Investigators in El Paso, Texas are searching for a man who tried to kill a manager at an AG Wireless store. On December 21, police say Jose Angel Cortez-Reyes, 22, went to the store at 8920 Gateway East just as the manager was closing up for the night. Police say the two started fighting and the manager took off on foot. As the manager was running away, investigators say Cortez-Reyes fired several shots, luckily missing the victim.
Investigators say Cortez-Reyes is armed and dangerous, and there is a warrant for attempted murder out for his arrest. Police have not released the motive for the alleged attack.
Cortez-Reyes sometimes uses the names Jose Vargas and Carlos Reyes. He stands about 5’4” and weighs 125 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and tattoos on his stomach and chest.
If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers: 566-TIPS
Investigators say 24-year-old Frederick Scott is out on bail, but he shouldn’t be. Scott was mistakenly released after he was arrested and charged with first degree murder. On March 4, Prince George’s County Police say Scott is responsible for the shooting death of Phillip Watson of Southeast.
On May 5, Scott was arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada and was extradited to Maryland to stand trial. He was supposed to stay behind bars until his trial with no bail, but due to a “clerical error” made in the county courts, Scott was released. Police say he posted a $75,000 bail and hasn’t been seen since.
If you have any information, please contact the Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit: (301) 772.4925
NYPD is working to identify a teenager they say is armed and dangerous. The alleged suspect shot a man in Astoria, Queens on Oct. 24 just before 8 p.m. The video released by the NYPD, and featured on the MyFoxNY website, shows a younger male carrying a handgun.
The victim survived the shooting and was transported to a local medical center. Police say the suspect was last seen carrying a red backpack and wearing a green jacket.
If you know anything about this crime or think you may know the suspect, please contact NY Crime Stoppers: (800) 577-TIPS
A shooting in Pensacola, Fla. over the summer left a 19-month-old child dead and a suspect on the run. Pensacola Police say Dwayne Pinestraw is responsible for firing shots into the Pensacola Village complex on July 15. One other person was struck and injured during the incident.
Police say Pinestraw is charged with homicide, aggravated battery and a weapon offense. He’s short, only 5’5” and weighs about 130 pounds.
You can text your information to GCCS to 274637 (CRIMES) or call the Pensacola Police: (850) 435-1900
Police released this composite sketch of the possible gunman
Virginia Tech police responded quickly Thursday to reports from three teens who say they saw a man with a gun on campus. Police say a small group of teens attending a summer camp thought they saw a man with a handgun just after 9 a.m. on Thursday. Officials at the university immediately sent alerts through postings, e-mails and text messages. You can view a detailed list of those postings at the VA Tech website.
Virginia Tech Spokesperson Larry Hincker told ABC News, “In this day and age, we don’t think we had any other choice than to issue a campus alert.” Classes were closed and the campus was shut down until the lockdown was lifted late afternoon.
Investigators say the possible gunman stands 6-feet tall and was wearing a blue and white striped shirt, gray shorts and brown sandals. The alleged suspect may have shielded the gun with some sort of cloth.
If you have any information, please contact Virginia Tech Police: 540-231-6411
A tattoo displaying a detailed murder scene led one L.A. County Sheriff detective to the jail cell of the suspect. It is common practice for Investigator Kevin Lloyd to review photos of tattooed gang members and when Anthony Garcia’s chest came across his desk, the scene caught the veteran detectives eye.
Investigator Lloyd made the discovery in 2008 after Garcia’s photo was snapped for a minor traffic violation. Lloyd is familiar with the scene on his skin because it was one of his patrol areas and the cold case was always lingering on his mind. John Jaurez, 23, was gunned down in 2004 and the entire crime scene is mapped out on Garcia’s chest – even down to the Christmas lights hanging outside.
With all the stars aligning and stellar detective work, justice is brought to the table for another innocent victim.
Mass chaos erupts on a college campus as a gunman opens fire. Professors and students are scrambling, bystanders are taking cover and no one knows where the bullets will land. This was the scene on February 12, 2010 at the University of Alabama Huntsville campus. One of their professors allegedly brought a gun to the school and started taking shots. Investigators learned the lone gunman was actually a Harvard University graduate and one of their own.
Her name is Amy Bishop.
I can’t recall in recent history a woman opening fire on a campus, much less a professor. I spoke with Sgt. Mark Roberts from the Huntsville Police Department and he told me there was a faculty meeting, and just before 4 p.m. gunfire erupted inside the conference room. Police were called, and responded to the building within minutes. They didn’t know at the time where the alleged shooter, Amy Bishop was hiding, but they eventually found her outside the building and took her into custody. Sgt. Roberts says investigators on the scene did not immediately find the 9 mm gun that was used, but later that night authorities located the weapon on the 2nd floor bathroom inside a garbage can. Amy Bishop did not have a permit for the gun. Sadly, three professors died in the deadly incident, and three others were injured.
The FBI needs your help finding Amandeep Singh Dhami. Agents believe on August 31, 2008, Dhami and an accomplice (who is arrested) allegedly entered a sporting arena in Sacramento, California and fired their weapons. Authorities say the shooting was a result of an on-going feud. One person died at the scene, and another victim was critically wounded. Agents believe Dhami may have left the country and could be traveling to Canada. He also has a few tattoos:
- The word “Punjabi” on the inside of his left arm
- The word “Loyalty” on the outside of his right arm
- The numbers “916” on the inside of his right arm
- The word “Soorma” on the outside of his left arm
Dhami is charged with homicide, and could be using the names: Amandep Dahmi, Amandep S. Dahmi, Amandep Singh Dhami, Amandeep Dhamiand. He is considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the FBI.
RICHARD MOREAU ARRESTED(photo courtsey Vail Police Department)
Vail Police in Colorado say one person was killed, and three others were shot Saturday night inside a bar in west Vail. The man who died has been identified as Gary Bruce Kitching, 70, of Carbondale. Police say Mr. Kitching was killed at the Sandbar Sports Grill when longtime resident Richard Moreau, 63, opened fire inside the bar.
Moreau is in custody at the Eagle County Jail, and is scheduled to appear in court this morning. According to the Vail Police department, Moreau faces First Degree Homicide and other charges. Police say more than 40 witnesses have been interviewed about this incident. The crime scene is still being processed, and some surrounding businesses are still closed today.
Moreau is facing first-degree homicide and other charges from the shoot out.
Two other men are currently being treated for their gunshot wounds at area hospitals, the third victim was released last night.
The lead investigator on this case is finally going home after a long day. He’s been up since 3:30 a.m. when he was called to piece together the clues to a shooting. He says seven people were shot, and one person was killed in the 500 block of Schuylkill Avenue in Reading. The shooting occurred in a place described as an illegal club. A fight broke out inside, shots were fired, and tragedy took over. Some of the victims transported to the hospital are facing life-threatening injuries. As investigators go home to their families tonight, they know they have their work cut out for them tomorrow morning. The detectives will be back on the job early to keep working the case, and following up with important leads. Hopefully arrests will be made soon. I’ll bring you more information as it becomes available.
Michelle Sigona is a crime fighting, victims advocate extraordinaire, but for Michelle -- the good fight doesn't stop there. In her spare time, she is a volunteer firefighter -- and now, she is tackling the issues and cases that mean the most to her....
