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Shooting Rampage Leaves 5 Injured, 1 Dead in Kansas City’s Westport District

May 28, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Kansas City, Missouri – Five people were wounded and one individual was killed in a shooting that took place overnight on Saturday in Westport. The incident occurred during a crowded gathering, adding to the rising concerns regarding safety in the area. According to local authorities, the shooting occurred in the early hours of the morning … Read more

Shooting Tragedy in San Jose: Man Dies in City’s 15th Homicide of the Year

May 27, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

San Jose, California – In the city’s fifteenth homicide of the year, a man has tragically succumbed to a gunshot wound. This incident marks another unfortunate loss of life in the San Jose community, further highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area. The victim, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was … Read more

Mall Shooting Tragedy: Teen Jayda Woods-Johnson Remembered as “Firecracker”

July 5, 2024

LYNNWOOD, Wash. – A tragic incident took place at Alderwood Mall on July 3, resulting in the death of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson. Jayda, described as a vibrant individual who could light up any room, was shot during an altercation between two groups at the mall’s food court. Following the shooting, a 16-year-old from Edmonds was ... Read more

School Shooting Lawsuit Victory: Judge Rules Writings of Covenant Mom’s Son Cannot Be Released

July 5, 2024

Nashville, Tennessee – A judge recently ruled that the writings of the shooter responsible for the tragic events at Nashville’s Covenant School, where three adults and three children lost their lives, will not be made public. This decision was a victory for the families of the victims, who expressed concerns that releasing the records could ... Read more

Judge Rules Covenant School Parents Hold Copyright to School Shooting Documents

July 5, 2024

Nashville, Tenn. – A ruling declared on Thursday, July 5, 2024, has prohibited the release of writings by the individual responsible for a tragic shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, which claimed the lives of three 9-year-olds and three adults. Chancellor I’Ashea L. Myles presided over the decision in a status hearing, which involved ... Read more

Judge Blocks Release of Covenant School Shooter’s Writings in Landmark Case

July 5, 2024

Dallas, Texas – A judge in Dallas, Texas has made a ruling against the release of writings by the shooter responsible for the tragic events at Covenant School. The decision came after a request was made for the writings to be disclosed as part of a legal battle. The writings in question were penned by ... Read more

Copyright Ruling Protects Nashville School Shooter’s Writings from Public Release

July 5, 2024

Nashville, Tennessee – A judge in Nashville ruled that the writings of the individual responsible for the tragic deaths of three 9-year-olds and three adults at a private Christian elementary school in the city cannot be made public. The decision was made by Chancery Court Judge I’Ashea Myles, who determined that the copyright to the ... Read more

Shooting at Harrisburg Concert Venue Claims Life of Concert-Goer in Drive-By Attack

July 5, 2024

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – A man was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting early Friday morning following a concert at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC). The victim, who was with his girlfriend at the time, crossed the street when he was attacked with four gunshots, according to police reports. Surveillance footage from HMAC captured the ... Read more

Attack on Chinese Teen in New Zealand Prompts Calls for Investigation

July 5, 2024

Auckland, New Zealand – A Chinese teenager was viciously attacked in Auckland, prompting concerns of a racially motivated incident. The 16-year-old schoolboy was on his way to Auckland City when a woman assaulted him with a metal bar, leaving him with serious facial injuries. Authorities described the assault as unprovoked, leading to an outpouring of ... Read more

First Responders Face Rising Threat of Workplace Violence: EMT Attacked in Ambulance by PCP-Intoxicated Man

July 5, 2024

UPLAND, Pa. — A routine day for Jen McFalls Smith took a terrifying turn when she found herself being attacked while on duty as an emergency medical technician. The 31-year-old experienced the worst assault of her career, as her head was slammed into the floor of an ambulance and she was strangled by a man ... Read more

Extradited Man Denied Bail After New Assault Charge in Sligo

July 5, 2024

Sligo, Ireland – A man facing extradition to Scotland for a serious assault involving a brick has been denied bail after being charged with another violent assault in Sligo. Richard Sharples, a 24-year-old resident of Doonbeakin, Templeboy, Sligo, appeared before Judge Sandra Murphy at Ballyshannon District Court on Friday. He is accused of assaulting Steven ... Read more

Man Attacked Outside Home in Upper Sahali: RCMP Investigating

July 5, 2024

Kamloops, British Columbia – Another violent incident has rattled a neighborhood in Upper Sahali as a homeowner was attacked outside his residence. The Kamloops Mounties are currently investigating the assault that occurred late Thursday night. Police officers responded to a disturbance call just after 9:30 p.m. at an address on Springview Place. Upon arrival, they ... Read more