Crime
Dedric Page arrested and charged in fatal shooting of 7-year-old Quazariya Williams in Maxton
The shooting stemmed from a dispute between Page and the victim’s mother.
A 31-year-old man, Dedric Page, has been charged with first-degree murder and other offenses in connection with the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old girl in Maxton, North Carolina.
The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when Page allegedly fired shots into a car containing five people, including the young victim, Quazariya G. Williams.
The girl later succumbed to her injuries at Scotland Memorial Hospital.
Page was arrested shortly after the shooting and is currently being held without bond on the murder charge.
He is also facing charges of discharging a weapon into occupied property and possession of a firearm by a felon.
The shooting stemmed from a dispute between Page and the victim’s mother.
Crime
Hoax active shooter threat at Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at approximately 3:06 p.m., a report of an active shooter at Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital prompted an immediate police response.
Law enforcement officers swiftly arrived on-site, cleared the hospital, and confirmed there was no active threat and no reported injuries.
After a thorough search, it was determined that the call was a hoax. Authorities are now actively investigating the source of the false report.
The hospital’s safety was prioritized, and all threats are taken seriously to ensure the security of patients, staff, and visitors.
Original Post: Officers initially responded to an unverified report of a potential threat at Spohn Shoreline Hospital.
Police assessed and secured the hospital thoroughly, ensuring no evidence of an active threat was found.
Despite the belief that the call was a hoax, officers remained vigilant and conducted a full search to confirm the safety of everyone on the premises.