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Teen in Deradicalization Program Shot Dead by Police After Stabbing Incident

Perth, Australia – Australian police reported that a 16-year-old boy, who was shot and killed by law enforcement after stabbing a man in Perth, had been involved in a deradicalization program following his detonation of an explosive device in a school two years ago. The teenager, who had previously detonated a homemade explosive device at his school, injured a man with a kitchen knife before being fatally shot by police. According to police reports, the …

Family Seeks Justice for Slain DeKalb Teen, One Year Later

DeKalb, Illinois – Linda Nelson, grandmother of Gracie Sasso-Cleveland, a slain teenager, expressed her initial despair of living in a world where such tragedies could occur. However, over the past year since Gracie’s death, Nelson has transitioned to a desire to honor her granddaughter’s memory by spreading kindness and advocating for justice. Gracie, an aspiring artist and a lover of animals, had dreams of attending prom and working in a clothing store. Her life was …

Teen Suspect Dead After Confrontation with Police Outside Wisconsin Middle School

Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin – Law enforcement responded to a critical situation at a Wisconsin middle school where a 14-year-old suspect was fatally shot after reports of an active shooter on the school premises. The incident unfolded as the teen approached Mount Horeb Middle School carrying what appeared to be a long gun, according to sources familiar with the situation. Following the confrontation, bomb technicians are now inspecting a vehicle linked to the suspect for potential …

Teen Fatally Shot by Police Outside Wisconsin Middle School

Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin – Tragedy struck a Wisconsin middle school as a 14-year-old was fatally shot by police when approaching the school premises with a long gun. The incident caused chaos and sparked fears of an active shooter situation at Mount Horeb Middle School. Following the incident, bomb technicians are now combing through a vehicle linked to the suspect in search of potential evidence. The Mount Horeb Area School District has confirmed that the threat …

Flagler County Teen to Face Sentencing for Violent Attack on School Employee

BUNNELL, Fla. – A Flagler County high school student is facing sentencing after a violent attack on a teacher’s aide last year at Matanzas High School. Brendan Depa pleaded no contest to aggravated battery charges in an incident where he kicked and punched the school employee after his Nintendo Switch was confiscated. During the February 2023 attack, Depa, a 6 feet, 6 inches tall and 270-pound teenager, repeatedly punched the woman. Video evidence captured the …

Authorities seek public’s help in finding killer of Long Beach teen shot near her home

Long Beach, California – The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Briana Soto near her home in March. Soto was tragically wounded on March 26 at around 8:25 p.m. near 11th Street and Lewis Avenue and later succumbed to her injuries at a hospital. Police Chief Wally Hebeish held a press conference at police headquarters to share security footage capturing an …

Teen Charged with DUI and Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Crash Involving Lakeside High School Student

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — An 18-year-old woman from DeKalb County faces charges of homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and failure to maintain lane following a fatal crash earlier this year. The charges stem from an incident that claimed the life of her friend, Sophie Lekiachvili, 18, in a tragic early morning collision on Oak Grove Road on Feb. 24. Police recently obtained warrants for Hannah Hackemeyer in connection with the crash, …

Teen Sentenced to Referral Order for Brutal Attack Outside Town Building

Carlisle, England – A 15-year-old boy admitted to committing an assault causing actual bodily harm in Carlisle Youth Court. The incident occurred outside a town building on May 23 of last year, involving another boy who was leaving the premises. The court heard that the victim was the target of a group attack, resulting in multiple blows to the head and kicks while on the ground. Prosecutor George Shelley detailed the assault, emphasizing the severity …

Decades-Old Mystery Solved: Teen ‘Midtown Jane Doe’ Identified Encased in Concrete in New York City

New York City, NY – After nearly two decades, the mysterious case of the unidentified girl discovered dead encased in concrete in 2003 has finally been solved. The victim, known as “Midtown Jane Doe,” was recently identified as Patricia Kathleen McGlone, as reported by WNBC. Through DNA analysis of a relative who perished in the 9/11 attacks, investigators were able to make the connection, shedding light on a long-standing cold case. The teenage girl’s remains …

Rochester Man Found Guilty in Brutal Assault on Teen Niece, Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison

Rochester, New York – A Rochester man was found guilty of a brutal assault on his teenage niece that left her in a coma after sustaining severe injuries, including life-threatening swelling to her brain. Prosecutors revealed that the 34-year-old Jacob Seffens was involved in a sexual relationship with the victim, who tried to end the relationship on June 14. In a fit of rage, Seffens attacked the teenager with a baseball bat, resulting in the …