Crime
Li’red Desantis killed, multiple people injured after shooting in Mobile
The current conditions of the injured victims have not been disclosed.
Mobile Police are investigating a tragic shooting that occurred late Friday night near the intersection of Bellingrath Road and Laurendine Road, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.
According to an official release from the Mobile Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 10:47 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, after reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered one deceased victim, identified as Li’red Desantis. Several other individuals sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals.
Among the victims, six were juveniles who sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The extent of their injuries remains unclear as of Saturday morning.
According to investigators, the victims were attending a bonfire in the area when gunfire erupted.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time.
The Mobile Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Tips can be provided directly by calling 251-208-7211. Anonymous tips are also welcome and can be submitted via text to 844-251-0644 or through the department’s official website.
Residents in the area are encouraged to remain vigilant as investigators work to gather more information. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Crime
34-year-old Augusta Fireman Spencer Johnson charged in accidental shooting of his 3-year-old son in Harlem
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
A Columbia County father, Spencer Allen Johnson, 34, of Harlem, Georgia, has been charged with child cruelty after his 3-year-old son, Evan Johnson, accidentally shot himself in the shoulder with an unsecured firearm.
According to authorities, the incident occurred Thursday night when the child accessed an unsecured firearm in his father’s bedroom.
The young boy, left unsupervised, discharged the weapon, resulting in a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Fortunately, the child is expected to make a full recovery.
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
He faces charges of child cruelty stemming from criminal negligence, which authorities allege caused “excessive physical pain” to his son through neglectful supervision. He is currently being held at the Columbia County Detention Center with bond set at $10,100.
The Harlem Police Department did not initially release information about the shooting. However, as rumors of the incident spread on social media, the situation was later confirmed by both WGAC’s Austin Rhodes and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office late Friday evening.
Early Saturday morning, Harlem Police Chief issued a statement on the department’s Facebook page, stating that the case remains under investigation as new details emerge.
The Chief’s statement suggests that the full circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being determined.
In his booking photo, Johnson is seen wearing an anti-suicide smock, a standard precautionary measure taken in some detention facilities.
The incident has sparked discussions about gun safety and parental responsibility. Authorities are expected to release further information as the investigation unfolds.
Meanwhile, the Columbia County community remains concerned about ensuring proper firearm storage to prevent similar tragedies.