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18-Year-Old Identified as Victim in Fatal CARTA Bus Shooting in North Charleston

18-Year-Old Identified as Victim in Fatal CARTA Bus Shooting in North Charleston

Preston Fabers, an 18-year-old Charleston resident, has been identified by the Charleston County Coroner as the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on a CARTA bus in North Charleston. The incident took place on Monday morning near Carner Avenue, across from Military Magnet School. North Charleston Police Department officers responded to reports of an active shooting at approximately 10:40 a.m. Upon arrival, authorities located Fabers, who was pronounced deceased from a gunshot wound. An active investigation into the shooting is currently underway, and the suspect remains at large. This event has prompted a significant police response in the area.

Green Bay Police Investigate Shooting on East Side, Seek Two Suspects

Green Bay Police Investigate Shooting on East Side, Seek Two Suspects

One person has been hospitalized with serious injuries following a shooting on Green Bay's east side. Green Bay police were called to the 1000 block of N. Irwin Avenue just after noon. Upon arrival, officers discovered one individual who had sustained a gunshot wound. Reports indicate that two suspects fled the scene in a vehicle immediately after the incident. As of now, authorities do not have a description of either the suspects or their vehicle. The Green Bay Police Department is actively investigating the shooting and is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the police directly or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.

Joliet Teen Dies Following Crest Hill Park Shooting Incident

Joliet Teen Dies Following Crest Hill Park Shooting Incident

Jamari Finch, an 18-year-old resident of Joliet, Illinois, died in a Chicago hospital on Tuesday after being shot in Crest Hill. Finch was one of four teenagers injured in a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday night in the 1900 block of Willow Court. Another victim, 18-year-old Kamarion L. Coleman of Woodridge, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other teenagers, aged 15 and 16, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities believe the shooting was connected to a gathering in a nearby park earlier that evening and was not a random act. The Crest Hill Police Department and the Will Grundy Major Crimes Task Force are actively investigating the incident and are seeking information from the public, including any videos or tips. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Will County.

Amarillo Police Department Seeks Public Assistance in Solving 2021 Fatal Shooting Outside Bar

Amarillo Police Department Seeks Public Assistance in Solving 2021 Fatal Shooting Outside Bar

The Amarillo Police Department (APD) is requesting the community's help to solve a fatal shooting that occurred on April 8, 2021. Uvante Douglas, 20, was shot multiple times and killed outside Guitars and Cadillacs bar. Another individual was shot once in the arm but survived. Six years after the incident, APD's cold case unit, led by Sgt. Joel Hodges, is actively seeking new information. Investigators have identified two persons of interest but require additional witness testimony to elevate their status beyond that. Douglas's family, including his grandmother Dianna Douglas White, is urging anyone with information to come forward to bring justice for Uvante and prevent similar tragedies.

Maine State Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Outside Lewiston Bar

Maine State Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Outside Lewiston Bar

Maine State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred outside the Blue Goose Tavern on Sabattus Street in Lewiston. The incident, which took place shortly before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, resulted in the death of one man and injuries to a woman. Lewiston Police Department received 911 calls reporting a disturbance and shots fired. Responding officers found both victims with gunshot wounds. The man was pronounced dead at Central Maine Medical Center, while the woman was treated for her injuries and subsequently released. Authorities have identified the person responsible for the shooting, a man, who is cooperating with law enforcement. Investigators have stated that this was an isolated incident and there is no known danger to the public. Sabattus Street was closed for several hours during the early morning investigation but has since reopened.

Philadelphia Authorities Shut Down Illegal Speakeasy After Fatal Shooting of Off-Duty Officer

Philadelphia Authorities Shut Down Illegal Speakeasy After Fatal Shooting of Off-Duty Officer

An illegal speakeasy in Southwest Philadelphia, known as Nipsey's Hookah Lounge, has been 'effectively shut down' following an injunction filed by a Common Pleas Court. This action comes after a deadly double shooting in August at the location, which resulted in the death of 29-year-old off-duty Philadelphia police officer Alhassane Barry and critically injured another man. District Attorney Larry Krasner stated that the speakeasy was a 'nuisance in the Southwest Philadelphia community' and issued a warning to other illegal businesses about potential legal consequences. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a verbal dispute that began inside the lounge and escalated outside. The shooter has reportedly surrendered the weapon and provided their version of events, which is currently under further investigation. No charges have been filed yet.

Swatting Hoax Prompts Major Police Response in Yonkers

Swatting Hoax Prompts Major Police Response in Yonkers

A significant police presence was deployed in Yonkers following a swatting incident where a caller falsely reported a shooting on Ashburton Avenue. Authorities responded to the scene to investigate the report. After a thorough investigation, law enforcement officials determined that the call was a hoax. The incident led to a large-scale mobilization of police resources, diverting them from genuine emergencies. Investigators are now actively working to identify the individual responsible for making the false report. This type of incident, known as swatting, involves making a false report to emergency services in an attempt to draw a large police response to a particular address, often with malicious intent.

Billings Police Seek Person of Interest in Fatal Main Street Hit-and-Run

Billings Police Seek Person of Interest in Fatal Main Street Hit-and-Run

Billings police are actively seeking a person of interest, Cody Aaron Thomas, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Main Street in Billings Heights. The incident, which resulted in the death of a pedestrian, took place near 1633 Main Street, close to a Panda Express. Police were investigating the deadly crash on Wednesday, and road closures were implemented around the site, specifically affecting the Panda Express parking lot and the surrounding strip mall. Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues and to contact dispatch with any information regarding Thomas, who was last seen near the Heights Target and is believed to have changed clothing.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Seeks Public Assistance in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Seeks Public Assistance in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is appealing to the public for help in identifying the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred early Wednesday morning. A pedestrian was struck and killed on Capper Road, near the intersection of Wingate and Capper roads, just east of the Florida State College at Jacksonville North Campus. The incident took place around 3 a.m. The victim was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. A witness reported seeing a dark SUV flee the scene, heading on Capper Road towards Lem Turner Road, without stopping to render aid or provide information. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to contact First Coast Crime Stoppers or JSO Crime Tips to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Winton Woods High School Shooting Incident Response Deemed Successful by District

Winton Woods High School Shooting Incident Response Deemed Successful by District

Shots were fired inside the athletics building at Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, on a Tuesday evening. The school district reported that no one was injured during the incident. Police have identified two individuals believed to be involved: one is school-aged, and the other is not a student. Following the event, classes resumed the next day with an increased police presence at the school. District leaders confirmed that parents were alerted and the area was locked down immediately after the shots were fired. The superintendent stated that while such an incident was unprecedented in the school's history, the district's emergency preparedness plan was effectively executed, leading to a successful response.

Atlanta Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 22-Year-Old Woman at Westside Court Apartments

Atlanta Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 22-Year-Old Woman at Westside Court Apartments

Atlanta police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old woman, Erika Wingo, at the Westside Court Apartments in northwest Atlanta. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, with officers responding around 2:15 AM. According to Atlanta News First, Wingo was with a man at the time of the shooting, who subsequently drove her to Grady Memorial Hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The police investigation is focusing on two scenes: the apartment complex and the vehicle outside the hospital. Authorities found drug paraphernalia inside the apartment, and they do not believe Wingo or the driver resided there. A neighbor reported that bullets penetrated his unit. The driver is cooperating with the investigation, but police have not yet named any suspects.

The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus to expand unit investigating nonfatal shootings to West Side

Columbus to expand unit investigating nonfatal shootings to West Side

The city's West Side will be the second zone where the Nonfatal Shoot Team will be operating.