Crime
Greenville Police Investigating Shooting That Left 86-Year-Old in Cardiac Arrest
GREENVILLE, SC – Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on McGee Street in Greenville, South Carolina, which left an 86-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the head and in cardiac arrest.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, first responders located the elderly victim suffering from a critical gunshot wound.
The individual was reportedly in cardiac arrest at the time of emergency medical intervention.
The victim’s identity has not yet been released, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
Greenville Police Department officers are actively working the case and have not yet confirmed any suspect information or motive behind the incident.
Officials urge anyone with information related to this shooting to contact the Greenville Police Department or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Updates will be shared as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.