Author: WFXB Staff

Second Suspect Charged in Fatal Shooting of 5-Year-Old Cannon Hinnant

Another arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of 5-year-old Cannon Hinnant from Wilson, North Carolina. Hinnant was shot point blank by his neighbor while riding a bike in his front yard on August 9th. He later died in the hospital from his injuries. 25-year-old Darrius Sessoms was charged with first degree murder the following day. Now his girlfriend,…

Man Arrested After Holding Wife, Child Hostage in Darlington County Home

A hostage situation in Darlington County last night ended in the apprehension of one man. Darlington County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a call for a possible shooting at a home on Nicholson Road around 9:40 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man holding his wife and child hostage inside the residence. They were released about 45 minutes later without injury….

Two Injured During Shooting Incident in Conway Last Night

A shooting near Conway’s Main Street left two people injured last night. Law enforcement responded to shots fired in the area of Boundary Street. Two victims were hospitalized but the extent of their injuries remains unknown. Conway Police have also declined to release any information at this time about potential suspects and ask the public call them if they have…

U.S. Justice Department Announces Largest ‘Darknet’ Opioid Takedown in History

The U.S. Justice Department announced they helped execute the largest international ‘Darknet’ opioid takedown in history. “Operation DisrupTor” began nine months ago and targeted drug traffickers selling products via the Darknet which is a highly encrypted and anonymous network. 179 people were apprehended across seven countries and more than $6.5 million in cash and currency was seized. Approximately 500 kilograms…

Kobe Bryant’s Widow Sues LA County Sheriff, Department After Personal Photos Taken at Crash Site

Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa is now suing the LA County Sheriff’s Department following the death of her husband and daughter. They were two of the nine people killed in late January after their helicopter crashed. Vanessa has been quick to take legal action against those responsible and is now also suing the department for emotional distress as well as other…

One Officer Indicted on Charges of Wanton Endangerment in Death of Breonna Taylor

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has just announced one of three officers involved in the shooting, former Officer Brett Hankison, has been indicted by a grand jury on on three counts of wanton endangerment in the first degree. It’s still unclear if one of the ten shots Hankison fired off struck Taylor. However, it was determined Hankison’s actions…