Crime
H-E-B shooting victim identified as 32-year-old Michael Rosario Jr
The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.
On September 27, 2024, at approximately 15:50 PM, a deadly encounter occurred at the H-E-B on Canyon Ridge Drive in Austin, Texas.
Initial reports suggested an active shooter situation, but this was later ruled out. An investigation revealed that Michael Rosario Jr., a shoplifting suspect, lunged at a security guard, Warren Owusu, with a knife.
Warren Owusu attempted to subdue Michael Rosario Jr. with a taser but was unsuccessful. Michael Rosario Jr. then reportedly charged at Warren Owusu while still armed with the knife. Warren Owusu then discharged his firearm, shooting Michael Rosario Jr..
Michael Rosario Jr. was transported to the Dell Seton Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 6:20 PM.
The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.