Support Surges For Family Of Teenager Killed At PA Gas Station Support Surges For Family Of Teenager Killed At PA Gas Station
Support Surges For Family Of Teenager Killed At PA Gas Station A teenager was shot dead at a central Pennsylvania gas station on Monday, but his community will never forget him. Damian Santiago, 19, of Lancaster, was shot dead by Carlos Almanzar-Torres, 21, at an A-Plus Sunoco on Mar. 14 around 10:15 p.m., according to the Lancaster City Bureau of police. Santiago's community gathered together outside the gas station on 111 West Orange Street to hold an impromptu memorial on Tuesday evening. Santiago's mother, Marisol Irizarry, has also launched a GoFundMe campaign page to help cover the costs of her son's funeral. In less than 24 hours, the campai…
Police Investigating Pair Of Stamford Shootings Injuring Two Police Investigating Pair Of Stamford Shootings Injuring Two
Police Investigating Pair Of Stamford Shootings Injuring Two Police are investigating two separate shootings that injured two and left a scattering of more than 16 bullets on the street, in houses, and in cars in a Fairfield County city. The shootings began around 3 p.m., Monday, March 14 in Stamford when officers responded to 911 calls of a person shot at the intersection of Richmond Hill Ave. and Anne St.  Responding officers discovered an extensive crime scene including 16 shell casings in the roadway, three residences, and two vehicles that were struck by gunfire, said Lt. Tom Scanlon, of the Stamford Police. The victim,…
2 Central PA Men Killed In Their Homes In Separate Shootings: Police 2 Central PA Men Killed In Their Homes In Separate Shootings: Police
2 Central PA Men Killed In Their Homes In Separate Shootings: Police Two men were shot and killed in two separate shootings in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, according to the police. York City police were called the first reported homicide in the 300 Block of West North Street just before 4 p.m. Mar. 5, according to a release by the department. A 24-year-old man was shot by a "known suspect" while in their home, police say. York City police were called to a second homicide in the 600 block of Vander Avenue around 10:20 p.m. the same day, police stated in a second release. A 48-year-old male victim was shot also by a "known suspect" while in their home, …
2 Men Wounded, 1 Critically Hurt, In Atlantic City Shootings: Police 2 Men Wounded, 1 Critically Hurt, In Atlantic City Shootings: Police
2 Men Wounded, 1 Critically Hurt, In Atlantic City Shootings: Police Atlantic City police are investigating shootings in which two men were wounded, one critically, authorities said. On Tuesday at 10:36 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to the 500 block of North Indiana Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert.  Police found evidence of gunfire, but a victim could not be found, police said. Moments later, patrol officers reportedly were alerted that a shooting victim, 28 of Vineland arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said.  Shortly after, a second shooting …
Details Emerge After Construction Magnate, Wife Allegedly Shot By Son At Long Island Mansion Details Emerge After Construction Magnate, Wife Allegedly Shot By Son At Long Island Mansion
Details Emerge After Construction Magnate, Wife Allegedly Shot By Son At Long Island Mansion New details have emerged after the son of a Long Island construction magnate and his wife has been arrested after allegedly shooting the couple inside their 8,751-square foot, $3.2-million Long Island mansion on Christmas Day. Dino Tomassetti, age 29, of Maspeth Avenue in Brooklyn, was arrested late Saturday, Dec. 25, by New York State Police, said the Nassau County Police.  Police said early Monday, Dec. 27, that no charges have been filed in the attempted murder of his parents, Rocco Tomassetti, age 65, and 64-year-old Vinceta Marsicano-Tomassetti inside their Hewlett Harbor mansion abou…
Duo Nabbed After Shooting In Fairfield County Duo Nabbed After Shooting In Fairfield County
Duo Nabbed After Shooting In Fairfield County Two suspects -- a 19-year-old and a minor -- were quickly apprehended after a shooting left one person injured in Fairfield County. A 911 call made around 6:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 stated that gunshots were heard and an individual was laying on the ground in Norwalk in the area of 51 Chestnut Street.  Multiple police officers responded to the area to provide emergency medical attention and seek suspects.  One of the responding officers observed a white vehicle traveling erratically and at a high rate of speed away from the scene of the shooting.  "This vehicle ignored multi…
