Crime
15-Year-Old Lisseth Valdes Ibarra Killed in Payne County Crash
MEEKER, Oklahoma — A late-night two-vehicle crash in Payne County claimed the life of a 15-year-old Stillwater resident, authorities confirmed.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the collision occurred Saturday night along U.S. Highway 177, just north of Perkins.
The crash involved two vehicles and resulted in severe damage to both.
Officials reported that one of the vehicles, driven by a man from Kansas, became fully engulfed in flames following the impact.
The second vehicle overturned during the collision and came to rest on its roof.
The victim has been identified as Lisseth Valdes Ibarra, 15, of Stillwater, who was pronounced dead as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
Authorities also confirmed that other occupants involved in the collision were injured, though the extent of their injuries has not yet been fully disclosed.
Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are actively investigating the cause of the crash, including factors such as speed, road conditions, and potential driver impairment.
No additional details have been released at this time.
Officials urge motorists to exercise caution while traveling on rural highways, particularly during nighttime hours, as investigations into the fatal crash continue.
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.