Crime
28-year-old Demetrious Tankhamvang killed after shooting in Rochester
The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting in northwest Rochester early Saturday morning as 28-year-old Demetrious Antonio Tankhamvang.
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Manorwoods Drive NW.
According to the Rochester Police Department (RPD), Tankhamvang was allegedly shot while attempting to enter the home of someone he knew.
The homeowner called 911 shortly after the incident, reporting that he had shot Tankhamvang, who had entered the residence and assaulted him.
Authorities arrived at the scene, where Tankhamvang was pronounced dead.
RPD Captain Paul Gronholz stated that the individual involved in the shooting was taken into custody for questioning but later released. Gronholz emphasized that there is no immediate threat to the neighborhood but urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
“There is no specific threat to that community in that neighborhood,” Gronholz said. “However, I want to reiterate that everyone should stay alert to potential crime in the community and promptly contact the police if they observe anything concerning.”
The case remains under investigation as authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Crime
River Ridge man kills wife, 2-year-old before Jefferson Parish deputies kill him
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
Sheriff Joseph Lopinto of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) announced an ongoing investigation into a tragic incident involving a double homicide and a deputy-involved shooting early Friday morning in River Ridge, Louisiana.
Around 4:00 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call from a child reporting multiple gunshot victims inside a residence on the 10000 block of Stephen Drive.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a harrowing scene.
An adult female and a 2-year-old child were found unresponsive and suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.
Two additional juvenile females, ages 9 and 13, were found injured but alive.
Both were transported to Children’s Hospital.
The 9-year-old remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery, while the 13-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the ankle.
While securing the residence, deputies encountered an armed adult male suspect, later identified as the father of the juvenile victims, in a back bedroom.
Deputies reported that the suspect brandished a firearm, prompting multiple officers to fire their service weapons.
The suspect was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary evidence indicates that the suspect shot all four victims before being confronted and fatally wounded by deputies.
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
- Deceased:
- 40-year-old mother.
- 2-year-old child.
- Suspect (father).
- Injured:
- 9-year-old child (critical condition).
- 13-year-old child (non-life-threatening injuries).
The JPSO continues to investigate the incident, including the circumstances leading to the shootings and the actions of deputies at the scene.
Sheriff Lopinto emphasized the gravity of the tragedy and assured the community that the investigation would be thorough and transparent.
No further details are available at this time. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.