A man was shot and killed in Lavon, Texas, with police seeking a juvenile suspect who is a student at Community Trails Middle School; the suspect fled the scene, and the investigation is ongoing, with local schools temporarily closed for security.
Three students, including a juvenile suspect, were critically injured in a shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado, with the incident occurring just before noon and the suspect being the shooter, though details are still unclear.
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting on an RTD bus in Denver, with the victim identified as 60-year-old Richard Sanchez. The shooting occurred following a verbal exchange between the suspect and the victim, resulting in Sanchez being shot and killed while a second person was injured but did not require hospitalization. The investigation is ongoing, and the juvenile suspect is being held on investigation of first-degree murder.
Philadelphia police are searching for 17-year-old Shane Pryor, an escaped inmate who was being held on charges of murder, conspiracy, and firearms offenses. Pryor, who had been in custody since he was 14 years old awaiting trial for a 2020 murder, escaped from the emergency room parking lot at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He was last seen in University City and is considered dangerous. Police are urging anyone with information to call 911.
A juvenile has been arrested and two more suspects are wanted after nearly 200 cars were broken into in the SouthPark, Myers Park, and Dilworth neighborhoods of Charlotte. The crimes occurred on December 14 and December 18, with over 180 cars being targeted. The arrested juvenile has a lengthy criminal history and turned himself in, while one of the wanted suspects, 19-year-old Hannah Jayna Freeman, fled from officers in a stolen vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A 14-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with over a dozen organized retail thefts in San Francisco, resulting in a loss of over $30,000 worth of merchandise. The thefts were carried out by a large group of juvenile and adult suspects. The girl was charged with organized retail theft, burglary, grand theft, shoplifting, and petty theft in connection with 15 incidents. The San Francisco Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after shooting a 15-year-old boy at Crescent Landing Apartments in Greenville County, South Carolina. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and has been released from the hospital. The shooting occurred following an altercation between the two teenagers. The suspect will be transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice and is also facing charges of pointing and presenting a firearm and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
A 12-year-old juvenile suspect was taken into custody in connection with a bomb threat that led to a lockdown at San Marcos High School in California. After a thorough search of the school grounds, authorities found nothing suspicious. Following a follow-up investigation, detectives identified the suspect from Los Angeles County and served a search warrant at their residence, where they found the phone used to make the threat. The juvenile was arrested on suspicion of making the bomb threat and later released to their mother's custody.
A juvenile suspect has been arrested in connection with multiple threats made to Liberty High School in Colorado Springs. The school had been placed on "Secure" status several times due to social media attacks. The suspect's age and whether they were a student at the school have not been disclosed. The suspect faces charges of felony incitement of death or destruction and misdemeanor interference with staff, faculty, or students of educational institutions. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Authorities in Sacramento County are searching for a 15-year-old juvenile suspect who escaped from a hospital after being medically cleared following a chase. The suspect led deputies on a chase before being bitten by a sheriff K9 and taken into custody. After being cleared, the suspect ran away while still wearing handcuffs. The search is ongoing.
A 14-year-old juvenile suspect, who is a student at St. Helena College & Career Academy, has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred at the school. One person was killed, another was transported to the hospital, and a third was airlifted. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
A 14-year-old juvenile suspect, who is a student at St. Helena College & Career Academy, has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred at the school. The shooting left one person dead, while two others were injured and are currently recovering in the hospital. The motive behind the incident is still unknown, and the St. Helena Parish School District has canceled classes and a football game until Friday. The investigation is ongoing.
A juvenile suspect has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting in Independence, Kentucky. Police responded to the scene after witnesses took a male victim, who had been shot, to a nearby fire department. The victim was later pronounced dead at a medical center. The investigation revealed an ongoing dispute between two groups of people, and two individuals were identified as having produced a handgun. The 17-year-old suspect fired two shots, one of which struck the victim. Another individual, a 20-year-old, was also arrested and charged with complicity to murder, wanton endangerment, and tampering with evidence. Police believe this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
A stolen vehicle crashed into a police car in Connecticut, leading to the arrest of a juvenile suspect who fled the scene. Inside the stolen car, officers found a 7-week-old kitten, which has since been returned to the suspect's mother. The suspect did not mention the cat to the police, and it was discovered under a seat during a search for evidence. The police were able to locate the owner of the kitten thanks to a Facebook post, and they received numerous offers to adopt the cat.
One person has been hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Gresham, Oregon. Several people have been detained, and one juvenile suspect has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder. The incident is still under investigation.