Crime
One dead, another injured after shooting at Sazón Latino Restaurant in Hazleton
HAZLETON, PA — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at a restaurant in Hazleton, leaving one man dead and another person injured.
According to Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes, his office was called to Lehigh Valley Medical Center shortly before 2:30 p.m. following reports that a man who had been shot at Sazon Latino Restaurant, located at 921 Alter Street, had died en route to the hospital.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
A second individual sustained minor injuries in the incident and was also transported for medical evaluation.
That person is expected to recover.
At this time, the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear.
It has not been confirmed whether any arrests have been made or if a suspect is currently in custody.
The incident is under active investigation by the Hazleton City Police Department, the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office, and the Pennsylvania State Police.
Officials are working to determine the events that led to the gunfire inside or near the establishment.
Coroner Fernandes noted that an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday to determine the official cause and manner of death.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Hazleton Police Department as the investigation continues.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.