Crime
20-year-old Jalea Turner killed in New Year’s Morning Shooting in West Erie
An autopsy has been scheduled for Saturday to determine the exact cause of death.
Erie, PA – Authorities have provided an update on Erie’s first homicide of the year, which claimed the life of 20-year-old Jalea Turner in a tragic New Year’s Day shooting.
According to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, Jalea Turner was declared brain-dead on Wednesday afternoon following the incident. An autopsy has been scheduled for Saturday to determine the exact cause of death.
The shooting occurred just after 12:30 a.m. on January 1 in the 900 block of West 19th Street.
In addition to Jalea, a 19-year-old man was also injured during the attack, sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg. He was treated at a local hospital and has since been released.
No arrests have been made, and the Erie Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is actively investigating the case.
Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in their efforts to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible.
Community members who have information related to this incident are encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant David Madurski or Detective Ronald Pilarski of the Erie Police Department Major Crimes Unit at 814-870-1229.
The Erie Police Department is committed to seeking justice for Jalea Darea and ensuring the safety of the community. Your assistance could be crucial in solving this case.
OMAHA, Neb. — At approximately 5:00 p.m., officers with the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and personnel from the Omaha Fire Department (OFD) responded to reports of an active shooter and multiple victims at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Criss Library, located at 6401 University Drive.
The initial 911 call reported a mass casualty incident involving an active shooter with several individuals down inside the library.
In response, multiple law enforcement and emergency medical units were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers conducted a comprehensive search of the building and surrounding area.
No victims, evidence of gunfire, or active threat were located.
After clearing the scene, authorities determined that the report was false and appears to have been a swatting call — a deliberate act of making a false emergency report to prompt a large police response.
The Omaha Police Department has confirmed that there was no danger to the public or the university community at any time.
The incident remains under investigation to identify the source of the false report.
Swatting is a serious criminal offense, and those found responsible can face federal and state charges.