Crime
Authorities Investigate Reported Shooting at Schnucks Cross Keys Plaza in Florissant
FLORISSANT, MO – Law enforcement officials are currently investigating reports of a shooting incident that allegedly occurred inside the Schnucks grocery store located at 13987 New Halls Ferry Road, within the Cross Keys Plaza shopping center.
The incident was reported to authorities late Monday evening, prompting a swift response from the Florissant Police Department, which arrived at the scene to secure the area and gather information.
Preliminary reports suggest that at least one individual may have been struck during the shooting, though officials have yet to confirm the exact number of victims or the severity of their injuries.
Shoppers and employees inside the store were reportedly startled by the sudden commotion, with some seeking shelter within the aisles and others evacuating the premises.
At this time, police have not released information regarding a possible suspect or motive behind the incident. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from inside the store and surrounding areas to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the reported shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Witnesses or individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact the Florissant Police Department at (314) 831-7000 or submit anonymous tips through the CrimeStoppers hotline at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
More details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Jessica Moore, 36, Killed in Seven-Vehicle Crash on I-81 in Pennsylvania; Truck Driver Faces Homicide Charge
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Jessica Moore, 36, of Newville, Pennsylvania, died in a fiery seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Cumberland County on Friday morning. Pennsylvania State Police said a truck driver is expected to face a homicide by motor vehicle charge in connection with the collision.
Investigators said the crash occurred on northbound I-81 near mile marker 47.1 in South Middleton Township. The collision involved a tractor-trailer and six other vehicles, leaving two vehicles on fire and several people injured.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, David Rodis Lynn III, of Round Rock, Texas, failed to stop for slowing traffic on northbound I-81. His tractor-trailer struck another vehicle, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving seven vehicles.
The impact caused the tractor-trailer and another vehicle to catch fire. Moore died at the scene, according to the information released about the crash. Her official cause of death remained pending an autopsy scheduled for Tuesday.
Authorities reported that occupants of other vehicles suffered injuries. Emergency responders transported the injured individuals to Holy Spirit Hospital and UPMC Carlisle for treatment. Officials did not provide further details about the number of people injured or the severity of their injuries.
The fatal collision occurred after an earlier incident on the same stretch of northbound I-81. At approximately 5 a.m., another tractor-trailer overturned, prompting road closures in the area.
The earlier crash disrupted traffic before the seven-vehicle collision occurred later that morning. Authorities have not provided further details about whether the initial incident directly contributed to the fatal crash.
Lynn is expected to face a charge of homicide by motor vehicle. However, he had not been arraigned on the anticipated charge at the time of the report.
The investigation into the deadly crash remains ongoing. Pennsylvania State Police are asking anyone with information about the collision to contact the agency’s Carlisle station.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding Moore’s death as investigators continue to examine