Crime
Incident Reported at W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center in Darlington County
Authorities are currently responding to an ongoing situation at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center in Darlington County, South Carolina.
Officials have confirmed that the Darlington County Coroner’s Office is on the scene.
Details about the nature of the incident remain limited at this time, and law enforcement has not released information regarding the events leading to the coroner’s involvement.
The presence of the coroner suggests a serious development, and local authorities are working to assess the situation.
Further updates are expected as officials continue their investigation.
Residents are encouraged to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to operate without interruption.
This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.