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Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Teenager at South Carolina Racetrack: Officials

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – A tragic incident unfolded at a racetrack in South Carolina, where a teenager was fatally shot according to officials. The shooting occurred at the racetrack, shocking the local community and prompting an investigation by authorities. The victim, a young teenager, was the target of the gunfire which resulted in their untimely death. Law enforcement and emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene, working diligently to secure the area and gather evidence. …

Tragic Shootout Leaves Four US Marshals Dead in Charlotte, North Carolina Residence

Charlotte, North Carolina was shaken by a tragic incident that left four US Marshals dead and four law enforcement officers wounded. The incident occurred during a shootout as members of the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force were attempting to serve a warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon at a suburban home in the city. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings reported that the suspect opened fire at the officers with a high-powered …

Fatal Shooting Incident Involving Law Enforcement Unfolds in North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina – A tragic shooting incident in Charlotte, North Carolina has left a law enforcement officer dead and several others injured. The shooting, which took place on Monday afternoon, involved an unknown assailant engaging with officers from the US Marshals Task Force. According to reports, multiple law enforcement officers were struck by gunfire in the active situation on Galway Drive. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has not disclosed the number of victims or provided …

Man Killed, Two Injured in South Carolina Shooting Incident in Newberry

Newberry, South Carolina – A tragic shooting incident over the weekend in Newberry, South Carolina, resulted in the death of a 53-year-old man, Troy Leonard Sims, and left two others injured. According to the Newberry County Coroner’s Office, Sims died at the scene of the shooting on Saturday night. Details surrounding the incident unfolded when the Newberry Police Department responded to reports of shots fired on Emory Street, near the intersection with Hunt Street, approximately …

Former South Carolina Police Officer Charged with Murder of Winston-Salem Man: Case Unfolds in Chick-fil-A Altercation

Summerville, South Carolina – A former police officer from Summerville, South Carolina, has been charged with murder in connection to the death of a Winston-Salem man. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division announced the charges against Anthony DeLustro after an altercation at a Chick-fil-A led to the tragic death of 39-year-old Michael O’Neal. The incident took place on March 20, when DeLustro, who was off duty at the time, and O’Neal were involved in a …

Off-Duty South Carolina Cop Charged with Murder After Shooting Unarmed Man Outside Chick-fil-A

A Summerville, South Carolina police officer with ties to the New York Police Department has been charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of an unarmed man outside a Chick-fil-A. Anthony DeLustro, a 64-year-old officer, allegedly shot and killed 39-year-old Michael O’Neal on March 20 following a dispute that escalated in the restaurant parking lot. Initially claiming self-defense, DeLustro stated that he feared for the safety of the community and his wife. However, …

Former Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead in South Carolina: Tragic End to Defamation Lawsuit Journey

CHARLESTON, S.C. – A former Boeing employee involved in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company was found dead in South Carolina, authorities confirmed. The death of John Barnett, 62, was ruled as a suicide by the Charleston County Coroner. Barnett, who had worked at Boeing for 32 years before retiring in 2017, had raised concerns about issues with oxygen systems on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which he had supervised at the North Charleston plant from …

Tragic Double Murder-Suicide in Kansas City with Ties to North Carolina Community

Kansas City, Missouri, is reeling from a tragic incident that has left the community in shock. Jerel McGeachy Sr. was involved in a double murder and suicide, where he shot and killed his wife and son inside their home before taking his own life. The McGeachy family had recently relocated to Kansas City, but they had strong ties to Cumberland County, North Carolina. The victims, Domonique McGeachy and Jerel McGeachy Jr., had made significant impacts …

Man Charged with Murder Hundreds of Miles Away from Scene of Crime in South Carolina

JOHNSTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — A man has been charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of a Midlands resident, which occurred several weeks ago. Quenell Marquis Anderson, a 37-year-old resident of Edgefield County, was apprehended on March 20 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, over 500 miles away from the scene of the crime. Authorities, including the Maryland State Police and the Prince George’s County Police Department, collaborated in the arrest of Anderson, according to …

Man in North Carolina Arrested After Roommate Found Buried in Shallow Grave

WILMINGTON, N.C. – A man from North Carolina faced charges of first-degree murder and concealment/failure to report a death after his missing roommate was discovered buried in their shared home’s backyard. Elvin Noel Baca, 34, made an appearance in New Hanover County court following his arrest by the sheriff’s office. The victim, identified as Lawrence Grabka, 69, was reported missing before deputies found his body in a shallow grave. The case unraveled after a friend …