Matthew Granado dies in fatal Tempe shooting
Fatal Tempe shooting death of Matthew Granado – Obituary
Matthew Granado, 32, was fatally shot by authorities on Friday evening after allegedly shooting a police officer in the leg. Granado, who had an active felony charge related to drug sales, was spotted by a Tempe police special unit at a Circle K gas station near the intersection of Rural and Baseline Roads. The police team, part of the ACTION unit tasked with addressing high-priority issues in the city, engaged Granado.
Granado attempted to flee the scene, driving down Rural Road and crossing over to Lamplighter Lane. After abandoning his vehicle, he ran on foot and brandished a firearm, firing at the officers and injuring one of them in the leg. In response, officers returned fire, fatally wounding Granado. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The injured officer, whose name has not been disclosed, was transported to the hospital, where they underwent surgery and are expected to recover. The Mesa Police Department is investigating the incident as part of the East Valley Critical Response Team’s protocol for handling officer-involved shootings.
Roy George Stanley dies in fatal Churchill Roosevelt Highway shooting
Fatal Churchill Roosevelt Highway death of Roy George Stanley – Obituary
Police are also looking into the murder of 65-year-old Roy George Stanley from Oropune Gardens. His body was found Thursday morning along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway.
Stanley is believed to have been shot around 7 am, though the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
Homicide investigators are urging anyone with information about either incident to come forward and assist in solving these crimes.
Kareem Baptiste dies in fatal Morvant roadside murder
Fatal Morvant roadside death of Kareem Baptiste – Obituary
Police are investigating the murder of Kareem Baptiste, also known as Scooby, a resident of Field Trace, Diego Martin. His body was discovered yesterday morning along the Lady Young Road in Morvant.
Emergency responders and officers arrived at the scene around 6:30 am after reports of a man’s body being found. Both his hands and feet were bound with rope. Authorities believe Baptiste was killed earlier that morning and that his body was dumped from a vehicle along the roadside.
Investigators have not yet identified a motive for the killing and continue to search for leads in the case.
Brandon R. Evans dies in fatal Paris Township car crash
Fatal Paris Township car crash death of Brandon R. Evans – Obituary
Brandon R. Evans, 42, of Malvern, lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on Friday evening that authorities believe may have involved alcohol.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Evans was driving a 2016 Chevy Silverado eastbound on state Route 172 near milepost 30 at approximately 6:37 p.m. when his vehicle veered off the road. The truck struck a traffic sign and a culvert, overturned multiple times, and collided with several trees. Evans, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency assistance was provided by Minerva Fire & EMS, Sandy Creek Joint Fire District, the Stark County Coroner’s Office, and Keith’s Towing. Investigators are continuing to review the incident.
Justin M. De Los Santos dies in fatal altercation
Fatal altercation death of Justin M. De Los Santos – Obituary
Justin M. De Los Santos was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital following a violent altercation.
Police report that witnesses saw a dispute between De Los Santos and an unidentified suspect, who fled the scene immediately after the incident.
Details surrounding the altercation remain unclear, and authorities have yet to release additional information.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
Jeffrey Jaworski dies in fatal police shooting in Deptford
Fatal Deptford police shooting death of Jeffrey Jaworski – Obituary
Jeffrey Jaworski, 58, of Sewell, was fatally shot by a police officer on November 28 after jumping out of a second-floor hotel window and fleeing into a wooded area near the Fairfield Inn in Deptford, New Jersey.
Police were called to the hotel around 1:30 p.m. following reports from staff about a guest behaving aggressively. Officers confronted Jaworski, who briefly opened his room door before slamming it shut and refusing to cooperate.
After gaining access to the room, officers discovered that Jaworski had escaped through the window. As police pursued him into the woods, Jaworski reportedly claimed to be armed. Sgt. David Grogan of the Deptford Township Police fired three shots, striking Jaworski once.
Despite being injured, Jaworski continued to flee, crossing Route 42 before being apprehended. Authorities have not confirmed if a weapon was found.
Jaworski was later charged with being a fugitive from justice and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. The investigation into the shooting by the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office remains ongoing.
Timothy Byrd dies in fatal Vidalia shooting
Fatal Vidalia shooting death of Timothy Byrd – Obituary
Timothy Byrd, 31, of Vidalia, was fatally shot Thursday morning at the Vidalia Village Apartments on Randolph Drive.
Vidalia Police responded to the scene just before noon and found Byrd suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Vidalia Police Department are conducting a joint investigation into this homicide.
Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Vidalia Police at (912) 537-4123 or the GBI Eastman Office at (478) 374-6988.
Zhuojun ‘Sally’ Li dies in fatal Sydney Airport area discovery
Fatal Sydney Airport-area discovery death of Zhuojun ‘Sally’ Li – Obituary
Zhuojun ‘Sally’ Li, 33, was found dead in dense scrub near Sydney Airport on Monday morning. Her body, wrapped in plastic, was discovered by a passing jogger in Sir Joseph Banks Park in Botany.
Li, a resident of Greenacre, had been reported missing earlier in December after her mother was unable to contact her. Her death is being treated as a suspected homicide, with police holding “grave concerns” for her missing husband, Jai-Bao ‘Rex’ Chen, who has also been unaccounted for since late November.
Authorities are investigating a vehicle—a silver Toyota Avensis—seen near the scene on the morning of November 30, which is believed to have been involved in transporting Li’s body. The vehicle has been seized, and police are appealing for anyone with information about it or its driver to come forward.
Chen, who is also 33, is described as having a slim build, standing 165 to 170 cm tall, with black hair and brown eyes.
Li’s family, informed of her death on Friday, is devastated by the tragic loss.
Mark Beyersdorfer dies in fatal Plainville house fire
Fatal Plainville house fire death of Mark Beyersdorfer – Obituary
Mark Beyersdorfer, 68, was found dead after a two-alarm fire engulfed his home on School Street in Plainville on Friday afternoon. Firefighters discovered Beyersdorfer inside the residence, which was fully consumed by flames. Due to his use of a wheelchair, Beyersdorfer was unable to escape the fire.
The blaze was reported around 3:08 p.m. and was quickly extinguished by the responding firefighters. Authorities confirmed that no one else was injured in the incident.
Tyler Lee Jones dies in fatal Fredericksburg shooting
Fatal Fredericksburg shooting death of Tyler Lee Jones – Obituary
At 1 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, Fredericksburg Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of William Street in Downtown Fredericksburg. Upon arrival, officers found 23-year-old Tyler Lee Jones suffering from gunshot wounds on nearby Charles Street. Police provided immediate aid until emergency personnel arrived.
Jones, a Fredericksburg resident, was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The shooting occurred near two popular downtown restaurants, Castiglias Italian and Fahrenheit 132, in a busy area frequented by both locals and tourists.
Authorities have begun an investigation into the incident and are requesting anyone with information or video footage to come forward. Fredericksburg Police can be reached at 540-373-3122, and anonymous tips can be submitted by texting “FPDtip†followed by the information to 847-411 or through the FPD Tip app available on Android and iPhone devices.
The Stafford and Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Offices are assisting Fredericksburg Police in the investigation.
