Crime
MISSING CHILD ALERT: Search Underway for Zhavion Watson and Zyvel Watson in Florida
The brothers are believed to be in the company of James Watson III, a 35-year-old male.
Florida authorities have issued an urgent MISSING CHILD Alert for two young brothers, Zhavion Watson, age 1, and Zyvel Watson, age 4.
The children were last seen in South Daytona, Volusia County, and their safety is of paramount concern.
The brothers are believed to be in the company of James Watson III, a 35-year-old male described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 205 pounds, with shoulder-length black hair and brown eyes.
The children were last spotted in the 2100 block of Oak Meadow Circle, South Daytona.
Law enforcement officials suspect that Watson may be traveling in one of the following vehicles:
- 2016 White BMW X6 with Florida tag number DRS3997
- 2005 Gold Hummer H2 with a temporary Florida tag number DSS9432
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant. If you see the children, the suspect, or either of the vehicles, you are asked to:
- IMMEDIATELY call 911 or contact the South Daytona Police Department at 386-323-3568.
- DO NOT APPROACH the suspect or attempt to intervene.
This is an urgent matter, and time is critical in locating the children. Please share this information widely to help bring Zhavion and Zyvel home safely. If you have any information, no matter how minor it may seem, contact authorities immediately.
Your cooperation and vigilance could make a life-saving difference in this ongoing search.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.