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A Felton woman has become the second victim of a deadly fire that swept the Woodcrest Arms apartment complex June 6 . Jeff Brown, News Editor A second victim of the June 6 fire at Woodcrest Arms apartment complex has died. Christina Lynn Taylor , 33, of Cedar Grove Church Road , Felton, died the afternoon of June 7 while at Crozier Chester Burn Center , Chester, Pa., said Dover Police Capt . Tim Stump. Taylor and her boyfriend had been at the apartments to help a relative move, Stump said. The boyfriend, whose name was not released, was still at the burn center, where he had been taken with life-threatening injuries after the fire. Stump also identified the first victim of the blaze as Jacqueline Wuest, 61. Wuest’s body was found in her third- floor apartment during an initial sweep of the building. The city of Dover fire marshal is continuing his investigation into the cause of the fire, Stump said. -------------- An early morning fire ripped through a building in Woodcr...

A gun was stolen from an unlocked vehicle overnight Saturday , and two other vehicle break-ins were reported along the same street, according to Greenville Police Department case reports . A Greenville man reported Sunday that his vehicle had been broken into, and a  Springfield Armory XDM .40 caliber handgun, valued at $500, and two handgun magazines with 26 .40 caliber rounds, valued at $575, were stolen. The theft reportedly occurred between 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and 6 a.m. on Sunday in the 2900 block of Cedar Creek Road . Police spokeswoman Kristen Hunter said the doors were left unlocked. The case remains under investigation. Officers are looking into whether the case might be linked to two other vehicle break-ins that occurred during the weekend on the same street, according to Hunter. The other two cases also occurred in the 1900 block of Cedar Creek. Nothing was stolen and there was no damage to the vehicle in an incident that occurred between 11 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m....

A high- speed chase ended when the woman who allegedly fled police last week became pinned under her vehicle after attempting to abandon the vehicle and escape on foot. Chief Deputy Matt Rice said 33-year-old Carmon Michelle Snowden of Damascus was booked in the county jail after being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Conway Regional Medical Center . According to a probable cause affidavit, Snowden led deputies on a high-speed chase through Conway that ended at the Westlake Apartments on Hogan Lane on Aug. 10. She was booked in the county jail early Friday morning . An undercover investigator was driving along Lower Ridge Road when he noticed Snowden, who had a pending warrant in one of his active narcotics investigations , walking in a parking lot. The affidavit states deputies attempted to stop Snowden after she left the area in a green Toyota Highlander but she didn’t pull over. “[The investigator] heard radio traffic of the pursuit through the city of Conway whi...

ARLINGTON, VA — An Arlington man has been arrested for Wednesday morning's shooting on South Frederick Street that left one man seriously injured. Nicholas Nichols, 24, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Malicious Wounding , Possession of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The shooting happened at about 7:04 a.m. in the 1000 block of South Frederick St ., near Columbia Grove apartments , police said. The investigation determined that the shooting occurred after an altercation between known acquaintances. Arriving officers located a 26-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound and transported him to George Washington University Hospital . The man sustained serious but non- life threatening injuries , police said. See Related: Man Injured In Arlington Shooting, Suspect Wanted: Police Nichols fled the area after the shooting, police said. Police canvassed the area for Nichols and did not find him. At about 9:37 p....

Shooting at Heatherwood Valley Apartments A witness gives her account following a shooting at the Heatherwood Valley Apartments early Wednesday evening . Enlarge video Location of shooting Lawrence police and medics were called about 5 p.m. Wednesday to a shooting outside an apartment building in the 2000 block of Heatherwood Drive , northeast of Clinton Parkway and Kasold Drive. The sole victim is a 28-year-old Lawrence man who was shot in the leg. He was transported by ground ambulance to Overland Park Regional Medical Center and, as of Wednesday night , was in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a media release from Lawrence Police Capt . Paul Fellers. According to dispatch traffic at the time of the shooting, police asked for help in locating two possible suspects. They were described as black men seen running from the west door of a building at the Heatherwood Valley Apartments , 2000 Heatherwood Drive . The suspects were reported to be last seen hea...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — One man is dead following a shooting at Savannah Garden Apartments , 515 Pennsylvania Avenue.  Savannah- Chatham Metro Police Department ’s Violent Crimes detectives continue to investigate the incident. Police say at about 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 25, officers responded to a call of a prowler in the area. A woman reported that Raphael Morrell, 28, who was known to her, entered her apartment. Shots were fired by at least one party inside, and Morrell suffered life -threatening injuries. Morrell died at the scene. The actual circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. Anyone with information on this case should contact the SCMPD tip at 912-525-3124. Information may also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. Share this: Related Posts Advertisement

