Crime
Whitehaven Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or provided information regarding a possible suspect or motive.
Memphis, TN — A shooting on Wednesday night in the Whitehaven area has claimed the life of one man and left a woman in critical condition, according to the Memphis Police Department.
Officers were dispatched around 7:00 p.m. to the intersection of East Shelby Drive and Faronia Road following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. She was immediately transported to Regional One Hospital for treatment.
Initially listed in non-critical condition, her status later worsened to critical.
Meanwhile, a second victim, a man, was brought to Methodist South Hospital by private vehicle before officers arrived on the scene.
Despite efforts by medical staff, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or provided information regarding a possible suspect or motive.
Investigators are actively working to determine the events that led to the shooting.
The Memphis Police Department is appealing to the public for any information that could assist in the investigation. Those with details are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH. Anonymous tips are welcome, and a reward may be offered for information leading to an arrest.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Crime
17-Year-Old Wyatt Sanders Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Miranda Clements in Vivian
Caddo Parish authorities are continuing their investigation into a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl in Vivian, Louisiana, on the evening of Sunday, April 20.
According to officials, officers with the Vivian Police Department responded to reports of a shooting just before 8:30 p.m. at a residence in the 33 block of Pardue Street.
Upon arrival, officers located 16-year-old Miranda Clements lying on the floor inside the home with a gunshot wound to her upper body.
Emergency personnel with Caddo Fire District 8 responded and pronounced the teenager deceased at the scene.
Following the initial response, Vivian police contacted the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office launched a joint investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities initially stated they were working to establish whether foul play was involved.
As part of the investigation, 17-year-old Wyatt Layne Sanders was taken into custody in connection with the incident.
He was booked into the Caddo Parish Correctional Center at 3:07 a.m. on Monday, April 21. According to jail records, Sanders is facing two counts of illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile and one count of negligent homicide.
He remains in custody as of the latest report.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Further details, including the events leading up to the shooting, have not yet been released.