Crime
17-year-old Nathan Ockleberry killed in shooting outside North Brooke Plaza in Austin
On Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, at approximately 2:40 am, Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to reports of a shooting at 12636 Research Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two males suffering from gunshot wounds in the parking lot.
One Fatality:
One of the victims, identified as Nathan Ockleberry, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene at 3:01 am.
The other injured male was transported to a local hospital by Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS). It was later discovered that a third male had also been shot, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
Escalating Incident:
Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists launched an investigation, interviewing witnesses and processing the scene.
Their findings suggest a large group gathered at the parking lot with multiple vehicles present. The situation unfortunately escalated into a shooting.
Suspect and Investigation:
The suspect, who remains unidentified, shot and killed Mr. Ockleberry before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.
Seeking Information:
The Austin Police Department is actively seeking any information related to this shooting. If you have any details, you are urged to contact them at 512-974-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program website (austincrimestoppers.org) or by phone at 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be offered for information leading to an arrest.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.