Crime
40-year-old Elliot Wilkinson killed in New Orleans terror attack
New Orleans, LA – Family members have confirmed that 40-year-old Elliot Wilkinson is among the victims of the devastating terror attack that occurred on New Year’s Day along Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Elliot’s brother, Cecil Wilkinson of Lafayette, expressed his grief and heartbreak in a heartfelt post on Facebook.
“I know life was hard for you at times,” Cecil wrote. “I wasn’t expecting to get the phone call.”
The Wilkinson family is grappling with the sudden loss of their loved one as they join the broader community in mourning the lives lost during the attack.
The tragedy unfolded early in the morning when a truck plowed into a crowd of people, killing 15 and leaving several others injured. Authorities have since identified the suspect as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, who was shot and killed by police after the attack.
Elliot Wilkinson’s life, like those of the other victims, was tragically cut short in an act of senseless violence. His family, along with the families of all those affected, are calling for justice and peace during this difficult time.
Investigations into the attack are ongoing. Community members have been encouraged to share any information that may assist authorities in their inquiries.
Woodbine, KY – Authorities in Whitley County have charged a man with murder following the fatal shooting of his brother-in-law at a residence in Woodbine.
On Saturday, police responded to a distress call from a woman reporting that her brother, John Lang, 34, had shot and killed her husband, Richard Willoughby, 43, of Lexington.
The incident occurred at Lang’s home, located at 938 East Highway 6 in Woodbine. Upon arrival, officers discovered Willoughby deceased on the kitchen floor.
A handgun, a spent shell casing, and a spent projectile were located at the scene, according to investigators.
Witnesses indicated that the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation between Lang and Willoughby. The exact nature of the argument and what escalated it to violence remain under investigation.
John Lang was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Whitley County Detention Center. He has been charged with murder and is currently being held on a $1 million bond, according to court records.
Police have not released additional details about the events leading up to the shooting. The case is being actively investigated, and further updates are expected as authorities piece together the circumstances of the tragedy.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department.