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15-year-old Brailynn Johnson killed after shooting in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Brailynn Johnson of Williamsport, who was shot in the early morning hours of November 1 near the intersection of Park Place and First Avenue, according to the Lycoming County Coroner’s Office and the Williamsport Bureau of Police.
Emergency responders transported Johnson to UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Hospital, where he was rushed into surgery.
Despite extensive medical efforts, he died in the operating room at 1:27 a.m. from uncontrolled blood loss, Coroner Charles Kiessling confirmed.
An autopsy conducted at Forensic Pathology Associates in Allentown determined that Johnson died as a result of a single gunshot wound to the abdomen.
The manner of death has been officially ruled a homicide.
As of Monday, no suspects have been identified or taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Johnson’s death.
Authorities also noted that Johnson’s killing occurred just hours after another 15-year-old boy was shot twice in the chest at a house party only a few blocks away.
That victim survived the attack.
Investigators have not confirmed whether the two shootings are related.
The Williamsport Bureau of Police is urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation remains active and ongoing.
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Watch: Jeffrey Epstein survivors release video calling on Congress to release the Epstein files
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have released a powerful public message calling on Congress to declassify and release all documents connected to Epstein, his crimes, and those who may have enabled or participated in his trafficking network.
In the video statement, survivors emphasize that across five presidential administrations, they have waited without answers, transparency, or meaningful accountability.
More than three decades after Epstein’s crimes first came to light, they say critical information remains sealed, redacted, or otherwise inaccessible to the public — including to those who suffered directly as a result of his actions.
“For thirty years, we have waited in silence and uncertainty,” the message states. “We deserve the truth. The world deserves the truth. The time has come to bring the secrets out of the shadows.”
The group is urging lawmakers to support the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a proposed measure that would require the federal government to release investigative records, court materials, and relevant agency files associated with Epstein, his associates, and public institutions connected to the case.
Advocates argue that releasing the full record will not only expose systemic failures but also help prevent future exploitation by revealing networks, complicity, and loopholes that enabled Epstein to operate with impunity for decades.
In their call to action, survivors are asking the public to contact their elected officials and demand full transparency.
The video concludes with a unified plea:
“We are demanding the release of all Epstein files. The time is now. Call your member of Congress and tell them to vote YES on the Epstein Files Transparency Act.”
The movement continues to gain momentum nationally, with growing public support and increasing pressure on lawmakers to act.
Further updates will be provided as legislative developments unfold.