Buffalo police seek help in locating missing child

BUFFALO, NEW YORK – The Buffalo Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing 11-year-old Royal-Thomas Jones-Harris.

Royal-Thomas, a black male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes, was last seen in the 100 block of Oakmont Avenue. His last known attire included a blue hoodie, red t-shirt, black pants and green shoes. He may also be traveling by bicycle.

Anyone with information about Royal-Thomas’ whereabouts is encouraged to contact 911 immediately to assist in his safe return.

Woman arrested after baby shooting in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania woman was taken into custody after shooting a mother, father and their 7-month-old child, injuring the infant. Philadelphia police have charged Dominique Billips, 28, with aggravated assault.

The incident, captured on surveillance camera and released by police, shows Billips approaching the family and firing two shots. The father is seen running away, leaving the mother and baby behind. Billips then fires another shot at point-blank range at the mother and baby, hitting the baby in the leg.

Philadelphia police Lt. Dennis Rosenbaum told WCAU in an interview that it took an hour to locate the parents, who had fled for fear of arrest on outstanding warrants. Rosenbaum said the incident was over a $100 drug debt.

The video shows the mother yelling at her baby, to which Billips allegedly responds with an expletive before walking away.

Billips was apprehended after surveillance footage was posted on YouTube, helping lead to her identification and arrest.

Jackson All-Stars 8u edge Sunnybrae 8u in pitching duel

Jackson, New Jersey — The Jackson All-Stars 8u team defeated the Sunnybrae 8u All Stars in a hard-fought game Saturday, finishing 3-2. Both teams had strong shooting performances.

The Jackson All-Stars took the lead in the first inning. Noah Z’s single scored a run, followed by Nicholas H’s double that scored two more.

Nicholas H, who started the game for Jackson, pitched three innings, allowing just one hit and no runs while striking out five and walking no batters. Gray F took the mound first for Sunnybrae, allowing six hits and three runs in three innings, with six strikeouts and a walk. Noah Z earned the save for Jackson.

Leading the way for Jackson was Nicholas H, who contributed significantly with two RBIs and went 1-for-2. Aiden B also had a standout performance, going 3-for-3. Defensively, Jackson was flawless with Tyler K making seven plays.

Sunnybrae’s hitters were Jayden B, Grayson R, Ethan S, Colin K and Hudson D, each with a hit. Jayden B and Colin K each drove in a run. Sunnybrae also showed strong defensive skills, with Bryce B going ten games without an error.