Crime
2 killed, 1 injured after shooting and crash in Darke County
Darke County, OH – March 13, 2025 – The Darke County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a violent shooting incident that began at a residence in the 2500 block of State Route 571, west of Greenville, Ohio, and ended in a fatal vehicle crash in the 9600 block of Coletown-Lightsville Road.
At approximately 2:23 PM, the Darke County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an adult male victim, who reported that he had been shot by a friend at a residence on State Route 571.
The victim stated that the suspect was pursuing him in a vehicle while actively shooting as they traveled northbound on Coletown-Lightsville Road.
Deputies from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office and Union City Police Officers immediately responded to the area, treating the situation as an active shooting in progress.
During the pursuit, the suspect repeatedly rammed the victim’s vehicle, ultimately causing both vehicles to crash into a field.
The suspect’s SUV rolled multiple times, ejecting him from the vehicle.
Union City Police Officers were the first to arrive at the crash site and immediately requested Union City Fire & EMS and CareFlight.
Upon arrival, first responders found the suspect unconscious and not breathing in the field. He was later declared deceased at the scene by Union City Fire/EMS.
The victim, who had been shot multiple times, was treated at the scene before being airlifted via CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Authorities confirmed that no other individuals were inside either vehicle at the time of the incident.
While responding to the initial shooting report, Darke County deputies simultaneously arrived at the suspect’s residence on State Route 571, where the altercation had originally begun.
Upon conducting a search of the home, deputies discovered an adult female deceased inside the residence.
This death is being investigated as a homicide, pending official confirmation from the Darke County Coroner’s Office.
Detectives from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, along with investigators from the Darke County Coroner’s Office, continue to process both crime scenes. Preliminary findings suggest that both incidents are directly connected.
While the investigation remains ongoing, Sheriff Mark Whittaker has assured the public that there is no further active threat at this time.
Sheriff Whittaker also extended his gratitude to the Union City Police Officers and Fire/EMS units for their rapid response and assistance during a dangerous and fast-moving situation.
Fortunately, no other citizens were harmed during the incident.
Further updates will be provided as additional details emerge.
Crime
Former Security Guard Jesse Figueroa Charged with Murder in Deadly Shooting at Spartan College in Inglewood
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — A former security guard has been formally charged in connection with a deadly workplace shooting that took place on May 2, 2025, at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that 40-year-old Jesse Figueroa faces charges of murder and attempted murder following the incident, which left one school administrator dead and another employee injured.
Authorities say the shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m. inside an office on the campus located at 8911 Aviation Boulevard.
Figueroa, a former security guard employed at the college, allegedly entered the building wearing a security uniform and opened fire on two staff members.
One of the victims was identified as Dr. Cameisha Clark, the college’s Dean of Student Affairs.
Dr. Clark sustained critical injuries and was later pronounced dead.
The second victim, another staff member, survived the shooting but suffered significant injuries. Their condition has not been publicly disclosed.
Dr. Clark was a highly respected academic and administrator. A proud three-time alumna of Clark Atlanta University, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2011, a Master of Social Work in 2013, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2020.
During her undergraduate years, she served as a cheerleader from 2007 to 2010 and was crowned Miss Mays at Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta during the 2006–2007 school year.
Following the shooting, law enforcement quickly identified Figueroa as the suspect due to his prior employment with the college.
Authorities also had a description of the vehicle he was driving.
That vehicle was later located in Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood, where Figueroa was taken into custody without further incident.
Investigators have not released a clear motive behind the shooting, and the circumstances leading up to the act remain under investigation.
Figueroa is currently in custody and awaiting arraignment. He faces one count of murder, one count of attempted murder, and additional possible firearm-related charges.
The campus remains closed while authorities continue to process the scene and conduct interviews.
The Inglewood Police Department, along with the District Attorney’s Office, urges anyone with information about the case to come forward.
Dr. Cameisha Clark’s death is being mourned deeply by her students, colleagues, and alma mater, where she left a lasting legacy of leadership, compassion, and service.