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Apparent Murder-Suicide Leaves Two Dead at Lemont Motel

Lemont, Illinois – Law enforcement authorities responded to a tragic scene at a motel in Lemont, Illinois, where two individuals were discovered deceased in what appears to be a murder-suicide on Thursday morning. The incident took place at the D-Lux Budget near 123rd and Archer after receiving a report of a disturbance around 9:30 a.m. Upon arriving at the motel, police found a woman who had been fatally shot multiple times in one of the …

Fatal Shooting and Suicide Unfold Outside West Palm Beach Motel and Rental Car Facility

West Palm Beach, Florida – Tragedy struck in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday night as a woman was fatally shot in the parking lot of a motel, leading to a chilling murder-suicide scenario. According to West Palm Beach police spokesman Mike Jachles, the incident unfolded at the Quality Inn on Belvedere Road, just west of Interstate 95. The woman, believed to be 45 years old, was found with a gunshot wound in the motel’s …

Brutal Attack Unfolds at New Plymouth Emergency Housing Motel in Shocking Drug-Related Incident

New Plymouth, New Zealand – A violent attack took place at the Braemar Motor Inn in October 2022, when a group’s drug-seeking mission escalated into a brutal assault on a resident. The victim endured a knife held to his throat, resulting in a small cut, along with multiple punches to his face, leaving him with bruises and a swollen eye. Maxien Chand appeared in New Plymouth District Court, facing sentencing for her role in the …

Deadly Shooting at Cloquet Motel Linked to Meth Use, Police Say

CLOQUET, Minn. – Authorities in Cloquet, Minnesota, have disclosed that a tragic shooting incident that took place at a local Super 8 Motel on January 8th was seemingly random. The shooter, identified as Nicholas Lenius, was reportedly under the influence of methamphetamine during the attack, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals – Patrick Roers and Shellby Trettel. Roers was found shot in a vehicle in the motel’s parking lot, while Trettel, a clerk …

Man Shot to Death at Dallas Motel; Suspect Arrested Nearby and Victim’s Young Son Witnesses the Tragic Incident

DALLAS, Texas – Authorities in Dallas discovered a deceased man at a motel in the Red Bird area after responding to reports of gunfire at the Ari Motel on Preferred Place. The incident took place just before midnight on Wednesday near Interstate 20 and Camp Wisdom Road. The suspect had fled the scene but was later located and apprehended by the police. The identities of the suspect and the victim have not been disclosed by …

Man arrested, second suspect at large after motel explosion in B.C.’s West Kootenay region

Authorities in Trail, British Columbia have arrested one suspect and are searching for another after an explosion occurred at the Glenwood Inn and Suites over the weekend. The incident, which took place in a small community in B.C.’s West Kootenay region, resulted in a fire and the evacuation of the motel. According to Trail RCMP, the explosion occurred inside one of the motel rooms and ignited a fire in a neighboring unit. Fortunately, no injuries …

High-Profile Robbery Suspect Killed in New Jersey Motel Shootout with Law Enforcement

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A man wanted for the robbery of a Brooklyn bishop was killed in a shootout with federal law enforcement at a New Jersey motel. Shamar Leggette, 41, was wanted for his role in the high-profile robbery of Bishop Lamor Whitehead during a service at the Tomorrow International Ministry in Canarsie. The July 24, 2022, robbery garnered widespread news coverage as it was captured on a livestream of the service and involved …

Deadly Shooting Outside Portland Motel Leads to Section of Southeast 82nd Ave Being Closed

Portland, Oregon – A deadly shooting outside a motel in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood prompted the closure of a section of Southeast 82nd Avenue on Friday night, as Portland police launched an investigation into the incident. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m., and officers found a man dead in the parking lot of the motel upon arrival. The Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit dispatched detectives to the scene to conduct an investigation. The closure of Southeast …

Community Remembers Victims of Tragic Minnesota Motel Shooting

CLOQUET, Minn. – Loved ones gathered in northern Minnesota on Wednesday night for a solemn vigil honoring 22-year-old Shellby Trettel, who was tragically killed at the local Super 8 hotel. Trettel was a victim in a shooting incident that also claimed the lives of another man and the gunman, who took his own life. The police are still working to determine the motive behind the shooting, leaving many questions unanswered for the families of the …

Police Chief Provides Update on Tragic Super 8 Motel Shooting Investigation

CLOQUET, Minn. – Law enforcement investigators in Cloquet, Minnesota, worked throughout the night at the scene of a shooting where two people were shot by a gunman who later took his own life. Chief Derek Randall stated during a press conference that they are still uncertain about any connections between the victims and the shooter. The incident took place at a Super 8 motel, where a female employee was shot inside, a man was found …