Crime
1 injured in shooting inside Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights, VA – Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon at Southpark Mall, leaving one person injured.
The shooting took place near Dick’s Sporting Goods at Southpark Mall.
Police confirmed that the victim, a 22-year-old resident of Hopewell, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.
They were transported to a local hospital for treatment, though their current condition has not been disclosed.
Law enforcement officers are actively reviewing surveillance footage from the area to identify the suspect and piece together the sequence of events leading to the shooting.
Shoppers inside the mall reported hearing what sounded like gunfire, prompting panic and a swift evacuation as individuals ran for safety.
The mall has not released an official statement regarding its operations following the incident, and police have not provided further details about the suspect or motive.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Colonial Heights Police Department.
The investigation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Crime
Ohio Shooting Leaves Suspect and 4-Year-Old Girl Dead, Officer Injured
During the exchange of gunfire, 4-year-old Rosalie Carey, who was inside a nearby business, was tragically struck by a stray bullet.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, OH – A tragic shooting incident in Calcutta on Wednesday afternoon resulted in the deaths of a suspect and a 4-year-old girl, while a police officer remains hospitalized after undergoing surgery.
According to St. Clair Township Police Chief Brian McKenzie, officers responded around 2 p.m. to reports of a suicidal male walking down the street with a firearm.
Upon locating the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Joseph Como, officers attempted to make contact.
“Almost immediately, the man pulled a weapon and opened fire on my officers,” McKenzie stated. “Officers returned fire, striking the suspect.”
During the exchange of gunfire, 4-year-old Rosalie Carey, who was inside a nearby business, was tragically struck by a stray bullet.
She was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries later in the evening, authorities confirmed.
Como was also fatally wounded during the shootout and pronounced dead at the scene.
One St. Clair Township police officer Dakota Wetzel sustained gunshot wounds and was airlifted to a hospital in Pittsburgh, where he underwent emergency surgery.
Chief McKenzie reported that the officer is currently in stable condition and is receiving medical care.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with our injured officer and the family of the young girl whose life was tragically lost,” McKenzie said. “Right now, we are working diligently to gather all the facts and keep the community informed.”
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has assumed responsibility for the case and is conducting a thorough review of the incident. Counselors have been made available to support the officers involved.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information regarding the incident to contact the St. Clair Township Police Department.