Crime
46-year-old Jamin Elkins fatally shot by police during domestic hostage situation in Rainbow City
No officers or bystanders were injured during the exchange.
Rainbow City, AL – Authorities have identified the man fatally shot by police during a domestic hostage situation in Rainbow City on Wednesday.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced on Thursday that the deceased is 46-year-old Jamin David Elkins, a resident of Mt. Dora, Florida.
The Rainbow City Police Department was dispatched to a residence on Williams Avenue in the Rainbow Estates neighborhood shortly before noon in response to a reported domestic dispute.
Upon arrival, the situation escalated into a tense hostage scenario.
According to law enforcement, Elkins, the suspect, fired shots at responding officers. Police returned fire, fatally wounding him.
No officers or bystanders were injured during the exchange.
The incident prompted a multi-agency response that included the Rainbow City Police Department, the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office, and other supporting agencies. Officers secured the scene and ensured the safety of the hostages and nearby residents.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
Senior Trooper officials confirmed that the findings of the investigation will be submitted to the Etowah County District Attorney’s Office for review.
This incident has raised concerns within the Rainbow City community, as it underscores the unpredictable and dangerous nature of domestic situations.
Law enforcement emphasized the importance of swift and coordinated responses to protect public safety in volatile circumstances.
Further details regarding the investigation will be released as they become available. Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact ALEA or the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office.
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.