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Name of mother shot and killed in Princeton released

Jason Perry

PRINCETON, IN (WFIE)- 14 News has learned the name of the victim in the Princeton shooting that killed one mother.

Jesica Tice was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant in Princeton. According to the Gibson County Coroner, Barrett Doyle, there were two gunshot wounds. One to the arm and another on the side of Tice's head.

Princeton Police Chief W.W. George says the suspect who police believe to be the Tice's ex-boyfriend, shot her as she and her 13-year-old son were walking towards Los Aztecas from their vehicle.

Police receive nearly 100 tips for the Tri-State's Most Wanted

Cody Denton

KENTUCKY (WFIE)- On Wednesday 14 News showed mug shots of the Tri-State's most wanted and thanks to your tips, officials have been able to catch several of those suspects.

Officers took nearly 100 tips on Wednesday and they've been tracking and following up on your leads all day.

Providence Police say they received a tip about 33-year-old Cody Denton, and when officers went to his house they say he had already seen himself on T. V. and said he was tired of running and was ready to turn himself in.

Jason Perry faces murder charge in Princeton restaurant parking lot shooting

Jason Perry. Gibson County Jail

PRINCETON, IN (WFIE)-

Authorities have released the mugshot and charge of the man who's accused of shooting his girlfriend in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant.
 
 Jason Perry is in the Gibson County jail awaiting a probable cause hearing Thursday. He is charged with murder.

The crime was shocking because of the setting. A mother taking her 13-year-old son to lunch to celebrate his graduation.

Friend of Princeton shooting victim speaks to 14 News

Friend of Princeton shooting victim speaks to 14 News

PRINCETON, IN (WFIE)- Those who knew the victim of a deadly shooting in Princeton speak out to 14 News about the struggles they say she had with the suspect. 

Authorities tells 14 News the suspect, Jason Perry is in the Gibson County jail awaiting a probable cause hearing Thursday.

It was shocking. A mother, who was taking her son to lunch to celebrate his graduation is gunned down right outside the busy restaurant.  Just as shocking is that friends who knew the victim well say what happened on Wednesday was not unexpected.

Living in Tornado Alley means underground shelters for local residents

Jackie French of Fort Branch climbs out of her underground storm shelter.

GIBSON CO., IN (WFIE)- Local experts say if your severe weather plan involves moving the basement, you might want to think again.

Hundreds of motorcycles set to rumble through the Tri-State

EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE)- Indiana State Police says Tuesday afternoon, between 3:15 -4:15 p.m., motorists traveling northbound and or southbound US 41 near I-64 should expect a 15-20 minute delay.  

Authorities say around 3:15 p.m., 600 plus motorcycles will be exiting I-64 EB at US 41 NB and will be stopping at the Flying J truck stop located just north of the interstate. 

Gibson County Health Dept. tackling unlicensed home baking shops

If you like the idea of starting a home baking business, you better think twice.

You're going to need a license.

The Gibson County Health Department says running shop from home can be dangerous, and lately things have gotten out of hand. 

Gibson County Food Inspector William Tuley tells 14 News he's seen a rise in the amount of people opening up home based baking and cooking businesses since last December.

He says he finds 2 or 3 of these a month, and that can be a problem.