Crime
19-year-old Devyon Dennis shot and killed at Washington County mobile home park
No arrests or suspects have been announced as of this report.
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Washington County, claiming the life of a 19-year-old Uniontown man.
According to Washington County Coroner Tim Warco, the victim, identified as Devyon Dennis, was shot at approximately 3:40 a.m. inside his girlfriend’s home on Broadmore Drive, located in the Washington Estates mobile home park in Canton Township.
Emergency responders were called to the scene, but Dennis was pronounced dead shortly after the incident.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain limited at this time.
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop B Major Case Team has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which remains active and ongoing.
No arrests or suspects have been announced as of this report.
Authorities have not released additional information regarding what may have led to the shooting.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Pennsylvania State Police.
MT. MORRIS, IL – A 25-year-old Oregon High School graduate was fatally shot Monday evening in Mt. Morris following a domestic incident, and a 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, according to a press release from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office.
On Monday, April 21, at approximately 4:59 p.m., the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting at 1 South Ogle Street, Apartment 13 in Mt. Morris.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered Cameron Pasley, 25, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the residence.
Pasley was quickly transported by the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District to Saint Katharine Hospital in Dixon, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The suspect, identified as Derek Swanlund, 44, was located a short distance from the scene and taken into custody without incident, authorities said.
Swanlund is currently being held at the Ogle County Jail and has been formally charged with first-degree murder.
Additional charges may be filed as the investigation progresses.
The investigation is being led by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Mt. Morris Police Department, Polo Police Department, Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services, and the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District.
Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the domestic dispute or the relationship between Pasley and Swanlund.
The sheriff’s office stated that further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Pasley was a 2018 graduate of Oregon High School and a current member of the school district’s custodial team.
In a public Facebook post on April 22, the Oregon School District remembered Pasley as a beloved member of their community.
“Cameron will be remembered for his easy-going personality, his ability to strike up a conversation with just about anyone, and the calming presence he brought into every room,” the statement read. “He had a bright future ahead of him and was someone who made even stressful situations feel manageable. Please join us in keeping Cameron’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.”
The investigation remains ongoing.