Crime
Officer-Involved Shooting Reported Near Avenue Market in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Md. — Authorities are responding to an officer-involved shooting in West Baltimore, with the incident reported in the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue near the Avenue Market.
Initial dispatch information indicates that a “Signal 13” — an emergency code used to request urgent assistance for an officer — was issued in connection with the shooting, prompting a significant law enforcement response to the area.
According to preliminary details, at least one individual sustained a gunshot wound and was transported from the scene by a police officer to a nearby hospital.
The condition of the victim has not been disclosed.
At this time, it remains unclear whether any officers were injured during the incident.
Officials have not released information regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting or whether additional individuals may have been involved.
A large crowd has gathered in the vicinity, and authorities are working to secure the scene and manage public safety as the situation unfolds.
Further details are expected as investigators continue to assess the incident.
The investigation remains active.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.