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Week-Long Investigation Reveals Key Details of Fatal Kansas City Mass Shooting

February 22, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Kansas City, Missouri – It has been almost a week since a mass shooting left multiple people dead and injured in Kansas City, Missouri. The city is still reeling from the tragic events that took place, and key details about the incident have emerged. The shooting took place at a popular gathering spot in the … Read more

Man Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter for Fatal Shooting of Uncle

May 19, 2024

Folcroft, Pennsylvania – A man from Folcroft, Pennsylvania, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of his uncle outside a Clifton Heights garage last year. Birchett L. King, 26, awaits sentencing on July 19 by Court of Common Pleas Judge Kevin F. Kelly and is currently held at the county jail in ... Read more

Accused: Family of 11-year-old boy in court for woman’s murder

May 19, 2024

Orlando, Florida – The family of an 11-year-old boy accused of killing a woman made an appearance in court, dealing with the gravity of the situation as they attempt to understand the events unfolding. The young boy, facing serious allegations, struggles to comprehend the severity of the crime he is accused of. His family, standing ... Read more

Prison for Man Who Attempted to Kidnap Nancy Pelosi and Attacked Husband

May 19, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – David DePape, the man convicted of attempting to abduct former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband, Paul Pelosi, with a hammer, received a 30-year prison sentence from Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on Friday. DePape was found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the family ... Read more

Murder Plot Uncovered: Girlfriend Arrested for Alleged Scheme with Co-Worker to Kill Boyfriend

May 19, 2024

Bridgeview, Illinois – The girlfriend of a man from Bridgeview, Agnieszka Rydzewski, was arrested for allegedly conspiring with a co-worker, with whom she was in a relationship, to kill her boyfriend, authorities reported. Rydzewski, 33, was charged with solicitation to commit murder in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Arturo Cantu, according to a ... Read more

Fatal Shooting in Gastonia: Woman Shot Officer in Legs During Domestic Violence Call

May 19, 2024

Gastonia, North Carolina – A woman was fatally shot by police in Gastonia after she fired multiple rounds into an officer’s legs during a domestic violence call, Police Chief Trent Conard disclosed at a press conference. The incident occurred around 1:19 p.m. in the 400 block of South Kings Street, where two officers encountered the ... Read more

Campus Tragedy: Suspected Shooter Arrested After Deadly Shooting at Kennesaw State University

May 19, 2024

KENNESAW, Ga. – A tragic shooting at Kennesaw State University resulted in a student’s death on Campus Loop Road, as confirmed by university officials. The suspect in the shooting has been apprehended by the police, although the names of the victim and the assailant have not yet been released. Eyewitnesses, such as student Robert Bowns, ... Read more

Fatal Shooting Erupts During Street Fight in Northwest Valley

May 19, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada – A street altercation turned deadly in the northwest part of the city on Saturday, resulting in one fatality and two injuries, as reported by the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. in the 7300 block of Prairie Falcon Drive, near Buffalo Road, south of Cheyenne Avenue. According to ... Read more

Diddy Combs Escapes Charges in 2016 Attack Caught on Camera

May 19, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Saturday that rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs will not face charges for a violent attack on his then-girlfriend captured by hotel security cameras in 2016. The incident, recorded at a hotel in Century City, shows Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura in a disturbing manner, as ... Read more

Attack on Paul Pelosi: Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Hammer Assault

May 19, 2024

San Francisco, California – A federal judge in San Francisco sentenced a man convicted of breaking into the home of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband to 30 years in prison. The attack took place in 2022, and the sentence was announced on Friday by authorities through a social media post. David ... Read more

Mob Violence in Kyrgyzstan Prompts Indian Embassy Warning to Nationals

May 19, 2024

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – The Indian government has issued a warning to its citizens in Kyrgyzstan to remain indoors amidst widespread violence targeting foreign students. The Indian consulate in Kyrgyzstan has assured that they are actively monitoring the situation and keeping in touch with the Indian students affected. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has advised students to ... Read more