Crime
Leroy Mason found dead in car after Douglas shooting
A fatal shooting in Douglas has claimed the life of a man, and police are actively searching for the suspect.
Douglas Police Department officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots near South Madison Avenue and Pine Street late Thursday night.
Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered Leroy Javon Mason III inside a Dodge Durango, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
Mason was rushed to Coffee Regional Medical Center for treatment. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
This incident remains under investigation. Authorities have not released information about the suspect or the circumstances leading to the shooting.
The Douglas Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. Corporal Clayton can be contacted at (912) 384-2222 or via email at jclayton@cityofdouglasga.gov. Tips can also be reported anonymously at (912) 260-3600.
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant as law enforcement continues its investigation.
Indio, CA – A 26-year-old man, identified as Lorenzo Segoviano, was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio on Saturday evening, according to the Indio Police Department.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 5:40 p.m. at the shopping center.
Upon arrival, first responders located Segoviano suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that an altercation occurred inside the store between Segoviano and the suspect.
The situation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical confrontation outside the store.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm, prompting Segoviano to attempt to flee.
As Segoviano was running away, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking him.
Segoviano collapsed shortly after and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect fleeing southeast from the location.
Indio police officers quickly responded and detained a 19-year-old male suspect within the shopping center vicinity.
He was subsequently booked into the John Benoit Detention Center on charges of murder.
The suspect is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday and is currently held at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on $1 million bail.
The investigation remains active. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4057.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime stoppers channels.