Avenue Archives

Fatal Shooting at Hertel Avenue Bar Leaves One Dead: Police Investigation Underway

Buffalo, New York – A fatal shooting occurred early Tuesday morning at a bar on Hertel Avenue, as confirmed by Buffalo police. The incident took place on the patio of Del Denby Tavern, leading to the bar’s closure by the city later that day. The victim, a 46-year-old city resident whose identity has been withheld, was shot around 1:11 a.m. at the bar’s location on 1553 Hertel, just west of Parkside Avenue, and was subsequently …

Manhunt underway for suspect in fatal shooting on City Avenue in Montgomery County

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Law enforcement officials in Montgomery County are actively searching for a 39-year-old man suspected of a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday night along City Avenue. The suspect, Tyreese Quinerley of North Philadelphia, is believed to have killed Jefferson Shackford, 39, leaving him to die on the sidewalk. Shackford, known to be unhoused and a resident of Northwest Philadelphia, was unfortunately pronounced dead after being transported to a nearby hospital. District Attorney …

Maple Avenue in Glenville to Close for Bridge Replacement Following Tractor-Trailer Explosion

Glenville, New York – A section of Maple Avenue in Glenville will undergo closure next week for the replacement of a railroad crossing bridge that sustained damage due to a tractor-trailer collision, resulting in a significant explosion. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday and continue through Friday. The bridge, damaged following a collision with an 18-wheel tractor-trailer on December 21, led to the driver’s injury and a substantial explosion with flames reaching heights …

Violent Rampage Leaves Four Dead in Rockford, Illinois: Chaos Unfolds on Cleveland Avenue

Rockford, Illinois – A violent rampage on Cleveland Avenue in Rockford, Illinois has left four people dead, including a mail carrier, and at least five others injured, with one in critical condition. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, involved a man allegedly stabbing multiple people in Rockford and Winnebago County. Despite a suspect being in custody, authorities have not determined a motive for the attacks. The attacks took place in the area of Cleveland Avenue, …

Explosion Rocks Construction Site on Ardmore Avenue, Fort Wayne Firefighters Respond

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Firefighters in Fort Wayne responded to a construction site explosion that shook the city’s southwest side on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place at the Brooks Asphalt plant on Ardmore Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Witnesses reported heavy smoke billowing from the site, even after the fire had extinguished on its own by 3 p.m. Fortunately, initial reports indicated that there were no injuries resulting from the explosion. Officials on the scene …

Cranston Police Arrest Suspect in Violent Carjacking Incident on Pontiac Avenue

Cranston, Rhode Island – A suspect accused of a violent carjacking was apprehended by the Cranston Police Department on Friday morning in North Kingstown. The department stated that the suspect faces multiple charges related to the incident. According to reports, the suspect pulled a 70-year-old man from his vehicle and violently assaulted him before fleeing in the stolen vehicle with a female accomplice. The victim was taken to Rhode Island Hospital to receive treatment for …

Father Killed and Daughter Injured in Tragic Shooting Incident off Cordeaux Avenue

Montego Bay, Jamaica – Tragedy struck on Sunday morning in Montego Bay, Jamaica, as a 35-year-old man lost his life in a shooting incident while his 16-year-old daughter was left injured. The incident occurred on Cordeaux Avenue, where the father had just arrived at a residence on Wilson Track to pick up his daughter. Preliminary reports suggest that as the man and his daughter were leaving the premises in their white Chevrolet truck, a small …

Dayton Police Investigate Small Explosion Outside Home on Prescott Avenue

DAYTON, Ohio — An investigation is underway following a small explosion outside a home in Dayton on Tuesday night. The blast, which occurred around 9 p.m. on the 4700 block of Prescott Avenue, caused damage to a car but did not affect the house, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch. Initially reported as “shots fired,” police later confirmed it was a small explosion that caused the disturbance, with no injuries reported at the scene. Dayton …

Deadly Shooting Erupts in New Jersey Town, Police Investigate Homicide Incident on Lakeside Avenue

West Orange, New Jersey – A man was shot and killed on Lakeside Avenue Sunday afternoon, leading to a police investigation in the area. The victim was found dead inside a dark-colored Subaru, which had several bullet holes and a shattered window. Eyewitnesses reported hearing several gunshots before a group of officers arrived at the scene and roped off the area. Friends of the victim revealed that he was employed at TIRS Recovery Service and …

Gang-Motivated Shooting Death of 13-Year-Old Leads to Murder Charges for Gary Man and Alleged 49th Avenue Boys Gang Members

GARY, Indiana (AP) — A 21-year-old Gary man was charged Friday in connection with the gang-motivated shooting death of 13-year-old Orie Dodson nearly a year ago. Elijah Caleb Porter faces a murder charge, as well as firearm and criminal gang enhancements. Two other individuals from Gary, Dahvee Brunson and Kriston Barbee, Jr., both 18, had the same charges filed against them in August, according to court records. If convicted at trial, each defendant could face …