Crime
Weirton 13-Year-Old Arrested on Terrorist Threats Charge
The juvenile will be charged with the felony offense of “Threatening a Terroristic Act” and will face prosecution accordingly.
Weirton, WV – A 13-year-old female student from the 7th grade has been arrested on one count of felony Terrorist Threats, according to the Weirton Police Department.
The charge stems from a social media post where individual students were threatened. The juvenile is currently being held at a juvenile detention facility and is scheduled to be arraigned in Hancock County Magistrate Court on Friday.
Hancock County Prosecuting Attorney Steven E. Dragisich released a statement regarding the incident, stating that on or about September 11, 2024, the following message was posted on Snapchat: “I am coming for you guys. This is more people on my list.” The post then listed seven juveniles who attend Weir Middle School. Additionally, references to “shooting up” Weir Middle School were made in the conversation section of the same Snapchat account and were shared with multiple students.
Following a thorough investigation by the Weirton Police Department, the juvenile responsible for the threats was detained. The juvenile will be charged with the felony offense of “Threatening a Terroristic Act” and will face prosecution accordingly.
Prosecutor Dragisich expressed gratitude to the Weirton Police Department, the Hancock County Board of Education, and the Hancock County Prosecutors Office for their dedication and efforts in identifying and apprehending the juvenile.
The Weirton Police Department worked closely with the Hancock County Prosecutors Office and the Hancock County Board of Education during the investigation.
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.