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Mob Violence in Kyrgyzstan Prompts Indian Embassy Warning to Nationals

May 19, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – The Indian government has issued a warning to its citizens in Kyrgyzstan to remain indoors amidst widespread violence targeting foreign students. The Indian consulate in Kyrgyzstan has assured that they are actively monitoring the situation and keeping in touch with the Indian students affected. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has advised students to … Read more

Bronx Shooting Leaves Venezuelan Nationals in Tragic Tale of Violence

April 17, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

NEW YORK, NY – Venezuelan nationals Adrian Mendoza, 24, and Jhombeyker Bisbal, 31, were involved in a deadly Bronx shooting outside a McDonald’s in Mott Haven, as reported by the police on Tuesday. According to NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny, the two men were sitting in a Nissan Rogue when a gray Honda Civic … Read more

Shooting on Kingsbury Square in Trenton Leaves One Dead: Investigation Ongoing

May 21, 2024

TRENTON, NJ – Mercer County officials are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday evening in Trenton. The incident, which took place at 2 Kingsbury Square, resulted in the death of 18-year-old Stephon Fisher, a resident of Trenton. Another 18-year-old victim, also from the city, sustained three gunshot wounds but is now in ... Read more

Attack on Malaysian Police Station Leaves Two Officers Dead in Rare Incident of Violence

May 21, 2024

Medan, Indonesia – Malaysia was rocked by a rare and deadly attack when a man armed with a machete launched a violent assault on a police station in southern Johor state. The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of two police officers, while another officer was left injured. Authorities initially suspected a connection to the ... Read more

Murdered Man’s Family Seeks Justice with Conviction of Rochester Killer

May 21, 2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In a tragic turn of events, a 27-year-old man was sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for the murder of an innocent individual in Rochester. Sayyos Rios, a victim caught in a drive-by shooting last July while he sat on his porch, was not the intended target of the assailant. ... Read more

Gun Play Tragedy: 12-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots and Kills 13-Year-Old Friend in Iowa

May 21, 2024

Eldora, Iowa – The tragic death of a 13-year-old girl in Eldora has been linked to what authorities are calling “gun play,” according to the Hardin County Attorney’s Office. The victim, identified as Keeley Baer, lost her life when she was shot by a 12-year-old boy on April 14. The boy, who was a friend ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy Unfolds in Fort Pierce: Gunman Killed by Police After Multiple Incidents

May 21, 2024

FORT PIERCE, Fla. – The Fort Pierce Police Department addressed the public on Monday regarding a recent shooting involving officers. The incident, which resulted in the death of 28-year-old Bernard Smith, occurred over the weekend. Smith was fatally shot by the police after engaging in gunfire with them. According to authorities, the series of events ... Read more

Shooting leaves man dead and juvenile injured in Dallas – Police investigating incident

May 21, 2024

Dallas, Texas – Dallas police are currently investigating a tragic shooting incident that took the life of a man and left a juvenile injured in southeast Dallas over the past weekend. The authorities responded to a distress call on Alcorn Avenue, situated near Elam and Jim Miller Roads, just after 8:30 pm on Sunday. According ... Read more

Shooter in Mistaken Identity Case Sentenced to 13 Years in Jail

May 21, 2024

Canberra, Australia – A tragic case of mistaken identity in Canberra, Australia led to the death of Glenn Walewicz, who was shot by three masked individuals attempting to steal drugs and money from a neighbor. The shooter, a minor at the time of the crime, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for the ... Read more

Teenager Fatally Shot near U Street in Washington, DC: Authorities Seek Answers

May 21, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) – A tragic incident unfolded near U Street over the weekend when a teenager fell victim to a fatal shooting, authorities reported Monday. Sixteen-year-old Devon Sharp succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital after being shot early Saturday morning. The Metropolitan Police Department is actively investigating the case to determine the perpetrator ... Read more

Apology Video: Diddy Admits to ‘Inexcusable’ Actions in Violent Encounter with Cassie Ventura

May 21, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs issued a public apology video on Sunday addressing past allegations of domestic violence involving his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. After recent footage resurfaced showing a violent incident between the couple in 2016, Diddy took to social media to express remorse for his actions. In the video, Diddy ... Read more

Tourism Suffers Blow in Central Afghanistan After Deadly IS Attack

May 21, 2024

Bamiyan, Afghanistan – The recent attack claimed by the Islamic State group that targeted foreign tourists in Afghanistan’s central Bamiyan province has not only resulted in tragic casualties but has also cast a shadow over the country’s emerging tourism industry. This devastating incident, which took the lives of six individuals, including three Spanish tourists, has ... Read more