Cash for Crooks Div. of Refuge In (RITT) Trouble Times Community Development, Inc., PO Box 28083, Birmingham, Alabama 35228.
Today we spotlight the case of a Hero, now a Victim: The short lived life of Darryl “Bama” McKinney, Jr., age 19, of Gary, Indiana. While heading to school one morning, a woman’s car flipped over. Darryl saw the incident on Interstate 94; asking his grandmom, Eeanie Wright to stop, he quickly saved the woman from her death by breaking a window with a stick and helping the woman who was trapped to safety. The American Red Cross of Northwest Indiana gave him an award that 2006; but three years later in 2009 on April 21 as his mother, Kesha Blevins watched, just steps away from his home, Darryl was shot in the head by someone (s) waiting in the shadows. A Hero who had a good report in the community of always being there to help someone is now dead. Because he was so loved by all, Darryl had a homegoing in Gary and in Alabama.
Gary police said his case is still ongoing. No one has been arrested for this homicide. Will you help? There is a reward for the arrest/conviction of his murderer (s) and the family is seeking closure as to why. The DA’s name is James Dond. His number is 219-881-4751. You might also contact Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777 in Birmingham, Ala. No one needs to know your name. When calling, NO NICK NAMES PLEASE.
RITT’s founder, Minister Ward writes the articles here to help the law enforcers find the killers who are committing crimes throughout our cities. They cannot be everywhere, even though they try. We, the citizens, have a right to report anything heard or facts that will help take crime from among us. If you know of any cold cases that need to be heard, please email Minister Ward at odussasplace@yahoo.com or call 205-240-9910. Remember: Reality is when it happens to you; don’t let it before you get involved.
