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Rochester Man Convicted in Violent Assault Against Teenage Niece, Faces Prison Time

April 27, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Rochester, New York – A Rochester man has been found guilty of a violent assault against his teenage niece, leaving her in a coma due to the severity of the beating. Jacob Seffens, 34, was convicted of the assault after it was revealed that he had been involved in a sexual relationship with the teenager. … 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

Safety Concerns Addressed at North Penn School District Forum Following Violent Incident

May 15, 2024

TOWAMENCIN TWP., Pa. – The North Penn School District in Montgomery County recently addressed concerns surrounding a violent incident that occurred at Pennbrook Middle School nearly a month ago. Parents and community members gathered for a public forum aimed at discussing new safety measures and policies implemented by the district in response to the incident. ... Read more

Violent Louisville Mother’s Day Weekend: Five Dead in Seven Shootings

May 15, 2024

Louisville, Kentucky experienced a tragic and violent Mother’s Day weekend, with five individuals losing their lives in a series of seven shootings within a span of two days. The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) found multiple victims with gunshot wounds, indicating a disturbing trend of gun violence in the city. Among the incidents, a person ... Read more

Stabbings and Robbery Plague Metro System

May 15, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Recent incidents on the Metro system have raised concerns about safety for passengers. Authorities have reported two stabbings and a violent robbery occurring since Monday, prompting increased security measures and calls for vigilance among commuters. The first stabbing took place on Monday afternoon at a Metro station in downtown Los Angeles, ... Read more

Violent Attacks Spike on Metro System with at Least Two Stabbings Reported Since Monday

May 15, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Violent incidents have shaken the Metro system in Los Angeles this week, with two stabbings and one violent attack reported since Monday. These troubling events have raised concerns about safety and security among passengers using public transportation in the city. Authorities are investigating the stabbings that occurred on the Metro, where ... Read more

Metro Bus Attack: Suspect in Custody After Violent Assault in Encino

May 15, 2024

Encino, Los Angeles – A suspect has been apprehended following a violent incident on a Metro bus in Encino, marking the third assault on the transit system within a 24-hour period. The latest attack occurred at the intersection of Ventura and Balboa boulevards on Tuesday afternoon. Law enforcement responded swiftly to the scene and took ... Read more