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Sergeant Shira Chaya Soslik Tragically Killed in Beersheba Terror Attack; Gunman Opens Fire at Bus Station and Eateries

Beersheba, Israel — A suspected terrorist attack at a bus station in Beersheba resulted in the death of a 25-year-old Israeli border guard and injuries to 10 others, according to official statements. The assailant, identified as 29-year-old Ahmed Suliman Al-Ukbi, an Israeli citizen, was also killed by police during the incident. Authorities are investigating the attack, which took place in the bustling heart of the southern city, as they search the area for possible accomplices. …

Michigan State Police Sergeant Charged with Murder Following Fatal Vehicle Collision

KENTWOOD, Mich. (AP) – A Michigan State Police (MSP) sergeant is facing charges of either second-degree murder or involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Samuel Sterling, who was hit by the officer’s vehicle during a police chase. The incident has sparked controversy, with MSP Sgt. Brian Keely’s attorney arguing that the charges are a result of political pressure rather than a fair assessment of the facts. Keely, a 25-year veteran of the Michigan …

Texas Governor Pardons Ex-Army Sergeant Convicted of Killing Black Lives Matter Protester

Austin, Texas – Former Army sergeant Daniel Perry, convicted for the killing of a Black Lives Matter protester in downtown Austin in 2020, was released from prison on Thursday following a pardon from Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Perry, who was 36 at the time of his conviction in April 2023, had his murder conviction pardoned by Gov. Abbott after a recommendation from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. The decision led to his release …

Texas Governor Pardons Ex-Army Sergeant Convicted of Murder in BLM Protester Shooting

Austin, Texas – Texas Governor Greg Abbott made a controversial decision Thursday to pardon former Army sergeant Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin in 2020. The pardon came just moments after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously recommended that Perry’s pardon be granted and his firearms rights be reinstated. Perry was initially sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2023 for the …

Former Portsmouth Police Sergeant Accused of Violent Assault and Racist Remarks in Incident with Bank Executive

Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Former Portsmouth police sergeant Aaron Goodwin is facing allegations of a violent assault on Mamadou Dembele, a local bank executive, according to court documents filed by Assistant Strafford County Attorney Joachim Barth. The incident, which occurred in November outside Gilley’s Diner, involved Goodwin reportedly slamming Dembele to the ground and causing him to suffer a concussion. Goodwin’s sister-in-law, Shannon Goodwin, also allegedly hurled racial slurs at Dembele and other bystanders. The …

Police Sergeant Recalls the Tragic Morning He Found a Woman Near Death: The Story of Kristen Trickle’s Mysterious Death and the Trial Verdict

Hays, Kansas – Sergeant Brandon Hauptman of the Hays Police Department recalls a chilling Halloween morning when he found 26-year-old Kristen Trickle near death in her home. Kristen was found almost undressed, with a gunshot wound underneath her chin. Despite efforts to save her, Kristen tragically passed away. Her husband, Colby Trickle, claimed to have found her with the gunshot wound upon waking up. The investigation into Kristen’s death raised suspicions as inconsistencies in Colby’s …

Bucks County Teen Accused of Murdering Temple University Police Sergeant to Face Trial

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 19-year-old Bucks County teenager has been held for trial in the murder of Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, who was killed near the university’s campus in North Philadelphia. Miles Pfeffer waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges including murder of a law enforcement officer and robbery in the shooting death of Officer Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald’s family expressed their desire to see Pfeffer sentenced to death for the killing of …

Local Hero Remembered: Colleagues and Loved Ones Honor Slain Greensboro Police Sergeant

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at Westover Church in Greensboro to honor the memory of Police Sergeant Philip Dale Nix, who was fatally shot while trying to intervene in a robbery at a gas station last month. He had dedicated over 20 years to the Greensboro Police Department and held the title of the longest-serving sergeant in the department’s Victims Unit. During the memorial service, Greensboro police officer Joshua Payne spoke fondly …

Former U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Reflects on Personal Experience of Capitol Attack and its Ongoing Impact

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the third anniversary of the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol approaches, former U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell reflects on the harrowing experience that led him to leave the department after more than 16 years of service. Gonell, one of the officers on the frontlines during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack, shared his personal account with the Washington News Bureau, detailing the fear he experienced and the physical injuries he …

Dead U.S. Army Fort Jackson drill sergeant found in vehicle just days after another tragic soldier passing

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A U.S. Army drill sergeant based at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, was found dead on Saturday, making this the second such incident to happen at the training base within a span of 10 days. According to a press release, 30-year-old Staff Sergeant Zachary Melton was located in his vehicle after he failed to report for work. Melton was attached to the 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment. Fort Jackson officials said …