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Fatal Shooting in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Hills Leaves Police Searching for Gunman and Victim’s Identity

Milwaukee, WI — A fatal shooting in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Hills neighborhood on Sunday night has prompted a police investigation as officers seek to identify the victim and locate the perpetrator. The incident occurred near the intersection of 86th Street and Good Hope Road, leaving the community on edge as details remain scant. Authorities arrived at the scene after receiving reports of gunfire but found the victim already deceased. As of now, the identity and …

Coroner Urges Immediate Action on River Moy Jetty Linked to Multiple Suicides

Ballina, Ireland – Following a spate of tragic incidents at a local jetty, North Mayo coroner Dr. Eleanor Fitzgerald has called for immediate measures to enhance safety at the site. Speaking at an inquest held at Ballina Courthouse, the coroner underscored the urgent need for interventions at the River Moy jetty, where multiple suicides have recently occurred. During the inquest into the death of a 46-year-old man who died by suicide at the jetty in …

Tragic Drowning in Spokane River: Community and First Responders Rally in Vain to Save Young Man

OTIS ORCHARDS, Wash. — An 18-year-old man lost his life in a presumed accidental drowning in the Spokane River, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The incident occurred near the intersection of North Starr Road and East River Road in Otis Orchards, a quiet community east of Spokane. Local authorities were alerted to the emergency around 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday when passersby observed a body drifting in the river. These quick-thinking individuals promptly extracted the young man …

South Carolina Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Mother and Disposing Body in River

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — A Columbia man has been charged with the murder of his mother, whose body was discovered floating in the Edisto River by a canoer early December last year. The case, which gripped the community due to its grisly nature, came to a conclusion this Monday when authorities formally charged Terry Lee Self, Jr. with murder following an extensive investigation. Regina Arroyo, a resident of Barnwell, was last seen alive in December …

Columbia Man Arrested for December Murder of His Mother, Found in Edisto River

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities announced the arrest of a 37-year-old Columbia man, Terry Lee Self Jr., who has been charged with the murder of his 56-year-old mother, Regina Arroyo. The incident, which dates back to December last year, came to light after Arroyo’s body was discovered in the Edisto River on December 3. According to Sheriff Jay Koon of Lexington County, the investigation revealed a disturbing sequence of events leading to Arroyo’s death. Detectives …

New Details Emerge in Preliminary Hearing for Suspect Linked to South Platte River Shootings

Denver, Colorado – Testimony presented during a preliminary hearing shed light on the details surrounding the September shootings that took the lives of two individuals along the South Platte River bike path. Denver Police authorities have stated that there is no evidence to suggest that the two victims who were fatally shot along the bike path were acquainted with the suspect charged with their murders. Tanner Fielder, 32, is currently facing first-degree murder charges in …

Man with Past Convictions Faces Charges in Alleged Charles River Machete Attack

Boston, MA – A man with a history of guilty convictions in Boston faces charges in connection to an alleged machete attack along the Charles River. The suspect has previous run-ins with the law, which authorities are now considering in their case against him. The incident took place near the Charles River, where the suspect allegedly attacked another individual with a machete. Police responded to the scene and arrested the man, who is now facing …

Body of Missing Joliet Man Found in River Raises Concerns of Serial Killer Targeting Victims

Joliet, Illinois – Each year, authorities in Joliet find themselves facing a grim reality as they respond to incidents of death along the treacherous Des Plaines River canal. Most recently, on April 19, the Joliet Fire Department recovered the body of 37-year-old Robert Long, bringing another tragic case to light. This discovery comes after the earlier incident in March, where the body of Deshawn J. Green, also 37 years old, was found at the Brandon …

Two Arrested in Connection to Gila River Police Officer and Community Member Deaths

Phoenix, Arizona – The city of Phoenix, Arizona, was rocked by a series of tragic events recently. From the arrests made in connection to the deaths of a Gila River Police officer and a community member to the discovery of two men found dead in an apparent murder-suicide inside a Phoenix home, the community is reeling from these incidents. Authorities reported that two individuals have been arrested in relation to the deaths of a Gila …

Gila River Police Mourn Loss of Officer Joshua Briese in Tragic Shooting Incident

GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, Ariz. – A tragic incident unfolded in the Gila River Indian Community, resulting in the death of Gila River Police officer, Joshua Briese, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Saturday morning. The FBI has joined the investigation into the shooting that occurred in the early hours of June 1 in Santan, District 4 of the community. According to reports, officers responded to a disturbance at a …