Crime
Port St. Lucie 11-Year-Old and 9 Broward County Kids Face Accusations of School Threats
An 11-year-old sixth-grade student at Southern Oaks Middle School recently made a disturbing post on Instagram, threatening a potential shooting at the school.
School officials and law enforcement immediately launched an investigation, swiftly identifying the student who made the threat.
Upon searching the student, authorities determined that the threat was not credible. However, the incident caused significant alarm within the school community.
It is important to emphasize that such threats are illegal and will not be tolerated.
The student has been arrested and faces severe disciplinary consequences, including the possibility of expulsion.
This incident underscores the strong partnerships between the school district, staff, students, and law enforcement, who are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our students.
We urge everyone to take threats seriously, whether made in person or online. The message is clear: If you see something suspicious, please report it immediately.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) has reported that nine children, aged 11 to 15, have been accused of making threats against schools on Instagram since the start of the academic year.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.