Crime
Victim killed in Roanoke County shooting identified as 35-year-old Michael Henritze
The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, and no arrests have been made as of this time.
Roanoke County, VA – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in the Bonsack area as 35-year-old Michael Henritze Jr.
The Roanoke County Police Department (RCPD) is investigating the incident as a homicide.
Officers responded to a reported shooting at a residence in the 4800 block of Sidetrack Road.
Upon arrival, they discovered Henritze Jr. deceased inside the home.
The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, and no arrests have been made as of this time.
Police emphasized that there is currently no known threat to public safety, suggesting the incident may have been isolated.
The Roanoke County Police Department is actively investigating the case and urges anyone with information to contact their detectives at 540-777-8641.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities will provide updates as new details emerge. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area.
Crime
River Ridge man kills wife, 2-year-old before Jefferson Parish deputies kill him
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
Sheriff Joseph Lopinto of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) announced an ongoing investigation into a tragic incident involving a double homicide and a deputy-involved shooting early Friday morning in River Ridge, Louisiana.
Around 4:00 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call from a child reporting multiple gunshot victims inside a residence on the 10000 block of Stephen Drive.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a harrowing scene.
An adult female and a 2-year-old child were found unresponsive and suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.
Two additional juvenile females, ages 9 and 13, were found injured but alive.
Both were transported to Children’s Hospital.
The 9-year-old remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery, while the 13-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the ankle.
While securing the residence, deputies encountered an armed adult male suspect, later identified as the father of the juvenile victims, in a back bedroom.
Deputies reported that the suspect brandished a firearm, prompting multiple officers to fire their service weapons.
The suspect was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary evidence indicates that the suspect shot all four victims before being confronted and fatally wounded by deputies.
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
- Deceased:
- 40-year-old mother.
- 2-year-old child.
- Suspect (father).
- Injured:
- 9-year-old child (critical condition).
- 13-year-old child (non-life-threatening injuries).
The JPSO continues to investigate the incident, including the circumstances leading to the shootings and the actions of deputies at the scene.
Sheriff Lopinto emphasized the gravity of the tragedy and assured the community that the investigation would be thorough and transparent.
No further details are available at this time. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.