Crime
Christopher Gales killed, another injured after shooting on Dunvale Road in Houston
The condition of the injured party has not yet been disclosed.
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred on Sunday night, December 8, near the intersection of Dunvale Road, Schumacher Lane, and Richmond Boulevard.
The victim, identified as Christopher Gales, tragically lost his life in the incident. Another individual sustained injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.
The condition of the injured party has not yet been disclosed.
Authorities believe the shooting may have been triggered by an altercation, though specific details surrounding the events leading to the violence remain unclear.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be provided to the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers, and anonymity is guaranteed.
This tragic event has highlighted the importance of community cooperation to address violent crime and ensure justice for the victims and their families. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.