Crime
31-year-old Lajarvious Smith killed after shooting on East Carpenter in Springfield
Detectives have determined that over 50 shots were fired during the incident.
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the 2800 block of East Carpenter Street.
At approximately 7:44 p.m., deputies responded to reports of shots fired in the area.
Witnesses informed law enforcement that numerous rounds were fired at a vehicle, which subsequently transported two gunshot victims to St. John’s Hospital.
A 23-year-old female sustained a gunshot wound described as non-life-threatening and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Lajarvious Smith, 31, suffered multiple serious gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts by medical personnel, Smith succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Detectives have determined that over 50 shots were fired during the incident.
Witnesses reported seeing a dark, four-door sedan involved in the shooting. The vehicle was last seen fleeing eastbound on Carpenter Street.
This investigation remains active, and authorities are working diligently to gather additional information. The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with knowledge of the shooting or the vehicle involved to come forward.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at (217) 788-8427.
This tragic event has left the community shaken, and law enforcement remains committed to identifying those responsible. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.