Crime
Shooting Reported near Central High School in Memphis, 1 child shot
Authorities in Memphis are investigating a shooting that occurred at Central High School, located at 306 S. Bellevue Blvd., on Monday.
The shooting took place on school grounds, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and emergency services.
One child was shot during the incident. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed, but the victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Memphis Police and other emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after the shooting was reported. Law enforcement quickly secured the area and began their investigation.
The school was placed on lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff while authorities worked to assess the situation.
Concerned parents were notified and instructed on how to reunite with their children safely.
Police are currently working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
No information about a suspect or motive has been released at this time.
Local officials and community leaders have expressed shock and concern over the incident. Central High School has implemented additional security measures to reassure parents, staff, and students.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Memphis Police Department or Crime Stoppers. All tips will remain confidential.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Crime
Brandy Manville Fatally Shot by Husband Charles Manville, Who Died by Suicide, Daughter Injured in Shooting
The situation escalated when the man armed himself with a firearm and was overheard by dispatchers saying, “Everyone is going to die,” followed by gunfire.
On Friday, November 29, 2024, at approximately 7:41 p.m., officers from the Portage Police Department responded to reports of a domestic disturbance on the 6300 block of Monument Avenue.
According to the initial 911 call, the complainant reported her father was intoxicated and throwing items inside the residence.
The situation escalated when the man armed himself with a firearm and was overheard by dispatchers saying, “Everyone is going to die,” followed by gunfire.
As officers arrived on the scene, they heard additional gunshots from inside the home.
A tactical team, comprising officers from multiple agencies, entered the residence, where they made a grim discovery:
- Charles Manville, 45, was found deceased with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Brandy Manville, 46, was located deceased with apparent gunshot wounds.
- Hayleigh Manville, 21, was discovered alive but suffering from critical gunshot injuries.
Officers immediately rendered medical aid to the surviving victim, who was initially transported to a nearby hospital by Portage Fire Department medical personnel and later airlifted to a trauma center by Lutheran Air.
She remains hospitalized in stable but critical condition.
No other individuals were found in the residence, and no officers discharged their weapons during the response.
Investigators believe this tragedy was confined to those involved and poses no ongoing threat to the community. At this time, the surviving victim has been unable to provide a statement, and the motive for the shooting remains unknown.
Brandy Manville was a dedicated administrative assistant in the main office of Portage High School. In response to this tragic event, Portage Township Schools will offer counseling services for students and staff starting Monday morning.
The Portage Police Department expressed gratitude to the Portage Fire Department, Lutheran Air, and the officers from the Burns Harbor, Ogden Dunes Police Departments, and the Porter County Sheriff’s Department for their prompt response and assistance during the incident.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the victims of this devastating crime. We also pray for the full recovery of the surviving victim, whose name we are withholding out of respect for her privacy,” a department spokesperson stated.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to work toward understanding the circumstances that led to this tragic event.