Crime
Fort Ann shooting victims identified as Adam Darrah and Marcus Macaulay
FORT ANN, N.Y. — Authorities have confirmed that two young men are dead following a shooting in Fort Ann on Thursday night.
According to the New York State Police, troopers and members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire around 9:00 p.m. in the area of Clay Hill Road.
Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered two male victims lying in the roadway with life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported both individuals to Glens Falls Hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased.
The victims have been identified as 19-year-old Marcus Macaulay and 19-year-old Adam Darrah, both residents of Glens Falls.
State Police confirmed that a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
However, authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect or details regarding the circumstances leading up to the incident.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. State Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or who has relevant information to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling (518) 457-6811 or by emailing crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.
Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.