Crime
Woman killed after shooting in Stedman
An adult female was fatally shot on Sunday night in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
At approximately 10:13 p.m., deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting incident in the 5900 block of Clarkton Court in the town of Stedman.
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered the victim, an adult female, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel quickly transported her to Cape Fear Valley Hospital for treatment; however, despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Authorities are currently withholding the victim’s identity until her next of kin have been notified.
Investigators are actively working to gather evidence and interview witnesses as they work to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
The Sheriff’s Office has asked anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.
A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Police Department.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jesse Wilson, 65, who has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of 36-year-old Jessica Hardy. Wilson was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center.
Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 6:35 a.m. on March 6 to the 700 block of Ridgeway Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived at the Avondale apartment building, they discovered Hardy suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency crews attempted lifesaving measures, but Hardy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to investigators.
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office later confirmed her death and ruled the case an apparent homicide.
Detectives with the homicide unit launched an investigation shortly after the shooting, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as they worked to determine the circumstances leading up to the deadly incident.
Wilson was subsequently identified as a suspect and arrested.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about what may have led to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the homicide unit.