Crime
1 killed after shooting in South Whitehall Township
SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, PA — A fatal shooting occurred Tuesday at a residence located on the 100 block of North 38th Street in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.
According to initial emergency dispatch reports, law enforcement responded to a call regarding a male individual reportedly firing a rifle inside a garage.
Upon arrival, officers were met with an active and highly volatile scene.
Police immediately declared “shots fired” over the radio after arriving at the location.
Shortly thereafter, responders reported that the individual involved had no pulse.
Emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have confirmed that the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office has been notified and is responding to the scene to assist in the investigation and handle the formal identification and cause of death.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation by South Whitehall Township Police, with support from other local law enforcement agencies.
Further information, including the identity of the deceased and whether any other individuals were involved or injured, has not yet been released.
Residents were urged to avoid the area during the active investigation.
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.