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 Departmentโs 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 Hauerโs 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.
Authorities have released a significant update regarding the AMBER Alert issued in Austin, Texas.
Law enforcement officials confirm that the suspect connected to the case has been located, and the red 2017 Ford Mustang believed to have been involved has been recovered.
However, 12-year-old Jazzlyn Anzora remains missing.
Officials emphasize that the search for the child is ongoing and that she may still be in danger.
Missing Juvenile Information
Name: Jazzlyn Anzora
Age: 12
Height: 5 feet 3 inches
Weight: 140 pounds
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Jazzlyn was last seen around 12:00 a.m. on February 24 in the 1700 block of Wells Branch Parkway in North Austin.
At the time she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing:
- A red sweater
- A white long-sleeve shirt
- Christmas-themed pants
- Carrying a Nike backpack
Suspect Information
Authorities previously identified the suspect as 18-year-old Henry Mejia.
Description:
- Black hair
- Brown eyes
- Approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall
- Approximately 170 pounds
- Distinct shaved line on one eyebrow
Officials have confirmed that the suspect has now been located.
Further details regarding his status have not yet been released.
Vehicle Information (Recovered)
The vehicle believed to be associated with the case has been recovered.
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Year: 2017
Color: Red
License Plate: VVK2712 (Texas)
Additional Identifiers: Aftermarket chrome wheels and a white logo sticker on the passenger-side window
Ongoing Search Efforts
The AMBER Alert was issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety following Jazzlynโs disappearance.
The Travis County Sheriffโs Office continues to lead the investigation and coordinate search efforts.
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in locating the child safely.
How to Report Information
Anyone with information regarding Jazzlyn Anzoraโs whereabouts is urged to:
- Call 911 immediately if there is an immediate sighting
- Contact the Travis County Sheriffโs Office at 512-974-0845 (Option 3)
Officials stress that locating the missing child safely remains the top priority.