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Tragic 24 Hours in Lancaster: Four Dead, Six Wounded in Series of Shootings, Hunt for Links Underway

Lancaster, CA – A troubling spate of violence has unsettled the community here as officials report a series of shootings within less than a day that have left four people dead and six injured. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating to determine if these incidents are related. The most recent outbreak of gunfire occurred just before dusk Wednesday when sheriff’s deputies were called to the 800 block of E. Avenue J-12. Upon …

Central Zone Sees Spike in Enforcement with 342 Prohibition Cases Filed in Just 48 Hours

Tiruchirapalli, India – In a significant crackdown on prohibition violations, police in Central Zone have filed 342 cases over a span of just two days. This surge in law enforcement actions showcases the authorities’ renewed efforts to combat the illegal sale and consumption of alcohol in regions where it is banned by law. Central Zone, which comprises eight districts including prominent ones like Tiruchirapalli and Thanjavur, has been a focal point in the state’s battle …

Man Jailed After Abducting and Violently Assaulting Woman for Over 21 Hours

Aberdeen, Scotland – A man in Aberdeen, Scotland has been sentenced to a 12-year extended term, with eight years to be served in custody, for abducting and violently assaulting a woman for over 21 hours. Leslie Jackson, 38, left his victim with 54 injuries after attacking her on July 30, 2022, at a property in Aberdeen. During the assault, Jackson repeatedly punched the woman in the face, causing her to lose consciousness. He then attempted …

Police Searching for Suspects in Violent Metro Attacks Hours Apart in LA County

Los Angeles County, California was the scene of two separate, disturbing assaults that occurred within the Metro system, prompting a search for the suspects involved. The incidents took place just hours apart, raising concerns about safety within the public transportation system. The first attack occurred around 7 p.m. on a Metro bus in Glendale, near West Los Feliz Road and South Central Avenue. A teenager was stabbed after being robbed of his backpack by three …

Caregiver Charged with Intentional Homicide After Poisoning Friend with Eye Drops: A 48 Hours Investigation

Pewaukee, Wisconsin – A tragic incident unfolded on October 3, 2018, when Jessy Kurczewski dialed 911 to report the discovery of her friend Lynn Hernan unresponsive in her Pewaukee, Wisconsin home. Jessy Kurczewski, the daughter of a close friend of Hernan, had been caring for her due to declining health. “48 Hours” contributor Jericka Duncan delves into the investigation surrounding Hernan’s mysterious death in the episode “Death By Eye Drops,” now available on Paramount+. Initially …

Explosions heard in Zaporizhzhia amid air raid alert in early hours of Saturday

Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine – Residents were startled awake in the early hours of Saturday as explosions echoed through the city amidst an air raid alert. According to reports from local broadcaster Suspilne, the ominous sound of blasts disrupted the peace of the night. The Air Force Command had issued a warning to residents of Zaporizhzhia, urging vigilance in response to the air raid threat looming over the region. As tensions escalated, an air alert remained in …

Marshall Islands-flagged tanker reports explosions off Yemen’s coast: Third merchant vessel attack in 48 hours recorded

Cairo, Egypt – A Marshall Islands-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker experienced two explosions near the ship while sailing off the coast of Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, marking the third attack on merchant vessels in the past 48 hours, a British security firm reported Friday. Reports indicated that the master of another merchant vessel in the same area also witnessed an explosion off the vessel’s starboard side, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. …

Tragic Turn of Events: Delhi Gym Owner Killed by Father Hours Before Wedding

New Delhi, India: A tragic turn of events unfolded in South Delhi as a gym owner was fatally stabbed just hours before his wedding ceremony. Gaurav Singhal, 29, the owner of Fit Box gym, was allegedly attacked by his own father, Rangalal, who has since been taken into custody by authorities. According to police reports, Rangalal committed the heinous act out of frustration, as he claimed that Gaurav would insult him on a daily basis. …

Multiple Deaths in Sierra County Crash Involving Undocumented Migrants Shut Down I-25 for Hours

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico – A tragic single vehicle crash in Sierra County resulted in multiple fatalities and a closure of traffic in both directions between mile markers 59 and 63 for several hours on Saturday. New Mexico State Police have confirmed that the vehicle involved was carrying undocumented migrants, although the exact number of individuals inside at the time of the accident remains unknown. Following the devastating crash, emergency responders worked diligently to …

Violent Attacks Shake Times Square: Teenager and Man Injured Hours Apart

New York City, NY – Two violent incidents rocked Times Square, leaving a teenager and a 28-year-old man injured in separate attacks. The first assault occurred at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday when a 17-year-old, believed to be a migrant from Nicaragua, was chased by a large group and stabbed near a migrant shelter on 42nd Street. The teen suffered a stab wound to his back, with police recovering a knife and a piece of a …