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Good Samaritan Killed in Houston McDonald’s Shooting Spree

May 7, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Houston, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded over the weekend in a McDonald’s in West Houston, where a Good Samaritan lost his life. The victim, identified as Houston attorney Jeffrey Limmer, was fatally shot at the McDonald’s near I-10 and Chimney Rock. Limmer’s tragic death occurred as he intervened in a situation involving an angry … Read more

Shooting Claims Life of Good Samaritan in Chicago Liquor Store Tragedy

February 28, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Chicago, Illinois – A routine evening turned tragic for 59-year-old Simon Brown Sr. as he fell victim to a senseless act of violence in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on Monday. Brown, a dedicated relative who walked children to and from school daily, was fatally shot outside a liquor store on 71st and State streets. The … Read more

Fatal Shooting at Columbus Apartment Complex Leaves Two Dead

May 20, 2024

Columbus, Ohio – A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon in Columbus, resulting in the loss of two lives due to a shooting, as confirmed by local authorities. The unsettling event took place at The Lowell Apartments on Milgen Road in East Columbus, where a heavy police presence was witnessed on the scene that day. ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy: Mother and Child Dead, Two Children Injured in Caswell County Incident

May 20, 2024

Reidsville, North Carolina – A tragic incident unfolded in Caswell County, resulting in the death of a mother and a child, while two other children were injured in a shooting. Deputies from the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on Cherry Grove Road in Reidsville shortly before ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy in Vallejo: Woman Dies in Late Night Incident, Police Investigating

May 20, 2024

Vallejo, California – In Vallejo, California, a woman tragically lost her life after a shooting occurred late Saturday night. The Vallejo Police Department reported that the incident took place at approximately 11:04 p.m. on the 2900 block of Redwood Parkway. Upon the arrival of VPD officers, both a man and a woman were discovered with ... Read more

Kennesaw State University Student Alasia Franklin Fatally Shot on Campus

May 20, 2024

Kennesaw, Georgia – A tragic incident unfolded on the campus of Kennesaw State University, resulting in the loss of a promising student, Alasia Franklin. The shooting that claimed Franklin’s life has left the university community in shock and mourning. Franklin, a dedicated student at Kennesaw State University, was known for her hard work and passion ... Read more

Man Fatally Shot at Valley Center Home, Investigation Underway

May 20, 2024

VALLEY CENTER, Kansas – A tragic incident unfolded in Valley Center as a 46-year-old man lost his life in a shooting at his home on Sunday morning. The Valley Center Police Department responded to a call at 7400 N. West St. around 1:42 a.m., where they discovered Kirk Stanley with a gunshot wound. Despite being ... Read more

Campus Shooting Tragedy at KSU: Friend Discovers Victim After Deadly Incident

May 20, 2024

Kennesaw, Georgia – A tragic incident unfolded at Kennesaw State University when student Anthony Harrison woke up to the sound of gunshots at the Austin Residence Complex on campus. As Harrison recounted the harrowing scene, he shared with FOX 5 reporter Eric Mock his shock and horror at what he saw. Little did he know ... Read more

Violence: Deadly Shootings Plague Savannah, Georgia Resulting in 2 Deaths and More Injured

May 20, 2024

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The city of Savannah, Georgia, has been grappling with a surge of gun violence in recent days, resulting in multiple casualties and a high number of injuries. Since Friday, at least two individuals have tragically lost their lives, and over a dozen people have been wounded in various shooting incidents across the ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy Claims Lives of Two 15-Year-Old Boys in Milwaukee’s South Side

May 20, 2024

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Tragedy struck late Saturday night on Milwaukee’s south side as Milwaukee police confirmed that two individuals lost their lives in a shooting incident. The victims, identified as 15-year-old boys by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, have left families and the community in shock. One of the victims has been identified as ... Read more

Gun Violence Epidemic Plagues Savannah: Multiple Dead, Dozens Injured in Recent Shootings

May 20, 2024

Savannah, Georgia has experienced a recent surge in gun violence, with multiple incidents since Friday resulting in two fatalities and more than a dozen injuries reported. The largest and most recent shooting occurred on Saturday night in Ellis Square, where law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire and found several individuals injured. Police believe the ... Read more

Chicago Weekend Shootings Leave One Dead and 29 Injured, Including Children

May 20, 2024

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – A spate of shootings over the weekend in Chicago left at least 29 people injured and one person dead, according to the Chicago Police Department. One of the incidents involved a 44-year-old man who was shot and killed during an argument in the Austin neighborhood. The man was holding a gun when ... Read more