News Summary
A 19-year-old local resident, Jy Querious Catoe, has died from injuries sustained in a shooting at Adam’s Grocery in Rock Hill. The police have reclassified the case as a homicide and arrested two suspects in connection with the incident. Authorities are currently investigating the motives behind the shooting, which has raised concerns about gun violence in the community. The Rock Hill Police urge anyone with information to assist in their ongoing investigation.
Rock Hill – A 19-year-old local resident, Jy Querious Catoe, has died from injuries sustained during a shooting incident on Monday night at Adam’s Grocery on South Wilson Street, prompting police to launch a homicide investigation. The shooting occurred shortly before 10 p.m. and involved two male suspects who allegedly pursued one of the victims from the store before opening fire.
Emergency responders found Catoe inside a vehicle, where he was shot multiple times, including a gunshot wound to the head. He was quickly transported to Piedmont Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Following his death, the Rock Hill Police Department reclassified the investigation as a homicide.
In connection with the shooting, two suspects have been apprehended. A 16-year-old male juvenile was arrested on Wednesday night and faces serious charges, including murder, attempted murder, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. This juvenile is currently being held in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice. The second suspect, identified as 19-year-old A’montae Kevion Markise White, voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement on Thursday at the Rock Hill Law Center. He is facing similar charges, including murder and attempted murder, and is currently being held without bond.
Video evidence gathered from the scene played a critical role in identifying and capturing the suspects. However, the motive behind the shooting has not yet been disclosed by the authorities, and the investigation is ongoing. The Rock Hill Police are actively seeking additional information from the public to further their investigation into this tragic incident.
Jy Querious Catoe’s tragic death underscores the alarming issue of gun violence within communities. As law enforcement continues to probe this case, they are also confronting broader concerns about the increase in violent crimes involving firearms. The residents of Rock Hill are left grappling with the implications of this violence and the safety of their neighborhoods.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information regarding the shooting or the suspects to come forward. The police stress that silence can be detrimental in such cases, and community involvement is crucial in resolving this homicide.
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- Wikipedia: Gun Violence in the United States
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