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Tragedy Strikes Arlington: Two Young Lives Lost in Apartment Complex Shooting

Arlington, Texas — A shooting outside an apartment complex left two young individuals dead Thursday evening. Local authorities responded to reports of gunfire around 5:10 p.m. in the 400 block of West Park Row Drive. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered two male victims, believed to be teenagers or in their early twenties, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders transported the men to a nearby hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries. As of Thursday …

Jacksonville Detectives Link Suspects in Child’s Murder to Recent Killing of Arlington Woman

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In a shocking development, authorities in Jacksonville have linked two men already charged in the murder of a young child to another violent crime, this time involving the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old woman last year. The ongoing investigation has uncovered chilling connections between multiple violent incidents that occurred in the city. On a fateful morning in April 2024, Valondia Norris suffered multiple gunshot wounds in an attack at a local apartment …

Arlington Man Accused of Murdering Woman While Monitored by Ankle Bracelet

ARLINGTON, TX – A 23-year-old man, Jacob Arriaga Guerrero, has been arrested and is facing serious charges following a violent crime spree that culminated in the death of a 63-year-old woman at her apartment complex. The woman was found unresponsive in a breezeway on Whisper Meadow Lane late Monday night, and she later died in the hospital. The suspect, who was out on bond for a previous armed robbery, is believed to have been involved …

Stray Bullet Injures Teen in Arlington Shootout

ARLINGTON, TX – An overnight shootout at an Arlington apartment complex has left a 13-year-old girl wounded, underscoring the dangers of gun violence in residential areas. The incident unfolded when a stray bullet penetrated the girl’s window, hitting her as she slept. Residents at Brooke Park Apartments, near major thoroughfares Interstate 20 and South Collins Street, were jolted awake by the sound of gunfire and cries for help. The early Monday morning shootout involved two …

Tragedy Strikes Twice: Former Timberview High Shooting Survivor, Zacchaeus Selby-Mukum, Killed in Arlington Shooting

ARLINGTON, Texas — A 19-year-old who had previously survived a high school shooting in North Texas was fatally shot this Monday in what authorities are describing as an unrelated incident. Zacchaeus Selby-Mukum, a former victim of the 2021 Timberview High School shooting, succumbed to injuries after being found with a gunshot wound in Arlington. Authorities responded to emergency calls at around 5:50 p.m. on Monday. Upon arrival at an apartment complex on the 2400 block …

Cross-State Arrest Made in Deadly Nightclub Shooting in Arlington

Arlington, Texas — Authorities have apprehended a suspect linked to a deadly shooting at a local nightclub over the weekend, marking a significant breakthrough in the case that shook the suburban Dallas community. Police reported that the individual was detained in another state, the details of which have yet to be fully disclosed, pending further investigation. The arrest came after an incident late Saturday night at a popular nightlife venue in Arlington, where an altercation …

Quick-Thinking Mail Carrier Alerts First Responders to Garbage Truck Blaze, Preventing Larger Disaster in Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights, IL — A quick-thinking U.S. Postal Service letter carrier is being credited with heroic actions after notifying emergency services about a burning garbage truck which later exploded. The incident occurred earlier this month in the northwest suburb of Arlington Heights, shocking the community but thankfully resulting in no serious injuries thanks to the prompt reactions of first responders and the letter carrier. Rafael Pozo, who serves as the safety captain for his postal …

Brave Recovery: Arlington Heights Officers and Firefighter Overcome Aftermath of Explosive Incident; Investigation Ongoing

Arlington Heights, IL – In a startling incident on December 6, two Arlington Heights police officers and a firefighter were injured when a garbage truck exploded due to a speculated mishap involving the vehicle’s compressed natural gas tanks. The officers, who were near the truck during the explosion, are now recovering at home, while the firefighter has already returned to active duty. The explosion, which shook the suburban Chicago neighborhood, appears to have been caused …

Explosive Incident: Garbage Truck Fire Rocks Arlington Heights, Injuring First Responders and Damaging Homes

Arlington Heights, IL – A routine route for a garbage truck turned chaotic when its compressed natural gas tank exploded after catching fire, causing extensive damage in a residential area of Arlington Heights on Friday afternoon. The incident, which took place near the intersection of North Derbyshire Ave. and East Euclid Ave., led to emergency responses from multiple agencies and injuries among first responders. The fire, reported around 4 p.m., escalated when one of the …

Garbage Truck Accident Triggers Fiery Explosion in Arlington Heights, No Injuries Reported

Arlington Heights, IL — A suburban neighborhood was jolted Friday evening when a garbage truck collided with a gas line, sparking a fiery explosion near the intersection of Derbyshire and Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights. The incident, which occurred just before 5:30 p.m., left debris and confusion in its wake, though miraculously no injuries were reported. Authorities quickly responded to the scene as flames and smoke rose from the wreckage, complicating traffic and alarming nearby …