Crime
Mohammad Sahariar Islam killed in shooting outside The Ramada Inn in Fairfield
The gunman responsible for the shooting fled the scene.
The shooting at the Ramada Inn in Fairfield, New Jersey, has left one person dead and another injured. The incident occurred on Friday around 12:30 p.m., prompting a response from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force.
Two people were shot within the hotel, with one victim fatally wounded.
Victim has been identified as Mohammad Sahariar Islam.
The injured victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
The gunman responsible for the shooting fled the scene, and authorities are actively pursuing leads to apprehend them.
Despite the incident, officials have assured the community that there is no ongoing threat. The victims were reportedly employees of the Ramada Inn, although their relationship and connection to the gunman remain unclear.
The hotel property has been cordoned off, and guests are currently unable to access their rooms.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing yelling from within the hotel but were unsure of the specific location.
A local resident expressed concern about the safety of the area, citing the hotel’s proximity to Route 80 and its history of police involvement.
However, they acknowledged the prompt response and efforts of the Fairfield police department.
Further details regarding the shooting and the investigation are pending release.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.