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CBS News
7 hours ago
- CBS News
Sheridan, Illinois manhunt underway after 2 found dead in house fire in LaSalle County
A death investigation is underway in LaSalle County after a house fire on Thursday morning. According to police, deputies responded to a call for shots fired just before 1 a.m., and found a house on fire. Deputies found two adults dead inside the home. Police said there were five people inside the house, including the suspect. A person was able to escape and called 911. Another person was hurt while running from house but was not shot, police said. Police said they are searching for a known suspect who is believed to be armed and dangerous. They believe the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. Police said the victims' cause of death is under investigation. Video from the scene shows a large law enforcement presence, including police, SWAT, and K-9 units. Police officers have blocked off a large stretch of roadway in the area that appears to be residential. Police are waiting for search warrants. The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact police. Sheridan, Illinois, is over an hour southwest of Chicago.
CTV News
9 hours ago
- CTV News
One taken to hospital after west Regina house fire
One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries following a house fire in west Regina Wednesday night. According to Regina Fire, crews were called to a home on the 4900 block of Sherwood Drive around 8:23 p.m. Firefighters arrived to heavy smoke conditions but were able to bring the blaze under control. 'One occupant [was] transported to hospital by EMS with minor injuries,' Regina Fire said. The fire remains under investigation. Crews responded to the 4900 Blk. of Sherwood Dr at 8:23 for a house fire. Heavy smoke condition on arrival. Fire is under control with all searches complete. One occupant transported to hospital by EMS with minor injuries. Fire is under investigation. #yqr — Regina Fire (@Regina_Fire) July 17, 2025
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Elderly couple, 83 and 77, die in 'sickening' arson attack on their home as police launch murder investigation
An elderly couple have died in an 'absolutely sickening' arson attack on their home as police launch a murder probe. Emergency services rushed to the scene on South John Street in St Helens at around 12.40am on Tuesday following reports of a house fire. The end-terrace home was ablaze when firefighters arrived to rescue the pair who were rushed to hospital. But Merseyside Police have now confirmed Peter Eric Greener, 77, died on Wednesday, July 16, and his partner, Sheila Jackson, 83, died this morning. And a joint investigation with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has found an accelerant was used to start the fire maliciously. Neighbours have explained how the door was ablaze, preventing fire crews from initially rescuing the couple. Gavin Thelwell, who lives on the same terrace, said: 'When I came out of my house, there were fire engines that had already arrived, but the front door was on fire, which was stopping the firefighters from getting inside. 'They had to put that out before they managed to get them out of the house.' He continued: 'I feel so sorry for them; they're good people. I chat with them all the time. He's usually walking down with his walking frame to go to the pub, and he'll stop halfway by the street sign to have a break. 'They were always really nice; I just can't believe this has happened. It's so bad.' Detective chief inspector Steve McGrath, who is leading the investigation, said: 'Firstly, I want to express my condolences to the family of Mr Greener and Ms Jackson as this tragic time and we have specialist officers in place to support them. 'This is a truly shocking incident and I'm sure that the community and everyone in Merseyside will be utterly appalled at what has happened. 'It's difficult to comprehend how someone could deliberately start a fire while two elderly people are inside the home. It's absolutely sickening, and we are determined to find the person or people responsible. 'An investigation is ongoing as we look to establish exactly why this has happened and we are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. 'If you live in this community and saw or heard something suspicious at any point during this evening, please let us know as a matter of urgency. 'Also, if you have CCTV or a smart doorbell, take the time to review any footage you have to see if you captured anything that could prove to be significant. Even if it appears to be a small detail, it could end up being vital to our inquiries. 'I would also ask that any drivers who have dashcam footage and were in the area of South John Street and Parr Street between midnight and 1am to contact us if you have captured anything significant.'
News.com.au
12 hours ago
- News.com.au
A woman has been charged after a house fire critically injured two young girls
A woman has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following a suspicious house fire in Melbourne's southeast that left two young girls critically injured. Detectives from Victoria Police's Arson and Explosives Squad arrested a 37-year-old Chadstone woman on Thursday morning in connection with the May 21 blaze that tore through a two-storey townhouse on Terrigal Street. Emergency services were called to the property just before 9.40pm after reports of smoke and flames pouring from the building. Fire crews forced their way into the home, rescuing the woman and two girls, aged seven and eight at the time, from the first floor of the home. All three were rushed to hospital in critical condition. A 36-year-old man, also a resident, was not home at the time of the incident. The woman, who had been recovering in hospital, was formally charged on Thursday and remanded in custody. She is expected to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday.
ABC News
13 hours ago
- ABC News
Woman charged with attempted murder after Chadstone fire left three people in critical condition
A woman has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following a house fire in Melbourne's south-east that left a woman and two children in critical condition. Police today arrested and charged a 37-year-old Chadstone woman over the May 21 blaze at a two-storey property in Terrigal Street in Chadstone. The woman is due to appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Friday. Emergency services were called to reports of the blaze at around 9:40pm, with a 37-year-old woman and two girls, aged eight and 10, taken to the hospital in a critical condition after firefighters forced entry to rescue the trio. A fourth occupant, a 36-year-old man, was not home during the fire. At the time of the incident, Detective Inspector Chris Murray from the Arson and Explosives Squad said a gas cylinder had exploded inside the home. "We believe [the fire] was from a gas cylinder … how that's come to explode is a matter for the investigation proper to unpack," he said. "Such an incident, where we have [an] explosion and fire, can be absolutely devastating. "One can only hope and pray that certainly the children get through this [and] the mother." Shocked neighbours described the ferocity of the blaze, saying they saw a "fireball" and heavy smoke billowing from the property.
