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Truck Driver Fatally Shot in Berks County Truck Stop Argument, Suspect Apprehended

March 24, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Shartlesville, Pennsylvania – A tragic altercation at a truck stop in northern Berks County resulted in the death of a truck driver early Friday morning. State police reported that the victim, identified as James Alexander Hilton, 40, from Southampton Township, New Jersey, was fatally shot during an argument at Love’s Travel Stop on Mountain Road … Read more

Teenager in Critical Condition After Violent Incident in South Los Angeles

May 15, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Police in South Los Angeles are on the lookout for a group of suspects after a 15-year-old boy was viciously attacked and severely injured in Watts on Tuesday night. The incident occurred at a parking lot near Century Boulevard and South Alameda Street, in the vicinity of a Habit and Panda ... Read more

Explosion at Nigerian Mosque: 24 Injured in Family Dispute Attack

May 15, 2024

ABUJA, Nigeria – In a shocking incident in northern Nigeria’s Kano state, at least 24 worshippers, including four children, were injured after a man attacked the mosque where they were praying early Wednesday morning. The police revealed that the suspect, a 38-year-old resident of the area, confessed to the attack, citing “prolonged family disagreement” as ... Read more

Manhunt Intensifies for Fugitive Gangster “The Fly” Following Prison Van Attack

May 15, 2024

PARIS (AP) – A massive manhunt is underway in northern France for a fugitive gangster known as “The Fly.” The search was triggered after gunmen attacked a prison van, freeing the criminal and killing two prison guards. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has mobilized unprecedented law enforcement resources, with 450 officers deployed to the Eure region ... Read more

Fatal Shootout in New Castle Leaves One Dead and Police Searching for Clues

May 15, 2024

In New Castle, Pennsylvania, a fatal shootout occurred on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one individual, according to authorities. The New Castle Police Department reported that officers were called to East Washington Street in response to gunshots around 4 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased man on the back porch of a residence ... Read more

Shooting in New Castle Leaves One Dead on East Washington Street

May 15, 2024

New Castle, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon in New Castle, Pennsylvania, where a man lost his life in a shooting. At 4:17 p.m., emergency responders rushed to a residence in the 1400 block of East Washington Street in response to the distressing report. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered the lifeless ... Read more

Camden Manhunt: Thugs violently attack two people near Koko nightclub

May 15, 2024

London, England – A manhunt is currently underway in Camden for the perpetrators of a violent attack near the popular nightclub Koko. Metropolitan Police officers are diligently working to apprehend the individuals responsible for assaulting two victims in broad daylight. The horrifying incident took place on Eversholt Street, close to Camden High Street and Euston ... Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY GANG ASSAULT: MS-13 Clique Members Charged in Brutal Attack on Teen

May 15, 2024

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – Seven alleged members and associates of the Huntington Criminal Locates Salvatrucha or “HCLS” clique of the MS-13 street gang have been charged with robbery, kidnapping, gang assault, and other related charges following a violent attack on a 15-year-old boy on January 6, 2024, announced Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. ... Read more

Buscemi Randomly Attacked in New York: New Footage Emerges of Violent Incident

May 15, 2024

New York City, New York – Surveillance footage has emerged, showing actor Steve Buscemi looking at his phone moments before he was randomly attacked on the streets of New York. The incident occurred on Third Avenue when Buscemi was punched by an unidentified individual without provocation. Police have identified the suspect as 50-year-old Clifton Williams ... Read more

Memorial Space Dedicated in Buffalo Honors Victims of Racist Mass Shooting

May 15, 2024

Buffalo, New York commemorated the second anniversary of a tragic racist mass shooting that claimed the lives of 10 Black individuals with the unveiling of a memorial space dedicated to honoring the victims. The city paid tribute to those affected by the attack by introducing the “Unity” sculpture outside the Tops supermarket, the site of ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy Strikes Lodi: Victim Fatally Shot Multiple Times in California Incident

May 15, 2024

LODI, Calif. – A tragic incident unfolded in Lodi on Monday night, resulting in the death of an individual who succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. The authorities were alerted around 10 p.m. by reports of gunshots near the Rivermaid Trading Company on East Pine Street. Sheriff’s office ... Read more