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Murder Trial Begins for Accused UA Professor Killer in Pima County

May 11, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

TUCSON, Ariz. – The murder trial for Murad Dervish, a former University of Arizona graduate student accused of fatally shooting Professor Thomas Meixner on campus in October 2022, began in Pima County Superior Court with prosecutors alleging that Dervish had a premeditated plan. Deputy County Attorney Hayley Weigold emphasized the importance of understanding the defendant’s … Read more

Deputy Shoots Sword-Wielding Man in Pima County: Graphic Video Released

March 31, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

TUCSON, Ariz. – Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, have released video footage capturing the fatal shooting of a man carrying a sword on February 24. The video, released by the Pima County Regional Incident Team on March 29, contains graphic content showing the incident. The victim, identified as 23-year-old Devon Lewis, was shot and killed … Read more

Shooting Tragedy Unfolds in Northwest Las Vegas: 1 Dead, 2 Injured and Police on High Alert

May 19, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada – One person was tragically killed and two others were wounded in a shooting incident that took place in the northwest part of Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police Department. The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. in the 7300 block of Prairie Falcon Drive, located near Buffalo ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy Strikes Northwest Las Vegas: 1 Dead, 2 Injured in Afternoon Incident

May 19, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada – One person was fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting incident that took place in the northwest area of Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police Department reported that the gunfire occurred around 4 p.m. in the 7300 block of Prairie Falcon Drive near Buffalo Road, south ... Read more

Tragic Shooting Victim Identified as Former USF Player Brian Battie, Brother Killed in Sarasota Incident

May 19, 2024

Sarasota, Florida – Auburn University is reeling from the news that former standout USF running back, Brian Battie, was one of the victims in a tragic shooting that took place in Sarasota early Saturday morning. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident occurred in the 3400 block of 17th Street around 3:30 a.m. Evan ... Read more

Shooting at Sarasota Plaza Leaves One Dead and Four Hospitalized

May 18, 2024

SARASOTA, Fla. – A shooting in Sarasota early Saturday morning resulted in one fatality and four individuals being hospitalized, authorities reported. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the incident, which unfolded at the Tallywood Centre Plaza on 17th Street around 3:30 a.m. Responding deputies found a large gathering with multiple victims in the ... Read more

Gunbattle Erupts in Gastonia Neighborhood, Leaving One Dead and Officer Injured

May 18, 2024

Gastonia, North Carolina – A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday afternoon in a residential area of Gastonia, resulting in the death of a woman and serious injuries to a police officer. According to Gastonia Police Chief Trent Conard, the violent encounter occurred on South King Street after officers responded to reports of a domestic situation. ... Read more

Shooting in Columbus Leaves Three Dead and Three Injured in Chaotic Scene

May 18, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A tragic incident unfolded over the weekend in Ohio’s capital, leaving three individuals dead and three others injured as a result of an early morning shooting in the Italian Village neighborhood. The authorities were alerted to the situation shortly before 3 a.m. on Saturday, with reports of what seemed to be either ... Read more

Tragedy: Hollywood Man Kills Brother’s Sons Before Taking His Own Life

May 18, 2024

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A tragic incident in Broward County has left a family devastated as a father, Anthony “Tony” Wierzba, took the lives of his two nephews before ending his own. The shooting occurred on Thursday afternoon on McKinley Street near 53 Avenue in Hollywood, where the two young victims, Alex, 15, and Richard, 21, ... Read more

Peacemaker Teen Fatally Shot by Citi Bike-Riding Gunman Identifiable by Air Jordans, Court Documents Reveal”

May 18, 2024

New York City, NY – A teenage shooter rode a Citi Bike to fatally gun down a 16-year-old “peacemaker” in Soho, as revealed in court documents. The suspect, Henry Thomas, was identified in part by his distinctive Air Jordans. Thomas was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge in Manhattan Criminal Court following the May 7 ... Read more

Firearms Dominant as Leading Cause of Child Deaths in Latest Study

May 18, 2024

New York, NY – A recent study conducted by Northwell Health in partnership with Stacker has revealed alarming statistics regarding firearm-related deaths among children in the United States. According to the research published in Health Affairs, firearms have become the leading cause of child fatalities in the country by 2024. The findings come at a ... Read more

Jordan-Wearing Gunman Kills Teen Peacemaker in SoHo Standoff

May 18, 2024

NEW YORK, NY – A 19-year-old gunman accused of fatally shooting teenage peacemaker Mahlik Brown in SoHo last week was identified by his distinctive colored sneakers, according to prosecutors. Henry Thomas, the baby-faced murder suspect, was wearing black Air Jordan sneakers with red and yellow trim when he allegedly shot and killed Mahki Brown on ... Read more