Crime
No weapon found at Cooper City High School
COOPER CITY, FL – Cooper City High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning as law enforcement officials responded to an investigation on campus, according to school and police officials.
Multiple Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) units were observed outside the school, located on Stirling Road, as authorities worked to assess the situation.
Broward County Public Schools confirmed that the lockdown was initiated after the school received a tip that prompted an immediate security response.
However, no additional details regarding the nature of the tip were immediately provided.
Following a thorough search of the campus, authorities confirmed that no weapons were found.
The school has since transitioned from a lockdown to a “secure status”, meaning normal activities can resume within the building, but external doors remain locked as a precaution.
Officials have reassured parents and the community that all students and staff are safe, and there is currently no active threat.
“The safety and security of our students and staff remain our top priority,” a school official stated. “We appreciate the cooperation of our students, staff, and law enforcement as this situation was handled swiftly.”
Authorities have not disclosed whether any individuals were detained or if the investigation is ongoing.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
BELLEVUE, NE – A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting late Thursday night at a Bellevue apartment complex, authorities confirmed.
According to the Bellevue Police Department (BPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 10:30 p.m. at an apartment complex near 13th Street and Galvin Road, just west of Bellevue East High School.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 21-year-old George Negrete suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officers immediately administered lifesaving measures before Negrete was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation between Negrete and the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Christian Lara.
During the confrontation, authorities say Lara allegedly assaulted a 20-year-old woman before shooting Negrete in the leg.
Lara sustained injuries during the altercation and was treated before being taken into custody.
He has been formally charged with second-degree murder, second-degree assault, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and terroristic threats.
The female victim sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment at the scene.
The investigation remains active as authorities continue gathering evidence and conducting interviews.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Bellevue Police Department.