Crime
Woman found shot dead at the intersection of 161 and Jamison in Pulaski County
Natasha Trupka, 40, was taken into custody following a shooting
UPDATE: The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman in connection with a homicide that occurred on September 28th.
Natasha Trupka, 40, was taken into custody following a shooting at the intersection of Highway 161 and Jamison in North Little Rock.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was found deceased at the scene.
Trupka is charged with Capital Murder and is currently being held at the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Pulaski County Sheriff’s deputies are currently investigating a homicide that occurred at the intersection of 161 and Jamison.
Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered a deceased female with a gunshot wound.
A white Audi S5 with the Arkansas license plate APT 34M was seen fleeing the area.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office at 501-340-6963. The Criminal Investigation Division is handling the investigation.
Crime
One Shot, Another Stabbed During Morning Funeral at Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. — A violent incident unfolded Friday morning during a funeral service at Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church, located at 2003 Main Street, leaving multiple individuals injured, according to Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert.
Police received several 911 calls reporting shots fired inside the church around 10:27 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found evidence of a disturbance involving both a shooting and a stabbing, Channel2 NOW has learned.
Initial reports indicate that a female victim who had been shot left the scene before police arrived and went to Saint Francis Hospital for treatment.
Her injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Additionally, one or two more individuals, reportedly suffering from minor facial injuries, also self-transported to Saint Francis Hospital.
Later in the morning, around 10:45 a.m., a male victim arrived at the hospital with a stab wound to the leg, which authorities confirmed was related to the same church incident.
According to Lt. Boisvert, four shell casings were recovered inside the church, and one casing was located just outside.
Police believe the violence occurred during a funeral service in progress at the time, but the motive and details surrounding the altercation remain under investigation.
Officers and detectives have since secured the scene and are working to interview witnesses and review surveillance footage.
Authorities have not yet confirmed any arrests or released information on potential suspects.
The Hartford Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward by calling their Major Crimes Division at (860) 757-4000 or submitting anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.