Jamin David Elkins dies in fatal Etowah County, Alabama, shooting
Fatal Etowah County shooting death of Jamin David Elkins – Obituary.
Jamin David Elkins, 46, of Mount Dora, Florida, was fatally shot by police in Etowah County, Alabama, following a domestic incident that escalated into gunfire on Wednesday. According to a statement from Rainbow City police, officers responded to reports of a domestic dispute that evolved into what was described as a “hostage situation.”
During the standoff, Elkins reportedly fired at officers, prompting them to return fire, which resulted in his death. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is now conducting an independent review of the incident at the request of the Rainbow City Police Department. Upon completion, the findings will be submitted to the Etowah County district attorney for further consideration.
Authorities formally identified Elkins on Thursday. He was a resident of Mount Dora, Florida, located approximately 30 miles from Orlando.
Bruce Morlack dies in fatal Burlington, N.J. car accident
Fatal Burlington, N.J. car accident death of Bruce Morlack – Obituary
Bruce Morlack, a 74-year-old crossing guard, lost his life after being struck by a vehicle while assisting children across a street in Burlington, New Jersey. The incident occurred Friday morning at the intersection of Jacksonville Road and James Street.
Although the children he was helping were unharmed, Morlack sustained critical injuries and tragically passed away shortly afterward. Moments before the collision, both Morlack and the children narrowly avoided being hit by another vehicle, a red car, while in the designated crosswalk. While the driver of the white vehicle that hit Morlack stayed at the scene, the red car fled the area.
Brian McKenzie Bourne dies in fatal Lincoln County, Ky. pedestrian crash
Fatal Lincoln County, Ky. pedestrian crash death of Brian McKenzie Bourne – Obituary.
Brian McKenzie Bourne, a 28-year-old, was fatally struck by a vehicle Saturday night on US-27 near the FiveStar in Lincoln County, Kentucky. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m., and emergency responders provided immediate care at the scene before transporting him to Fort Logan Hospital. Tragically, he was pronounced dead shortly before midnight.
Stanford Police have stated that alcohol is not suspected to have played a role in the collision. The driver involved in the accident was taken into custody at the scene due to an unrelated outstanding warrant, though their identity has not been disclosed. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Rogelio Benavidez-Urrea dies in fatal San Juan, Texas semi-trailer crash
Fatal San Juan, Texas semi-trailer crash death of Rogelio Benavidez-Urrea – Obituary
Rogelio Benavidez-Urrea, 76, tragically lost his life in a two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon in San Juan, Texas. The accident occurred around 1:48 p.m. at the intersection of Stewart Road and U.S. 18 Military Road.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the driver of a semi-trailer heading north on Stewart Road ignored a red flashing light and stop sign, striking Benavidez-Urrea’s Honda. The crash was severe, leaving the Honda completely crushed.
While the semi-trailer driver was hospitalized for injuries, Rogelio Benavidez-Urrea succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
Amit Kumar Singh dies in fatal Fremont car crash
Fatal Fremont car crash death of Amit Kumar Singh – Obituary
The deadly crash occurred around 10:25 p.m. at Castro Lane and Mission Boulevard. Fremont police reported that no other vehicles were involved in the incident, and both individuals in the car were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, identified as 33-year-old Amit Kumar Singh from Fremont, was killed along with his passenger, a woman whose name has not been released. Authorities say the crash happened as Singh was speeding eastbound on Driscoll Road toward Mission Boulevard when he lost control of his car. The vehicle struck a tree before crashing into a nearby residence.
Investigators have not yet determined the exact cause of the crash, but excessive speed is believed to have played a significant role. This marks the 14th fatal traffic collision in Fremont this year, with a combination of incidents occurring on city streets, state routes, and private property.
Quadir Blackwell dies in fatal Minneapolis shooting
Fatal Minneapolis shooting death of Quadir Blackwell – Obituary
Quadir Blackwell, a young boy from Minneapolis, tragically passed away following what authorities have described as an accidental shooting on November 5, 2024. Blackwell was found with a gunshot wound to the head inside a home on the 2400 block of Ferrant Place. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide. Police reports indicate that a 14-year-old boy was handling a firearm when it discharged, fatally wounding Blackwell. At the time of the incident, two women and other children were present in the home. The 14-year-old boy was taken into custody and is facing charges in juvenile court as the investigation continues.
Weston Wade dies in fatal Stark County shooting
Fatal Stark County shooting death of Weston Wade – Obituary
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, 35-year-old Weston Wade of Canton Township tragically lost his life in a shooting in the Meyers Lake area. The incident occurred at a residence on the 1500 block of DeVille Avenue NW. Authorities responded to the scene at 3:07 p.m., and Wade was later pronounced dead at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital at 3:41 p.m.
The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the domestic-related shooting. While law enforcement is working to determine whether the shooting was an act of self-defense, Sheriff George Maier emphasized that it is too early to reach any conclusions. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Gerard O. Lyons dies in fatal High Point parking lot crash
Fatal High Point parking lot crash death of Gerard O. Lyons – Obituary
On the morning of Friday, December 13, 2024, Gerard O. Lyons, 28, from Greensboro, tragically lost his life in a fatal collision at a warehouse parking lot on Pegg Road. The incident took place at approximately 5:25 a.m. in the 700 block of Pegg Road, where Lyons was struck by a box truck. Despite efforts to save him, Lyons was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, 27-year-old Andrew D. Rodgers, also of Greensboro, was behind the wheel of the truck, which had a frost-covered windshield at the time of the accident. Rodgers has been arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run and careless and reckless driving. He is currently being held at the Guilford County Detention Center with a bond set at $10,000. This marks the seventh traffic fatality in High Point this year.
Margery Louise Gill dies in fatal Henderson pedestrian accident
Fatal Henderson pedestrian accident death of Margery Louise Gill – Obituary
On November 8, 2011, Margery Louise Gill, 69, of Henderson, tragically lost her life when she was struck by a UPS truck. The incident occurred in the 2500 block of Swan Ridge Avenue, near Pebble Road and Eastern Avenue, in a residential area. According to Las Vegas police, the UPS truck, driven by 41-year-old David McCallum of Las Vegas, was traveling west on Swan Ridge Avenue when it hit Gill, who was crossing the street from south to north.
This fatality marked the 60th vehicle-related death under Las Vegas police jurisdiction in 2011. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the cause of the crash. This incident is part of a troubling series of pedestrian fatalities in Southern Nevada, with multiple such deaths occurring since late October.
Hendrix Truesdale dies in fatal Charlotte pedestrian accident
Fatal Charlotte pedestrian accident death of Hendrix Truesdale – Obituary
On the morning of December 13, 2024, 11-year-old Hendrix Truesdale, a sixth-grade student at Coulwood STEM Academy, was struck and killed by a vehicle in northwest Charlotte. Authorities responded to the scene on Gum Branch Road, near Valleydale Road and Bellhaven Boulevard, at approximately 7:25 a.m. Truesdale was found lying on the roadside, and the vehicle, a 2016 Nissan Frontier, had stopped nearby. Despite being transported to a local hospital, Truesdale was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
Investigation revealed that Truesdale was crossing the road outside of a marked crosswalk when the incident occurred. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, and no charges have been filed at this time.
