Crime
23-year-old Laurion Magee killed, four wounded in Walthall County shooting
A tragic shooting in the Sandy Hook community, located just over the Marion County line in Walthall County, Mississippi, left one person dead and three others injured early Sunday morning.
According to Walthall County Sheriff Kyle Breland, deputies responded to reports of gunfire shortly after midnight.
Upon arrival, they discovered at least three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, identified as 23-year-old Laurion Magee, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has been sent to the state medical examiner’s office for an autopsy.
Two additional gunshot victims were transported to a nearby hospital. Authorities have not released information regarding the severity of their injuries.
A fourth individual also required hospitalization, although it remains unclear whether their injuries were related to gunfire.
The incident occurred during a “large social gathering” in the Sandy Hook area.
Sheriff’s deputies and investigators have been actively processing the crime scene, with investigators working to piece together the events leading up to the violence.
Chief Investigator Justin Dyar emphasized the need for cooperation from those who attended the gathering, stating:
“We know there were a lot of people present at the event. If anyone has photographs, videos, or any information about what happened, we urge them to come forward.”
Authorities are calling on witnesses or anyone with evidence from the gathering to contact the Walthall County Sheriff’s Office at (601)-876-3482. Additionally, a reward through Crimestoppers is pending for tips that lead to arrests or further clarity in the case.
The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement working tirelessly to ensure justice for the victims and answers for their families.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.