BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Battle Creek Police Department says a jury has found 25-year-old Todd Bolden Jr. guilty of killing two people in December 2023. On Tuesday, January 27, jurors found Bolden guilty for the following charges:
- First-degree murder
- Felony murder
- First-degree home invasion
- Felony firearm possession
The case started on December 16, 2023, when residents called 9-1-1 for reports of an attempted break-in. During the call, dispatchers believe they heard gunfire.
When officers arrived, they found two victims inside the Algonquin Street home, 22-year-old Veronica Cica, and Veronica's father, 44-year-old Steven Cica. Police confirmed there were several children inside the home, none of them were injured. Officials say Bolden and Veronica Cica had a child in common.
Bolden was in custody within 24 hours of the shooting, when he turned himself in to the Battle Creek Police Department.
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The City of Battle Creek says it is remembering the Cica family this week, recognizing the guilty verdict as one step in a long and difficult process. The city is thanking the neighbors who reported the crime, assisting agencies, and the officers who worked to bring a resolution to the case.
Todd Bolden Jr. will remain at the Calhoun County Jail until his sentencing.
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