Crime
Active shooter at Emory University College of Arts and Sciences, Several shots heard
ATLANTA, Ga. — Authorities are responding to an active shooter situation on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta.
According to an alert issued by the Emory College of Arts and Design, the suspected shooter was last reported near Emory Point.
At least 1 police officer down.
Georgia Department of Transportation traffic cameras in the vicinity have captured a significant law enforcement presence in the area.
The affected campus area is located near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heightening safety concerns for students, staff, and nearby institutions.
Multiple gunshots were reportedly heard, prompting the university to issue the safety directive: “RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.” This emergency protocol urges individuals to immediately seek safety by fleeing the area if possible, finding secure shelter, and, as a last resort, defending themselves.
Authorities have not yet released information on the identity of the suspect, potential victims, or the status of the situation.
Police remain on scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Residents and members of the Emory community are urged to avoid the area and follow official safety instructions until the situation is resolved.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.