Crime
Tony Penta and his mother Chastity Milenewicz killed in Redding shooting, suspect Jesse Penta charged with murder
REDDING, Calif. — Police have made an arrest following a double fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a residence off Abernathy Lane in Redding.
According to the Redding Police Department (RPD), officers were dispatched at approximately 1:15 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired in the 10000 block of Abernathy Lane.
During the response, a man called 911 and told dispatchers he had shot two people outside his home and remained armed inside the residence.
In response, RPD activated its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team and deployed an Armored BearCat vehicle.
When officers arrived on scene, they located two adult victims suffering from severe injuries outside the home.
The victims were quickly pulled to safety, and officers administered lifesaving measures; however, both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Jesse Penta of Redding. RPD stated that he spoke with a Crisis Intervention Response officer by phone, which allowed officers to negotiate his peaceful surrender.
Penta was taken into custody without further incident.
Following an interview with detectives, he was booked into the Shasta County Jail on two counts of murder.
Investigators confirmed that police had been called to the residence multiple times in recent weeks for family-related disputes.
While officials did not provide additional details on the circumstances leading up to the shooting, they confirmed that the victims were Tony Penta and his mother Chastity Milenewicz.
The shooting prompted a temporary hard lockdown at Columbia Elementary School, located nearby.
The lockdown was lifted by 2:04 p.m. after police confirmed there was no threat to the campus.
Abernathy Lane remained closed for several hours while detectives processed the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Redding Police Department’s Detective Division at 530-225-4214.
Crime
25-Year-Old Adrian Scott Arrested and Charged in Connection with July Bomb and Arson Investigation
St. Louis, MO — Authorities have arrested and charged 25-year-old Adrian Scott in connection with a July incident that sparked a Bomb and Arson investigation after a video surfaced on social media showing a man deliberately throwing fireworks at people and property.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Scott was taken into custody two days ago following an extensive investigation by detectives assigned to the department’s Bomb and Arson Unit.
He now faces one count of Promoting Civil Disorder and one count of Armed Criminal Action, both felony charges.
Investigators say the viral video captured Scott recklessly igniting and throwing explosive fireworks in a public area, endangering bystanders and causing property damage.
The footage prompted widespread concern and led to the official investigation.
Following his arrest, Scott was booked into custody and is awaiting further court proceedings.
Authorities emphasized that such reckless and dangerous behavior will be met with serious legal consequences, noting that the charges reflect the severity of the offense and the potential harm caused to the public.