Crime
AMBER ALERT Canceled: 3-year-old Legend Sanford and 4-year-old Kannon O’Neal located and safe
UPDATE: Both missing children have been located and are in safe condition and unharmed. This case will remain under investigation.
TYLER, TX — An Amber Alert has been issued for two young siblings reported missing from Tyler. Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s help in locating 3-year-old Legend Sanford and 4-year-old Kannon O’Neal.
On Friday, December 13th, at approximately 7:10 AM, officers from the Tyler Police Department responded to a report of two missing children at the Evergreen Apartments, located at 4123 S Park Drive in Tyler.
The reporting party, the children’s guardian, stated that the boys were last seen at the apartment complex around 10 PM on Thursday, December 12th.
Legend Sanford was last seen wearing a blue Paw Patrol shirt and black, red, and white pants. Kannon O’Neal was last seen in a black shirt and black pants with blue and red stripes.
According to investigators, the children were seen leaving the apartment complex around 1 AM Friday morning, heading east on Sybil Lane. Surveillance footage later captured the children being picked up by a dark-colored SUV, believed to be a Mazda CX-3 four-door model.
Tyler Police Department officers, detectives, and other emergency personnel are actively searching the area and reviewing surveillance footage to locate the missing boys. Authorities are working under the assumption that the children could be in imminent danger.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Legend Sanford or Kannon O’Neal is urged to contact the Tyler Police Department immediately.
- In case of an emergency, dial 911.
- For other information or tips, call 903-531-1000.
Time is critical in cases like this. If you see the children or a vehicle matching the description, do not hesitate to contact authorities.
Crime
Shooting Incident at Applebee’s in Port Charlotte Prompts Major Police Response
A confrontation between law enforcement and the suspect reportedly occurred near Popeyes, with deputies engaging in a shootout.
A shooting near Applebee’s on Sandhill Boulevard in Port Charlotte, Florida, just after 5:00 p.m., has led to significant police activity and widespread road closures.
The incident is still under investigation, and authorities are working to piece together the chain of events.
Initial reports indicate that the shooting occurred near Applebee’s and involved multiple locations, including Popeyes and RaceTrac on Kings Highway.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene, and deputies are actively searching the area for injuries or damage caused by stray gunfire.
Authorities have established a large crime scene, with Sandhill Boulevard closed from Kings Highway to Capricorn Boulevard.
The perimeter extends well into the Deep Creek neighborhood, disrupting traffic and raising concerns among residents.
Unconfirmed reports suggest the incident may have begun near the Sunseeker Resort, where the suspect allegedly shot a deputy before fleeing to the Sandhill Boulevard area.
A confrontation between law enforcement and the suspect reportedly occurred near Popeyes, with deputies engaging in a shootout.
The suspect is said to have sustained injuries during the altercation and was flown to Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers for treatment.
There is no confirmation yet on the condition of the deputy who was reportedly shot, though earlier reports mentioned attempts at resuscitation through CPR.
Authorities are investigating multiple scenes connected to the incident, and parts of Kings Highway and Sandhill Boulevard remain closed to traffic.
Residents are advised to avoid the area until further notice as law enforcement continues to process the scene.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has emphasized that this is a fluid situation, with information subject to change as more details emerge.
Residents are urged to follow official updates for accurate information about the incident.
This developing story will be updated as new information becomes available.