Ep 9. Wrong Place Wrong Time (#103)

In The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes season 1 episode 9, titled "Wrong Place Wrong Time" (#103), viewers are taken through the harrowing story of a young man caught in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting. The episode starts with a frantic 911 call reporting shots fired at a party. Police arrive to find multiple victims, including the young man who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The victim, a 19-year-old named Jalen, was attending a party with friends when a car pulled up and opened fire. Jalen was hit multiple times and rushed to the hospital, where doctors struggle to save his life. Meanwhile, detectives are on the scene, looking for any leads that may help them identify the shooter.

As the investigation unfolds, detectives learn that Jalen was not the target of the shooting - in fact, he had no connection to the people involved in the altercation. This revelation only adds to the senselessness of the violence and makes the search for the shooter all the more urgent.

As the hours tick by, detectives use surveillance footage and witness interviews to piece together what happened that night. Their hard work pays off when they are able to identify a suspect and make an arrest. But even with a suspect in custody, the case is far from over. Prosecutors will need to build a strong case to bring the shooter to justice, and Jalen's family will have to adjust to their new reality.

Through interviews with detectives, prosecutors, and family members, "Wrong Place Wrong Time" highlights the devastating impact of gun violence. It also provides insight into the tireless work of law enforcement and the criminal justice system to hold perpetrators accountable and provide closure for victims' families.