Crime
2 men killed in shooting during repast at Brighton Community Center in Jefferson County
Officials also noted that a repast was taking place at the Brighton Community Center at the time of the incident.
BRIGHTON, Ala. — Two men were fatally shot Friday afternoon near the Brighton Community Center, prompting an active investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to the scene at 3810 7th Avenue in Brighton shortly after 2:00 p.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics from the Brighton Fire Department responded and pronounced both victims deceased at the scene.
One of the victims has been identified as D’Angelo La’Marcus Samuel. The identity of the second victim has not yet been released.
Crime scene tape was seen surrounding the area near Letson Street and Edwards Street, with a significant law enforcement presence, including vehicles from the Bessemer Police Department.
Investigators confirmed that the two men are not believed to have shot one another.
Officials also noted that a repast was taking place at the Brighton Community Center at the time of the incident.
However, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has not confirmed whether the shooting was directly related to the gathering.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Investigators are actively pursuing leads, and additional details will be released as they become available.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.
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.