Crime
19-year-old killed in South Minneapolis apartment shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night in Minneapolis, leaving one person dead and another injured.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, Third Precinct officers responded at approximately 10:15 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 2500 block of 17th Avenue South, just south of East 25th Street.
Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old man inside an apartment suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim, a 16-year-old male, was also found inside with gunshot wounds to the leg.
His injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening, and he was transported to Hennepin Healthcare for treatment.
Preliminary information indicates the shooting stemmed from an altercation involving multiple individuals inside the residence. Investigators say the situation escalated, resulting in gunfire.
The suspects fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.
Responding officers secured the area, which remained an active crime scene into the early morning hours, with portions of 17th Avenue South closed off by police tape.
Forensic teams processed the scene and collected evidence while investigators canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses.
Brian O’Hara stated that detectives are working to determine the sequence of events and identify those responsible.
No arrests have been made at this time.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Minneapolis Police Department or submit anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers.
Crime
Jessica Moore, 36, Killed in Seven-Vehicle Crash on I-81 in Pennsylvania; Truck Driver Faces Homicide Charge
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Jessica Moore, 36, of Newville, Pennsylvania, died in a fiery seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Cumberland County on Friday morning. Pennsylvania State Police said a truck driver is expected to face a homicide by motor vehicle charge in connection with the collision.
Investigators said the crash occurred on northbound I-81 near mile marker 47.1 in South Middleton Township. The collision involved a tractor-trailer and six other vehicles, leaving two vehicles on fire and several people injured.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, David Rodis Lynn III, of Round Rock, Texas, failed to stop for slowing traffic on northbound I-81. His tractor-trailer struck another vehicle, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving seven vehicles.
The impact caused the tractor-trailer and another vehicle to catch fire. Moore died at the scene, according to the information released about the crash. Her official cause of death remained pending an autopsy scheduled for Tuesday.
Authorities reported that occupants of other vehicles suffered injuries. Emergency responders transported the injured individuals to Holy Spirit Hospital and UPMC Carlisle for treatment. Officials did not provide further details about the number of people injured or the severity of their injuries.
The fatal collision occurred after an earlier incident on the same stretch of northbound I-81. At approximately 5 a.m., another tractor-trailer overturned, prompting road closures in the area.
The earlier crash disrupted traffic before the seven-vehicle collision occurred later that morning. Authorities have not provided further details about whether the initial incident directly contributed to the fatal crash.
Lynn is expected to face a charge of homicide by motor vehicle. However, he had not been arraigned on the anticipated charge at the time of the report.
The investigation into the deadly crash remains ongoing. Pennsylvania State Police are asking anyone with information about the collision to contact the agency’s Carlisle station.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding Moore’s death as investigators continue to examine