Authorities identify victim of Thursday’s fatal shooting
Police said 23-year-old man was gunned down at his home
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Balloons surround the doorway of the home of Thursday’s fatal shooting victim, Devaughn W. Shelton.
On Friday morning, a steady stream of mourners and onlookers slowed in front of the white stucco home in the 500 block of Olive Street in Coatesville, where balloons paid tribute to the victim...
Authorities report homicide in Coatesville
Officials released few details until next of kin notified
Coatesville Police are investigating a homicide reported at 4 p.m. Thursday in the 500 block of Olive Street.
Updated at 11 a.m. Friday
Law-enforcement officials said a homicide occurred in Coatesville Thursday afternoon at approximately 4 p.m. in the the 500 block of Olive Street.
The homicide is being investigated by the Coatesville Police...
Coatesville murderer gets rare death sentence
Jury imposed penalty for fatal shooting, dismemberment of 16-year-old
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Laquanta Chapman received the death penalty for the murder of Aaron Turner.
The Coatesville man convicted last week of fatally shooting his 16-year-old neighbor, dismembering the body with a chainsaw, and stuffing the carnage into garbage bags, remained impassive as he was sentenced...