Crime
24-year-old Gregory Carrington killed in shooting at Honey’s Drive-In
Authorities have identified Williams in connection with the incident and are actively searching for him.
UPDATE: Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Andre Williams II, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old Beaumont man early Sunday morning.
Authorities have identified Williams in connection with the incident and are actively searching for him.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Beaumont, Texas – Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:21 AM, Officers responded to 3111 Concord (Honey’s ) in reference a victim of a shooting or auto pedestrian crash.
Upon arrival Officers discovered the male victim had been shot and was on the ground in the parking lot.
Officers provided medical assistance until EMS arrived and pronounced him deceased.
Officers managed a large crowd and worked to identify any potential victims, suspects, and witnesses.
First responders also managed a hazmat situation because a 55-gallon barrel containing gas was struck during the shooting, causing it to spill in the Honeyโs parking lot and onto Delaware.
Fire shut down Delaware and cleaned up the spill.
The victim was identified as a Gregory Carrington, a 24 year old Beaumont man.
Investigators are still in the early stages of the investigation and interviewing witnesses.
If you have information, contact the Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234.
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Christian County, Mo. โ 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 deputyโs family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.