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Fairfax Man Fatally Shot at Gas Station in Fair Haven Neighborhood

Fairfax, Virginia – A tragic incident unfolded Tuesday morning at a gas station in the Fair Haven neighborhood of Fairfax County where a man was fatally shot, according to authorities. The Fairfax County Police Department reported that the shooting occurred just after 6 a.m. at the Citgo located at 6241 Richmond Highway. Upon arrival, officers discovered 38-year-old Arthur Edward Mann II with a gunshot wound to his upper body, and he was pronounced dead at …

Indian High Commissioner in Ottawa Calls for Rebuilding Canada’s Reputation as a Safe Haven for International Students

Ottawa, Canada – India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, expressed concern over the exploitation of international students in Canada, urging for a rebuild of the country’s reputation as a preferred destination for bright minds. Verma highlighted the tragic consequences that some Indian students have faced due to exploitation, emphasizing the need to address this issue to uphold the mutual benefits of technological advancement between the two nations. Verma’s remarks come in the wake …

East Haven Man Receives 25-Year Sentence for Murder of Girlfriend Found Buried Behind Restaurant

East Haven, Connecticut – A man from East Haven has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, whose body was discovered in a shallow grave behind a Branford restaurant almost four years ago. Jonathan Jara-Aucapina, facing a potential 60-year sentence if convicted at trial, entered a guilty plea for first-degree murder in February as part of a plea deal. The victim, Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca, was the mother of Jara-Aucapina’s daughter …

Robbery Suspect Shoots Himself After Robbing New Haven Store

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A robbery suspect is in stable condition after shooting himself on Tuesday, as reported by the New Haven police. The suspect, Manuel Otero, 51, of East Haven, faces charges including first-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery, criminal possession of a firearm, and unlawful discharge of a firearm, among others. The incident took place at Chico’s Fruit and Vegetables on Ferry Street, where Otero allegedly robbed the establishment at gunpoint. Following …

Elderly Community Member Violently Attacked and Robbed in New Haven County, Naugatuck – Police Seek Information with $1,500 Reward

NAUGATUCK, Conn. – An elderly member of the New Haven County community was violently assaulted in their home on Tuesday, June 6, on Conrad Street (Oak Terrace) in Naugatuck, according to Naugatuck Police. The victim suffered physical injuries and had personal property stolen during the attack, the department said. In response, the police have announced a $1,500 reward for any information that could aid the investigation. “We are reaching out to the community for assistance,” …