Crime
18-year-old Lashae Ellis killed after shooting at Akron Halloween party
A Halloween party in Akron, Ohio, turned deadly on Saturday night after an 18-year-old woman, Lashae Ellis, was fatally shot.
Two other teenagers, a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old female, were also injured but are expected to recover.
According to the Akron Police Department, officers responded to a call at a residence in the 1400 block of Canton Road around 10:45 PM.
They found Ellis suffering from a gunshot wound and transported her to a hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
An 18-year-old male was apprehended after a brief chase and found discarding a handgun.
He has been charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Obstructing Official Business, but his connection to the shooting is still under investigation.
Authorities are searching for the individual who opened fire during the party.
As this is an ongoing investigation, additional information will be shared as it becomes available. We urge anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Sergeant Troyer at 330-734-4106.
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.