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Murder Charges Filed Against 20-Year-Old in Fatal Kalihi Shooting

May 4, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Honolulu, Hawaii – A 20-year-old man faces charges of second-degree murder and firearms offenses following a fatal shooting that occurred in Kalihi earlier this week. Ethan Taumua, the suspect in custody, surrendered himself to authorities on Wednesday, a day after the incident at Kuhio Park Towers. The victim, identified as 23-year-old Richie Kony, was found … Read more

Manhunt for Armed and Dangerous Suspect Involved in Violent Kalihi Attack

February 5, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

HONOLULU, Hawaii – Honolulu police are on the lookout for a suspect involved in a violent attack in Kalihi early Saturday, leaving one man with a gunshot wound and another with stab wounds. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Sidney Tafokitau, approached a group near the intersection of Rose and Middle streets around 12:45 a.m. The … Read more

Buckhead Nightclub Shooting Claims Two Lives, Including Talented Volleyball Player

May 14, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia – Authorities are investigating a tragic incident that unfolded over the weekend at a Buckhead nightclub, resulting in the death of two individuals and injuries to four others. The shooting occurred during a fight inside the Elleven45 lounge, claiming the life of 21-year-old Mari Creighton, along with another victim, identified as 20-year-old Nakyris ... Read more

Shooting at Uniontown Bar Leaves One Dead: Suspect Charged with Homicide and Aggravated Assault

May 14, 2024

Uniontown, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident unfolded in Uniontown Sunday night, resulting in the death of a woman and the injury of another following a shooting at Something Different bar. The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Andrew Maurice Howard, has been charged with homicide, aggravated assault, and prohibited possession of a firearm. Howard, currently hospitalized with ... Read more

Campus Police Brutality: A Crisis of Student Dissent and Criminalization

May 14, 2024

Columbus, Ohio – Student dissent on campuses across the nation has sparked a wave of confrontations between protesters and campus police forces, reminiscent of the Occupy protests of 2011. Local and state police, adorned with snipers overseeing demonstrations at universities like Ohio State and Indiana University, have been implicated in aggressive actions against peaceful student ... Read more

Shooting at Atlanta Lounge Claims Life of Rising Senior from Albany State University

May 14, 2024

Buckhead, Georgia – A tragic shooting incident at Elleven45 Lounge in Buckhead has claimed the lives of two young individuals, including Mari Creighton, a 21-year-old rising senior and volleyball player at Albany State University. The shooting, which occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday, left the community reeling from the senseless violence. According to ... Read more

Violent Attack Suspect Released on Bail Due to Prosecution Delay

May 13, 2024

Poughkeepsie, New York – A man accused of attempted murder in a brutal attack captured on video last summer has been released on $1,350 bail following a recent court ruling. Rakim Paulin, 43, regained his freedom after an appellate court decision determined that the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office had not pursued the case against ... Read more

Pathologist Cyril Wecht, Known for Challenging Official Findings, Passes Away at 93

May 13, 2024

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Renowned pathologist and attorney Dr. Cyril Wecht passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of challenging official findings in high-profile cases, including the investigation into former President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. While serving as an assistant district attorney in Allegheny County and working as a pathologist in a ... Read more

Police Violence Erupts at University of Calgary Anti-Genocide Protest

May 13, 2024

Calgary, Alberta, witnessed a violent clash between police officers and peaceful students at the University of Calgary on the evening of May 9. The students had set up an anti-genocide encampment that was forcibly dispersed by the authorities. The police crackdown, which lasted for over three hours, resulted in the arrest of five protesters and ... Read more

Steve Buscemi Recovers After Random Assault in NYC, Assailant Still at Large

May 13, 2024

New York, NY – Acclaimed actor Steve Buscemi is currently recovering after being the victim of a violent assault in broad daylight. The incident took place last week in Kips Bay, New York, leaving fans shocked and saddened by the senseless attack on the beloved star of “Boardwalk Empire.” According to reports, the assault on ... Read more

Skull Removal: Missouri Teen Attacked and Facing Long Road to Recovery

May 13, 2024

St. Louis, Missouri – A 16-year-old girl, Kaylee Gain, faced a traumatic incident after being attacked and sustaining severe brain injuries. She was allegedly subjected to a violent assault by a 15-year-old, Maurnice DeClue, near her high school, resulting in a skull fracture and frontal lobe damage. The altercation, captured on camera, led to Kaylee’s ... Read more

Bronx Belt Rapist Arrested for Shocking Assault: Suspect in Custody for Violent Crime

May 13, 2024

Bronx, New York – Kashaan Parks, the suspect in a shockingly violent sexual assault case in the Bronx, was apprehended by the police on May 11th and taken into custody. The arrest followed a week of public outrage after leaked surveillance footage showed Parks allegedly committing the heinous attack on a 45-year-old woman on May ... Read more