Crime
Binghamton Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting in High-Rise Apartment
Preliminary investigations indicated that she was confronted and shot by her friend’s former boyfriend, Terell Heyward, 51.
A Binghamton man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a woman in a downtown high-rise apartment building late Saturday night.
According to authorities, Binghamton Police responded to a report of gunfire at the Woodburn Court One Tower, located at 21 Exchange Street, around 11:50 p.m.
Upon arrival at the seventh floor of the 11-story building, officers discovered Sarah Hauer, 54, unresponsive in the hallway. She had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
Police revealed that Hauer was a close friend of a resident in one of the seventh-floor apartments.
Preliminary investigations indicated that she was confronted and shot by her friend’s former boyfriend, Terell Heyward, 51.
Heyward fled the scene immediately after the shooting but was located a short time later by members of the Binghamton Police Department’s Community Response Team.
Officers apprehended him as he was leaving his apartment at 24 Isbell Street, where they found him in possession of a loaded .380 caliber handgun.
Charges Filed
Heyward has been charged with the following:
- Second-Degree Murder in connection with Sarah Hauer’s death.
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon.
- Criminal Possession of Stolen Property.
Authorities confirmed that the firearm recovered from Heyward had been reported stolen in the town of Union.
Heyward was arraigned in Binghamton City Court and is currently being held at Broome County Jail in the town of Dickinson.
Police are continuing their investigation and have urged anyone with additional information regarding the incident to contact the Binghamton Police Detective Division at (607) 772-7080.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
MIAMI-DADE, FL — Law enforcement officials are responding to an active shooting situation at a warehouse in Southwest Miami-Dade that has left several individuals injured, authorities confirmed Thursday afternoon.
The incident unfolded around 1:00 p.m. in the 7300 block of Southwest 45th Street, near the Palmetto Expressway and Bird Road.
The warehouse complex, located in a busy industrial area, quickly became the focus of a major police operation.
According to preliminary reports, at least four individuals were shot during the incident.
The conditions of the victims have not been publicly disclosed at this time, and emergency medical personnel remain on site to provide aid and transport those injured to local hospitals as necessary.
A significant law enforcement response is underway, with the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office leading efforts to secure the location and apprehend the suspect.
Authorities believe the suspect may still be inside the warehouse, and tactical units are currently working to clear the premises.
Aerial footage from the scene captured images of heavily armed officers surrounding the building and escorting numerous individuals from the premises.
Several people could be seen exiting with their hands raised, complying with law enforcement commands as officers worked to ensure everyone’s safety.
The situation remains fluid and active, with law enforcement treating the scene as an ongoing threat.
Police are urging members of the public and nearby businesses to avoid the area and stay clear of roadways to allow emergency vehicles unimpeded access.
Investigators are currently working to determine the motive behind the shooting and to identify all those involved.
Updates will be provided as additional verified information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department or Crime Stoppers immediately.