Crime
Woman 6 months pregnant killed after shooting outside Wawa in Delaware County
Authorities have arrested 30-year-old Evelena Williams in connection with the shooting.
UPDATE: Delaware County investigators have released new details surrounding a deadly shooting incident that occurred at a Wawa store, resulting in the tragic loss of a pregnant woman and her unborn child.
The victim, identified as Latoya Davis, was found fatally wounded in the side parking lot of the Wawa with a gunshot wound to her upper torso.
Authorities have arrested 30-year-old Evelena Williams in connection with the shooting.
According to charging documents, Williams fired the fatal shot as Davis was attempting to flee the scene.
Williams remained at the scene after the shooting, informing police that she had shot Davis. She is a licensed firearm carrier, and the weapon used in the crime was recovered from the scene.
Williams faces multiple charges, including first- and third-degree murder of both Davis and her unborn child, criminal homicide, recklessly endangering another person, and other related offenses.
Investigators are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation between Davis and Williams.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A tragic shooting incident occurred Saturday evening in the parking lot of a Wawa store located in the 900 block of McDade Boulevard in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.
The incident resulted in the death of a pregnant woman.
The victim, identified as LaToya, was fatally wounded shortly before 7:30 PM. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
The incident was captured on surveillance cameras, and LaToya’s loved ones were present at the scene.
Authorities believe that a confrontation in the parking lot may have escalated into violence, leading to the shooting. A
person of interest was detained by police for questioning following the incident.
However, no further information has been released regarding this individual.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the local police department.
LaToya was a beloved member of her community, known for her kindness, love, and infectious laughter. Her untimely death has left a profound void in the lives of her family, friends, and loved ones.
Crime
Two Children, Ages 9 and 10, Charged in Brutal Assault and Attempted Murder of 5-Year-Old A’Marie Jones in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two children, ages 9 and 10, have been formally charged in connection with the brutal assault and attempted murder of a 5-year-old girl A’marie Jones in Cleveland last month, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutors confirmed that the 9-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl are facing serious felony charges, including attempted murder, rape, felonious assault, kidnapping, and strangulation.
Because of their ages, both suspects are being charged as juveniles.
The alleged attack occurred on September 13 in a field near East 148th Street and St. Clair Avenue, where investigators say the young victim was discovered severely injured.
The child’s mother, Antavia Kennibrew, previously told that her daughter suffered catastrophic injuries, describing the scene as “unbelievable.” Kennibrew said she had dropped her daughter off at a relative’s home near East 145th Street and St. Clair Avenue that day.
At some point, the 5-year-old reportedly wandered out of the house alone before being attacked.
“When I saw her, she was unrecognizable,” Kennibrew said. “Her hair was scalped from her head. She had bruises and blood all over her body. Her eyes were filled with blood, her lips and mouth were swollen and bleeding, and her nails were filled with dirt and debris.”
First responders rushed the child to the hospital for emergency treatment. Officials say she continues to recover but has suffered severe physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. She is now undergoing ongoing therapy and counseling.
Due to the extreme sensitivity of the case and the involvement of minors, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office has declined to release further details, citing the ongoing investigation and the need to protect the victim’s privacy.
“The investigation remains active,” prosecutors said, noting that authorities are still reviewing evidence and gathering additional information.
Kennibrew says her focus now is on helping her daughter heal:
“I just want her to be able to live like a normal 5-year-old again.”
Cleveland police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.