Crime
3 people found dead at Abberly Crossing Apartment in Ladson, suspect dies by suicide
North Charleston Police are conducting an investigation into two interconnected incidents in Ladson that tragically left four people dead on Wednesday evening.
The initial shooting was reported at approximately 4:41 p.m. at the Abberly Crossing Apartment complex, located in the 9600 block of Patriots Boulevard.
According to police spokesman Harve Jacobs, officers responded to reports of a suspect exiting a residence armed with an AR-style rifle.
Witnesses reported that the suspect physically assaulted one individual and fatally shot three others before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was described as wearing a helmet and body armor.
Upon entering the residence, officers discovered three victims who had succumbed to gunshot wounds. Their identities have not yet been released.
Witnesses at the scene provided police with a description of the suspect’s vehicle, enabling officers to track it to a second residence in the 4000 block of Briarstone Court.
As officers investigated the suspect’s vehicle at the second location, the suspect exited the residence holding a 5-year-old child.
Officers confronted the suspect at gunpoint, prompting him to place the child safely on the ground.
Moments later, the suspect turned the firearm on himself, sustaining fatal injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
North Charleston Police Chief Ron Camacho confirmed that the suspect was related to the three victims found at the initial scene.
The North Charleston Police Department, in collaboration with the Dorchester County Coroner’s Office, continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Additional details, including the identities of the victims and suspect, will be released as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the North Charleston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
Crime
Armed Man with Reported Mental Health Concerns Arrested inside U.S. Capitol
Police officer suspended after failing to stop an armed man entering the U.S. Capitol.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, January 21, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) responded to a security alert regarding a man reportedly experiencing mental health issues and suicidal thoughts, who was believed to be armed and in the vicinity of the Capitol.
At approximately 1:15 p.m., USCP officers located the suspect’s vehicle on First Street near East Capitol Street, NE.
A subsequent search of the area determined that the individual had recently entered the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) and participated in a Capitol tour.
At around 2:15 p.m., officers observed the man exiting the Library of Congress following the tour and walking toward his vehicle.
He was intercepted, searched, and taken into custody. A concealed 9mm handgun was discovered in his waistband during the search.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old James A. Faber of Massachusetts, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Unlawful Activities
- Carrying a Pistol Without a License
- Possession of an Unregistered Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
- Resisting Arrest
The case is currently under review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Following a review of security footage, it was determined that Faber entered the Capitol Visitor Center through the south checkpoint. Although the magnetometer alarm was triggered, an officer conducted a secondary hand search and subsequently allowed him entry into the building.
As a result of this lapse, the officer involved has been placed on administrative suspension pending an internal investigation by the USCP’s Office of Professional Responsibility to assess their performance in handling the security screening.
Authorities have stated that, at this time, there is no indication that Faber intended to harm members of Congress or any individuals within the Capitol complex.
In response to the incident, the USCP has ordered a comprehensive review of security protocols and mandated refresher training for all personnel involved in visitor screening to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
“The United States Capitol Police demands the highest standards in security screening procedures to ensure the safety of all individuals within the Capitol complex. A thorough review is already underway to reinforce our protocols and training,” the agency stated.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported in connection with this incident.