Crime
55-year-old Derick Godwin dies after being shot on US-64 while driving
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the man who was shot while driving on U.S. Highway 64 last week has died as a result of his injuries.
The victim has been identified as 55-year-old Derick Godwin.
According to investigators, Godwin sustained a gunshot wound to the head while traveling along the highway and was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to those injuries.
Authorities stated that a suspect has been identified in connection with the shooting, and there is no active search at this time.
The name of the suspected shooter has not yet been released, pending further investigative steps.
Following the incident, U.S.-64 was temporarily shut down for several hours while deputies and crime scene personnel processed evidence and conducted interviews.
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that there is no known threat to the public, and the incident appears to be isolated.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are asking anyone with information related to the case to contact the Wake County Sheriff’s Office at 919-856-6911.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (Baltimore County) — Authorities are investigating a multiple-victim stabbing that left two people critically injured in Owings Mills.
According to preliminary information, Baltimore County Police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 12300 block of Greenspring Avenue following reports of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, first responders located two victims suffering from severe stab wounds, both classified as priority-one patients.
Emergency crews requested a medical helicopter due to the seriousness of the injuries.
A landing zone was established at Ridge Road and Greenspring Avenue.
One victim was transported by medevac, while the second victim was transported by ground ambulance to a nearby trauma center.
Initial reports indicate that the caller may have stabbed both of his parents.
Police confirmed that a possible suspect has been detained at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or the suspect.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.