Crime
Shooting reported on Tank Farm Road near Simplot in Pocatello
Law enforcement agencies are actively responding to a reported shooting incident on Tank Farm Road near the Simplot facility in Pocatello, Idaho, prompting a significant multi-agency emergency response.
According to local reports, deputies were dispatched following calls describing a potential “active shooter” situation in the area.
As of now, authorities have not confirmed the number of individuals injured, and it remains unclear whether a suspect has been apprehended or is still at large.
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has issued an emergency alert urging the public to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Residents in the immediate vicinity have been advised to remain indoors and shelter in place as a precaution.
The scene, described as a rural industrial area near the Simplot plant and adjacent gas storage facilities, has drawn a large and coordinated law enforcement presence.
Officers from multiple agencies are on-site, supported by armored vehicles and aerial assistance, including a helicopter.
Preliminary information also indicates the situation may involve reports of shots fired and a possible barricaded suspect, though officials have not yet released detailed confirmation.
Authorities continue to secure the area and assess the situation.
Additional information is expected as the investigation develops.
Crime
55-Year-Old Camilla Daniel Dies Days After Assault at Columbus Home, Son Brandon Harmon Arrested
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A 55-year-old woman has died several days after she was reportedly assaulted inside her home in Columbus, Georgia, and her son has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to authorities.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as Camilla Faye Daniel, who died at 6:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
According to Bryan, Daniel was assaulted at her residence on Sunday, October 11. Following her death, arrangements were being made to transport her body for an autopsy to determine the cause and circumstances of her death. Her family has been notified.
The case follows a reported assault involving a stabbing in the 2900 block of Dawson Street late Sunday night. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Jail records show that Brandon Harmon, 37, was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on October 12. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.
Authorities have confirmed that Harmon is Daniel’s son and was incarcerated in connection with the case. However, officials have not yet publicly announced whether the charges against him will be amended or whether additional charges will be filed following Daniel’s death.
The pending autopsy is expected to help investigators establish further details surrounding Daniel’s death. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances of the alleged assault.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates may be released as police and the coroner’s office provide additional information.