Crime
22-year-old Woman and her unborn child killed in Kenosha shooting
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing.
UPDATE: 9/7 @ 8:41 PM: The Kenosha Police Department has identified Lawrence G. Franklin Jr (25 years old) as the suspect in yesterday’s homicide.
Lawrence is 5’03 and weighs approximately 105 pounds. Lawrence knows that he is wanted by the police. He should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you know his whereabouts contact the Kenosha Police Department at 262-656-1234.
If you have information that is not time sensitive Detective Jason Kenesie is the lead investigator. Det. Kenesie can be reached at 262-605-5277.
Original Report:
A tragic incident occurred in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Friday, September 6th. A 22-year-old pregnant woman was found fatally shot in her car, parked near the intersection of 65th Street and 13th Avenue.
Kenosha Police Department officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting around 4:30 PM.
Upon arrival, they discovered the woman in a vehicle that had collided with a concrete pillar.
Despite immediate medical attention, both the woman and her unborn child were pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Amiah Lyń.
Authorities spent several hours at the scene collecting evidence and interviewing potential witnesses.
The suspect has been identified as Lawrence G. Franklin Jr.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing.
Our entire community is impacted when a tragedy like this occurs. We encourage anyone with information that may assist our investigators to contact the Kenosha Police Department’s non-emergency phone number at 262-656-1234.
No other details have been provided.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.