Crime
Missing 19-year-old Divine Jones Found Dead in Garfield Heights
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — Authorities have confirmed that a woman discovered deceased inside a vehicle near the intersection of Rockside Road and Turney Road has been identified as 19-year-old Divine Jones, who had previously been reported as a missing and endangered adult.
Jones was last seen on November 17, 2025, leaving the Amazon Warehouse located at 21500 Emery Road in North Randall.
At the time of her disappearance, she was operating a silver Ford Fusion and was last known to be wearing a black Nike Tech sweatsuit and a black hat.
Prior to the discovery, law enforcement agencies issued alerts in an effort to locate her, noting her physical description as 5 feet 6 inches tall, approximately 144 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
Detectives have not yet released details regarding how long the vehicle was at the location or whether foul play is suspected.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen Jones, her vehicle, or has information relevant to the case to contact Detective Corrigan at 216-623-3138, or the Cleveland Police Dispatch at 216-621-1234.
Additional updates will be released as the investigation continues.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.