Crime
17-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot at Mecca Apartment Complex
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl early Wednesday morning in Mecca, California.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to a call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon at approximately 1:00 a.m. at the Mecca II Apartments, located in the 91800 block of 66th Avenue.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the victim, identified as 17-year-old Leslie, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel pronounced Leslie deceased at the scene.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Central Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation.
Authorities have not released details regarding a suspect, motive, or any potential witnesses.
The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.