Crime
Student 15-year-old Warren Curtis Grant shot at Joppatowne High School dies at hospital
A tragic incident occurred at Joppatowne High School, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old student. Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler identified the victim as Warren Curtis Grant, of Edgewood.
The shooting took place around 12:36 PM, prompting a response from law enforcement. While initial reports suggested an active shooter situation, authorities later determined that the incident involved two students.
A 16-year-old classmate, who was on his first day at Joppatowne High School, fired a single gunshot at the 15-year-old victim in a school bathroom.
The victim was immediately attended to by school nurses and transported to a hospital, where they tragically succumbed to their injuries.
The Harford County Public Schools Superintendent, Sean Bulson, expressed deep sorrow for the victim’s family and the devastating circumstances surrounding the incident. He emphasized that such tragedies should never occur in schools.
The 16-year-old suspect fled the school after the shooting but was apprehended within minutes at a nearby apartment complex. However, the weapon used in the crime has yet to be recovered.
The suspect will be charged as an adult, and the motive for the shooting remains under investigation. The sheriff revealed that the suspect was known to law enforcement, having been involved in previous incidents. While the sheriff couldn’t confirm if the suspect had a juvenile criminal record, he acknowledged that there had been multiple reports and investigations involving the individual.
Crime
Alonzo Ezekiel Hunter charged with murder after shooting and killing of Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack in Copperas Cove
COPPERAS COVE, TX — The Copperas Cove Police Department (CCPD) has confirmed the death of a woman following a shooting that occurred on Friday, February 2, 2024.
The victim has been identified as Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack, 31, of Copperas Cove. According to a press release from CCPD, officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 11:48 a.m. in the 900 block of Tanner Drive.
Upon arrival, they discovered Clack suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was immediately transported by emergency medical services (EMS) to AdventHealth Central Texas, where she later succumbed to her injuries despite life-saving efforts.
Following witness interviews and an initial investigation at the scene, law enforcement quickly identified a suspect believed to be connected to the shooting.
Officers located the suspect shortly thereafter at a nearby hotel, where he was taken into custody without incident.
The suspect has been identified as Alonzo Ezekiel Hunter, 27, of Beaumont, Texas. He has been formally charged with murder.
Hunter was arraigned by Justice of the Peace F.W. “Bill” Price, who set his bond at $500,000.
Authorities have not released details regarding the motive or circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, with detectives continuing to gather evidence and interview additional witnesses.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Copperas Cove Police Department at (254) 547-8222. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime reporting channels.