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
55-Year-Old Camilla Daniel Dies Days After Assault at Columbus Home, Son Brandon Harmon Arrested
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A 55-year-old woman has died several days after she was reportedly assaulted inside her home in Columbus, Georgia, and her son has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to authorities.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as Camilla Faye Daniel, who died at 6:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
According to Bryan, Daniel was assaulted at her residence on Sunday, October 11. Following her death, arrangements were being made to transport her body for an autopsy to determine the cause and circumstances of her death. Her family has been notified.
The case follows a reported assault involving a stabbing in the 2900 block of Dawson Street late Sunday night. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Jail records show that Brandon Harmon, 37, was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on October 12. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.
Authorities have confirmed that Harmon is Daniel’s son and was incarcerated in connection with the case. However, officials have not yet publicly announced whether the charges against him will be amended or whether additional charges will be filed following Daniel’s death.
The pending autopsy is expected to help investigators establish further details surrounding Daniel’s death. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances of the alleged assault.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates may be released as police and the coroner’s office provide additional information.