Crime
First victim of Apalachee High School shooting identified as David Phenix
He was immediately transported to the hospital for emergency surgery.
A special education math teacher, David Phenix, has been identified as the first victim of the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School.
Phenix survived the attack but sustained gunshot wounds to the hip and foot, resulting in a shattered hip bone. He was immediately transported to the hospital for emergency surgery.
The shooting incident left at least four people dead and 9 injured.
Apalachee High School, the site of today’s tragic mass shooting in Georgia, had received a phone threat earlier in the morning.
Multiple law enforcement officials confirmed to CNN that the school received a call warning of shootings at five schools, with Apalachee being the first target.
The identity of the caller remains unknown. Authorities are currently investigating the origin of the threat.
Phenix’s daughter, Katie, shared that her father arrived at the hospital alert and awake and underwent successful surgery. She expressed gratitude for his survival and requested prayers for their family and the Apalachee High School community.
Phenix, a dedicated teacher of 22 years, had planned to retire in 2023. However, he accepted a position as the golf coach at Apalachee High School just three days before the tragic shooting occurred.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
CHICAGO, IL — A man was found shot to death Friday night on Chicago’s South Side, prompting a homicide investigation by Area One detectives, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of West 63rd Parkway in the Englewood neighborhood at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Emerald Pretty, age 36.
According to preliminary information, a male suspect exited a white sedan, approached the victim, and opened fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the incident may have been targeted.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.