Crime
47-year-old Christopher Waggett shot and killed during domestic incident in Butler
Williams now faces one count of criminal homicide, with bail set at $2 million.
A man is in custody after a fatal shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, stemming from a dispute on Tuesday night.
According to Butler City Police, the incident involved a confrontation between Sean Williams, 37, and Christopher Waggett, 47, both local residents.
The events unfolded during a gathering at a residence in the 200 block of American Avenue.
Witnesses reported that tensions escalated when a comment upset the mother of Williams’ girlfriend, prompting Waggett to intervene and restrain her.
This led to a physical altercation between Waggett and Williams. During the struggle, Waggett either struck a bottle over Williams’ head or knocked it out of his hand, according to witness statements.
Williams reportedly responded by drawing a firearm and shooting Waggett in the upper body.
Emergency crews quickly arrived and attempted life-saving measures, but Waggett ultimately succumbed to his injuries on the scene.
Following the shooting, Williams fled and attempted to hide near his residence on West New Castle Street but was apprehended shortly thereafter.
He was taken into custody and transported to Butler County Prison.
Williams now faces one count of criminal homicide, with bail set at $2 million.
The Lumberton Police Department is actively seeking two individuals, including a 17-year-old, in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman at a Walmart on Fayetteville Road, Lumberton.
Authorities have identified the suspects as 17-year-old Ezekiel Burden and 18-year-old Brian Campbell.
Burden is wanted on charges of first-degree murder and weapons violations, while Campbell faces charges of accessory after the fact.
The incident occurred on Friday at the Woodforest Bank inside the Walmart, where police say the suspects targeted two individuals they knew who were waiting in line.
Tragically, the gunfire struck 42-year-old Brandy Olson, a resident of Lumberton, who was also in line but was not one of the intended targets.
Witnesses at the scene attempted life-saving measures until emergency medical services arrived. Olson was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter.
The Lumberton Police Department has urged anyone with information about the whereabouts of Burden or Campbell, or details related to the shooting, to contact their office at 910-671-3845.
This tragic event has left the community reeling, and authorities are working diligently to bring those responsible to justice.