Crime
Self-Inflicted Shooting Reported at Motel 6 in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Police Department (TPD) officers responded to a report of a self-inflicted shooting at the Motel 6 located on South Craycroft Road, near the East Williams Center.
According to initial information, an employee at the motel contacted authorities after witnessing a resident sustain a gunshot wound, believed to be self-inflicted.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and are currently handling the situation.
The condition of the individual involved has not yet been released.
Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area as the investigation remains active.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.