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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.
St. Louis, MO — A family is mourning the loss of 6-year-old Lailah Austin, who tragically drowned while attending a party at the Element St. Louis Midtown Hotel on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to the hotel, located in the 3700 block of Forest Park Avenue, around 8:30 p.m. after receiving a report from hotel staff who discovered the child unresponsive in the indoor pool.
Emergency responders rushed Lailah to a nearby hospital, where she was listed in critical, unstable condition.
Despite medical efforts, Lailah succumbed to her injuries and passed away on Monday, January 20.
Her family is heartbroken, especially as they were preparing to celebrate her upcoming 7th birthday this Sunday.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has classified the incident as an “accidental injury” and has assigned its Child Abuse Unit to lead the investigation. Authorities have not released additional details at this time.
The tragic incident remains under investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Lailah’s family, friends, and the community are rallying together to remember the young girl and support her loved ones during this difficult time.