Crime
Falon Graham killed after domestic shooting in Warner Robins, suspect Antonio Mendy in custody
WARNER ROBINS, GA — A domestic disturbance in the early hours of Friday morning has resulted in the death of a woman and the arrest of the suspected gunman, authorities confirmed.
At approximately 12:15 a.m. on April 25, 2025, officers with the Warner Robins Police Department responded to a residence located at 121 Willis Creek Road following a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute accompanied by gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers located 43-year-old Falon Graham inside the home, suffering from two gunshot wounds to her abdomen.
She was immediately transported to a nearby hospital by emergency medical services.
Despite life-saving efforts, Graham was later pronounced dead due to the severity of her injuries.
Also found at the scene was the alleged shooter, identified as 43-year-old Antonio Mendy. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Given the circumstances, both the Criminal Investigation Unit and the Identification Crime Scene Unit of the Warner Robins Police Department were dispatched to process the scene and launch a comprehensive investigation.
The incident is being treated as a homicide.
Authorities are actively working to determine the full sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting.
At this time, no additional suspects are being sought, and Mendy remains in custody.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Juan Garcia at 478-302-5380, or submit anonymous tips through Macon Regional CrimeStoppers.
The Warner Robins Police Department has not released any further details regarding prior domestic issues or possible motives as the investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
5 dead including 3 children in Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend, teenage shooter killed by a Good Samaritan
BEND, Ore. — Five people were reportedly killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in southeast Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, according to preliminary information attributed to federal law enforcement.
The reported shooting prompted a major emergency response involving police, fire crews, and emergency medical services.
Authorities issued an alert at approximately 1:17 p.m., warning of a large police presence at the elementary school and urging the public to avoid the area.
According to the information provided, four victims were killed at the school. Three of those victims were children, while the fourth was an adult. The suspected gunman, described in preliminary reports as a teenager, was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, had not been fully established in the information available.
Preliminary reports indicated that the suspected gunman was a teenager and was killed after being confronted by a Good Samaritan.
Earlier scanner traffic reportedly indicated that the suspect had been neutralized. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the individual who intervened may have been a father of a student at the school.
However, authorities had not publicly confirmed all the circumstances surrounding the confrontation or independently verified the reported identity and role of the person who intervened.
Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, how the suspect was stopped, and whether the suspect acted alone.
The first police alert was issued at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday. It described a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and instructed the public to stay away from the area.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel were seen responding near the school as authorities worked to address the reported threat and assist those affected.
The shooting prompted urgent concern among families and the surrounding community, particularly after reports indicated that children were among the victims.
Approximately 10 minutes after the initial alert, police announced a reunification site for students and their families at Journey Church, located at 61303 S. Highway 97 in Bend, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
Parents and guardians were instructed to go to the designated location to reunite with students and receive further information.
Authorities urged families to follow official instructions and avoid approaching the school while emergency operations continued.
The reported shooting also prompted precautionary security measures at nearby schools. Parents received alerts indicating that Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary School had been placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
The lockdowns were reported as law enforcement responded to Silver Rail Elementary and worked to secure the surrounding area.
Further information was needed to establish how long the lockdowns remained in effect and when normal school operations resumed.
Although preliminary information indicated five deaths, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, additional official confirmation is needed regarding the victims’ identities, the suspect’s identity, and the circumstances of the shooting.
The reported involvement of a Good Samaritan also requires confirmation from investigators.
This remains a developing story. Further details should be added as law enforcement and school officials release verified information about the shooting and the investigation.