April Marie Lindsey dies in fatal Birmingham, Alabama crash
Fatal Birmingham crash death of April Marie Lindsey – Obituary
April Marie Lindsey, 52, has been identified as the woman killed in a fiery crash on I-59 South in Birmingham on December 17, 2024.
The incident occurred between 4th Avenue South and 1st Avenue North, where Lindsey was involved in a multi-vehicle collision. She was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene around 7:04 a.m., according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
The crash resulted in the closure of the interstate for more than two hours. The Birmingham Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
Erik Tijerina dies in fatal Austin, Texas shooting
Fatal Austin shooting death of Erik Tijerina – Obituary
Erik Tijerina, 45, has been identified as the man killed in a shooting in southeast Austin on December 13, 2024.
Police responded to reports of gunfire near Thrasher Lane, close to Montopolis Drive and U.S. 183, at around 2 a.m. Officers found Tijerina unresponsive in the front yard of a home, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries on December 15.
Investigators believe that multiple shooters exchanged gunfire in the area, with Tijerina being struck during the incident. It is unclear whether he was involved in the shootout or was an innocent bystander. This marks Austin’s 69th homicide of the year.
The Austin Police Department is continuing its investigation into the case.
Sbusiso Lawrence dies in fatal Umzinto, South Africa incident
Fatal Umzinto incident death of Sbusiso Lawrence – Obituary
Sbusiso Lawrence, the man who confessed to killing his girlfriend in a viral social media video, was found dead on December 18, 2024, in Umzinto, South Africa.
On December 17, 2024, police responded to a report of a murder in the Malangeni area, where they discovered the body of a 25-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds and a broken knife next to her. Authorities believe the woman, who was Lawrence’s girlfriend, was killed during a domestic altercation.
Lawrence’s vehicle, found abandoned nearby with bloodstains, prompted a manhunt. The following morning, police discovered Lawrence’s body hanging from a tree, believed to be a suicide. The incident came a day after Lawrence posted a video confessing to the crime and explaining his actions, citing a breakup and financial motives as reasons for the murder.
Adam Brown dies in fatal New Orleans, Louisiana shooting
Fatal New Orleans shooting death of Adam Brown – Obituary
Adam Brown, a Cox employee, was shot on the afternoon of December 16, 2024, in New Orleans East and later died at the hospital.
The shooting occurred around 12:27 p.m. in the 8000 block of Dwyer Road. Brown was found with gunshot wounds and was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The New Orleans Police Department is now investigating the shooting as a homicide. Details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been released by either Cox or the NOPD. Cox issued a statement expressing sadness over the incident and confirmed that they are cooperating with law enforcement officials.
Cesar Reyes II dies in fatal Las Vegas, Nevada standoff
Fatal Las Vegas standoff death of Cesar Reyes II – Obituary
Cesar Reyes II, 26, a former Riverside County probation corrections officer, was fatally shot during a standoff with law enforcement in Las Vegas on December 8, 2024.
The incident unfolded at the South Point resort after Reyes, who had left a suicide note at his home in Indio, was found barricaded in his hotel room. After failed attempts to contact him, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s SWAT team was deployed. Following several hours of negotiations, Reyes exited the room armed with a shotgun and attempted to flee, ignoring commands to surrender. The standoff ended when a SWAT officer fatally shot Reyes.
Reyes had been placed on administrative leave on December 6, 2024, following his arrest on charges related to obscene material involving a minor.
Brian Freeman and Sakou Mathis die in fatal Forest Heights, Maryland shooting
Fatal Forest Heights shooting deaths of Brian Freeman and Sakou Mathis – Obituary
Brian Freeman, 24, of Forest Heights, and Sakou Mathis, 21, of Washington, D.C., were fatally shot on Tuesday evening, December 17, 2024, in Forest Heights, Maryland.
Officers from the Forest Heights Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Seneca Drive at approximately 5:50 p.m. Both men were found outside suffering from gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.
The Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating the incident to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.
Cornelius Smith dies in fatal Tuscaloosa, Alabama shooting
Fatal Tuscaloosa shooting death of Cornelius Smith – Obituary
Cornelius Smith, 37, was fatally shot on December 11, 2024, at the Forrester Gardens Apartments in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The shooting occurred around 11 a.m., according to the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit.
Authorities have identified 50-year-old Cedric McClinton Jr. as the suspect in the case. Warrants have been issued for McClinton, charging him with murder, attempted murder, and discharging a firearm into an unoccupied vehicle.
The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement officials urge anyone with information about McClinton’s whereabouts to contact the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit at 205-464-8690.
Charles Graham Jr. dies in fatal Towson, Maryland mass shooting
Fatal Towson mass shooting death of Charles Graham Jr. – Obituary
Charles Graham Jr., 26, lost his life in a mass shooting that occurred in Towson, Maryland, on Tuesday evening, December 17, 2024. The incident also left nine others injured, with victims ranging in age from 14 to 27.
Baltimore County Police officers responded to the 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard around 7:15 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered 10 individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Graham was pronounced dead at the scene. Of the injured, one person has since been released from the hospital.
Investigators believe the attack was targeted. According to detectives, all the victims were traveling together in a vehicle that crashed and caught fire at the scene of the shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Baltimore County Police at 410-887-INFO.
Edward Haygood dies in fatal Thomasville, Georgia shooting
Fatal Thomasville shooting death of Edward Haygood – Obituary
Edward “Eddie†Haygood lost his life following a shooting in Thomasville, Georgia, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The 15-year-old suspect, identified as the shooter, has been charged with felony murder.
Thomasville Police responded to reports of gunfire at 113 Fern Street around 11:53 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found Haygood suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Immediate aid was provided until Thomas County EMS transported him to Archbold Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that evening.
The teenage suspect was apprehended at approximately 10:50 p.m. in the 300 block of Fern Street without incident. Authorities have not yet confirmed a connection between the suspect and Haygood.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing.
Esther Fulks and Rose Reece die in fatal north Minneapolis car crash
Fatal north Minneapolis car crash deaths of Esther Fulks and Rose Reece – Obituary
Esther Jean Fulks, 53, and Rose Elaine Reece, 57, both of Minneapolis, lost their lives in a tragic two-vehicle crash in north Minneapolis on Monday, December 16.
The collision occurred around 10:20 a.m. when a vehicle traveling north on Emerson Avenue North struck a car heading east on 26th Avenue North. The impact forced the eastbound car into a bus shelter. Fulks was pronounced dead at the scene, while Reece was transported to North Memorial Healthcare Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Both women died from multiple blunt force injuries.
The crash also left a man and woman from the northbound vehicle with life-threatening injuries. Additionally, a 17-year-old boy waiting at the bus shelter sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Minneapolis police reported that the driver of the northbound vehicle, a 38-year-old woman, was arrested after being discharged from the hospital. She is currently held in Hennepin County Jail on probable cause for criminal vehicular homicide, though formal charges have not yet been filed.
