Crime
18-year-old Jordyn Campbell killed in fatal west Charlotte shooting
Campbell was a local rapper with strong ties to the Charlotte community.
An 18-year-old man, identified as Jordyn Decedric Campbell, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting early Sunday morning in west Charlotte, according to Medic and local authorities.
The shooting occurred around 12:50 a.m. in the 3200 block of Nobles Avenue, a residential area near West Boulevard and close to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Emergency crews responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Campbell suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite efforts to save him, Campbell was pronounced dead at the scene.
Campbell was a local rapper with strong ties to the Charlotte community. His untimely death has left family, friends, and supporters mourning his loss.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has launched an active investigation into the incident. Authorities have not released any information about potential suspects or motives in the case.
Investigators are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or directly to CMPD at 704-432-TIPS.
This senseless act of violence highlights the devastating impact of gun-related crimes in our communities. Police continue to work diligently to bring justice to the Campbell family.
Crime
61-year-old Sharon killed by ex-boyfriend in Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium shooting, Craig Sipe charged with murder
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio โ Craig Alan Sipe, 63, of Akron, has been charged with aggravated murder following a fatal shooting at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium on Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, according to the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department.
Police said officers responded to reports of a shooting inside the fitness facility on 4th Street at approximately 9:30 a.m.
During the initial investigation, authorities determined that a 61-year-old woman had been shot and seriously injured.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment but later died from her injuries, police confirmed. Her name has not been officially released by authorities.
According to the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, preliminary findings indicate that the suspect targeted one victim before fleeing the area. Investigators believe the shooting was domestic-related, although authorities have not publicly disclosed further details about the circumstances that led to the violence.
Sipe, who is from Akron, later turned himself in to Cuyahoga Falls police. He was taken into custody and transported to the Summit County Jail.
Authorities have charged Sipe with one count of aggravated murder in connection with the woman’s death. He was expected to be arraigned on Monday, October 19, according to the information released about the case.
The charge represents an allegation, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.
The Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium was closed following the shooting and was scheduled to remain closed through Monday, October 19, 2026, as the investigation continued.
Police have not released additional information about the events leading up to the shooting or the relationship between the suspect and the victim. Investigators said further details would be shared as they become available and when appropriate.
The City of Cuyahoga Falls also expressed condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones as they cope with the loss.
The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department continues to investigate the fatal shooting. Authorities have not publicly released the victim’s identity, and additional details about the case remain limited.
The investigation is ongoing as officials work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.