All articles tagged with #public appeal
The FBI and Utah officials are urgently seeking public help to identify and apprehend the suspect who shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event in Utah, releasing new footage and offering a reward, amid ongoing investigations and political tensions.
Ohio officials are seeking public assistance in identifying the shooter responsible for a mass shooting at a party in Akron that left one person dead and 24 others injured. Authorities have offered rewards totaling $22,500 for information leading to an arrest. The incident, which involved two handguns and over 35 bullet shell casings, has left the community in shock, with some victims in critical condition.
The Charleston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 31-year-old Zachary Elder Lewis, who was reported missing by his family after leaving a residence on Ashley Avenue and not being seen since. Described as 5-feet, 11-inches tall, weighing 185 pounds, and last seen wearing a blue baseball cap, tan shirt, and navy pants, Lewis is not believed to be using a vehicle at this time. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Charleston Police Department Central Detective at 843-720-2422.
Indianapolis police are investigating the homicides of two women found slain in a similar manner near each other, with similarities in the cases but no confirmed connection yet. The victims, Shannon Lassere and Marianne Weis, were both white females in their 50s, and their bodies were discovered just days apart on the city's far east side. Police are urging the public to come forward with any information and are increasing patrols in the area while working to identify forensic evidence and potential suspects.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking the public's help in investigating a suspected kidnapping involving two suspect vehicles, a white 2004-2008 Toyota 4-Runner and a newer white Dodge Charger with Colorado plates. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, where a woman was forced into the back seat of the Charger by a man, while another man holding a handgun emerged from the 4-Runner. The vehicles fled the scene simultaneously, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Authorities are searching for Nevaeh Lorane Martinez, a 13-year-old girl, and her two-week-old son, D'Angelo Hill, who went missing in South Los Angeles. The family has not heard from them since their disappearance and is concerned for their well-being. They may be headed to the East L.A. area. Martinez is described as a Hispanic female with a tattoo on her left face cheek, while Hill is a Black and Hispanic male. The public is urged to contact the L.A. County Sheriff's Department with any information.
The LAPD is seeking the public's help in identifying the killer responsible for the murders of three homeless men in Los Angeles. The killings occurred in the early morning hours of Nov. 26, 27, and 29, and the motive remains unknown. LAPD Chief Michel Moore stated that the victims were targeted while sleeping alone on the streets, and the attacks appear to be connected. Police have released an image from security video showing a possible suspect and getaway car. Authorities are urging homeless individuals to seek shelter and resources while a massive investigation is underway.
Deputies in Central New York are seeking the public's help in locating 24-year-old Madelyn M. Fiore, who has been missing for two days. Fiore was last seen leaving her home on Tuesday and has not been in contact with her family or attended her college classes or work. Authorities are urging anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact them.
Authorities in Birmingham are searching for 12-year-old Gabriel Surrett, who went missing on Saturday evening. Gabriel was last seen wearing black shorts, a pink shirt with a flower design, and black Crocs. The public is urged to call 911 with any information regarding his whereabouts.
Investigators in Chatham County, North Carolina, have released a forensic sketch of an unidentified woman found dead in Jordan Lake. The woman's death is believed to be a result of foul play, and authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying her. Described as possibly having Hispanic, Latin American, or Middle Eastern heritage, the woman was approximately 5 feet tall, weighed around 175 pounds, and was found wearing blue jeans, a gray shirt, and a pearl necklace. Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact them.
A 45-year-old man, Raymond E. Jarvis, has been arrested in Calvert City, Kentucky, in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Mercedeys Culligan. Jarvis is charged with leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid. The police had previously sought the public's help in identifying a silver pickup truck seen near the location of the incident, but now believe that Jarvis's SUV, a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, was the vehicle involved. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Calvert City Police Department. Multiple rewards totaling $49,000 have been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a man who brutally attacked a 67-year-old woman while she was gardening in her yard in East Los Angeles. The suspect, identified as Sergio Andrew Garcia, approached the victim from behind, repeatedly punched her in the face, and pulled down her pants and underwear. A neighbor scared off the suspect, who fled on foot before escaping on a bicycle. The victim suffered injuries and believes the assailant intended to rape her. Authorities have released photos of Garcia and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Gwinnett County police are seeking public assistance in finding 15-year-old Leila Novljakovic, who disappeared on her way to Parkview High School on May 16. She is the second student from the school to go missing in a month, with 14-year-old Ashley Na’Veah Bell vanishing on May 24. Police do not believe the cases are related. Novljakovic's father has made an emotional plea for his daughter to come home, while Bell's father has said his daughter is not one to run away.
Three people have died and one has been hospitalized after a shooting in northeast Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating the incident and has appealed to the public for any helpful information.
Virginia State Police are seeking the public's help to identify a woman who hit a 42-year-old woman and a 2-year-old boy in a McDonald's parking lot in Clarke County. The driver, who was backing out of a parking spot in a maroon or red-colored SUV, fled the scene in an unknown direction. Surveillance images show the driver is a woman with blonde or light-colored hair wearing blue jeans and a white or light-colored shirt. Anyone with information is urged to call the police or email [email protected].