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  Paul Berkovitz, Matthew J. Berkovitz, and Brody: A Community in Mourning Following Tragic Plane Crash in Simi Valley The Bow Wow Bungalow community in Burbank, California, along with residents across the San Fernando Valley, are grappling with profound grief following the tragic loss of Paul Berkovitz, 69, his son Matthew J. Berkovitz, 36, and…

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Students and Staff: Victims of Mistaken Active Shooter Alert That Caused Panic Across Campus On a Tuesday morning, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) community was thrown into chaos when a mistaken active shooter alert was issued to students and staff. The unexpected message caused immediate…

Devah Woods: A Community Mourns the Loss of a Bright Young Life in the Wake of Tragic Flooding in Brenham, Texas The small town of Brenham, Texas, is reeling from the devastating loss of 10-year-old Devah Woods, a third-grade student at Brenham Elementary School. On the afternoon of Monday, May 5, 2025, Devah was tragically…

In Loving Memory of Alex Ernst: A Cherished Member of the Cyclone Football Family It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alex Ernst, a cherished and integral member of the Cyclone Football Family. Alex’s unexpected departure has left a deep void in our community, and our thoughts are…

  Rodney Hinton Jr. and Larry Henderson: A Tragic Chain of Events in Hamilton County In early May 2025, Hamilton County, Ohio, was shaken by a series of tragic events that intertwined the fates of two families and the law enforcement community. Rodney Hinton Jr., a 38-year-old father, was arrested and charged with the aggravated…

  Abraham Salazar, 45, and Adam Salazar, 41: Tragic Domestic Dispute Ends in Fatal Shooting on Cain Drive, Corpus Christi On Monday evening, shortly after 9:00 p.m., the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) responded to a distress call reporting gunfire and a disturbance at a residence located in the 4900 block of Cain Drive, situated…

  Rodney Hinton Jr. and Ryan Hinton: A Father and Son’s Tragic Journey Through Grief, Anger, and Violence In the heart of Hamilton County, Ohio, a series of events unfolded that would forever alter the lives of two families and the community at large. On May 1, 2025, 18-year-old Ryan Hinton was fatally shot by…

  Victor Vega, 54, of Gainesville, Georgia, Tragically Killed in Motorcycle Crash Near East Hall High School; Community Mourns Loss of Esteemed Teacher and Coach On the morning of Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the Hall County School District and the broader Gainesville community were struck by the devastating news of the untimely death of Victor…

  Jose Paiva, 68, Found Deceased in Vehicle After Weekend Search; Taunton Community Mourns the Loss of Beloved Resident TAUNTON, MA — The city of Taunton is reeling in grief and disbelief following the heartbreaking discovery of 68-year-old Jose Paiva, a cherished member of the community who was reported missing over the weekend. Authorities confirmed…

Daina Badget Shoots and Kills Boyfriend Stephen Morgan After Discovering Infidelity on Yahoo Account; Woman Charged with First-Degree Murder in Tennessee In a tragic incident that underscores the volatile consequences of infidelity and emotional distress, 20-year-old Daina Badget from Tennessee has been charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, Stephen Morgan.…

Adrena Jemyson and Her Daughter Victimized in Road Rage Incident in Buffalo, New York  In a harrowing incident on the morning of May 6, 2025, Adrena Jemyson and her daughter became victims of a violent road rage attack in Buffalo, New York. The assailant, identified as 26-year-old Justin Goldrch, allegedly approached Jemyson’s vehicle while she…

Devah Woods, 10, Tragically Lost in Texas Flooding After School Bus Incident; Body Recovered Following Intensive Search On Monday, May 5, 2025, the community of Brenham, Texas, was struck by a devastating tragedy when 10-year-old Devah Woods was swept away by rapidly rising floodwaters shortly after disembarking from her school bus. Despite the valiant efforts…

In Loving Memory of Evan Michelman, a Promising Student Whose Life Was Tragically Cut Short – A Tribute to a Life Full of Promise and Potential It is with profound sorrow and deep regret that we announce the untimely passing of Evan Michelman, a bright and promising student from Cincinnati, Ohio. His life, which was…

  In Loving Memory of Andrew Koziuk: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Remarkable Soul Whose Generosity and Kindness Will Forever Be Remembered by All Who Had the Privilege of Knowing Him It is with profound sadness and an overwhelming sense of loss that we announce the untimely passing of Andrew Koziuk, a beloved individual whose…

Victims of Eastpointe Foot Locker Shooting Identified: Two Dead, Two Injured in Parking Lot Confrontation; 19-Year-Old Lakylia Taylor Arrested and Charged with Open Murder On Sunday, May 5, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded outside the Foot Locker store located near the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Kelly Road in Eastpointe, Michigan. The altercation, which…

  Abraham Salazar, 45, Fatally Shot by His Brother, Adam Salazar, 41, in Domestic Dispute on Cain Drive, Corpus Christi — Adam Arrested and Charged with Murder On the evening of May 5, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Corpus Christi, Texas, resulting in the death of 45-year-old Abraham Salazar. His brother, 41-year-old Adam Salazar,…

29-Year-Old Xavier Sterling Fatally Shot Outside Chance’s Restaurant and Lounge in Hampton, Virginia — Authorities Investigate Motive and Search for Suspect Following Altercation and Escalating Violence HAMPTON, VA — A tragic incident unfolded late Monday night in downtown Hampton, Virginia, when 29-year-old Xavier Sterling was fatally shot outside of Chance’s Restaurant and Lounge following an…

  OREM, UT — Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Results in the Death (s)] During Search Warrant Execution, Orem Police Department Responds Promptly to Incident Near 800 East and 400 North On the night of Monday, May 5th, 2025, a tragic and violent altercation took place in Orem, Utah, resulting in the death of [Victim Name(s)], following…

  Donavan Depriest, Elijah Johnson, and Tremawn Carrington Jr. Identified as Victims in Fatal Shootings on Walmsley Boulevard; Arrest Made in March 2023 Homicide The 3400 block of Walmsley Boulevard in Richmond, Virginia, has been the site of multiple tragic incidents over the past few years. Among the most recent is the fatal shooting of…

  In Loving Memory of Rafael Bencosme: A Cherished Brother, Friend, and Community Pillar It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rafael Bencosme, beloved brother of Chief Bencosme. Rafael was more than just a family member to those in our community—he was a cherished presence within our school…