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Reports of a shooting and a house fire in Conowingo, suspect in custody
A male suspect has been taken into custody.
Multiple fire units from the Volunteer Fire Company of Conowingo are responding to a single-wide mobile home fire in the 200 block of Mount Zoar Road.
Engine 89-3 and Tanker 89 are on the scene and actively working to extinguish the fire.
Engine 89-3 has been instructed to reverse lay from the scene to a nearby hydrant in order to establish a water supply. Tanker 89 arrived on the scene prior to Engine 89-3 connecting to the hydrant, so the water supply was temporarily switched over to the tanker.
Upon arrival, they discovered a dwelling engulfed in flames and a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds outside.
The injured male was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A female occupant of the home sustained minor injuries.
A male suspect has been taken into custody.
The fire completely destroyed the single-story mobile home.
Several Maryland police agencies are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the fire.
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Jessica Sellers and her three children killed in Carrollton house fire
First responders were able to rescue a young girl, believed to be around 3 years old, from the back of the burning home.
Carrollton, KY – A devastating fire ripped through a downtown Carrollton residence on Thursday morning, claiming the lives of multiple residents.
The City of Carrollton issued a social media alert around 8:00 AM, urging people to avoid the 200 block of 5th Street due to the active fire.
According to the Carrollton Police Department, authorities received reports of the blaze shortly after 6:00 AM and arrived on the scene within six minutes.
The house fire claimed the lives of Jessica Gibson Sellers and her three children. While her granddaughter survived and is currently receiving critical care in the hospital, her daughter and two sons were unable to escape the blaze.
Thankfully, first responders were able to rescue a young girl, believed to be around 3 years old, from the back of the burning home.
“Officers found the child collapsed on the floor near the rear door,” stated Dave Roberts, Public Information Officer for the Carrollton Police Department.
The child was initially transported to a nearby hospital but was later transferred to a Louisville facility for further treatment.
Authorities believe that five to six individuals resided in the two-story home, but the exact number of occupants present during the fire remains unclear. As of 11:30 AM, fire crews continued their efforts to extinguish the blaze and secure the scene for investigators. Kentucky Utilities personnel are also on-site, assisting with debris removal using excavators.
Due to ongoing operations, the surrounding area is expected to remain closed for several hours. The Kentucky State Police Arson Unit is assisting with the investigation.