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Arizona prosecutors’ deadline for pursuing death penalty in criminal cases may surprise you

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – When it comes to seeking the death penalty in a criminal case, Arizona prosecutors must adhere to specific time constraints outlined by the law. This raises the question: how long do prosecutors have to decide to pursue the death penalty once a case has been initiated? Under Arizona law, prosecutors are required to make a decision regarding seeking the death penalty within a certain time frame after a defendant has been charged …

Career Criminal Targets Los Angeles Mayor’s Home in Brazen Early Morning Burglary

Los Angeles, California – A recent early morning burglary at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ residence has left the community in shock. The suspect, Ephraim Matthew Hunter, a career criminal with a history of violence, smashed a rear glass door of the official mayoral residence while the mayor and her family were inside asleep. The incident took place on April 21, causing between $5,000 to $10,000 worth of damage. Hunter, 29, was swiftly apprehended by …

California AG: No Criminal Charges for LAPD Officer in Teen Girl’s Deadly Shooting

Los Angeles, California – The California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, announced that no criminal charges will be filed against a Los Angeles Police Department officer involved in a tragic incident at a North Hollywood Burlington store. The incident resulted in the death of Valentina Orellana-Peralta, a 14-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a ricocheting gunshot fired by the officer while she was in a dressing room at the store. The tragic event unfolded on …

Investigation Launched After High School Students Assault Fellow Student, Juvenile Facing Criminal Charges

Leonardtown, Maryland – An investigation has been initiated following a violent altercation at Chopticon High School, where five students reportedly attacked another student in the hallway earlier this month. The incident, which occurred on Monday, March 4, resulted in the arrest of at least one juvenile who is now facing criminal charges. Investigators revealed that during the assault, the actions of one suspect posed a severe threat to the victim, potentially causing life-threatening injuries. Details …

Man with no criminal record shot to death by NYPD officers in Brooklyn incident

New York City, NY – A tragic incident unfolded in Brooklyn when NYPD officers fatally shot a 20-year-old man who was reportedly chasing two individuals while firing multiple gunshots. Authorities revealed that the young man, who had no prior criminal record, was gunned down near East 57th Street and Linden Boulevard in East Flatbush just before 6 p.m. on Monday. Responding to numerous calls about an armed man in the area, officers in an unmarked …

Authorities Crack Down on Criminal Activities in Teesside: Drug Dealers, Arsonists, and More Brought to Justice

Teesside, England – In a recent series of court cases in Teesside, individuals involved in various criminal activities, ranging from drug trafficking to violent assaults, have faced justice. The month of February witnessed a significant crackdown on crime, with courts handing out sentences to those convicted of offenses such as assault and drug trafficking. Among those who received sentences was Anthony Baron Palmer, who was given a 22-month jail term for a violent attack on …

Man Suspected in Fatal Shooting of Two Officers and Medic Identified as 38-Year-Old with Violent Criminal Record

BURNSVILLE, Minnesota – A 38-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting two police officers and a Fire Department medic before taking his own life at a home in Burnsville has been identified as Shannon Cortez Gooden. Gooden had a serious criminal conviction on his record and had a history of violent outbursts against two women with whom he shared children. Gooden was convicted of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon in 2007 and had encounters with …

Gunman’s Path to Obtaining AR-Style Rifle Despite Criminal History and Mental Illness

HOUSTON, Texas – The recent shooting at Lakewood Church in Houston has raised questions about the system that allowed the shooter to legally purchase an AR-style rifle despite a criminal record, history of mental illness, and prior threats of violence. The shooter, Genesse Moreno, 36, entered the church with her 7-year-old son before opening fire in the hallway, prompting worshippers to flee for safety. Although the motive for the shooting remains unclear, the tragic event …

Texas Church Shooter’s Rifle Purchase Raises Questions About Mental Illness and Criminal History

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas – The purchase of a rifle by the Texas church shooter, despite his history of mental illness and criminal record, has raised concerns and scrutiny. The shooter, who killed 26 people at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, was able to buy the rifle from a sporting goods store, raising questions about the effectiveness of the background check system. The Air Force has acknowledged that it failed to enter the shooter’s domestic …

Parolee with Extensive Criminal Record Detained as Person of Interest in Horrific Shooting Deaths of Newlyweds in Wisconsin Sports Bar

ELKHORN, Wisconsin – A parolee with an extensive criminal record has been taken into custody as a “person of interest” in the shooting deaths of Wisconsin newlyweds at a sports bar, authorities said. The suspect, Thomas Routt Jr., was detained in connection with the deaths of Gina Weingart, 37, and her husband, Emerson Weingart, 33, who were fatally shot on February 1 at the Sports Page Barr in Elkhorn, according to officials. Routt, who has …