Crime
Domestic Violence: Woman Dies Days After Being Shot in the Head in Surprise Neighborhood
Surprise, AZ – A 41-year-old woman has succumbed to her injuries days after being shot in the head in a Surprise neighborhood, police confirmed on Thursday.
According to the Surprise Police Department, the shooting occurred on Sunday night around 11:00 p.m. in a residential area near Bell Road and Dysart Road.
The victim, identified as Janice Laborin, was transported to the hospital in critical condition but later died as a result of her injuries.
While the investigation remains ongoing, authorities believe the incident is domestic violence-related.
However, no details regarding a suspect or suspect description have been released at this time.
Police have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Anyone with information related to this deadly shooting is urged to contact the Surprise Police Department at (623)-222-4000 or submit anonymous tips by calling (623)-222-TIPS (8477) or emailing crimetips@surpriseaz.gov. Tipsters can reference Incident Report #250201909.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
ST. LOUIS, MO – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in a North St. Louis apartment complex.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting just before midnight at the James House Apartments, located in the 4300 block of Saint Ferdinand.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 27-year-old Mikell Rayford suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Emergency medical personnel pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Rayford was involved in a heated altercation with the suspect in the hallway of the building before the situation escalated into gunfire.
Authorities have identified the suspect, who remains at large.
The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement continues to gather information and locate the individual responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the SLMPD or CrimeStoppers.