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Tragedy Strikes Perry High School: 6 Wounded in Shooting, Including 6th Grade Student Killed

PERRY, Iowa – A tragic incident unfolded at Perry High School near Des Moines, Iowa, as a 17-year-old student opened fire on Thursday morning, killing a sixth-grade student and injuring five others. Among the wounded were four students and a school administrator, marking the second shooting on school property in the United States in 2024. The shooter, identified as Dylan Butler, was also a student at the high school and took his own life after …

Judge Dismisses Murder Charge Against Woman Who Shot and Killed Pro Bull Rider

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A Utah judge has dismissed murder and other charges against a woman who shot and killed her bull-rider boyfriend, finding that she was justified in using deadly force. Lashawn Denise Bagley, 23, was accused of shooting and killing her on-and-off boyfriend, Demetrius Omar Lateef Allen, 27, a professional bull rider. The incident occurred after an argument at a downtown bar, which led Allen to go to Bagley’s apartment to retrieve …

Lompoc Police Release Identity of 20-Year-Old Shot and Killed During Robbery and Carjacking Attempt at Convenience Store

LOMPOC, Calif. – A 20-year-old resident of Lompoc was fatally shot by police officers while they were responding to reports of a carjacking and a robbery attempt at a convenience store on December 29, 2023. The man, identified as Connor Amador, was confronted by police officers outside the store and was subsequently shot. According to the Lompoc Police, Amador allegedly robbed the clerk at the convenience store of alcohol and money before attempting to carjack …

Dozens Killed in Terror Attack Near Slain Iranian Commander’s Burial Site

KERMAN, Iran — Dozens of people were killed in Kerman, Iran on Wednesday after twin blasts near the burial site of Qasem Soleimani, a slain military commander, in what officials referred to as a terror attack, according to state TV. The explosions occurred on the fourth anniversary of Soleimani’s death in a US airstrike and have the potential to escalate tensions in the region, particularly since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. According …

Hairstylist Miah Banks Killed in Downtown LA New Year’s Eve Party Shooting: Family Speaks Out

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A tragic shooting occurred at a New Year’s Eve party in downtown Los Angeles, resulting in the death of two people and injuries to eight others. The event took place at a warehouse known for hosting “underground” parties, with the shooting erupting around 1 a.m. on Monday. One of the victims was identified as 26-year-old Miah Banks, a hairstylist from Azusa, who attended the party with her cousin and best friend, …

Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting During Robbery Attempt Identified by Lompoc Police

Lompoc, California – The Lompoc Police have identified the man who was killed during an officer-involved shooting last week as 20-year-old Connor Amador from Lompoc. The tragic incident occurred as officers responded to reports of a robbery at a local convenience store. On the night of December 28, officers were called to the Circle K on Ocean Ave after receiving a report of an armed robbery. According to the police, Amador entered the store, robbed …

10-Month-Old Boy in Critical Condition After Mother and Relative Killed in Tragic Shooting

CICERO, IL – A 10-month-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot during a double slaying in Cicero on Tuesday night. The baby’s mother and a relative were also killed in the incident. The child is currently in serious-to-critical condition at Comer Children’s Hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound. According to fire department spokesman Larry Langford, the baby’s injury is of a traumatic nature, indicating the severity of the situation. The tragic event …

Houston Grand Jury Clears Man Who Shot and Killed Robber Inside Taqueria

HOUSTON, TEXAS – The decision of a grand jury in Texas not to charge a man who shot and killed a robber inside a taqueria has sparked debate and controversy. The man in question shot and killed Eric Eugene Washington, a 30-year-old who was robbing the residents inside the Houston taqueria. The incident was captured on video, showing Washington entering the establishment while brandishing what appeared to be a gun. The Harris County District Attorney’s …

New Jersey Imam Shot and Killed Outside Mosque, Shooter Still at Large

NEWARK, N.J. – A New Jersey imam was fatally shot outside his mosque on Wednesday, prompting a search for the shooter, according to authorities. Imam Hassan Sharif was shot multiple times while in his car near the Masjid-Muhammad Mosque in Newark, and despite being taken to a nearby hospital, he succumbed to his injuries later in the day. Officials have stated that the shooting does not appear to be motivated by anti-Muslim bias, but they …

Grand Jury Declines to Charge Man Who Shot and Killed Robber at Houston Taqueria

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A grand jury in Harris County, Texas, has decided not to press charges against a man who shot and killed a robber at a taqueria in southwest Houston. The incident took place on Jan. 5, 2023, at the El Ranchito taqueria on South Gessner Road. Police reported that Eric Eugene Washington, 30, was shot and killed during the robbery. Following the shooting, there were conflicting opinions. Some individuals referred to the …