Crime
18-year-old Jaden Michael Justis Bingham arrested for weapons violation at the Empire Mall
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – On Friday, December 6, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Sioux Falls Police Department officers were dispatched to reports of an active shooting inside the Empire Mall.
The incident prompted a swift and coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Sioux Falls Police Department, Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, and South Dakota Highway Patrol.
Through their investigation, officers identified a suspect linked to the incident and obtained an arrest warrant. The individual has been identified as:
- Jaden Michael Justis Bingham
- Age: 18
- Residence: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The warrant included charges for two counts of aggravated assault with a bond set at $100,000.
Law enforcement successfully located and arrested Jaden Michael Justis Bingham. He is now in custody at the Minnehaha County Jail, where he awaits further legal proceedings.
Authorities have stated that additional details regarding the case will be provided during the Sioux Falls Police Department’s news briefing on Monday, December 9, 2024.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Sioux Falls Police Department.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.