Crime
Daniel Westley arrested in connection with deadly shooting of 80-year-old James Williams
The Baton Rouge Police Department has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that claimed the life of an 80-year-old man earlier this week.
According to BRPD officials, 39-year-old Daniel Westley was taken into custody on Friday, April 4, and is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the shooting death of James Williams.
Williams, affectionately known in the community as “Uncle Pig,” was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound on the evening of Tuesday, April 1.
Authorities located him on the front porch of his residence in the 1900 block of Avenue E.
Police have not yet released details regarding a potential motive or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional information is expected to be made available as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with information that could assist detectives is urged to contact the Baton Rouge Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit at 225-389-4869 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.