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Shooting at Sumter Store Leaves Man Dead: Police Seeking Information

April 11, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Sumter, South Carolina – A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday night in the parking lot of a Sumter convenience store, leading to the death of a young man. The Sumter Police Department revealed that Ray’Quan Dontrell Lamont Durant, aged 20, fell victim to a fatal shooting outside the Red Bay Grocery on Boulevard Road. Responding … Read more

Arrest Warrant Issued for Murder Suspect Who Killed Pregnant Woman in Sumter, SC

March 25, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Sumter, South Carolina – The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has issued warrants for the arrest of Troy Corneilus Wells on charges of murder and attempted murder. Wells is accused of shooting and killing 33-year-old Jennifer Cruz, who was pregnant at the time of the incident. According to authorities, the shooting took place in the 1700 … Read more

Police Violence Erupts at University of Calgary Anti-Genocide Protest

May 13, 2024

Calgary, Alberta, witnessed a violent clash between police officers and peaceful students at the University of Calgary on the evening of May 9. The students had set up an anti-genocide encampment that was forcibly dispersed by the authorities. The police crackdown, which lasted for over three hours, resulted in the arrest of five protesters and ... Read more

Steve Buscemi Recovers After Random Assault in NYC, Assailant Still at Large

May 13, 2024

New York, NY – Acclaimed actor Steve Buscemi is currently recovering after being the victim of a violent assault in broad daylight. The incident took place last week in Kips Bay, New York, leaving fans shocked and saddened by the senseless attack on the beloved star of “Boardwalk Empire.” According to reports, the assault on ... Read more

Skull Removal: Missouri Teen Attacked and Facing Long Road to Recovery

May 13, 2024

St. Louis, Missouri – A 16-year-old girl, Kaylee Gain, faced a traumatic incident after being attacked and sustaining severe brain injuries. She was allegedly subjected to a violent assault by a 15-year-old, Maurnice DeClue, near her high school, resulting in a skull fracture and frontal lobe damage. The altercation, captured on camera, led to Kaylee’s ... Read more

Bronx Belt Rapist Arrested for Shocking Assault: Suspect in Custody for Violent Crime

May 13, 2024

Bronx, New York – Kashaan Parks, the suspect in a shockingly violent sexual assault case in the Bronx, was apprehended by the police on May 11th and taken into custody. The arrest followed a week of public outrage after leaked surveillance footage showed Parks allegedly committing the heinous attack on a 45-year-old woman on May ... Read more

Beach Rave Attack Sends Shockwaves Through Community – Belfast News Story

May 13, 2024

Liverpool, England – A chaotic scene unfolded at an illegal beach rave in Liverpool, England, when a violent attack on a teenager caused a ripple of suspicion within the community. The incident occurred at a gathering by the waterfront, highlighting the potential dangers of unregulated events. According to witnesses, the teenager was assaulted during the ... Read more

Release: Man Accused of Attempted Murder in Poughkeepsie Attack Freed on Bail

May 13, 2024

Poughkeepsie, New York – In a violent attack captured on camera last summer, a man charged with attempted murder has been released on $1,350 bail following a recent appellate court decision. Rakim Paulin, 43, regained his freedom when the court ruled that the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office had failed to prosecute the case within ... Read more

Buscemi Assaulted in Manhattan: Police Seek Suspect

May 13, 2024

New York, NY – Actor Steve Buscemi is recovering after being assaulted in Manhattan last Wednesday. The incident occurred in the Kips Bay neighborhood around noon on May 8, when the 66-year-old was punched in the face while out for a walk. According to reports, the attack left Buscemi with swelling to his face and ... Read more

Scotland Man Behind Viral Dress Pleads Guilty to Brutal Assault on Wife

May 13, 2024

Glasgow, Scotland – Nearly ten years after capturing the internet’s attention with a viral debate over a dress, Keir Johnston is once again in the spotlight, this time for a troubling reason. Johnston, 38, recently pleaded guilty to endangering his wife’s life during a violent assault on a small island off the coast of Scotland. ... Read more

Assaulted Victim in Ballymahon Recovers in Hospital Following Violent Attack

May 13, 2024

Ballymahon, Ireland – A man in his 40s is currently recovering in a hospital after a violent attack by two men in County Longford. The victim, a local resident, was assaulted in Ballymahon shortly before 5:30 pm. Reports indicate that the altercation may have stemmed from a confrontation over the speed of a car associated ... Read more

Toronto Man Fatally Slashed in Downtown Attack, Suspect Arrested

May 13, 2024

Toronto, Canada – Police in Toronto have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal slashing incident in downtown Toronto over the weekend. According to authorities, the 50-year-old victim, Jamie Richardson, was attacked with a makeshift weapon near the corner of Dalhousie and Shuter streets, resulting in his tragic death. The suspect, a 50-year-old Toronto ... Read more