and used in the shooting, along with one count of arson. Det Garda Darragh Conroy told the court Mr O'Donovan made 'no reply' when cautioned after he was charged with the offences. Objecting to bail, the detective said Mr O'Donovan was arrested as part of the investigation into the shooting, which was linked to 'a violent feud involving the Collins family and the O'Donoghue organised crime group'. He said a 'semi-automatic firearm' was discharged at a number of 'occupied' homes at Hyde Road. Bullet holes were observed in an 'upstairs bedroom window' of one house, and 'shots were fired through the front door' of another. There were no reports of injuries. Det Garda Conroy alleged a black Audi A4 and a white Lexus NX were stolen in Dublin on April 25th and driven to Junction 14 service station in Co Kildare. He alleged Mr O'Donovan and others attended the service station to 'exchange' the stolen vehicles and alleged Mr O'Donovan took possession of the Lexus from a 'Dublin criminal'. The cars were driven 'in convoy' from there to Limerick. Garda Conroy said the Audi's driver – who was not identified in court – fired shots at the houses on Hyde Road, while the other car's occupants videoed the incident. Det Garda Conroy alleged the Lexus travelled in convoy with the Audi to Murroe, Co Limerick, where it was found burned out. Garda Conroy further alleged Mr O'Donovan was captured on CCTV at a filling station purchasing gloves and placing a petrol container in the Lexus before the shooting. He alleged Mr O'Donovan supplied the fuel used to torch the Audi and that his mobile phone was turned off prior to the shooting and turned back on again after it. It was alleged a text message was sent to Mr O'Donovan's phone saying gardaí were on route to the scene of the shooting. Garda Conroy told the court it was his belief that Mr O'Donovan 'will continue to be involved in the feud, commit further offences, and there would be a further risk to property and risk of loss of life if he was granted bail'. Judge Patricia Harney refused bail and remanded Mr O'Donovan in custody to appear before Limerick District Court via video-link for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions on Tuesday, June 17th.
