Crime
Woman 6 months pregnant killed after shooting outside Wawa in Delaware County
Authorities have arrested 30-year-old Evelena Williams in connection with the shooting.
UPDATE: Delaware County investigators have released new details surrounding a deadly shooting incident that occurred at a Wawa store, resulting in the tragic loss of a pregnant woman and her unborn child.
The victim, identified as Latoya Davis, was found fatally wounded in the side parking lot of the Wawa with a gunshot wound to her upper torso.
Authorities have arrested 30-year-old Evelena Williams in connection with the shooting.
According to charging documents, Williams fired the fatal shot as Davis was attempting to flee the scene.
Williams remained at the scene after the shooting, informing police that she had shot Davis. She is a licensed firearm carrier, and the weapon used in the crime was recovered from the scene.
Williams faces multiple charges, including first- and third-degree murder of both Davis and her unborn child, criminal homicide, recklessly endangering another person, and other related offenses.
Investigators are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation between Davis and Williams.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A tragic shooting incident occurred Saturday evening in the parking lot of a Wawa store located in the 900 block of McDade Boulevard in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.
The incident resulted in the death of a pregnant woman.
The victim, identified as LaToya, was fatally wounded shortly before 7:30 PM. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
The incident was captured on surveillance cameras, and LaToya’s loved ones were present at the scene.
Authorities believe that a confrontation in the parking lot may have escalated into violence, leading to the shooting. A
person of interest was detained by police for questioning following the incident.
However, no further information has been released regarding this individual.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the local police department.
LaToya was a beloved member of her community, known for her kindness, love, and infectious laughter. Her untimely death has left a profound void in the lives of her family, friends, and loved ones.
Crime
Victims killed in Beaver County shooting identified
Authorities have not disclosed further information about the couple or the nature of the incident.
Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting incident in North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, that left two people dead and two others injured on Sunday night.
The shooting occurred on Shaffer Road, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. Emergency medical teams arrived on the scene, and the two injured individuals were airlifted to a nearby hospital via medical helicopter for treatment. Their conditions remain undisclosed.
North Sewickley Police confirmed on Monday morning that the incident was contained, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
However, they have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or potential suspects.
The two victims who lost their lives have been identified as Michelle Tomecsko Hunt and her husband, Bill Hunt.
Authorities have not disclosed further information about the couple or the nature of the incident.
The incident has left the small, close-knit community in shock. Jennifer Lanham, who works nearby, shared her disbelief.
“Everybody here knows everybody. We’re a very tight-knit community. Everybody looks out for one another. This is a tragedy beyond compare for our town,” Lanham said.
Lanham recounted how one of her employees informed her that police had requested nearby businesses to close as a precaution.
“It’s really hard to wrap your head around something like this. A multiple homicide in a small town—it’s staggering. You just don’t hear about things like this happening here,” she added.
Law enforcement has not yet provided details on the motive or any suspects involved in the shooting. The investigation remains active, and officials are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the case.
Further updates will be provided as authorities release more information about this tragic event.