Crime
Amazon Employee Fatally Stabbed in Berkeley Warehouse Altercation, suspect arrested and charged
According to court documents, surveillance footage captured the confrontation between Thrower and Anderson-Lane.

The Berkeley Police Department is investigating the fatal stabbing of an Amazon employee that occurred Sunday night, January 7, 2025, at the company’s warehouse located at 8850 Springdale Avenue.
Officers responded to reports of a stabbing at approximately 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered 31-year-old Kenneth Anderson-Lane suffering from a stab wound sustained during an altercation with a co-worker.
Anderson-Lane was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities identified the suspect as 41-year-old Patrick Thrower, a resident of St. Louis. Thrower was taken into custody at the scene without incident.
Thrower has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of armed criminal action.
According to court documents, surveillance footage captured the confrontation between Thrower and Anderson-Lane.
The footage shows Thrower holding a knife prior to the stabbing outside the main entrance of the warehouse. Additionally, Thrower admitted to possessing the knife used in the incident.
Another employee identified Thrower as being involved in the altercation, providing further evidence in the case.
Amazon released a statement expressing condolences and emphasizing their focus on supporting employees in the aftermath of the tragedy:
“We’re saddened by this senseless act of violence and are focused on providing support for our employees at this time. We’ll defer to the Berkeley Police Department for additional information and continue to assist them with their investigation.”
The Berkeley Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and stabbing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Berkeley authorities.
This tragic incident highlights the critical need for workplace safety and conflict resolution to prevent such acts of violence.
Crime
2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.
In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.
Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.
Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.
Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.
The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.
Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.