Crime
37-year-old woman found fatally shot inside home in Roxana
ROXANA, DELAWARE – The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 37-year-old woman who was found fatally shot inside a residence in Roxana on Monday afternoon.
According to officials, on June 30, 2025, at approximately 2:26 p.m., troopers responded to a home in the 34000 block of Zion Church Road to conduct a welfare check after the woman had not been heard from in several days.
Upon entering the residence, troopers discovered the woman deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of her next of kin.
Given the circumstances, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation.
At this time, detectives have stated that there is no known threat to public safety.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Detective B. McDerby at 302-741-2821. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.