Crime
One Dead, Another Injured Following Shooting and Barricade Incident in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – A violent altercation on Main Street Tuesday night resulted in one man’s death and another being critically injured, according to Woonsocket Police.
Authorities reported that a 57-year-old man became involved in a heated confrontation with a 32-year-old man, which quickly escalated.
During the altercation, the older man opened fire, striking the younger man multiple times.
Following the shooting, the 57-year-old suspect retreated into an apartment, where he subsequently barricaded himself inside.
Law enforcement officers responded to the scene, attempting to de-escalate the situation.
However, before officers could intervene, the man fatally shot himself inside the residence.
Emergency responders transported him to Landmark Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The 32-year-old victim was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
At this time, authorities have not disclosed the circumstances that led to the altercation.
The incident remains under active investigation by Woonsocket Police, who are working to determine the motive behind the dispute.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.