Crime
2 killed, 1 injured after shooting at residence in Lillington, suspect at large
LILLINGTON, N.C. — Authorities in Harnett County are searching for a 15-year-old male suspect who allegedly opened fire at a residence near Lillington, killing two people and injuring a third.
The suspect remains at large as law enforcement agencies intensify the manhunt.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:18 p.m. Tuesday, when the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office received reports of multiple people shot at a home located at 15 Kentucky Derby Lane.
Responding deputies arrived to find three victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite emergency life-saving measures, two victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
A third victim was transported to an area hospital with injuries; their current condition has not been released.
A large number of law enforcement officers, Harnett County paramedics, and other emergency personnel remain on site as investigators work to process the scene and gather evidence.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or a possible motive for the shooting.
Sheriff’s officials are urging anyone who may have seen the suspect or has information on his whereabouts to contact the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office immediately, stressing that the individual is considered armed and dangerous.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.