Crime
GRAPHIC Image of suspected New Orleans car-ramming gunman seen laying deceased outside vehicle
Federal law enforcement sources have revealed that the truck used in the attack entered the United States through Eagle Pass, Texas, two days prior to the incident.
A graphic image circulating online depicts the suspected perpetrator of the New Orleans car-ramming attack lying deceased outside a heavily damaged vehicle.
The suspect was fatally shot by police after a violent rampage that claimed the lives of at least 10 people and injured over 30 others.
Federal law enforcement sources have revealed that the truck used in the attack entered the United States through Eagle Pass, Texas, two days prior to the incident.
This detail has become a critical lead as investigators work to trace the suspect’s movements and possible connections leading up to the attack.
Authorities are still working to confirm the suspect’s identity and citizenship status, which remain unclear. Investigators are collaborating with federal agencies to determine whether the individual acted alone or as part of a broader network.
The discovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) inside the truck and reports of additional explosive devices in the area have heightened concerns about the suspect’s intentions and level of planning.
The suspect was also armed with a long gun fitted with a silencer, further underscoring the sophistication of the attack.
This ongoing investigation involves multiple agencies, including local law enforcement, federal authorities, and counterterrorism units.
Officials are urging the public to avoid sharing unverified or graphic content as they work to release accurate and timely information about the incident.
As New Orleans mourns the victims of this tragic event, the city remains on high alert. Authorities are appealing for public cooperation as they continue their efforts to secure the area and ensure the safety of its residents.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.