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23-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting in Over-the-Rhine Apartment

CINCINNATI, OHIO – A 31-year-old man named Mikale Booker was fatally shot in his apartment in Over-the-Rhine last year, and now a 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with his homicide. The shooting took place in the 1500 block of Elm Street on November 21 around 9 p.m., with the shooter reportedly forcing his way into the building and shooting Booker in front of witnesses. Despite attempts to save his life, Booker succumbed to …

Fatal Tanker Truck Crash in Central Illinois Linked to Another Vehicle’s Attempt to Pass, Federal Transportation Official Says

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A fatal tanker truck crash in central Illinois that claimed the lives of five people is believed to have been caused by another vehicle attempting to pass the chemical-laden truck, a federal transportation official revealed on Sunday. The tragic accident occurred on Friday when the tanker truck, loaded with caustic anhydrous ammonia, jackknifed and collided with a utility trailer parked off the highway in Teutoplis, a small community approximately 110 miles …

Joint US and Japan Search Mission for Fatal Osprey Plane Crash Comes to a Close

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP, Okinawa, Japan – The United States military and Japan have concluded their joint search and rescue operation following the crash of an Osprey aircraft in the Arabian Sea. The fatal incident occurred on Sunday, and the location of the crash was near the island of Okinawa, Japan. The Osprey was conducting a routine flight and crashed while trying to land on a Navy ship. The US and Japanese maritime forces dedicated …

Tragic Fatal Shooting of Milwaukee Pizza Delivery Driver on the North Side

MILWAUKEE, WI – Tragedy struck the north side of Milwaukee on Wednesday night as a 33-year-old man, Antoine Gee Jr., was shot and killed while delivering pizza near Sherman and Congress. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving friends and family devastated by the senseless act of violence. According to a longtime friend of Gee, Asia Ferguson, the news of his death has left her heartbroken and with a wound that she feels …

Jealous Rage Leads to Fatal Shooting at Vigil: Police

HARRISBURG, Pa. – In a tragic turn of events, Adrian Norris has been accused of fatally shooting 22-year-old Marshall Vujasinovich at a vigil in October. The shooting occurred at 19th and Holly streets during a vigil service for a victim of a fatal car crash. According to police, Norris drove his girlfriend’s car to and from the scene, and video recordings captured his movements around the city before the fatal shooting. During an extensive preliminary …

Prosecutor Declines to File Charges in Fatal Shooting of Stepson, Citing Self-Defense Claims

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. – Last month, a man shot and killed his stepson inside their Summerfield residence. The shooter, Richard McCloskey, claimed self-defense and has now been cleared of criminal charges by prosecutors. According to Assistant State Attorney Rich Buxman, there is insufficient evidence to disprove McCloskey’s claims of prior violence by his stepson, James Crawford. Buxman’s memo noted that McCloskey stated Crawford had threatened him prior to the shooting. The decision not to file charges …

Third Suspect Charged in Fatal AutoZone Store Shooting Near Polaris Identified for August 2023 Incident

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Authorities have identified a third suspect in a fatal shooting at an AutoZone store near Polaris last summer. 28-year-old Anthony Blakely has been charged with one count of aggravated murder and two counts of aggravated robbery in the August 2023 incident, according to records from the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. Blakely was indicted in December, joining two other suspects, 21-year-old Zackeyis Davis and 28-year-old Darius Wynn, who were indicted in …

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Prompts Evacuation in Illinois Highway Incident

TEUTOPOLIS, Illinois: A tragic accident on Friday night involving multiple vehicles and causing several fatalities led to the evacuation of residents in the area, according to the Illinois State Police. The incident occurred around 9:25 pm on US Highway 40, approximately a half-mile east of Teutopolis. An ammonia leak from the crash site prompted authorities to order an evacuation within a one-mile radius, including parts of Teutopolis. The Illinois State Police confirmed the presence of …

Island Pond Woman Reaches Plea Agreement in Fatal Accident Case Resulting in Deaths of Two Teenagers, Jury Already Selected

NEWPORT, Vt. – A plea agreement was reached by a 25-year-old woman from Island Pond, Katelyn Deslandes, just as the jury was selected. This came during the trial for charges stemming from a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two 18-year-olds, Logan Costa of Charleston and Taylor Warren of Lunenburg. Initially facing two felony charges of grossly negligent driving resulting in death, Deslandes agreed to plead guilty to two lesser charges of negligent driving …

Fatal Shooting During Armed Robbery Rattles Milwaukee Neighborhood

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – Milwaukee police are currently investigating a fatal armed robbery and shooting that took place late Thursday night in the city’s north side. The incident occurred around 10:10 p.m. near Sherman Boulevard and Congress Street, just north of Lincoln Creek. According to authorities, the victim, a 33-year-old individual, was found deceased at the scene. As of now, the police have not provided any information regarding potential suspects or arrests in connection with the …