Crime
Suspect Lacey Cushman Taken Into Custody Following Statewide Manhunt
Authorities in South Carolina have confirmed that a suspect is now in custody following a late-night shooting that left a law enforcement officer injured in Barnwell County.
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the incident occurred Monday evening around 10:35 p.m. in the area of Gardenia Road in Blackville.
Initial reports indicated that an officer had been shot, prompting the issuance of a statewide Blue Alert for an armed and dangerous suspect.
Subsequent updates clarified that the injured officer is the Chief of the Springfield Police Department.
Officials have reported that the chief sustained a gunshot wound but is currently in stable condition.
The suspect was identified as 37-year-old Lacey Cushman.
Authorities described her as a white female, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 210 pounds, with brown eyes.
Additional details regarding her hair, clothing, and appearance at the time of the incident were not immediately available.
Following the shooting, SLED issued a โBe On the Lookoutโ (BOLO) alert, advising that Cushman was believed to be traveling in a 2011 white Chevrolet Traverse bearing South Carolina license plate 706IRU. Her last known direction of travel was toward Bamberg County.
Law enforcement agencies across the region launched a coordinated manhunt in response to the alert. Later developments confirmed that Cushman has since been taken into custody.
Details regarding the circumstances of her apprehension have not yet been released.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed additional information regarding the events leading up to the shooting or potential charges.
Officials continue to urge the public to rely on verified updates from law enforcement as more information becomes available.
NORRIDGE, Ill. โ A man and woman, both 41 years old, were found dead inside a residence in Norridge on Monday evening, November 2, 2026, in what investigators are treating as an apparent murder-suicide.
The victims were identified as Ashley E. Rivera, 41, of Norridge, and Dean Rivera, 41.
According to preliminary information, Norridge police officers responded to a well-being check at approximately 6:43 p.m. Monday in the 4100 block of Ozanam Avenue.
When officers arrived and entered the residence, they discovered two people deceased inside.
Investigators said preliminary evidence indicates that Dean Rivera allegedly killed Ashley E. Rivera before taking his own life. Authorities have not publicly released the specific circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Police have also not disclosed the cause of death, confirmed the relationship between the two individuals, or provided information about what may have led to the incident.
Authorities believe the incident was isolated and have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the surrounding community.
The deaths have left family members, friends, and others in the Norridge community mourning the loss of two people. As the investigation continues, many questions surrounding the circumstances of the tragedy remain unanswered.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of Ashley and Dean Rivera during this difficult time.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.