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PORTLAND, OREGON — The Portland community is mourning after a fatal shooting occurred Monday evening in northeast Portland. A local resident, whose identity has not yet been publicly released, was found deceased following reports of gunfire in the 4500 block of Northeast 125th Place at approximately 5:36 p.m. on October 27, 2025. Portland Police Department…

SAN CARLOS, ARIZONA — The San Carlos community is mourning the sudden loss of Jessie Russell Sr., a respected member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, who was found unresponsive near U.S. Highway 70 close to the Apache Gold Casino on October 27, 2025. Authorities responded promptly, but Jessie was pronounced deceased at the scene.…

The community is mourning the loss of Kaelin Bradshaw, a cherished daughter, wife, and friend whose passing has left family, friends, and acquaintances heartbroken. Known for her warmth, compassion, and generosity, Kaelin’s life was a beacon of light for those fortunate enough to know her. Family members describe Kaelin as someone who always put others…

ZEBULON, NORTH CAROLINA — The Zebulon community is reeling after a tragic and horrifying incident involving Wellington Delano Dickens III, 38, who has been charged with four counts of murder. Authorities say Dickens allegedly confessed to killing his children and led them to human remains found inside a vehicle parked in his home’s garage. The…

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The Chicago community is grappling with the tragic loss of Gabriella Arellano, 17, who was found shot to death Sunday morning in an alley on the city’s East Side. The fatal incident occurred in the 11000 block of South Mackinaw Avenue, leaving family, friends, and neighbors in shock and mourning. Police report…

HOUSTON, TEXAS — The Houston community is reeling after a tragic wrong-way crash on the Katy Freeway early Tuesday morning that claimed the lives of two individuals. The fatal collision occurred just after midnight near the Washington/Westcott exit, forcing the closure of eastbound lanes for several hours as authorities investigated the scene. According to Houston…

WOODBURY, MINNESOTA — The Woodbury community is mourning the tragic loss of Thomas Samuel Amsbaugh, 83, of Downing, Wisconsin, who died Monday afternoon following a crash on Interstate 94. The accident occurred just west of Manning Avenue around 2:14 p.m., leaving one man hospitalized and raising concerns about roadway safety. According to the Minnesota State…

LIBERTY, TEXAS — The Liberty community is mourning the tragic loss of Guillermo Contreras, 68, who died Monday after being run over by the trailer of an 18-wheeler at a local oilfield site. The fatal accident has left family, friends, and colleagues in shock, while authorities and OSHA investigate the circumstances. According to local law…

LIBERTY, TEXAS — The Liberty community is mourning the tragic loss of Guillermo Contreras, 68, who died Monday in a fatal industrial accident at an oilfield site near nearby China. The devastating incident has left coworkers, family, and neighbors grappling with grief and seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding his passing. According to deputies, Guillermo…

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS — The Overland Park community is mourning the loss of Janet Dam, 68, who tragically died in an early morning pedestrian crash. The incident occurred in Overland Park, leaving friends, family, and neighbors shocked and grieving the sudden passing of a valued member of the community. According to the Overland Park Police…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS — The Montgomery County community is mourning the loss of Heath Ellis, 21, of Caney, Kansas, who died in a fatal vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025. The tragic incident occurred on U.S. Highway 75 near County Road 3600, southwest of Independence, and has left friends, family, and neighbors in…

NEW YORK, NEW YORK — The art world mourns the loss of Jackie Ferrara, the visionary sculptor renowned for transforming minimalist principles into architectural, geometric wooden forms. Ferrara passed away at the age of 95 on Wednesday, October 22, choosing to end her life through medical aid in dying, according to her estate and legacy…

NEOSHO, MISSOURI — The Newton County community is in mourning following the tragic death of Xander James Cupp, 19, of Oronogo, Missouri. Xander passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, nearly a week after suffering critical injuries in a vehicle crash on October 20. His passing has left family,…

LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA — A quiet Sunday afternoon in Lancaster County turned tragic when authorities confirmed that Shanelle Aviles, 19, died in a head-on collision on Route 222 north, near the Kutztown Road overpass. The devastating crash has left family, friends, and the community grappling with the sudden loss of a young life. According to…

HENDERSON, KENTUCKY — A quiet Monday on State Road 69 in Posey County turned tragic when authorities confirmed that Brent Cooper, 48, of Terre Haute, Indiana, died in a collision just south of Interstate 64. The devastating crash has left friends, family, and the community struggling to process the sudden loss. According to the Posey…

MERIDIANVILLE, ALABAMA — A quiet Monday afternoon in Madison County turned devastating when authorities confirmed that Dezi Fletcher Jr., 27, died in a crash that also left another man injured. The tragic event has sent shockwaves through the local community, leaving friends, family, and neighbors struggling to process the sudden loss. According to Alabama law…

MOORHEAD, MINNESOTA — A quiet Monday evening in Moorhead turned tragic when authorities confirmed that Nadine Khoury lost her life in a fatal shooting. The incident, which occurred on October 27, 2025, has left the community in shock and mourning, as friends, neighbors, and loved ones struggle to process the sudden loss. According to Moorhead…

Monroe, Louisiana — Father, Daughter and Friend Die in Tragic Triple Incident Monroe, Louisiana, the city now faces unfathomable grief as a father, his daughter, and a close friend have tragically died in what officials are describing as a heart-wrenching triple incident. The loss has left a community reeling and countless questions in its wake.…

CLEVELAND, OHIO — What was once just another city intersection has now become a place of deep sorrow and remembrance for many. On the night of October 27, 2025, tragedy struck when Roacho Cinco, a 27-year-old motorcyclist, lost his life in a collision at West 25th Street and View Road. For those who knew him,…

KING WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA — A quiet Tuesday morning turned tragic along Route 30 when a devastating head-on collision claimed the life of Jerean Rogers, a 26-year-old man from the King William area. The crash, which happened around 6:29 a.m., left one person dead and another hospitalized, shaking the small community that now mourns the…