Crime
2-year-old girl killed after accidental shooting in Paris
A tragic incident unfolded in Paris on Tuesday evening when a two-year-old girl suffered a fatal gunshot wound in what authorities believe was an accidental shooting.
Paris Police Chief Richard W. Salter Jr. reported that around 6 p.m., the police department received an emergency call from an apartment located in the 300 block of Stone Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers entered the residence and found the young child unresponsive with a gunshot wound to her head.
A 16-year-old boy was also present in the apartment at the time of the incident.
Paris Emergency Medical Services quickly transported the toddler to Paris Regional Health, but despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
According to Chief Salter, preliminary findings suggest that the child accidentally discharged a family member’s firearm, resulting in the fatal injury.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event.
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.