Crime
Jason Phillips Charged in Fatal Shooting of Wife Joanna Phillips While Out on Bond for Prior Domestic Violence Case
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — A Sissonville man charged in the fatal shooting of his wife had previously been ordered to have no contact with her, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office and court records.
Authorities said 46-year-old Jason Joe Phillips called Metro 911 early Saturday morning to report that he had shot his wife, Joanna Lynn Phillips, 46, inside their residence located in the 3500 block of Allens Fork Road.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Joanna Phillips deceased inside the home. Investigators determined she had suffered a fatal shotgun wound.
Jason Phillips was taken into custody at the scene and later charged with first-degree murder.
According to law enforcement officials and court documents, Phillips was already out on bond at the time of the shooting in connection with a previous domestic violence case involving the victim.
In March, he was charged with domestic battery. He later turned himself in to authorities in October after being featured by the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office during a Domestic Violence Awareness Month segment.
Phillips was subsequently released on a $3,000 personal recognizance bond. As a condition of that bond, he was ordered to have no contact with Joanna Phillips.
Following his arrest in the homicide case, Jason Phillips was transported to the South Central Regional Jail, where he is currently being held.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing.
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.