Newton Shooting / Kidnapping
Alright, it looks like the last post finally decided to update. Sorry about the double.
The story that I did today was on the shooting/kidnapping in Newton over the weekend. This is really two separate stories in one. In my opinion this is a very complex case, so bear with me while I try to make sense of all of this for you.
I first heard about this story last night around 6 o'clock. We got most of the details from the Newton Police Department, then I headed out to where the incident happened.
Let me give you a little background as to what happened. Around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning J.J. Bolton was travelling west down Oak Street in Newton. At the intersection of Oak and Wilson Avenue an altercation took place. A gun was pulled and someone fired multiple shots into Bolton's Cadillac Escalade. At least three bullet holes are in the driver's side door of the Escalade. Bolton was later pronounced dead at the scene. There was a female passenger (who's identity was not released) also in his vehicle. Apparantly she was also shot at, but not injured. She fled from the scene during the incident. The two suspects in the shooting are Christopher McCune and Kafien Kidd.
At some time after the shooting, the Newton Police received a call from Casonya Ellis' father, Rudolph Ellis. He told police that his daughter and granddaughter could not be found. Her car was later found in the Newton Wal-Mart parking lot. Surveillance video showed that around 6 a.m., her car pulled into the parking lot. The driver got out of that car and into another one. Authorities believe that the other vehicle could help lead to finding Ellis, her daughter and the kidnappers.
Now, you're probably wondering how these two cases are related. According to police, Casonya Ellis and her 10-month-old daughter were allegedly taken against their will from Ellis' apartment in Newton. Police believe that McCune and Kidd may be involved in this incident as well. McCune is said to be the boyfriend of Ellis.
"We (have) gained some information that the kidnap victim possibly may be with our homicide suspects," said Lt. Brian Kelly of the Newton Police Department.
I spoke with Rudolph Ellis this afternoon, he told me that he has been in contact with the kidnappers and with his daughter. He pleaded with them not to harm his daughter. Ellis told me that the kidnapper gave him his word that he would not. He went on to say that she would be returned safely sometime today (Monday).
According the NPD, the FBI and some other agencies are currently aiding with this investigation.
I talked with Newton Police Chief Harvey Curry a few minutes ago (around 7:00 p.m.) , he told me that Ellis was still missing. Keep watching Newscenter 11 for the latest details on these cases.
I apologize for the length of this post, but I hope that I have been able to clear up some of the details of this story. If you have any questions that I may be able to answer, shoot me an email...chris.brennaman@wtok.com.
The story that I did today was on the shooting/kidnapping in Newton over the weekend. This is really two separate stories in one. In my opinion this is a very complex case, so bear with me while I try to make sense of all of this for you.
I first heard about this story last night around 6 o'clock. We got most of the details from the Newton Police Department, then I headed out to where the incident happened.
Let me give you a little background as to what happened. Around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning J.J. Bolton was travelling west down Oak Street in Newton. At the intersection of Oak and Wilson Avenue an altercation took place. A gun was pulled and someone fired multiple shots into Bolton's Cadillac Escalade. At least three bullet holes are in the driver's side door of the Escalade. Bolton was later pronounced dead at the scene. There was a female passenger (who's identity was not released) also in his vehicle. Apparantly she was also shot at, but not injured. She fled from the scene during the incident. The two suspects in the shooting are Christopher McCune and Kafien Kidd.
At some time after the shooting, the Newton Police received a call from Casonya Ellis' father, Rudolph Ellis. He told police that his daughter and granddaughter could not be found. Her car was later found in the Newton Wal-Mart parking lot. Surveillance video showed that around 6 a.m., her car pulled into the parking lot. The driver got out of that car and into another one. Authorities believe that the other vehicle could help lead to finding Ellis, her daughter and the kidnappers.
Now, you're probably wondering how these two cases are related. According to police, Casonya Ellis and her 10-month-old daughter were allegedly taken against their will from Ellis' apartment in Newton. Police believe that McCune and Kidd may be involved in this incident as well. McCune is said to be the boyfriend of Ellis.
"We (have) gained some information that the kidnap victim possibly may be with our homicide suspects," said Lt. Brian Kelly of the Newton Police Department.
I spoke with Rudolph Ellis this afternoon, he told me that he has been in contact with the kidnappers and with his daughter. He pleaded with them not to harm his daughter. Ellis told me that the kidnapper gave him his word that he would not. He went on to say that she would be returned safely sometime today (Monday).
According the NPD, the FBI and some other agencies are currently aiding with this investigation.
I talked with Newton Police Chief Harvey Curry a few minutes ago (around 7:00 p.m.) , he told me that Ellis was still missing. Keep watching Newscenter 11 for the latest details on these cases.
I apologize for the length of this post, but I hope that I have been able to clear up some of the details of this story. If you have any questions that I may be able to answer, shoot me an email...chris.brennaman@wtok.com.
posted by Chris Brennaman at 6:55 PM
3 Comments:
Only two months without a post. Glad to see you guys are on top of things.
I would like to that you for your concern and airing of this story. It is a very touching situation and to get a little closer in this difficult situation is a blessing.
i think this whole situation is bizzare! have they found anyone involed in the shooting?
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