Crime
Fatal Stabbing and Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Town of Blue Mounds
TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. — Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and related vehicle crash that occurred in the Town of Blue Mounds, located in Dane County.
According to initial reports, emergency crews responded to a call for a domestic disturbance involving a mother and daughter near the Smokey Mountain Trail area.
When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered a woman who had sustained multiple stab wounds.
Despite lifesaving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly after the stabbing, a vehicle was found crashed into a grain bin in close proximity to the original incident.
Law enforcement believes the driver of that vehicle may be the suspect connected to the fatal stabbing.
The individual was taken into custody by responding deputies.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved or confirmed the nature of their relationship, though the initial 911 call indicated it may have stemmed from a domestic altercation between family members.
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and has stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Additional details, including potential charges, are expected to be released pending further investigation and notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.