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Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Stuyvesant Heights Sexual Assault

June 19, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Brooklyn, New York – A Brooklyn man from Stuyvesant Heights has been sentenced to 17 years to life in prison for the sexual assault of a 62-year-old woman. Leroy Hatcher, 44, pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted criminal sexual act and first-degree sexual abuse for attacking the victim as she was on her way to work. … Read more

Writings of Nashville school shooter to remain private due to copyright, judge rules

July 6, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – A judge in Nashville has ruled that the writings of the school shooter cannot be released due to copyright claims from the victims’ families. The decision has sparked a debate over the balance between freedom of information and the rights of those affected by such tragic events. The shooter’s writings, which were ... Read more

shooting at Fort Worth car wash leaves three dead, community in shock

July 6, 2024

Fort Worth, Texas – A tragic shooting that left three people dead, including two young children, and three others wounded at a car wash in southwest Fort Worth has brought shock and sadness to the community. Despite the somber events that unfolded late Thursday night, residents carried on with their daily routines as if nothing ... Read more

Justice System Criticized After Bail Allows Suspect in 13-Year-Old’s Shooting to Walk Free

July 6, 2024

LYNNWOOD, Wash. – The tragic death of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, who was fatally shot at Alderwood mall, has left her family devastated and outraged. According to her parents, they are appalled that the 16-year-old suspect in the shooting was able to post bail and be released from juvenile detention. Jayda was an innocent bystander caught ... Read more

Standoff Ends in Tragic Suicide of Wanted Murder Suspect in Toms River

July 6, 2024

Toms River, New Jersey – A man wanted for the murder of a young woman was found dead due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a lengthy standoff in Toms River, New Jersey. The incident unfolded at a residence on Ravenwood Drive, where authorities discovered Maxwell Johnston, 35, following a seven-hour standoff. Johnston was the ... Read more

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Takes Action After Deadly Mass Shooting in Kingsessing Neighborhood

July 6, 2024

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Mayor Cherelle Parker of Philadelphia visited Southwest Philadelphia to address a tragic incident of violence in the Kingsessing neighborhood. Nine individuals were shot in the area, resulting in one fatality. The shooting was believed to have stemmed from a pop-up event that originated in North Philadelphia, which eventually moved to Kingsessing, leading ... Read more

Nashville School Shooter’s Writings Denied Release by Judge

July 6, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – A judge has denied requests to make public the writings of a teenager accused in a Nashville school shooting. The 17-year-old suspect, who had been charged with homicide in the death of a 14-year-old student, wrote about killing people in his personal journal. The ruling came after arguments from media organizations seeking ... Read more

Drive-By Shooting Claims Life of VIP Concert-Goer in Midtown Harrisburg

July 6, 2024

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident unfolded in midtown Harrisburg in the early hours of Friday morning, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Azar Hughes from Steelton. Hughes had just left a concert at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC) when a car drove by and fatally shot him around 1:30 a.m. Security guards at ... Read more

Mass Shootings Leave Devastating Trail of Tragedy Across America

July 5, 2024

Chicago, Illinois – The Fourth of July weekend has turned deadly, with shootings and violence claiming the lives of at least 33 individuals across the United States. In Chicago alone, 11 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a wave of shootings during the extended holiday weekend. Historically, the Fourth of July has ... Read more

Shooting near Anacostia Park Pavilion leaves man dead in Washington, DC

July 5, 2024

Washington, DC – An individual lost their life in a tragic shooting near the Anacostia Park Rolling Skating Pavilion. The incident took place in the heart of the city, sending shockwaves through the community. Authorities reported that the shooting occurred in broad daylight, leaving residents stunned by the violence in their neighborhood. The victim, identified ... Read more

Mall Shooting Tragedy: Teen Jayda Woods-Johnson Remembered as “Firecracker”

July 5, 2024

LYNNWOOD, Wash. – A tragic incident took place at Alderwood Mall on July 3, resulting in the death of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson. Jayda, described as a vibrant individual who could light up any room, was shot during an altercation between two groups at the mall’s food court. Following the shooting, a 16-year-old from Edmonds was ... Read more