Crime
2 killed, 3 injured in Redding mass shooting
Audio of the shooting on westside and meadowbrook at 2:40 am
A tragic shooting incident occurred early Friday morning in Redding, California, resulting in the deaths of two men and injuries to multiple others.
Redding Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Westside Road and Meadowbrook Drive around 2:41 a.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered two deceased male adults and several witnesses at the scene.
One victim has been identified as Isaiah Newton.
It was reported that multiple vehicles, including the suspect vehicle, had fled the scene before the officers’ arrival.
Three additional victims, two females and one male, sought medical attention at a local hospital for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Redding Police Detectives are actively investigating the incident and are working to identify, locate, and apprehend the suspect(s).
Meadowbrook Drive between El Camino Drive and Westside Road remains closed as law enforcement personnel continue to process the crime scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Redding Police Department Detective Division at (530) 225-4214.
ST. LOUIS, MO — The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has filed formal charges against 46-year-old Bessie Thomas in connection with the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Rita Williams, which occurred Thursday afternoon at a QuikTrip gas station located in the 900 block of South Vandeventer Avenue.
Thomas faces multiple charges, including First-Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
Authorities confirmed that Thomas and Williams were known to each other, and the tragic incident stemmed from a personal dispute that escalated into violence.
Officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 5:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered Williams suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Despite the life-saving efforts of first responders, Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.
Williams, a mother of four, has been remembered by family and friends as a loving and devoted parent whose untimely death has left a profound void in the lives of those who knew her.
Thomas was apprehended shortly after the incident and is currently in custody as the investigation continues.
Detectives are working diligently to gather additional evidence and interview witnesses to fully understand the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to come forward.
Tips can be submitted directly to the department or anonymously through CrimeStoppers. Community cooperation is vital in ensuring justice for the Williams family and holding those responsible accountable.