Crime
18-year-old James Mack Jr shot and killed during physical altercation in Glassport, suspect James Martin arrested
An 18-year-old man, James Mack Jr., was tragically killed in a shooting incident in Glassport, Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon.
Allegheny County Police responded to a call about a shooting in the 500 block of Monongahela Avenue around 3 PM.
Upon arrival, they discovered Mack deceased at the scene.
According to witness accounts, the shooting stemmed from an altercation between Mack and 17-year-old James Martin.
Martin allegedly shot Mack multiple times before fleeing the scene.
Martin was later apprehended by Clairton police and has been charged with criminal homicide, carrying a firearm without a license, and possession of a firearm by a minor.
The Allegheny County Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident.
Crime
Joseph Levi Jackson Arrested After Fatally Shooting Father During Domestic Dispute in Kinston
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.
