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Bicycle Theft Attempt Turns Fatal in Hood River; Three Charged with Murder

HOOD RIVER, Ore. — An Oregon community is reeling following the tragic death of a man allegedly murdered as he attempted to stop a group from stealing his bicycle last week. The incident has led to murder charges against three individuals, according to local law enforcement authorities. Hood River County District Attorney Matt Ellis announced that a grand jury has indicted Johnathan Matthews, 31, William Hardy Jr., 36, and Elizabeth Bowman, 41. The charges include …

Man Assaulted With Machete Over Bicycle Dispute in Kampung Titigan; One Arrested, Others Sought

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia — A violent altercation stemming from a dispute over bicycle-related harassment erupted in Kampung Titigan, leading to a man being attacked with sticks and a machete on Saturday. Local authorities confirmed that the violent encounter began following a confrontation between two relatives over alleged harassment. The incident unfolded when a local man in his 30s objected to how his nephew was being treated by another child over a bicycle. This grievance led …

Bicycle Bandit Strikes: Fatal Shooting in San Pedro Leaves Community on Edge

San Pedro, CA – A quiet neighborhood in San Pedro was rocked by violence early Thursday afternoon when a man was fatally shot by a gunman who escaped the scene on a bicycle, authorities said. The incident occurred near the bustling intersection of 5th and Pacific avenues, a popular area surrounded by small businesses and residential complexes. The Los Angeles Police Department quickly cordoned off the area as part of the initial response and investigation. …

Fresno Police Nab Suspect in Bicycle Tragedy: Local Man Charged with Murder

Fresno, Calif. — A 41-year-old man has been arrested following a tragic incident in Fresno where a man was fatally shot while riding his bicycle on a neighborhood street. Ronald Ebanez now faces charges of murder in the death of Ricardo Olguin, which shocked the local community last month. The incident occurred on a busy section near Floradora and Cedar in central Fresno, where emergency dispatchers received alerts of gunfire detected by the city’s ShotSpotter …

Daylight Tragedy in Harlem: Shooter Flees on Stolen Bicycle After Fatal Attack

New York, NY — In a brazen daylight shooting in Harlem, a man was fatally shot before the assailant, fleeing the scene, commandeered a Citi Bike to escape after damaging his vehicle. The incident occurred on Tuesday near a senior housing complex at the intersection of West 118th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Authorities reported that the gunman, driving a white Honda, abruptly opened fire on a group of people gathered at the corner around …

Violent Assault in the Arts District Highlights Concerns Over Group Bicycle Rides

LAS VEGAS, NV – On December 6, a violent incident occurred in an unexpected place in the city’s Arts District, adding to the day’s already tragic events. The incident involved a group of bicyclists who attacked a man, Gary Costa, at a busy intersection in downtown Las Vegas. Gary Costa, a 62-year-old executive director of the local nonprofit Golden Rainbow, was driving his car when he was surrounded and attacked by the group of bicyclists, …

10-Year-Old California Boy Fatally Shot After Losing Bicycle Race

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A tragic incident took place over the weekend in Foothill Farms, a community northeast of Sacramento, as a 10-year-old boy lost his life after being shot by another 10-year-old in a fit of anger following a bicycle race, according to the victim’s mother. Keith “KJ” Frierson was fatally shot by the other boy, who has not been named due to his age, after losing the informal race on Saturday afternoon. KJ’s mother, …