Crime
Victim killed in Millvale shooting identified as Taralynn Annette Bowerss
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Cincinnati Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Millvale that left one person dead Sunday afternoon.
According to authorities, officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 3:50 p.m. in the 2000 block of Millvale Court.
At the scene, police confirmed that the victim, identified as Taralynn Annette Bowerss, had been fatally wounded.
A witness at the scene reported that Bowerss had been shot in the face.
Police have not released any additional details regarding possible suspects, and it remains unclear whether anyone is currently in custody.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation.
This incident marks the second deadly shooting in Cincinnati within a span of less than 12 hours, raising heightened concern about ongoing gun violence in the city.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
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.