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Lawrenceville Man Convicted for Fatal Family Shootout: Bernie Mack Sentenced to Life Without Parole

April 13, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Lawrenceville, Georgia – A Lawrenceville man, Bernie Ray Mack, was convicted on Friday for the shooting and killing of family members in a 2022 dispute that turned deadly. The incident took place in the Harbor Bay neighborhood in Lawrenceville, according to the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office. Following a confrontation that culminated in a shootout, … Read more

Chandler Police Release Details on Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Neighborhood

May 10, 2024

CHANDLER, AZ – Police authorities have disclosed new information regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in a residential Chandler neighborhood. The individual involved in the tragic incident has been identified as Ruben Felix Alejandro Lopez, aged 45. The sequence of events transpired on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m. when Chandler police officers responded ... Read more

Fatal Shooting in North Preston Leaves 36-Year-Old Man Dead, RCMP Investigating as Homicide

May 10, 2024

Halifax, Nova Scotia – A tragic incident unfolded in the Halifax-area community of North Preston as a 36-year-old man lost his life in a shooting on Wednesday night, as confirmed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The authorities were alerted to the situation around 11:48 p.m. local time when reports surfaced about a man ... Read more

Boy Murdered in Paulding County Home to Have Funeral on His 12th Birthday

May 10, 2024

Paulding County, Georgia mourns the tragic loss of an 11-year-old boy who was shot and killed inside his home on April 29. The family of Zander Whatley, from Douglasville, announced funeral plans for their beloved son and shared memories of his life. Whatley, a fifth grader at Hal Hutchens Elementary School, was known as a ... Read more

Violent Attacks Target European Election Campaigners in Germany

May 10, 2024

Dresden, Germany – A series of violent attacks targeting politicians in Germany has sparked concerns over escalating anti-democratic violence in the country. Last week, Matthias Ecke, a member of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) and European Parliament, was assaulted while hanging campaign posters in Dresden. The attack left Ecke with fractures to his cheekbone ... Read more

Man Suspected in Attack at Fresno’s ‘Porchfest’ Not Charged with Hate Crime

May 10, 2024

FRESNO, Calif. – A man in Fresno, California, is facing charges for an attack on Pro-Palestinian supporters at a local music festival, but those charges do not include a hate crime designation. Francisco Samaniego allegedly assaulted three women at the Tower District’s ‘Porch Fest’ event in late April. The incident, captured on camera, showed Samaniego ... Read more

Attack Charge for Man who Allegedly Assaulted Pro-Palestinian Supporters at Fresno Music Festival

May 10, 2024

FRESNO, Calif. – A man in Fresno, California, has been charged in connection with a violent attack on Pro-Palestinian supporters at a local music festival. Francisco Samaniego is facing allegations of assaulting three women during the ‘Porch Fest’ event in the Tower District on April 27th. The disturbing incident, captured on camera, involved physical altercations ... Read more

Safety Concerns Prompt Majority of Teachers to Consider Quitting: Channel 2 Action News Survey Shows

May 10, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia – A recent survey conducted among teachers reveals that concerns over safety in the classroom have led to a majority of educators contemplating leaving their jobs. The survey, which included nearly 1,000 participants in Georgia and over 8,000 nationwide, highlighted the growing issue of violence teachers are facing in schools. According to the ... Read more

Charged suspect in Fresno music festival attack on Pro-Palestinian supporters faces legal battle in court

May 10, 2024

FRESNO, California – A man suspected of carrying out a violent attack on Pro-Palestinian supporters at a Fresno music festival has now been formally charged. The incident, which took place at the festival, left several individuals injured and sparked concerns over safety at public events. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed by authorities, ... Read more

UCLA Faculty and Staff Demand Justice Following Brutal Attacks on Campus

May 10, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Over 1,000 members of the University of California faculty and staff have come together to demand justice following a series of brutal attacks at UCLA. The faculty and staff signed a letter that was released after a night of vigilante violence on the UCLA campus, criticizing Chancellor Gene Block for failing ... Read more

Florida Deputy’s Fatal Shooting of Black Airman Sparks Controversy and Calls for Justice

May 10, 2024

Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The release of body camera footage by the Okaloosa County Sheriff sparked controversy Thursday, revealing the fatal shooting of a Black man, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, by a sheriff’s deputy. The family of Fortson decried the incident as “unjustifiable” during a news conference led by civil rights ... Read more