Crime
17-year-old Saturah Hayes Killed After Shooting at Webb Banks Passive Park in Brownsville
Saturah Hayes, a 17-year-old teenager, was killed and three other people were injured during a shooting at Webb Banks Passive Park in Brownsville, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
The shooting took place Friday at the park located on Key Corner Street, prompting a large emergency response from local law enforcement and investigators.
Authorities said officers with the Brownsville Police Department responded to reports of gunfire and discovered four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene.
All four victims were transported to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. Investigators later confirmed that Saturah Hayes succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
The conditions of the three surviving victims have not yet been publicly released.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said it is assisting the Brownsville Police Department with the ongoing investigation into the deadly shooting.
According to David Livingston, the violence erupted while a group of teenagers had gathered at the park to take prom photographs.
Livingston said the tragic incident deeply impacted the community and resulted in the cancellation of the local prom event.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding a possible suspect, motive, or the circumstances that led to the shooting. Investigators continue to process evidence and interview witnesses as they work to determine exactly what happened.
Community members throughout Brownsville and Haywood County have expressed shock and grief following the death of the teenager and the injuries sustained by the other victims during what was expected to be a celebratory evening for local students.
Officials are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Brownsville Police Department as the investigation remains active and ongoing.
TAUNTON, Mass. โ One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorneyโs Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorneyโs Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorneyโs Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.