Jaquante Montgomery dies in fatal Sumter, South Carolina shooting
Fatal Sumter, South Carolina shooting death of Jaquante Montgomery – Obituary
Jaquante Montgomery, a 24-year-old resident of Sumter, was fatally shot inside a Walmart Supercenter on Broad Street in Sumter, South Carolina.
Authorities reported that Montgomery was shot multiple times during the incident, which occurred on Friday. Emergency responders transported him to Prisma Health Toumey, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Sumter police arrested the suspect, 19-year-old Chanceler Lowery, after his parents turned him in to law enforcement Friday afternoon. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a prior dispute between the two men.
An autopsy for Montgomery is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
Daniel J. Bonnet dies in fatal Independence, Missouri police shooting Â
Fatal Independence, Missouri police shooting death of Daniel J. Bonnet – Obituary
Daniel J. Bonnet, 27, was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with an Independence police officer on Thursday night.
Authorities reported that an officer attempted to stop Bonnet around 9:45 p.m. near East 23rd Street South and South Sterling Avenue. Bonnet allegedly fled the traffic stop, heading west on 23rd Street before crashing into another vehicle near an Interstate 435 overpass.
After the collision, Bonnet reportedly exited his vehicle and ran north on the southbound highway off-ramp. While fleeing, he allegedly fired at a pursuing officer, prompting the officer to return fire. Bonnet was struck, and officers at the scene attempted life-saving measures until paramedics arrived and pronounced him dead.
The officer involved in the shooting was not injured. The case is currently under investigation by the Police Involved Incident Team, with findings set to be reviewed by the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office.
Jerome A. Jackson dies in fatal Lanett, Alabama shooting
Fatal Lanett, Alabama shooting death of Jerome A. Jackson – Obituary
Jerome A. Jackson, 34, of Valley, was killed in a shooting on Valentine’s Day in Lanett, Alabama.
Authorities responded to a call around 8:40 p.m. on Friday regarding a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head in the 100 block of South 2nd Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found Jackson and transported him to East Alabama Medical Center-Lanier, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Lanett Police Department is investigating the incident and is urging anyone with information to contact them at 334-644-5236 or reach out to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP.
Billy Sheffield dies in fatal Hood County, Texas shooting
Fatal Hood County, Texas shooting death of Billy Sheffield – Obituary
Billy Sheffield, 20, lost his life in a shooting that took place on February 12 in Hood County, Texas.
Law enforcement responded to a call on Gerry Drive in the Montego Bay subdivision, where they found Sheffield suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have arrested three suspects in connection to the shooting: 17-year-old Alex Cisnerso, 20-year-old Gabriel Ocanas, and an unnamed 16-year-old. All three have been charged with capital murder. However, an 18-year-old suspect, Angel Morales, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
The Hood County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers are leading the investigation. Anyone with information on Morales’ whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement immediately.
Gregory Johnson dies in fatal Richardson, Texas shooting
Fatal Richardson, Texas shooting death of Gregory Johnson – Obituary
Gregory Johnson, 59, was shot and killed in his home on Wake Drive in Richardson, Texas, on Thursday night.
Police responded to a 911 call just before 9:15 p.m., where 81-year-old Douglas Ervin admitted to shooting his roommate. When officers arrived, they found Johnson deceased inside the residence. A third individual was present but was not harmed.
Authorities arrested Ervin, who is now in the Richardson City Jail, facing a murder charge with a bond set at $200,000. The Richardson Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Jacob Nathaniel Constance dies in fatal Spartanburg County motorcycle crash
Fatal Spartanburg County motorcycle crash death of Jacob Nathaniel Constance – Obituary
Jacob Nathaniel Constance, 28, of Chesnee, South Carolina, lost his life in a motorcycle accident on SC 11 near Brown Arrow Circle on Friday evening.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 5:50 p.m. when a 2011 Dodge pickup truck attempted to enter SC 11 northbound from a private driveway. Constance, who was riding a 2009 Harley Davidson southbound on SC 11, collided with the truck.
The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office pronounced him dead at the scene at 6:40 p.m. Authorities confirmed that he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Officials will conduct a forensic examination as part of the ongoing investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Maung O. Aung dies in fatal Huntington County car crash
Fatal Huntington County car crash death of Maung O. Aung – Obituary
Maung O. Aung, 26, of Fort Wayne, lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on County Road 200 in Huntington County on Friday evening.
Indiana State Police responded to the scene shortly after 5:30 p.m. following reports of a crash.
Investigators determined that Aung’s vehicle was traveling south on County Road 200 West, just past State Road 218, when it veered across the center line for an unknown reason.
The car left the road, crossed a yard, and collided head-on with a tree. Emergency responders extricated Aung from the wreckage, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities believe speed contributed to the crash. The Huntington County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Aung was not wearing a seatbelt.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
Jalen Bryce Herndon dies in fatal San Antonio hit-and-run
Fatal San Antonio hit-and-run death of Jalen Bryce Herndon – Obituary
Jalen Bryce Herndon, 25, lost his life earlier this week after being struck by a vehicle on the lower level of Interstate 35 near downtown San Antonio.
Authorities say Herndon was running northeast across the main lanes of I-35 southbound when a red 2018 Freightliner hit him. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Bexar County Medical Examiner determined his cause of death was blunt force injuries, ruling it an accident.
The driver of the Freightliner, identified as 64-year-old Victor Miranda-Baltazar, fled the scene but was later located several miles away. He was taken into custody and charged with collision involving death. Investigators confirmed he was not under the influence at the time of the crash.
The San Antonio Police Department continues to investigate the incident.
Frank Allen Piele and David John Orlando die in fatal St. Paul garage fire
Fatal St. Paul garage fire death of Frank Allen Piele and David John Orlando – Obituary
The two men who died in a tragic fire at a garage on St. Paul’s East Side have been identified as Frank Allen Piele, 63, and David John Orlando, 39. Authorities believe the victims were living in the detached garage located in the 1800 block of Sims Avenue.
The fire, which began on February 9, was suspected to have been caused when a space heater was knocked over, blocking the service door to the garage.
Firefighters responded to a neighbor’s call shortly after noon and found the garage engulfed in flames.
Investigators indicated that improper heating is the leading cause of fatal fires in cold weather. This marks St. Paul’s first fire fatalities of 2025. The city usually experiences two to three fire deaths each year.
Julian Corniell dies in fatal Queens stabbing
Fatal Queens stabbing death of 14-year-old Julian Corniell – Obituary
14-year-old Julian Corniell has been identified as the victim of a deadly stabbing in Sunnyside, Queens.
The incident occurred on Friday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. outside a McDonald’s when a group fight escalated, leading to Corniell being stabbed in the abdomen.
He was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have arrested one individual, and investigators discovered a steak knife at the scene.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene involving several children, some wearing ski masks, engaging in the altercation after school. Police are continuing to search for surveillance footage of the attackers.
