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DeKalb County, GA — Adult and Child Tragically Killed in Columbia Drive Double Homicide; Police Launch Intense Manhunt for Suspect A heartbreaking and deeply unsettling tragedy unfolded in DeKalb County, Georgia, on the afternoon of Friday, June 13, 2025, when a deadly shooting at an apartment complex claimed the lives of two individuals — one…

Alejandro Marix Manriquez‑Chavez, 23 — Bakersfield Mourns Young Life Lost in Multi‑Vehicle Crash on Highway 178 BAKERSFIELD, CA — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has officially identified Alejandro Marix Manriquez‑Chavez, a 23‑year‑old resident of Bakersfield, as the victim in a tragic multi‑vehicle collision that occurred early Friday morning, June 13, 2025, on Highway 178 near the Beale…

Yasean J. McQueen, 31 — Elmira Mourns Loss of Community Member After Deadly Pulaski Park Shooting ELMIRA, NY — In the wake of a tragic and violent incident that unfolded on the evening of Monday, June 9, 2025, the Elmira community remains both stunned and deeply saddened. What should have been a peaceful evening in…

San Antonio, TX — Medical Examiner Confirms Identities of Victims as Death Toll Rises to Nine in Devastating Flood San Antonio continues to mourn as the city grapples with the aftermath of a catastrophic flood that swept through the region on Friday afternoon, June 6, 2025. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially confirmed…

Zion, IL — Community Shaken by Tragic Murder-Suicide of Young Couple in Early Morning Incident In the peaceful suburban enclave of Zion, Illinois, a tight-knit neighborhood was rocked by a deeply saddening event that has left the community reeling. Early Thursday morning, an unthinkable tragedy unfolded when a young couple, both only 24 years old,…

Tylik Jackson Obituary, Death — 17-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Reserve, Louisiana Following Disturbance on Northwest Third Street RESERVE, LA — The close-knit community of Reserve in St. John the Baptist Parish is devastated following the senseless and untimely death of Tylik Jackson, a 17-year-old whose life was tragically cut short on the evening of Thursday,…

Noah Tinch Obituary, Death — University of Kentucky Student-Athlete Mourned After Tragic Drowning in Kentucky Lake During Fishing Trip LEXINGTON, KY — A deep wave of sorrow has swept across the University of Kentucky and the broader Lexington community following the sudden and devastating loss of Noah Tinch, an 18-year-old freshman and rising student-athlete, who…

John McNally Obituary, Death — Ithaca, NY Mourns the Sudden Loss of Beloved Coach, Teacher, and Community Pillar ITHACA, NY — The city of Ithaca has been deeply shaken by the sudden passing of John McNally, a devoted educator, inspirational coach, and lifelong mentor to countless young people in the community. His death this week…

Irene Sobey-Aucoin Obituary, Death — Pictou County Grieves Profound Loss of Beloved Philanthropist, Community Advocate, and United Way Leader PICTOU COUNTY, NOVA SCOTIA — A heavy cloud of grief has descended upon Pictou County as residents grapple with the sudden and deeply felt loss of Irene Sobey-Aucoin, a woman whose name had become synonymous with…

Andrew P. Postula Obituary, Death — Mascoutah, IL Community Devastated by the Sudden Loss of 32-Year-Old Husband, Father, and Beloved Friend on June 12, 2025 Mascoutah, Illinois — The town of Mascoutah is enveloped in profound sorrow following the sudden and tragic passing of Andrew P. Postula, a deeply loved and respected member of the…

Tragic Death of 2-Year-Old Girl at Hinesville Walmart Neighborhood Market Parking Lot Sparks Grief, Safety Concerns, and Calls for Accountability Hinesville, GA — A devastating and heartbreaking tragedy rocked the city of Hinesville, Georgia, on the afternoon of June 13, 2025, when a 2-year-old girl was fatally struck by a vehicle in the parking lot…

Benjamin Boyers Obituary, Death: Heartbreaking Motorcycle Crash in Lawrence Township Claims Life of 44-Year-Old Levittown, PA Resident, Prompting Community Grief and Renewed Calls for Traffic Safety at Dangerous Intersection Lawrence Township, NJ — A devastating tragedy has left the communities of Lawrence Township, New Jersey, and Levittown, Pennsylvania, reeling after the sudden and untimely death…

Double Homicide in DeKalb County, Georgia: Manhunt Intensifies After Adult and Child Fatally Shot at Columbia Drive Apartment Complex DeKalb County, GA — A devastating and deeply unsettling tragedy unfolded in the heart of DeKalb County on Friday afternoon, leaving an entire community in shock and mourning. At approximately 3:00 p.m., gunfire erupted at an…