James Gardener, Author at Ballot News

San Antonio Police Launch Homicide Investigation Following Fatal Shooting at Local Pub

San Antonio, Texas — A fatal shooting at a local pub on San Antonio’s Northwest Side has escalated into a homicide investigation, authorities reported Thursday. The incident, which occurred late Wednesday evening, left a 48-year-old man dead following a confrontation that began with a fistfight. The San Antonio Police Department responded to a call at approximately 8 p.m. at the Beagle Pub and Eatery, where they found the victim, who was critically injured at the …

Explosion from Fireworks Causes Home Collapse in Pacoima, Man Critically Injured

Pacoima, CA – A suspected explosion and subsequent fire, reportedly triggered by fireworks, ravaged a home in Pacoima on Thursday morning, injuring a man and resulting in a partial collapse of the building. The blaze, which ignited around 9 a.m. on Remington Street, drew a swift response from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered extensive damage to the residence, suggesting a powerful explosion had occurred. Aerial footage captured by local media showed …

FRSC Reports Fatalities in Recent Multi-Vehicle Collision in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria — Authorities in Nigeria have reported a severe multi-vehicle collision that occurred earlier this week on the outskirts of Abuja, the nation’s capital, claiming several lives and injuring others. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials confirmed the tragic casualties following the incident, which involved multiple passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. The crash reportedly happened late in the evening along a busy highway, precipitated by a breakdown of a heavy truck. The aftermath saw …

Urgent Calls for Risk Assessment as Notorious Inmate Denis Leahy Set for Release After Violent Attack

Dublin, Ireland – Denis Leahy, a 59-year-old inmate described as one of Ireland’s most dangerous prisoners, is set to be released from Midlands Prison in Co Laois today. Leahy had been incarcerated since September 2014, following a brutal attack on Rose Kenny, a Dublin woman, which nearly claimed her life. In July 2016, Leahy was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the attempted murder of Kenny, with whom he had a brief relationship years …

Shooting at Troy Hospital Parking Lot: Employee Injured in Targeted Attack, Suspect in Custody

Troy, Michigan — In what police describe as a “targeted attack,” a hospital employee was critically injured in a shooting that unfolded early Thursday morning in the parking garage of Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital. The incident has shaken the local community and raised concerns about workplace violence. The altercation began when the suspect, also an employee of the hospital, discharged a handgun five times at the victim, striking him twice in the arm and …

Israeli Military Resumes Strikes in Gaza, Killing Dozens and Reinforcing Blockade Amid Tense Conflict

DEIR-AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Overnight Israeli airstrikes struck several homes in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least 85 civilians, local health officials reported Thursday. These attacks, which occurred while victims were asleep, came shortly before Israel reimposed a blockade on northern Gaza, severely restricting movement for residents. The military reinstated stringent travel restrictions, advising against the use of the main highway in the north and permitting only southern passages along the …

Pune Parking Spat Turns Brutal: Knife Fight Caught on Video Goes Viral

Pune, India — A parking spot disagreement on a bustling street turned violent late Sunday night when two men brandished knives in a clash that ended with both parties under arrest. The incident in the Kondhwa area was captured on video and quickly spread across social media platforms. Officials said the violence erupted near Sana Hospital in the Kausar Baug neighborhood at approximately 11:30 p.m. Ganesh Subhash Rakh Pasare, 32, and Afak Ashfaq Shaikh, 30, …

Emerging Defense Claims and Survivor Activity Detail Unravel in University of Idaho Case

Moscow, Idaho — In recent legal developments regarding the 2022 University of Idaho murder case that resulted in the tragic deaths of four students, new court filings have spotlighted the extensive phone communications between two surviving roommates before they alerted authorities on that fateful morning. The case, which stunned the quiet town of Moscow, hinges on intricate details about the timeline of events that led up to the discovery of the victims’ bodies. Bryan Kohberger, …

Teen Executes Family in Harrowing Prelude to Thwarted School Massacre: Exploits Loophole to Acquire Shotgun

Luton, England — A young man with a haunting obsession for violence meticulously carried out a horrific attack that left his family dead and threatened the lives of dozens at a local school. Nicholas Prosper, 19, executed his gruesome plan on September 13, after having exploited a loophole in gun laws to acquire a shotgun and 100 cartridges. Late at night, just hours before embarking on his murderous spree, Prosper searched deeply disturbing content online, …

Mystery Blast Disrupts Nigeria’s Major Oil Pipeline; Authorities Investigate Possible Sabotage

Rivers State, Nigeria – A major disruption unfolded along Nigeria’s critical oil infrastructure late Monday as an explosion tore through the Trans-Niger Pipeline, causing visible environmental impact and sparking an urgent investigation. The incident transpired in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, where thick smoke was observed billowing into the sky, alarming local residents with the sudden roar of the blast and subsequent intense blazes. Operated jointly by the Shell Petroleum Development Company and the Nigerian …