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.
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.