Crime
18-year-old Joseph Padilla killed after shooting in Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth police say a suspect shot into a crowd of people, hitting four people.
A tragic shooting incident occurred early Sunday morning near the Fort Worth Stockyards, prompting an immediate investigation by homicide detectives.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of a business located in the 100 block of NW 24th Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim deceased at the scene and several others suffering from gunshot wounds.
The injured individuals were promptly transported to nearby hospitals where they are expected to recover.
Additionally, another victim sought medical attention at a local hospital by private means.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner has identified the deceased victim as 18-year-old Joseph Steven Padilla.
According to the medical examiner’s website, Saturday, Oct. 5 was his 18th birthday.
Fort Worth police have not released any information regarding suspects or arrests related to the shooting at this time.
Crime
17-Year-Old Wyatt Sanders Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Miranda Clements in Vivian
Caddo Parish authorities are continuing their investigation into a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl in Vivian, Louisiana, on the evening of Sunday, April 20.
According to officials, officers with the Vivian Police Department responded to reports of a shooting just before 8:30 p.m. at a residence in the 33 block of Pardue Street.
Upon arrival, officers located 16-year-old Miranda Clements lying on the floor inside the home with a gunshot wound to her upper body.
Emergency personnel with Caddo Fire District 8 responded and pronounced the teenager deceased at the scene.
Following the initial response, Vivian police contacted the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office launched a joint investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities initially stated they were working to establish whether foul play was involved.
As part of the investigation, 17-year-old Wyatt Layne Sanders was taken into custody in connection with the incident.
He was booked into the Caddo Parish Correctional Center at 3:07 a.m. on Monday, April 21. According to jail records, Sanders is facing two counts of illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile and one count of negligent homicide.
He remains in custody as of the latest report.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Further details, including the events leading up to the shooting, have not yet been released.