Crime
Victims killed in Harnett County shooting identified, 14-year-old nephew arrested
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in which a 14-year-old boy is accused of killing his aunt and uncle in their Harnett County home.
The incident occurred around 5:18 p.m. Tuesday at a residence on Kentucky Derby Lane in the Trotter’s Ridge neighborhood, located between Lillington and Spout Springs, approximately eight miles northwest of Anderson Creek.
According to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived to find two victims deceased at the scene and a third person suffering from gunshot wounds.
The injured victim’s condition has not yet been disclosed.
Family members have identified the deceased as Bishop Danny Richards and his wife, Sabrina Richards.
The shooting took place on Sabrina’s birthday, only hours after loved ones had gathered to celebrate with her.
A Douglas Byrd High School alumna, Sabrina was well known in the community, along with her husband, for their warmth and frequent visits to Cumberland County, where they enjoyed dining in downtown Fayetteville.
The couple had been married for nearly 30 years.
Investigators report that the suspect, believed to be the couple’s 14-year-old nephew, fled the residence in a gray truck following the shooting.
Authorities quickly tracked him down and took him into custody later that night.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. Authorities have not released the name of the juvenile due to his age.
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.