Crime
Multiple People Shot at Starbucks in Laval, Quebec
Laval, Quebec, Canada — Authorities are investigating a shooting incident at a Starbucks location in Laval in which multiple individuals were struck by gunfire, according to initial reports.
Police received a 911 call at around 10:30 a.m. and responded to the cafe, near the intersection of Highway 440 and 100e Avenue.
The shop is located on the side of the highway and next to several other businesses.
Paramedics and police units arrived within minutes and began treating victims.
The number of people injured and their conditions have not yet been confirmed.
Police have secured the area and are urging the public to avoid the vicinity while the investigation remains active.
Details regarding the suspect or suspects have not been released at this time.
Authorities are expected to provide additional updates as the situation develops.
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.