Crime
Amber Alert Cancelled: Aaron Dontay Williams in custody, victims identified as Tyeisha Williams and Zynniya Wright
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has officially canceled the Amber Alert issued for 3-year-old Jibreel Harum after the child was located unharmed and his father, 41-year-old Aaron Dontay Williams, was taken into custody.
Williams was apprehended at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Friday by U.S. Marshals, the FBI, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
He had been the subject of an intense multi-agency manhunt after being identified as the primary suspect in the murder of his wife and 13-year-old stepdaughter in Auburn, Alabama.
Authorities had issued a $15,000 reward for information leading to Williamsโ arrest.
The tragic incident began when Auburn police responded to a welfare check at a residence on Samantha Court around 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
After forcing entry, officers discovered the bodies of a woman and a teenage girl inside.
Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton identified the victims a Tyeisha Williams, 34, and Zynniya Wright, 13.
Investigators believe the homicides occurred within a 48-hour window prior to discovery, giving Williams a substantial head start in his attempt to flee.
He was believed to be traveling in a gray 2010 Honda Accord with Alabama license plate 43A224A.
Authorities also warned the public that Williams was considered armed and dangerous.
Auburn Assistant Police Chief Michael Harris emphasized the gravity of the situation at a press briefing:
โThe child was believed to be in imminent danger. We had strong reason to believe Williams was armed with a firearm. We urge the public to always call 911 and not to approach suspects like this.โ
While the immediate threat has passed with the safe recovery of Jibreel and the arrest of Williams, investigators continue to piece together the timeline and motive behind the murders.
The Auburn Police Department is urging anyone with additional information about the case to contact them at 334-501-7313 or call 911.
TAUNTON, Mass. โ One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorneyโs Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorneyโs Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorneyโs Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.