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Accident – Death – Obituary News : An 18-year-old man from Salem, United Kingdom, has been indicted for second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy. The incident occurred in November of last year, when the boy’s body was discovered in a residential area in northeast Salem. Authorities have been tight-lipped about the case, but court records reveal that Gage J. Clark-Adkins has been charged with the crime.
The tragedy comes in the midst of a concerning rise in gun violence in Salem. A report released on November 15 highlighted the increasing involvement of juveniles in gun-related crimes, both as perpetrators and victims. Local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and city officials have been grappling with this alarming trend.
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Salem police announced the arrest of Clark-Adkins on Thursday, but initially withheld his identity for investigatory reasons. However, Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson later revealed his name in a news release. The decision to keep his identity under wraps was made to protect the integrity of the investigation, according to prosecutors.
The indictment alleges that Clark-Adkins fatally shot Matthew Newman, the 15-year-old victim. Clark-Adkins was taken into custody on Wednesday and is currently being held without bail at Marion County Jail.
The incident came to light when Salem police responded to a report of an unconscious person in a truck on November 6 at around 7:30 a.m. The boy was found with a gunshot wound, and within a week, the police classified the case as a homicide.
The arrest of Clark-Adkins took place on Wednesday afternoon in the area of Southeast Kinsington Street and Southeast Wickshire Court. As officers approached the suspect, he made a move towards an object in his waistband. However, a non-lethal munition was deployed by an officer, prompting the suspect to surrender. Police discovered a handgun in his possession.
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It is worth noting that Salem police have a policy of not disclosing the identities of minors involved in criminal investigations. Further court proceedings are scheduled for February 6 at 1 p.m. in Marion County Circuit Court.
The Salem community has been shaken by this tragic incident, and authorities are working diligently to gather all the necessary evidence to ensure a fair and just legal process.
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Contact reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian: [email protected] or 503-929-3053.
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