Crime
Tiffany Sillero dead after accidental shooting at gas station in San Marcos
Tiffany was with her toddler at the time the shooting happened.
SAN MARCOS, Texas — The San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) is investigating an accidental shooting that resulted in the death of a woman on Friday afternoon, according to an official statement released on social media.
Authorities reported that the incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. at a gas station located near the intersection of Redwood Road and Highway 123.
The victim, identified as Tiffany Marie Sillero, was accompanied by her toddler at the time of the shooting, according to a police spokesperson.
Law enforcement emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public stemming from the incident.
SMPD officers and investigators responded promptly to the scene, where they secured the area and began collecting evidence to determine the circumstances leading to the accidental discharge.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not released additional details.
The San Marcos Police Department has not yet indicated if any charges will be filed. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.