Crime
Mother and her two children including pregnant teenager found brutally murdered inside home in Wilmer
Authorities in Mobile County are actively investigating a brutal triple homicide after a mother and her two children — including a pregnant teenager — were found dead inside their residence early Monday morning in the Wilmer community.
Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch identified the victims as 46-year-old Lisa Ferguson, 17-year-old Keziah Luker, and 12-year-old Thomas Cordell.
According to investigators, Luker was approximately eight months pregnant at the time of her death.
Her 18-month-old daughter was discovered unharmed inside the home.
The investigation began around 2:30 a.m. when a concerned family member was asked to check on the residence located in the 7900 block of Auble Moody Road.
Authorities said the concern originated from the father of Luker’s young child and unborn baby, who works offshore.
He reportedly became alarmed after noticing unusual activity on Luker’s phone through the Life360 tracking application during the early morning hours, prompting fears that something may have been wrong.
A relative who responded to the home entered and made the grim discovery, immediately contacting authorities.
Sheriff Burch stated that all three victims were found in separate rooms and had been restrained using zip ties or flex cuffs, indicating a controlled and coordinated attack.
The nature of the injuries was described as particularly violent. Ferguson suffered multiple stab wounds and had her throat slit. Luker was fatally shot, while 12-year-old Thomas Cordell’s throat was cut, and he sustained injuries consistent with near decapitation.
Investigators believe the victims were specifically targeted; however, a clear motive has not yet been established.
Sheriff Burch indicated that the case does not appear to be domestic-related.
Authorities also noted there were no signs of forced entry into the home and no evidence suggesting the victims were able to resist their attackers.
“We would presume there was more than one individual involved, given the ability to restrain and isolate three victims,” Burch stated, adding that the use of restraints strongly suggests premeditation. “It indicates there was a plan going into this.”
While officials have not confirmed a motive, the sheriff acknowledged that investigators are exploring the possibility that illegal drugs may have played a role in the incident.
He noted that although no significant quantities of drugs or cash were recovered at the scene, there were indications that the perpetrators may have been searching for something inside the home.
“I’m not making assumptions or ruling anything out,” Burch said. “But it is certainly a factor we are considering.”
Authorities emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that detectives are actively pursuing credible leads.
Sheriff Burch expressed confidence in the progress being made, stating that investigators are working diligently to identify and apprehend those responsible.
“I feel confident we will have those responsible in custody soon,” he said.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office as the investigation continues.
Crime
5 dead including 3 children in Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend, teenage shooter killed by a Good Samaritan
BEND, Ore. — Five people were reportedly killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in southeast Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, according to preliminary information attributed to federal law enforcement.
The reported shooting prompted a major emergency response involving police, fire crews, and emergency medical services.
Authorities issued an alert at approximately 1:17 p.m., warning of a large police presence at the elementary school and urging the public to avoid the area.
According to the information provided, four victims were killed at the school. Three of those victims were children, while the fourth was an adult. The suspected gunman, described in preliminary reports as a teenager, was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, had not been fully established in the information available.
Preliminary reports indicated that the suspected gunman was a teenager and was killed after being confronted by a Good Samaritan.
Earlier scanner traffic reportedly indicated that the suspect had been neutralized. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the individual who intervened may have been a father of a student at the school.
However, authorities had not publicly confirmed all the circumstances surrounding the confrontation or independently verified the reported identity and role of the person who intervened.
Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, how the suspect was stopped, and whether the suspect acted alone.
The first police alert was issued at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday. It described a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and instructed the public to stay away from the area.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel were seen responding near the school as authorities worked to address the reported threat and assist those affected.
The shooting prompted urgent concern among families and the surrounding community, particularly after reports indicated that children were among the victims.
Approximately 10 minutes after the initial alert, police announced a reunification site for students and their families at Journey Church, located at 61303 S. Highway 97 in Bend, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
Parents and guardians were instructed to go to the designated location to reunite with students and receive further information.
Authorities urged families to follow official instructions and avoid approaching the school while emergency operations continued.
The reported shooting also prompted precautionary security measures at nearby schools. Parents received alerts indicating that Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary School had been placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
The lockdowns were reported as law enforcement responded to Silver Rail Elementary and worked to secure the surrounding area.
Further information was needed to establish how long the lockdowns remained in effect and when normal school operations resumed.
Although preliminary information indicated five deaths, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, additional official confirmation is needed regarding the victims’ identities, the suspect’s identity, and the circumstances of the shooting.
The reported involvement of a Good Samaritan also requires confirmation from investigators.
This remains a developing story. Further details should be added as law enforcement and school officials release verified information about the shooting and the investigation.