Crime
20-year-old Md Rawnaq Ratin killed after shooting on Cedar Road in Cheektowaga
On October 12, 2024, just before 5:00 PM, Cheektowaga Police public safety dispatchers received 911 calls that a male was shot on Cedar Road in the Town of Cheektowaga.
Officers responded and found 20-year-old MDrawnaq Ratin of Cheektowaga suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Officers immediately attempted life-saving measures at the scene until Mr. Ratin was transported by AMR to the Erie County Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
One of the 911 callers identified himself as the person who fired the gun and waited for police to arrive at the scene.
Police have recovered a firearm that is believed to have been used and have begun a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with an in-person account or video evidence of the event is encouraged to contact the Cheektowaga Police Detective Bureau at (716)686-3510.
We are urging members of our community to remain patient and calm as we work to collect and process evidence from the scene of the homicide.
AUSTIN, TX – A bomb threat at McCallum High School prompted a heavy police response on Wednesday afternoon, leading to precautionary measures on campus.
According to Austin Police, the school was placed on hold around 3:00 p.m. as officers arrived at the scene on Sunshine Drive to investigate the reported threat.
School officials confirmed that students remained inside their classrooms, with hallways cleared and instruction continuing as normal.
Due to the ongoing police investigation, dismissal was delayed, and authorities urged the public to avoid the area and report any suspicious activity to 911.
This incident follows an online threat earlier in the week, which also resulted in an increased police presence on campus.
In a letter to families, Principal Andy Baxa explained that school officials had received a social media threat directed at the campus.
However, the Austin ISD Police Department swiftly identified the source of the post and contacted the student’s family.
Following an investigation, law enforcement determined that there was no credible plan to carry out the threat.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.