Crime
Multiple Victims Reported in Williamston Shooting on Paradise Lane, Suspect in Custody
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Deputies are actively investigating a multi-victim shooting that occurred on Paradise Lane, located off Fire Department Road, prompting a significant law enforcement response in the area.
According to authorities, multiple individuals were injured in the incident. The suspect has been identified and is currently in custody, officials confirmed.
Based on the information gathered so far, law enforcement believes there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Deputies and emergency responders remain on scene as they continue to secure the area and conduct their investigation.
Residents can expect a strong law enforcement presence around Paradise Lane and Fire Department Road while authorities process evidence and gather additional details.
Officials are urging the public to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to operate safely and efficiently. Road access may be limited as the investigation continues.
At this time, authorities have not released information regarding the identities of the victims, the extent of injuries, or a possible motive.
Additional updates are expected as investigators continue to assess the situation.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.