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.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.