Four Hospitalized In Weekend Chester Shootings Four Hospitalized In Weekend Chester Shootings
Four Hospitalized In Weekend Chester Shootings Two separate shootings in Chester on Sunday left four people hospitalized, including a 14-year-old boy, authorities in Delaware County said. Officers responded to a business on 10th and Upland Streets around 6:10 p.m., where they discovered a 14-year-old boy shot in the head, according to the City of Chester Police Department. While rendering aid to the boy, additional officers found a second gunshot victim, police said. The second victim, identified as 24-year-old Diondre Jones, was shot in the shoulder, police said. Both victims were rushed to Crozer Chester Medical Center, where the 14…
Outbreak Of Violence: Police Respond To Seven Shootings In Two Days In Poughkeepsie Outbreak Of Violence: Police Respond To Seven Shootings In Two Days In Poughkeepsie
Outbreak Of Violence: Police Respond To Seven Shootings In Two Days In Poughkeepsie Police in one area city responded to seven shootings and numerous calls of shots fired in a two-day time period. The City of Poughkeepsie Police said the violence began around 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, when officers responded were dispatched to Lent Street for a report of past occurred shots fired.  When officers arrived, they found an occupied residence had been struck by gunfire approximately 30 minutes prior to the call. Crime Scene Technicians responded to the scene and evidence was located and collected. Other shootings included: On Saturday, Oct. 30, officers responded to M…
3rd Suspect In Norristown Shooting That Killed Bystander Nabbed In Nebraska 3rd Suspect In Norristown Shooting That Killed Bystander Nabbed In Nebraska
3rd Suspect In Norristown Shooting That Killed Bystander Nabbed In Nebraska A third suspect in a Norristown shooting that killed a bystander last month was apprehended in Nebraska, authorities announced Tuesday. Edwin Islas-Cruz, 23, is charged with first-degree murder, along with Brandon Darden, 25, and Joshua Agudio Jr., 20, for their roles in the Sept. 18 shootout on Astor Street that killed 51-year-old Barry Fields, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Acting Police Chief Todd Dillon. Islas-Cruz was arrested after a state police trooper stopped the 2005 Chrysler he was riding in for speeding on Interstat…
PA Man Dies Of Suicide After Shooting Father’s Fianceé: Report PA Man Dies Of Suicide After Shooting Father’s Fianceé: Report
PA Man Dies Of Suicide After Shooting Father’s Fianceé: Report A 35-year-old Pennsylvania man shot and critically injured a woman reports say was his father’s fianceé before fatally turning the weapon on himself early Monday morning. Slate Belt Regional Police officers responding to the double-shooting report at 10 Tribe Ln. in Wind Gap found Ross Heyer Jr., 35, dead from a gunshot wound near a bedroom doorway just before 1:15 a.m., PSP Trooper Nathan Branosky said in a release. Heyer’s cause of death was determined to be suicide, Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek said. Officers also found a 58-year-old woman with a gunshot wound in her bed, Br…
1 Dead, 2 Hurt In Weekend Chester Shootings 1 Dead, 2 Hurt In Weekend Chester Shootings
1 Dead, 2 Hurt In Weekend Chester Shootings One man was killed and two others were injured in two separate shootings in Chester on Sunday night, authorities said. Officers arrived at the 800 block of East 8th Street around 10:30 p.m. for a report of a dead man in a vehicle, according to the City of Chester Police Department. Police found the man sitting in the driver's seat of a newer model Hyundai parked in front of 815 East 8th Street with two gunshot wounds, including one to his head, authorities said. He was unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Just before 9:30 p.m., officers were around the 2200 blo…
Trenton On Track To Surpass Its 2020 Fatal Shootings Record Trenton On Track To Surpass Its 2020 Fatal Shootings Record
Trenton On Track To Surpass Its 2020 Fatal Shootings Record Trenton is on track to break last year's record number of fatal shootings in the city as well as homicides in general, authorities said. The capital city recently stepped up street patrols to curb escalating violence. A fatal shooting late Wednesday occurred about 50 yards from Trenton patrol officers' vehicle stationed near Donnelly Homes public housing, as reported here Thursday.  In all of 2020, Trenton suffered 40 homicides, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office:  A total of 36 of the confirmed murders were attributed to fatal shootings. In the first nine-and-a-half month…