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Murder Suspect Arrested After Found Sleeping Near Crime Scene in Bloomington

May 7, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Bloomington, Indiana – A homeless man has been arrested by Bloomington police for murder after being discovered sleeping in a van near a deceased individual. On Tuesday morning, officers from the Bloomington Police Department took Scott A. Cooper, a 56-year-old transient man, into custody in connection with a shooting death, charging him with murder. Reports … Read more

BLOOMINGTON RALLIES AS SISTER FIGHTS FOR MURDERED HOMELESS MAN’S FUNERAL

January 24, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – An ongoing battle over the final resting place of a murdered homeless man has left his sister struggling to negotiate with local officials for payment of cremation and burial expenses more than six weeks after his death. Crystal Phillips, from Seattle, is facing obstacles from Bloomington Township in Indiana, where her older … Read more

Shooting Tragedy Claims Lives of Two 15-Year-Old Boys in Milwaukee’s South Side

May 20, 2024

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Tragedy struck late Saturday night on Milwaukee’s south side as Milwaukee police confirmed that two individuals lost their lives in a shooting incident. The victims, identified as 15-year-old boys by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, have left families and the community in shock. One of the victims has been identified as ... Read more

Gun Violence Epidemic Plagues Savannah: Multiple Dead, Dozens Injured in Recent Shootings

May 20, 2024

Savannah, Georgia has experienced a recent surge in gun violence, with multiple incidents since Friday resulting in two fatalities and more than a dozen injuries reported. The largest and most recent shooting occurred on Saturday night in Ellis Square, where law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire and found several individuals injured. Police believe the ... Read more

Chicago Weekend Shootings Leave One Dead and 29 Injured, Including Children

May 20, 2024

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – A spate of shootings over the weekend in Chicago left at least 29 people injured and one person dead, according to the Chicago Police Department. One of the incidents involved a 44-year-old man who was shot and killed during an argument in the Austin neighborhood. The man was holding a gun when ... Read more

Abuse: Shocking Video Emerges of Sean “Diddy” Combs Violently Assaulting Girlfriend

May 20, 2024

Los Angeles, California – A shocking video has recently emerged showing American rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs engaging in a violent altercation with his then-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, in a hotel corridor back in March 2016. The disturbing footage, released by an unnamed source, confirms Ventura’s previous allegations of abuse and coercion against Combs, which were detailed ... Read more

Man fatally shot at Valley Center home, investigation underway

May 20, 2024

VALLEY CENTER, Kansas – Tragedy struck a community in Valley Center, Kansas, on Sunday as a 46-year-old man lost his life in a shooting at his residence on N. West St. The victim, identified as Kirk Stanley, was found with a gunshot wound in his home, prompting a swift response from Valley Center police at ... Read more

Assault: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Escapes Criminal Charges Despite Violent Video Surfaces

May 20, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The controversy surrounding music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has sparked outrage as a violent video surfaced, depicting him assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel in 2016. The disturbing footage shows Combs chasing Ventura, wearing only a towel, and then physically attacking her in a hallway, resulting in a public outcry ... Read more

Police Fail to Respond as Miss World Australia Endures Violent Attack on Gold Coast

May 20, 2024

Gold Coast, Queensland – Miss World Australia, Jasmine Stringer, found herself in a terrifying situation when a violent attack occurred outside a Gold Coast shopping center. Stringer, who was conducting a workshop with young pageant contestants, was confronted by a random attacker who verbally abused the girls and then physically assaulted Stringer by punching her ... Read more

Violent Diddy Assault Apology Slammed by Cassie’s Lawyer as ‘Pathetic Desperation’

May 19, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Diddy is facing backlash from Cassie’s legal team after his apology for a violent attack captured on a viral video. The embattled mogul claimed to have “hit rock bottom” during the 2016 incident and expressed regret for his actions. Although Diddy’s statement aimed to provide context and show remorse, Cassie’s lawyer, ... Read more

Attack New Footage Emerges of Actor Steve Buscemi Moments Before NYC Attack

May 19, 2024

New York City – New footage has surfaced showing actor Steve Buscemi moments before he was assaulted in New York last week. The video captured Buscemi looking at his phone just before he was randomly punched by an unknown person on the street. The incident occurred on Third Avenue near East 27th Street around 12 ... Read more

Bus

May 19, 2024

Los Angeles, California – The city of Los Angeles was once again struck by tragedy as a person was shot and killed on a Metro bus in Commerce, marking the fourth violent attack on public transportation in just one week. The incident occurred on the 6200 block of Slauson Avenue, leading to a swift response ... Read more