Crime
Pregnant Teen Loses Unborn Child, Two Others Injured in Gastonia Hotel Shooting
Gastonia, NC – A pregnant juvenile mother, identified as Alyssa Raine, tragically lost her unborn child, and two other individuals sustained injuries following a shooting at a Gastonia hotel, according to the Gastonia Police Department.
Authorities reported that the incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at a hotel located in the 1700 block of Broadcast Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered three victims suffering from gunshot wounds, including Raine, whose unborn child did not survive due to the injuries sustained in the shooting.
The other two victims were identified as a man from Mooresboro and a woman from Kings Mountain.
Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and received medical treatment.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under active investigation, and authorities have not yet disclosed whether a suspect has been identified or taken into custody.
Detectives continue to examine evidence and urge anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
The investigation remains ongoing.
OMAHA, NE — Authorities are investigating a critical incident at the Florence Tower apartment complex in the 5100 block of Florence Boulevard following a report of an active shooter on the evening of Sunday, April 13.
The situation escalated into an officer-involved shooting, leaving one person dead and the suspected gunman critically injured.
At approximately 6:15 p.m., multiple 911 calls were placed to report gunfire within the building.
Initial callers reported hearing several shots fired on or above the sixth floor.
Responding Omaha Police Department (OPD) officers immediately requested Omaha Fire Department (OFD) medical units to stage nearby as a precaution.
As officers approached the sixth floor, gunfire erupted. Officers broadcast urgent radio calls declaring “Shots fired! Shots fired!” and issued a “Help an Officer” alert.
A suspect — described as a Hispanic male wearing a jersey and reportedly armed with two large firearms — allegedly fired on police officers as they attempted to make contact. One caller described the weapons as resembling high-powered rifles.
Additional OFD units, including Engines 21 and 22, Trucks 21 and 22, Medic Units 5, 21, and 41, and Battalion 2, were dispatched to the scene.
Emergency Response Units (ERU) and SWAT were also notified and placed on standby as the situation developed.
During the exchange, at least two individuals were confirmed shot. One person was declared deceased at the scene.
The suspect sustained a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen and was transported by OFD Medic 41 to Nebraska Medicine with lights and sirens under Code 3 trauma conditions.
A third potential victim was initially reported but could not be located after a thorough search. At 6:21 p.m., Omaha Police resumed normal radio traffic, and the incident was moved to a secure event channel (B2), no longer broadcast to the public.
Non-transporting OFD units that provided manpower support were released and returned to service shortly after the scene was secured.
The identities of those involved have not been released at this time.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Omaha Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. Further updates are expected as investigators process the scene and gather witness statements.