Crime
Victims killed in shooting on Potomac Street identified, suspect Michael Moore arrested
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victims killed in a tragic Thanksgiving morning shooting on the city’s East Side as 24-year-old La Vontay Drummer-Simms and 27-year-old Devin Lavalais.
San Antonio police responded to the incident, which unfolded in the early hours of Thursday at a residence in the 600 block of Potomac Street near Dignowty Hill.
According to SAPD Chief William McManus, a group of individuals had been gathered at the home since Wednesday.
The situation escalated when a man, while leaving the house, suddenly began shooting. Police have not yet determined the motive behind the attack.
Two people were pronounced dead at the scene.
The other two victims, men in their 20s, sustained injuries of unknown severity and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities detained a suspect, identified as Michael Moore, a few blocks away near East Houston Street and North New Braunfels Avenue shortly after the shooting.
He has since been charged with capital murder of multiple persons and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Chief McManus described the incident as a senseless act of violence, and investigators are working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the San Antonio Police Department as the investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.