Crime
19-year-old Caden Yarbrough killed after shooting at New Year’s Eve gathering in Weir
WEIR, Miss. — Authorities are investigating a fatal overnight shooting in Choctaw County that claimed the life of a 19-year-old during a New Year’s Eve gathering.
Choctaw County Coroner Chris Coleman confirmed the death early Thursday morning. Later, Weir Police Chief Dillion Cates identified the victim as Caden Yarbrough, 19.
According to Chief Cates, the shooting occurred shortly before midnight during an outdoor New Year’s Eve gathering on Thomas Circle Street in the town of Weir.
Emergency responders were called to the scene, but Yarbrough succumbed to his injuries.
Chief Cates confirmed that one individual has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
However, the suspect’s identity has not yet been released, as formal charges are still pending.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding a possible motive or whether others were involved.
Police say more information will be made public as the investigation progresses.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon on the city’s north side following a reported stabbing.
Officers were dispatched shortly before 4 p.m. to the 1900 block of Carpenter Avenue after receiving a report that a security officer had been stabbed at 1914 Carpenter Ave., according to a department news release.
The address is home to the Polk County Life Services Center and Broadlawns Behavioral Health Urgent Care.
Upon arrival, officers encountered an individual believed to be responsible for the stabbing.
During that encounter, at least one officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect.
Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding what led to the use of force.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported both the injured security officer and the suspect to local hospitals.
Police stated that both individuals are currently listed in critical condition.
It remains unclear whether any officers were injured during the incident.
Officials emphasized that the information released thus far is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation progresses.
The area surrounding Carpenter Avenue is expected to have an increased police presence while investigators process the scene and gather evidence.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.