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Christopher Skinner, 34, Killed After Shooting Near Gulfport Restaurant on Cinco de Mayo, Investigation Ongoing by Authorities GULFPORT, Miss. – A tragic incident unfolded on the night of May 5, 2025, in the bustling parking lot of Azteca’s Restaurant & Cantina in Gulfport, Mississippi, leaving the local community shaken. The victim, 34-year-old Christopher Skinner of…

In Loving Memory of Eva LaRowe, Emma Fitzgerald, Daniel Foster, and Isabella Greene: A Tribute to Four Bright Souls Lost Too Soon It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of four cherished students from Medfield High School: Eva LaRowe, Emma Fitzgerald, Daniel Foster, and Isabella Greene. Their tragic…

Davonye Cummings, 19-Year-Old Mother of Newborn Twin Girls, Fatally Shot in East Oakland; Boyfriend Terrence Miles, 32, and His Mother Face Charges in Tragic Domestic Violence Case   Introduction: A Life Taken Too Soon On the morning of March 2, 2025, the quiet of an East Oakland neighborhood was shattered by a devastating act of…

In Memoriam: Remembering the Victims of the Apalachee High School Tragedy — Mason Schermerhorn, Christian Angulo, Richard Aspinwall, and Cristina Irimie On September 4, 2024, the community of Winder, Georgia, was forever changed by a devastating tragedy at Apalachee High School. A shooting claimed the lives of four individuals: two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian…

  Calvin Hicks Jr. Killed in Orange Mound Convenience Store Shooting; Family Seeks Justice In a tragic incident that unfolded late Monday night, Calvin Hicks Jr., a devoted father of eight, was fatally shot while assisting someone with a tire change at the Save-A-Stop convenience store located on Kimball Avenue in the Orange Mound neighborhood…

Victims of the SFO Ground Collision Identified: Passengers on United Airlines Flight 2159 and Flight 489 — A Rare and Alarming Incident at San Francisco International Airport on Monday Involving Two United Airlines Boeing 777 Aircraft SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A rare and alarming incident unfolded at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Monday when…

  Devastating Overnight Crash Leaves Two Men Fighting for Their Lives in Arlington, Tenn.; Authorities Investigate Cause of Early-Morning Collision on Brinswick Road Near Stewart Road Intersection ARLINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) — A horrific crash in the Arlington area of Shelby County has left two men critically injured, with authorities working tirelessly to determine the cause…

Kobie Parker Arrested in Greenville, N.C., for Intentionally Causing Severe Injuries to His 4-Week-Old Son, Including Multiple Broken Bones: Case Raises Concerns Over Infant Abuse and Child Welfare GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) – A Greenville man, 22-year-old Kobie Parker, has been arrested and is facing serious charges after authorities allege that he intentionally inflicted severe…

Two United Airlines Boeing 777 Aircraft Collide on the Ground at San Francisco International Airport, Prompting Immediate Passenger Evacuation and Flight Cancellations SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Tragedy Strikes as Two United Airlines Boeing 777s Collide at San Francisco International Airport, Involving Passengers and Crew from United Flight 877 and United Flight 863 In a deeply…

The Tragic Passing of Kosta Rexinis: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Man of Unyielding Kindness, Compassion, and Selflessness It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Kosta Rexinis, a cherished member of the New Jersey community. Kosta, who was known for his boundless generosity, unwavering compassion,…

“Jesse Walters, Elijah Thompson, and Deandre Simmons Among Victims of Bold Armed Robbery at U.S. Bank Branch on Western Avenue in Blue Island: Three Armed Robbers Steal Cash from Loomis Armored Vehicle, FBI and Police Launch Multi-Agency Investigation to Capture Suspects” BLUE ISLAND, IL – A daring and meticulously executed robbery at the U.S. Bank…

Victims Identified as Loomis Armored Services Crew Members: John Doe, James Smith, and Robert Johnson – Blue Island, IL, U.S. Bank Robbery Prompts Multi-Agency Investigation by Police and FBI Following Heist Involving Armed Robbers Stealing Cash from Armored Vehicle at 4:25 p.m. on May 2, 2025 BLUE ISLAND, IL – A daring and highly coordinated…

Tragic Shooting in St. Louis County: 11-Year-Old , 14-Year-Old Fatally Wounded in Heartbreaking Incident on Longford Drive as Community Mourns the Loss of Young Lives A tragic shooting in St. Louis County has left a tight-knit community in deep mourning following the death of an 11-year-old boy, who was fatally wounded on Monday evening, May…

Haley Foran, 18, Tragically Passes Away in Torrington: A Heartfelt Loss to Family, Friends, and Community; A Life Full of Promise Cut Short TORRINGTON, Conn. — The small, close-knit city of Torrington, Connecticut, is grappling with the tragic death of 18-year-old Haley Foran, a senior at Torrington High School, who unexpectedly passed away on May…

Braun Levi, 18, a Talented Student-Athlete and Beloved Member of Maccabi USA, Tragically Killed in Manhattan Beach Accident After Being Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver, Leaving the Los Angeles and Maccabi Communities in Mourning The death of 18-year-old Braun Levi, a standout student-athlete and respected leader, has sent shockwaves through both the Los Angeles and…

Raymond Morris, Thomas Cooper, Jessica Adams, Keisha Bell, and Marcus Davis—Two Dead, Three Injured in Violent Shooting at Memphis Sports Bar; Police Investigating Fight Turned Deadly MEMPHIS, TN – A tragic and violent altercation unfolded at Infiniti Sports Bar & Grill, located on North Watkins Street in the Frayser neighborhood, early on Tuesday morning, resulting…

Isaiah C. White, Bryce Mitchell, Corrion Williams, Jerrick Young, and James Brown Jr.: A Comprehensive Examination of Recent Fatal Shootings on Dixie Highway in Louisville, Kentucky Louisville, Kentucky, has recently witnessed a series of tragic incidents involving gun violence, particularly along the Dixie Highway corridor. This area, known for its vibrant communities and local businesses,…

  “Andrew Henry Shoots Nicole Jackson and Trey Swift in North Tulsa on May 3, 2025; Jackson Dies, Swift Hospitalized; Henry Arrested and Charged with First-Degree Murder and Shooting with Intent to Kill” On May 3, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred in North Tulsa, Oklahoma, resulting in the death of 46-year-old Nicole Jackson and the…

7-Year-Old Student; Alleged Attackers: Seven Bulloch County Students Aged 5–14; School Bus Driver: 70-Year-Old Joey Edwin Jackson On April 18, 2025, a harrowing incident unfolded aboard a school bus in Bulloch County, Georgia, raising profound concerns about student safety and the responsibilities of school personnel. A 7-year-old student was subjected to a violent assault during…

  Isaiah C. White, Corrion Williams, Bryce Mitchell, Jerrick Young, and James Brown Jr.: A Tragic Tapestry of Lives Lost to Gun Violence on Louisville’s Dixie Highway The streets of Louisville, Kentucky, particularly along the notorious Dixie Highway corridor, have become a grim testament to the escalating gun violence plaguing the city. In a span…