Crime
29-Year-Old Off-Duty Officer Shot by Police in North Andover
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred on the evening of June 30, 2025, in North Andover, where a 29-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to the chest.
According to emergency radio transmissions and on-scene observations, North Andover Police and Fire Departments were dispatched at approximately 6:22 PM following a report of a female victim with a gunshot wound.
First responders arrived on scene and quickly began administering emergency medical care.
Due to the severity of the injury, the victim was transported by ambulance to Lawrence Municipal Airport, where a MedFlight helicopter was standing by.
She was then airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for further treatment.
Her condition has not been publicly disclosed at this time.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including the location of the incident, possible suspects, or a motive.
The investigation is ongoing.
At this stage, all publicly available information has been compiled from official radio traffic and live scene reporting.
Updates will be provided by law enforcement as more information becomes available.
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.