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Shooting Tragedy Strikes Texas Juneteenth Celebration, Claiming Life of Local Attorney

June 18, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

ROUND ROCK, Texas – A tragic incident at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas, has left the community mourning the loss of a beloved North Texas native, Lyndsey Vicknair. The shooting took place during a free festival at Old Settlers Park, just north of Austin. Lyndsey, a respected attorney, was described as a kind-hearted … Read more

Brutal On-Camera Beating: Family Fundraiser for Girl Claiming Self-Defense

March 25, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

St. Louis, Missouri – The family of a teenage girl charged in the brutal beating of 16-year-old Kaylee Gain is claiming that she was a victim herself, having faced harassment and bullying leading up to the violent incident that left Gain unconscious. The altercation, which was caught on video and went viral, took place on … Read more

Fort Lauderdale Man Shot and Killed, Suspect Arrested in Domestic Incident

July 6, 2024

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood on Saturday, resulting in a man being shot and killed. Police swiftly responded to the 100 block of Nurmi Drive around 10:49 a.m., where they discovered the victim had succumbed to his injuries. The scene exuded an air of tension as the ... Read more

Mass Shooting Tragedy Leaves Four Dead in Florence Home

July 6, 2024

FLORENCE, Ky. — Authorities reported that a tragic incident unfolded in a home in northern Kentucky early Saturday, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and the injury of three others in a shooting. The chaos escalated as the shooting suspect attempted to evade law enforcement, leading to a vehicle pursuit that culminated in a ... Read more

Violent Bangor Assault Leads to Arrest of Three Felony Robbery Suspects

July 6, 2024

Bangor, Maine – A violent assault in June has led to felony robbery charges for one Bangor resident and two individuals from out of state. The three suspects arrested in connection to the incident are Tory Kindred, 45, currently residing in Old Town but originally from New York; Thomas Pope, 47, from Sicklerville, New Jersey; ... Read more

Shooting Spree Leaves Four Dead in Northern Kentucky Suburb

July 6, 2024

Florence, Kentucky – A tragic mass shooting unfolded in Northern Kentucky early Saturday, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including the shooter, and leaving several others injured. The incident took place at a party in Florence around 3 a.m., as confirmed by Boone County Coroner Missy Rittinger. The perpetrator engaged in a pursuit following ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy Leaves Four Dead in Florence Home, Suspect Found Dead after Pursuit

July 6, 2024

FLORENCE, Ky. – A tragic shooting incident unfolded in a Florence residence early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of four individuals. Florence Police reported receiving multiple calls regarding an active shooter at the location just before 3 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered seven individuals inside the home. Out of the seven individuals found, four ... Read more

Kentucky Mass Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Three Critically Injured – Gunman Commits Suicide

July 6, 2024

Florence, Kentucky – A tragic mass shooting took place in Florence, Kentucky, leaving four people dead and three others critically injured. The incident occurred during a birthday pool party, where an intruder opened fire, causing chaos and devastation. The suspect fled the scene but was later involved in a pursuit with law enforcement, ultimately taking ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy in Florence, Kentucky: Five Dead and Three Hospitalized, Suspect Takes Own Life

July 6, 2024

Florence, Kentucky – Five individuals, including the suspected shooter, lost their lives in a tragic incident that unfolded late last night in northern Kentucky. Additionally, three others were injured and hospitalized as a result of the shooting. The Florence Police Department was alerted to the situation at a residence on Ridgecrest Drive at approximately 2:51 ... Read more

Shooting Rampage Leaves Four Dead in Florence: Suspect Found Dead on Farmview Drive

July 6, 2024

Florence, Kentucky – A tragic incident unfolded in Florence, Kentucky, leaving four individuals and the suspected shooter dead in an early Saturday morning shooting, as confirmed by the Florence Police Department. Responding to multiple reports of an “active shooter,” officers were led to a home on Ridgecrest Drive around 3 a.m. where they discovered seven ... Read more

Makeup Artist Among Victims in Fort Worth Shootings on Fourth of July: Fiance Mourns Loss

July 6, 2024

FORT WORTH, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded on the Fourth of July in Fort Worth, Texas, where a well-known makeup artist lost her life during two separate shootings in the city. Tasha Hymond, 39, was among the victims killed in the violence that erupted on Castleman Street while celebrating the holiday with her fiance, ... Read more

16-Year-Old Hospitalized After Violent Attack and Hit-and-Run on Chicago’s Northwest Side

July 6, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois – A 16-year-old boy remains hospitalized after a violent attack on the city’s Northwest Side. The incident occurred late Friday night when the boy was assaulted by a group of males on West Gregory Street. According to the Chicago police, the perpetrators beat the victim before fleeing the scene in a white sedan. ... Read more