Crime
Trion City Schools on hard lockdown after report of a gun on campus
The sheriff reassured the community that the situation is under control and that there is no immediate danger.
Trion City Schools are currently under full lockdown due to a vague text message received by a student claiming the presence of a gun on campus.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader confirmed that the sender of the text has been identified and attends a school outside the county. The individual is currently being interviewed by law enforcement officials.
Sheriff Schrader emphasized the lack of specific details in the threat but explained that the decision to lockdown the school was made as a precautionary measure to allow for a thorough search of the grounds. As of 9:37 AM, the search is still underway.
The sheriff reassured the community that the situation is under control and that there is no immediate danger.
Parents and guardians are advised to remain calm and await updates from school and law enforcement officials.
The safety of students and staff remains the top priority as authorities continue their investigation.
Crime
Victims killed in Beaver County shooting identified
Authorities have not disclosed further information about the couple or the nature of the incident.
Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting incident in North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, that left two people dead and two others injured on Sunday night.
The shooting occurred on Shaffer Road, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. Emergency medical teams arrived on the scene, and the two injured individuals were airlifted to a nearby hospital via medical helicopter for treatment. Their conditions remain undisclosed.
North Sewickley Police confirmed on Monday morning that the incident was contained, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
However, they have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or potential suspects.
The two victims who lost their lives have been identified as Michelle Tomecsko Hunt and her husband, Bill Hunt.
Authorities have not disclosed further information about the couple or the nature of the incident.
The incident has left the small, close-knit community in shock. Jennifer Lanham, who works nearby, shared her disbelief.
“Everybody here knows everybody. We’re a very tight-knit community. Everybody looks out for one another. This is a tragedy beyond compare for our town,” Lanham said.
Lanham recounted how one of her employees informed her that police had requested nearby businesses to close as a precaution.
“It’s really hard to wrap your head around something like this. A multiple homicide in a small town—it’s staggering. You just don’t hear about things like this happening here,” she added.
Law enforcement has not yet provided details on the motive or any suspects involved in the shooting. The investigation remains active, and officials are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the case.
Further updates will be provided as authorities release more information about this tragic event.