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Security guard shot and killed at Family Dollar store in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood

Chicago, Illinois – The Chicago Police Department has scheduled a briefing for Tuesday morning to update the public on the tragic shooting that resulted in the death of a security guard at a Family Dollar store in the Austin neighborhood on the city’s West Side. The victim, Loyce Wright, aged 43, was fatally shot at the Family Dollar location on West Chicago Avenue last Friday afternoon. Initial reports from the police indicate that Wright was …

Teen Permanently Disfigured in Brutal Machete Attack on Popular Austin Walking Trail—Police Department ‘Gutted’ by +500 Officer Shortage

Austin, Texas – A teenager was brutally attacked with a machete while walking in a popular trail in Austin, leaving him permanently disfigured. The 19-year-old victim, Gregory Seth Gott, was randomly targeted by an armed man in Town Lake Park, just south of Lady Bird Lake. The attack took place as innocent bystanders were jogging and walking along the trail, shocked and horrified by the unprovoked assault. Gott described the terrifying experience as the attacker …

Intruders Attack Wealthy Austin Jewelers in Sinister Murder Plot

AUSTIN, Texas – The night of March 2, 2018, changed the lives of Corey and Ted Shaughnessy forever. This well-to-do couple, who owned a jewelry store in Austin, Texas, fell victim to a deadly home invasion. The unimaginable attack resulted in the tragic death of Ted Shaughnessy and revealed a sinister plot hatched right within the confines of their own home. Awoken by the sound of intruders in their suburban Austin home, Ted and Corey …

Robbery Turns Deadly in Fredericksburg: FOX 7 Austin Reports

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas – A deadly robbery occurred in Fredericksburg, Texas, resulting in the tragic loss of life. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving residents concerned for their safety. Authorities reported that the robbery took place at a local convenience store late Friday night. According to police, the suspect entered the store and demanded money from the clerk at gunpoint. When the clerk resisted, the suspect fired the weapon, fatally injuring the employee. …

Family of Slain Austin Woman Demands Justice for Young Victim and Closure

AUSTIN, Texas — The discovery of Nicole Coleman’s body in a patch of woods in East Austin five years ago left her family and community devastated. Described as a bright 4.0 college student with a tender-hearted spirit, Nicole’s struggle with mental health took a toll on her well-being. Her family vividly remembers the episodes of paranoia and fear that she experienced, living in her own reality. In November 2018, Nicole moved from Houston to Austin …

2023 Serial Killer Fears Spark Unsolved Cases and Unanswered Questions in Austin, Portland, and New York

AUSTIN, Texas – In 2023, a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances in Austin, Texas and Portland, Oregon have raised concerns of a potential serial killer. The fear has been compounded by the popularity of true crime stories and an increasing number of amateur investigators. In Austin, several men have been found dead in and around Lady Bird Lake, prompting fears of a roaming serial killer. Meanwhile, Portland police have also found the remains of …

Entertainment draws visitors to Sixth Street in Austin, but lingering safety concerns remain

AUSTIN, Texas – Sixth Street in downtown Austin attracts visitors from near and far to experience its bars and clubs. Visitors like Paul Mazurek and Rob Fires find the area to be a fun and friendly place. However, safety concerns have also been raised, prompting some to avoid staying out late. According to Mazurek, arriving early in the evening seems to mitigate the risk. Tonya Smith, another visitor, expressed feeling unsafe when walking alone at …

Suspected Austin Serial Killer Raul Meza Implicated in Cold Case Homicide, Court Documents Reveal

AUSTIN, Texas – Raul Meza, the suspected serial killer in Austin, is possibly connected to a cold case homicide, according to court documents. Meza, 63, admitted last year to the murders of two people in 2019 and 2023, both cases involving strangulation. The circumstances of these recent murders are said to bear significant similarities to an unsolved homicide in Austin from 2018, details of which were not disclosed in the search warrant. Investigators believe Meza …

Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old in Austin Leaves Chicago Police Searching for Suspect

CHICAGO – A 19-year-old man was fatally shot in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. The suspect responsible for the shooting is still at large. The incident took place at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday in the 5200 block of W. Madison. The victim, identified as Mylez Tucker, was a passenger in a vehicle with four other people when the shooting occurred. According to police, one of the passengers fired a single shot at Tucker …