Crime
17-year-old Garrett Sorrenti killed after shooting at Wawa in Monroe County
The Stroud Area Regional Police Department is conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m. in Stroudsburg.
According to an official release, officers responded to multiple reports of a shooting at the Wawa on West Main Street.
Upon arrival, police discovered 17-year-old Garrett Sorrenti suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck.
Officers administered lifesaving measures until EMS arrived, but Sorrenti later succumbed to his injuries at Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Preliminary investigations indicate the incident began as a verbal altercation inside the store, escalating into a physical confrontation involving multiple individuals.
During the altercation, the suspect reportedly produced a handgun and fired a single shot before fleeing the scene.
The Monroe County Coroner’s Office pronounced Sorrenti deceased at the hospital just before 11:00 p.m.
An autopsy is scheduled later this week to determine the exact cause of death.
Authorities have stated this was an isolated incident, and the Stroud Area Regional Police Department will lead the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Stroud Area Regional Police Department.
CHICAGO — Authorities have launched an investigation following a fatal overnight shooting that occurred on the city’s South Side, leaving one man dead.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West 44th Street, within the Grand Boulevard neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives from the CPD Area One unit are leading the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or call 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at CPDtip.com to assist investigators.