Crime
Authorities Identify Victims in Triple Homicide Investigation in Berkeley County

Cross, SC — The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has officially identified the three victims who were fatally shot in a tragic incident that occurred Monday afternoon in the Cross community.
Deputies from the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Poplar Hill Drive at approximately 2:49 p.m., where they discovered three individuals deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
The victims have been identified as:
- Thomas Williams, 56, of Ridgeville
- Torrionda Taylor, 46, of Cross
- Marsena Moore, 55, of Summerville
Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell confirmed the victims’ identities and stated that autopsies have been scheduled to further determine the exact cause and manner of death.
The incident is currently being investigated as a triple homicide by both the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and the coroner’s office.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding potential suspects or motives.
Officials are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office at 843-719-4412. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can provide information through local crime tip lines.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Monroe Police Investigate Shooting at Hibbett Sports

Monroe, LA – The Monroe Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating a shooting incident that took place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Hibbett Sports, located in the 2700 block of Louisville Avenue.
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received immediate medical attention at the scene before being transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the altercation originated as a dispute over shoes inside a nearby shopping mall.
The conflict escalated and spilled over into the Hibbett Sports store, where shots were fired.
Investigators have determined that this was not a random act of violence.
According to police, the individuals involved were known to each other, and the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation inside the store.
MPD detectives are actively reviewing surveillance footage, gathering evidence, and interviewing witnesses to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Monroe Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
This remains a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.