(Source: Josh Walker/WBRC) BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Birmingham police are investigating a shooting that happened during an attempted robbery at an apartment complex in Birmingham Monday evening . Police say the altercation happened at Valley Brook Apartments on Gallant Drive. Two people were shot by an attempted robber, including a child under the age of 10 and an unidentified man. The two victims reportedly left that scene where the altercation happened then drove to a gas station on Center Point Parkway for help. The man was reportedly shot in the leg and the child was shot in the hand. The child's injuries are reportedly not life threatening. The man was taken to an area hospital for treatment. No word on the extent of his injuries. Authorities are still searching for the suspect in this incident. No details about that suspect are currently available. Copyright 2017 WBRC. All rights reserved.

(Source: Josh Walker/WBRC) BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Birmingham police are investigating a shooting that happened during an attempted robbery at an apartment complex in Birmingham Monday evening . Police say the altercation happened at Valley Brook Apartments on Gallant Drive. Two people were shot by an attempted robber, including a child under the age of 10 and an unidentified man. The two victims reportedly left that scene where the altercation happened then drove to a gas station on Center Point Parkway for help. The man was reportedly shot in the leg and the child was shot in the hand. The child's injuries are reportedly not life threatening. The man was taken to an area hospital for treatment. No word on the extent of his injuries. Authorities are still searching for the suspect in this incident. No details about that suspect are currently available. Copyright 2017 WBRC. All rights reserved.

UPDATE (8:15 a.m.):  Police say Donnell A. Howard turned himself in overnight. He is facing charges including second-degree murder. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A man is wanted in connection to a deadly shooting last week in Newport News. Officers responded to the shooting in the 7300 block of River Road — behind the  Admiral Pointe Apartments — around 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17. Police found a man with a life- threatening gunshot wound to the torso. He was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries overnight. The victim was identified as 27-year-old Eric Blackshear. Police said Wednesday that they’ve taken out warrants on 24-year-old Donnell A. Howard, of Hampton. He’s wanted on charges of second-degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a felon. If you see Howard or know of his whereabouts, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-UP. Share this: Like this: Like Loading... Related Posts Advertisement

Timber Creek Apartments RICHMOND, Va. — Police have identified the man shot and killed at a Southside apartment complex Sunday morning . The man has been identified as Eugene Edmond, Jr., 34, of Chesterfield. Police were called to the Timber Creek Apartment complex in 2200 block of Chateau Drive a little before 10 a.m. When officers arrived, they found Edmond suffering from multiple gunshot wounds . He was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. Police are still searching for the gunman who also left another wounded. “We have a second victim that was transported to an area hospital with non- life threatening injury ,” Deputy Chief Steve Drew with the Richmond Police Department said. The shooting marks second homicide in Richmond in a 24 hour span. “We have good leads on both cases, good evidence and good witnesses,” Drew added. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Detective Sergeant Wayne Skinner at 646-6670 or Crime Stoppe...

La Plata, Waldorf, MD - Maintenance workers were replacing a pipe at Woodcrest Apartments, 300 Harford Street in La Plata Friday , Nov. 21 at approximately 12:20 p.m. when a torch ignited a propane line in the kitchen, causing a 28-year-old male to sustain burns to his hands and face. According to Dfm. John Nelson, the victim was transported to Washington Hospital Center with non- life threatening burn injuries . Nelson said there was an estimated $2,000 “very minor” damage to the apartment and did not extend beyond the area of origin. La Plata Volunteer Fire Department responded to the three- story apartment building where they found the fire out upon arrival. In another incident, one firefighter was transported to Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata Friday , Nov. 21 for evaluation after helping to battle a blaze at 8865 Silverleaf Street, Waldorf after an unattended charcoal grill caused a fire that spread to the home, resulting in extensive ...