Crime
Student wounded after shooting at RJ Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem
The extent of their injuries and their current condition remain unknown.
A shooting at RJ Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has left one juvenile injured and prompted immediate lockdowns at several area schools.
Authorities are actively investigating the incident, which occurred in the area of West Northwest Boulevard.
Forsyth County Emergency Services confirmed that a juvenile was shot Tuesday afternoon. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, the victim is a student at RJ Reynolds High School and was struck in the upper leg during an altercation.
Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr. provided additional details, stating the incident stemmed from a confrontation earlier in the day.
The injured student was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The extent of their injuries and their current condition remain unknown.
The suspect in the shooting has not yet been apprehended, and law enforcement is continuing efforts to locate the individual.
To ensure the safety of students and staff, Reynolds High School, as well as nearby Brunson Elementary and Wiley Middle School, were placed on lockdown following the shooting.
Police have arranged for Reynolds High School students to be transported to the Harris Teeter parking lot on Cloverdale Avenue. Parents are urged to go there to reunite with their children.
As a precautionary measure, school officials have canceled the basketball game scheduled for Tuesday evening between Reynolds High School and Parkland High School.
The incident has raised concerns about safety on school grounds and prompted an outpouring of support for the injured student. Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in their efforts.
This developing situation remains a priority for local law enforcement, and updates will be provided as new details emerge.
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.