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17 Year Old In Custody for Shooting in Lincoln Homes

August 18, 2009 | Print This Post

 

clarksvillepolicelogoOn August 18, 2009, around 1:15 a.m. a 17 year old male juvenile was taken in custody for the shooting of Roderick Duan Self.  He will be charged with CRIMINAL HOMICIDE and transported to a juvenile holding facility.  The Homicide occurred during a drug transaction.

The scene on Summer Street shortly after the shooting

The scene on Summer Street shortly after the shooting

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Shooting victim Roderick Duan Self dies of injuries

August 16, 2009 | Print This Post

 

clarksvillepolicelogoOn August 16th, 2009, around 5:25 p.m., officers responded to the area of Summer Street in reference to a shooting which already occurred.  When officers arrived they found a male gunshot victim laying on the ground.  Medic units responded and the male was transported to Gateway Hospital.

The victim, Roderick Duan Self, B/M, DOB: 1/2/83, of Clarksville, TN died later as a result of his injuries.

The scene on Summer Street shortly after the shooting

The scene on Summer Street shortly after the shooting

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Concerns for Edith Pettus Park

By Candy Johnson | July 2, 2009 | Print This Post

 
Candy Johnson, City Council Member for Ward 5

Candy Johnson, City Council Member for Ward 5

For several years the condition of this Park originally funded through a grant for the low-income area has been overlooked for repairs. The city owns and is responsible for this park, but has failed to upkeep the proper lighting, ball field and pool. The residents haven’t had full access to this park in over 4 years.

I have noticed that several other parks in poor condition receiving preventative maintenance measures such as lighting in amounts of of $80,000 to $125,000 have been allocated funds for improvements in this budget. I have supported the Heritage park improvements in my Ward and also some others in other Wards.  I agree that parks are about a good quality of life for our citizens but I am confused as to why we never consider fixing this particular park after several request to do so?

The responses I have received are as follows;

  1. We don’t make any money off the pool.
  2. It would not be a wise management decision to reopen the pool in that area.
  3. The usage of this park is low.
  4. Little league teams do not want to play there.

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