Crime
22-year-old Woman and her unborn child killed in Kenosha shooting
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing.
UPDATE: 9/7 @ 8:41 PM: The Kenosha Police Department has identified Lawrence G. Franklin Jr (25 years old) as the suspect in yesterday’s homicide.
Lawrence is 5’03 and weighs approximately 105 pounds. Lawrence knows that he is wanted by the police. He should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you know his whereabouts contact the Kenosha Police Department at 262-656-1234.
If you have information that is not time sensitive Detective Jason Kenesie is the lead investigator. Det. Kenesie can be reached at 262-605-5277.
Original Report:
A tragic incident occurred in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Friday, September 6th. A 22-year-old pregnant woman was found fatally shot in her car, parked near the intersection of 65th Street and 13th Avenue.
Kenosha Police Department officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting around 4:30 PM.
Upon arrival, they discovered the woman in a vehicle that had collided with a concrete pillar.
Despite immediate medical attention, both the woman and her unborn child were pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Amiah Lyń.
Authorities spent several hours at the scene collecting evidence and interviewing potential witnesses.
The suspect has been identified as Lawrence G. Franklin Jr.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing.
Our entire community is impacted when a tragedy like this occurs. We encourage anyone with information that may assist our investigators to contact the Kenosha Police Department’s non-emergency phone number at 262-656-1234.
No other details have been provided.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.