Crime
15-year-old boy killed after shooting at Forest Pointe apartment in Walterboro
WALTERBORO, S.C. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy over the weekend in Walterboro.
Officers with the Walterboro Police Department responded to reports of a disturbance at the Forest Pointe Apartments, located in the 300 building, around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the teenage victim, later identified as Caiden Fishburne, unresponsive at the scene.
Officers immediately began performing CPR while awaiting the arrival of emergency medical personnel.
According to Colleton County Fire-Rescue, the teen had suffered a fatal gunshot wound and exhibited no signs of life when paramedics arrived.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including any information about potential suspects or a motive.
The Walterboro Police Department is actively investigating and has not made any arrests as of Monday.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Walterboro Police Department to assist with the ongoing investigation.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.