Crime
Del Rosario Del La Cruz Charged in Hazleton Shooting Incident
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred in Hazleton earlier this year.
The Hazleton City Police Department reported that on September 6, officers responded to reports of gunfire near West 5th Street and North James Street. According to investigators, two unidentified males approached a group of people in a car and opened fire before fleeing the scene.
During the investigation, police identified and arrested the car’s owner, 21-year-old Jeifry Del Rosario Del La Cruz, who was also identified as a suspect in the shooting. Officials stated that DNA evidence from the scene matched Del Rosario Del La Cruz, leading to his arrest on November 27.
Del Rosario Del La Cruz faces multiple charges, including several counts of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury or demonstrating extreme indifference, assault with a deadly weapon, and reckless endangerment, among other related offenses.
He was denied bail and remains in custody at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility as the investigation continues.
Crime
Two Dead, Two Injured in Marion Shooting; Authorities Identify One Victim as 16-Year-Old Kaiden Allen
MARION, S.C. — Two individuals were killed and two others wounded in a shooting that occurred Thursday night in Marion, prompting a large multi-agency response, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to the scene on Tubello Court following reports of gunfire at approximately 7:21 p.m.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. As of 9:00 p.m., two of the victims were confirmed deceased.
One of the deceased has been identified as 16-year-old Kaiden Allen.
The crime scene remained active late into the night, with updates confirming that it was still being processed as of 10:22 p.m.
A coordinated response involved personnel from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, its K-9 Unit, the Marion and Mullins Police Departments, federal law enforcement agencies, and agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Authorities have not yet released the identities or conditions of the two surviving victims.
Investigators have also not commented on a potential motive or whether any suspects have been identified or taken into custody.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward by calling 843-423-8399. The investigation remains ongoing.