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Inmate Attack Sends Corrections Officer to Hospital: Notorious Inmate Facing Serious Charges

May 3, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Billericas, Massachusetts (AP) – A corrections officer in Billerica found themselves in critical condition after an unprovoked attack by an inmate at the Middlesex Jail and House of Corrections. The alleged assailant, identified as Patrick D. Litchfield, 32, has a history of violent incidents within the facility and now faces a slew of new charges. … Read more

Survivor of Notorious ‘Railroad Killer’ Shares Tale of Triumph Over Trauma Through Advocacy

February 3, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

EVANSVILLE, Indiana – Holly Dunn, a survivor of the brutal assault by the notorious serial killer Ángel Maturino Reséndiz, has dedicated her life to advocating for victims of sexual assault. In August 1997, during her junior year at the University of Kentucky, Dunn and her boyfriend, Chris Maier, were attacked by the Railroad Killer as … Read more

Drug Deal Turns Deadly: One Dead, One Critically Wounded in Centreville Shooting

May 15, 2024

Centreville, Virginia – A fatal shooting took place during what authorities believe to be a drug deal in a Centreville shopping center on Wednesday morning. The incident resulted in one man losing his life, while another is fighting for survival. The tragic event unfolded around 9:30 a.m. at the 14600 block of Route 29 in ... Read more

Middle school students arrested for online attack plans: Fort Worth police leads investigation

May 15, 2024

Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth police have taken action against three juveniles linked to an online threat against students and teachers in the Northwest ISD. The cases have been referred to the Tarrant County District Attorney for further legal proceedings. The troubling incident involved a list that targeted 25 students and seven staff members ... Read more

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May 15, 2024

SOFIA, Bulgaria — The caretaker government of Bulgaria has strongly condemned the recent shooting attack on Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico. The Bulgarian government expressed wishes for a quick recovery and strength for Fico and his family following the incident. According to reports on May 15, a spokesperson for the Slovak government confirmed that an ... Read more

Escapee dubbed ‘The Fly’ evades French police after deadly prison van breakout

May 15, 2024

Paris, France – French authorities are on the lookout for a dangerous criminal known as ‘The Fly’ following a daring escape from a prison transport van. The incident occurred on Saturday, leaving one guard dead and two others injured as the prisoner managed to flee the scene. This escape has sparked a massive manhunt across ... Read more

Attack: DNA evidence links Hartford man to fatal 2022 incident, according to warrant – CT Insider

May 15, 2024

Hartford, Connecticut – DNA evidence has linked a Hartford man to a violent attack that occurred in 2022, according to a warrant released by authorities. The man, identified as a suspect in the case, is believed to have been involved in the deadly incident. The investigation into the incident started after the victim was found ... Read more

Metro System Violence Spike: Two Stabbings and Brutal Attack Since Monday

May 15, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Authorities in Los Angeles, California, have reported a surge in violent incidents on the Metro system since the start of the week, including at least two stabbings and a brutal assault. These concerning events have raised alarms among commuters and law enforcement alike. According to city officials, the first stabbing incident ... Read more

Teenager in Critical Condition After Violent Incident in South Los Angeles

May 15, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Police in South Los Angeles are on the lookout for a group of suspects after a 15-year-old boy was viciously attacked and severely injured in Watts on Tuesday night. The incident occurred at a parking lot near Century Boulevard and South Alameda Street, in the vicinity of a Habit and Panda ... Read more

Explosion at Nigerian Mosque: 24 Injured in Family Dispute Attack

May 15, 2024

ABUJA, Nigeria – In a shocking incident in northern Nigeria’s Kano state, at least 24 worshippers, including four children, were injured after a man attacked the mosque where they were praying early Wednesday morning. The police revealed that the suspect, a 38-year-old resident of the area, confessed to the attack, citing “prolonged family disagreement” as ... Read more

Manhunt Intensifies for Fugitive Gangster “The Fly” Following Prison Van Attack

May 15, 2024

PARIS (AP) – A massive manhunt is underway in northern France for a fugitive gangster known as “The Fly.” The search was triggered after gunmen attacked a prison van, freeing the criminal and killing two prison guards. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has mobilized unprecedented law enforcement resources, with 450 officers deployed to the Eure region ... Read more

Fatal Shootout in New Castle Leaves One Dead and Police Searching for Clues

May 15, 2024

In New Castle, Pennsylvania, a fatal shootout occurred on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one individual, according to authorities. The New Castle Police Department reported that officers were called to East Washington Street in response to gunshots around 4 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased man on the back porch of a residence ... Read more