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Jam Master Jay Murder Trial Brings Rapper’s Painful Demise Into The Spotlight

February 2, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

NEW YORK, NY – A young, aspiring R&B singer and rapper named Yarrah Concepcion found herself at the recording studio of Jam Master Jay, the late Run-DMC star. Within minutes of their meeting, Jam Master Jay was shot dead, leaving Concepcion in shock and tears as she recounted the events in court on Thursday. This … Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY GANG ASSAULT: MS-13 Clique Members Charged in Brutal Attack on Teen

May 15, 2024

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – Seven alleged members and associates of the Huntington Criminal Locates Salvatrucha or “HCLS” clique of the MS-13 street gang have been charged with robbery, kidnapping, gang assault, and other related charges following a violent attack on a 15-year-old boy on January 6, 2024, announced Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. ... Read more

Buscemi Randomly Attacked in New York: New Footage Emerges of Violent Incident

May 15, 2024

New York City, New York – Surveillance footage has emerged, showing actor Steve Buscemi looking at his phone moments before he was randomly attacked on the streets of New York. The incident occurred on Third Avenue when Buscemi was punched by an unidentified individual without provocation. Police have identified the suspect as 50-year-old Clifton Williams ... Read more

Memorial Space Dedicated in Buffalo Honors Victims of Racist Mass Shooting

May 15, 2024

Buffalo, New York commemorated the second anniversary of a tragic racist mass shooting that claimed the lives of 10 Black individuals with the unveiling of a memorial space dedicated to honoring the victims. The city paid tribute to those affected by the attack by introducing the “Unity” sculpture outside the Tops supermarket, the site of ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy Strikes Lodi: Victim Fatally Shot Multiple Times in California Incident

May 15, 2024

LODI, Calif. – A tragic incident unfolded in Lodi on Monday night, resulting in the death of an individual who succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. The authorities were alerted around 10 p.m. by reports of gunshots near the Rivermaid Trading Company on East Pine Street. Sheriff’s office ... Read more

Shooting of 24-Year-Old Father Sparks Fear in Dunning Neighborhood

May 15, 2024

Chicago, Illinois – A tragic shooting in the Dunning neighborhood has left residents in fear following the death of 24-year-old Zet Rodriguez-Lara. Rodriguez-Lara was fatally shot while walking on North Pittsburgh Avenue at 7 a.m. on Friday, according to Chicago police. Two individuals who were detained for questioning in connection with the homicide have been ... Read more

Gun Violence Memorial Honors Victims of Racial Hate – U.S. Attorney General Speaks Out

May 15, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Families who have lost loved ones to gun violence gathered at the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives headquarters in Washington last month. Among them was Garnell Whitfield Jr., listening as U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland dedicated an exhibit honoring victims of gun violence. The memorial wall, titled “Faces of ... Read more

Wheelchair-Bound Man Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Birmingham’s Woodlawn Community, Homicide Investigation Underway

May 15, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A man in a wheelchair tragically lost his life in a drive-by shooting that took place in Birmingham’s Woodlawn community. The incident occurred near the intersection of 59th Street North and 1st Avenue North, close to Woodlawn High School and the Birmingham Public Library, as reported by the Birmingham Police Department. Authorities ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy in New Castle Leaves One Dead After Noise Complaint Dispute

May 15, 2024

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A tragic incident unfolded in New Castle, Pennsylvania, as a dispute over a noise complaint escalated into a deadly shooting. The situation, which took place in the 1400 block of East Washington Street, resulted in the loss of one life. According to reports from Lawrence County 911, the shooting occurred around ... Read more

Safety Concerns Raised at North Penn High School Forum After Student Attack

May 15, 2024

NORTH WALES, Pennsylvania – Parents and community members gathered at North Penn High School for a school safety forum following a recent violent incident at Pennbrook Middle School that left a 7th grader injured. Concerns were raised about the school district’s response, policies, and accountability as parents voiced their worries about student behavior issues and ... Read more

Man Allegedly Eats Victim’s Eyeball and Ear in Violent Las Vegas Attack

May 15, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada – Authorities in Las Vegas are investigating a violent attack that left a victim missing an eyeball and ear. According to an arrest report, police were alerted to the incident in the early hours of Sunday following a 911 call from a 7-Eleven employee reporting a fight in the parking lot. Upon ... Read more