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

May 10, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

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

Deputy’s Sacrifice Remembered on Anniversary: Kittitas Community Honors Ryan Thompson

March 20, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Ellensburg, Washington – Marking the anniversary of a tragic event that shook the small town of Kittitas, emergency service agencies in the region have not forgotten the heroic actions of Deputy Ryan Thompson on March 19, 2019. Thompson, a 42-year-old Kittitas County Deputy, made the ultimate sacrifice while bravely confronting a menacing gunman, 29-year-old Juan … Read more

Shooting at Grove Resort in Winter Garden Leaves One Dead: Victim Identified as Ty Mc Lain

May 20, 2024

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Authorities have identified the individual who tragically lost his life in a shooting incident at the Grove Resort in Winter Garden over the weekend. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting at the 14500 block of Grove Resort Avenue around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday. Upon their arrival ... Read more

Afghanistan’s Tourism Industry Threatened by Deadly Attack on Foreign Tourists

May 20, 2024

Central Afghanistan’s nascent tourism sector took a hit recently with an attack claimed by the Islamic State group that targeted foreign tourists visiting a market in Bamiyan province. The assault resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including three Spanish tourists, and left four others injured. This incident, believed to be the first against foreign ... Read more

Death Penalty Decision: Jury Selection Begins for Bank Shooter Zephen Xaver

May 20, 2024

SEBRING, Fla. – Jury selection commenced on Monday for the penalty phase of Zephen Xaver, the man responsible for the shooting that resulted in the deaths of five women at a bank in Highlands County, Florida in 2019. As Xaver awaits his fate, the possibility of a death sentence looms in his future. On January ... Read more

Bond Set at $1 Million for Teen Charged with Murder After Breakup

May 20, 2024

CASPER, Wyoming – A teenager suspected of fatally shooting a student at Natrona County High School had his bond set at $1 million on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred early Tuesday morning, left 17-year-old Lenea Brown dead. The suspect, Eavan Castaner, appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday, facing charges of first-degree murder ... Read more

Teacher Attacks Groom with Knife During Wedding Ceremony: Chaos Erupts and Police Intervene

May 20, 2024

Chittorgarh, India – In a startling turn of events in the small village of Uncha, a teacher shocked wedding guests by attacking the groom with a knife. The groom, adorned in a turban, narrowly escaped with a minor head injury as chaos erupted during the ceremony celebrating the union of Krishna and Mahendra. Shankarlal Bharti, ... Read more

Diddy Beats the System as Police Stand Powerless

May 20, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – When it comes to the legal woes of celebrities like Diddy, the hands of law enforcement may often be tied due to various factors at play. One major reason why police may struggle to take action against high-profile individuals like Diddy is the influence and power they wield. Celebrities often have ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy at Atlanta Nightclub Spurs Family to Seek Justice and Change in Safety Measures

May 20, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia – Family and friends gathered in Atlanta to honor the life of Mari Creighton, a 21-year-old victim of a tragic shooting at a nightclub in Buckhead. More than a week has passed since the deadly incident occurred at the Elleven45 Lounge, where a fight escalated into gunfire, resulting in the deaths of Creighton ... Read more

Drive-By Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured in East Bronx: NYPD Reports

May 20, 2024

EAST BRONX, The Bronx – Tragedy struck late Sunday night in East Bronx with a possible drive-by shooting resulting in the death of a 29-year-old man and injuring a 40-year-old man. The incident took place on Ely Avenue around 10:50 p.m., leaving one victim with a gunshot wound to the head and the other with ... Read more

Paralysed Indian Student in Australia Seeks Support for Recovery

May 20, 2024

Hobart, Australia – A 32-year-old Indian student, Devarshi Deka, who left his government job to pursue higher education in Australia, is now facing a challenging road to recovery after being brutally assaulted in Hobart. The incident, which took place on November 5 last year, has not only shattered Deka’s dreams but has also left his ... Read more

Ambush: Gunmen free drug dealer from French prison van, leaving two guards dead

May 20, 2024

Paris, France – Gunmen orchestrated an ambush on a French prison van transporting a drug dealer, resulting in the tragic deaths of two guards. The incident occurred in a daring assault that highlighted the dangers faced by law enforcement officials in the line of duty. The attackers, armed and masked, launched a brazen attack on ... Read more