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Teen Shot Over Jacket in Maryland; Suspects at Large

HYATTSVILLE, Md. — A 14-year-old boy was shot on Friday after refusing to hand over his jacket in the 3500 block of Carnaby Street, near Northwestern High School. School officials placed the school on lockdown due to the nearby police activity, but the lockdown has since been lifted. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to Hyattsville Police, the victim was part of two groups of teenage boys who got into …

Teen Son Arrested for Grisly Triple Homicide of Family in Horrific Bronx Murder

BRONX, N.Y. – A horrific triple homicide shook the Bronx last week when a son was arrested for allegedly murdering his father’s new family, including his 5-year-old brother. Jayden Rivera, 19, has been accused of brutally killing 38-year-old Jonathan Rivera, 33-year-old Hanoi Peralta, and 5-year-old Kayden Rivera. The grim crime scene was located at 674 East 136th St. where the suspect is known to have served as a babysitter for his half-brother. The victims were …

B.C. Community Rallies Around Teen Boys Injured in New Year’s Bonfire Explosion

SMITHERS, British Columbia – Two teenage boys, Jordan Parker and Micah Urban, suffered severe burns after an explosion at a New Year’s Day bonfire event just north of the town. The incident has prompted an outpouring of support from the tight-knit community of Smithers, B.C. The explosion occurred at the 4500 block of Henry Road, where 30 to 40 people had gathered around the bonfire. An object thrown onto the open flame led to the …

Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Double Shooting that Left Baltimore Teen Dead

BALTIMORE, MD – A man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison, with 40 years suspended, for a double shooting that resulted in the death of 17-year-old D’Asia Garrison on New Year’s Day 2023. Andre Bailey, 27, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, use of a handgun during a crime of violence, and illegal possession of a regulated firearm, according to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney Office. The shooting took place around 3:30 a.m. on …

Family of Murdered Pregnant Teen Speak Out After Arrests Made in Texas Case

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The families of Savanah Nicole Soto, a pregnant teenager, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, who were found murdered in December, have spoken out after two arrests were made in the case. Soto, 18, was nine months pregnant and a week past her due date when she and Guerra, 21, were reported missing. Their bodies were found in Guerra’s vehicle on December 26, both with gunshot wounds. Christopher Preciado, 19, is facing …

Judge Sentences Man to Prison for Fentanyl Death of Gaston County Teen

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A man has been sentenced to up to 5 ½ years in prison for the fentanyl death of a Gaston County teen. The victim, 16-year-old Abigail Saunderson, was found dead in her bed in September 2022. Saunderson’s boyfriend, Nicholas Ivey, has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to up to three years in prison. Deontae Miller, another individual involved, pleaded guilty to death by distribution. Both Miller and Saunderson’s boyfriend sold fentanyl …

San Antonio Teen Arrested in Connection with Multiple Fatal Shootings

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A 19-year-old teen from San Antonio is now in police custody after being connected to multiple fatal shootings through ballistic evidence. Nathan Martinez, who was wanted on several warrants including capital murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and murder, was arrested on Wednesday without incident. According to SAPD Sgt. Washington Moscoso, investigators were able to link Martinez to several shootings within the past year. One of the shootings occurred in …

Teen Fatally Stabs Adult at Group Home in First Murder of the Year

A teenager in Charlotte, North Carolina, committed the city’s first murder of the year. The incident took place at a group home for troubled youth. The victim was an adult staff member at the facility. The altercation between the teenager and the adult escalated into a physical fight, ultimately resulting in the staff member’s death. The tragic incident marked the beginning of a challenging year for law enforcement and the community. Authorities have yet to …

Fatal Store Robbery and Arrests in Teen Couple Murders: Shocking Local News Update

San Antonio, Texas – A customer was killed during a store robbery and a father and son have been arrested in connection with the murders of a pregnant teenager and her boyfriend. Police are investigating both incidents. The customer was fatally shot during a store robbery, and authorities are looking for the suspect. In a separate case, a father and son have been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the murders of a …

Texas Father and Son Charged in Killing of Pregnant Teen and Boyfriend

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A father and son in Texas have been arrested for the killings of an 18-year-old pregnant woman and her boyfriend. The couple went missing before Christmas and their bodies were later found in a car, according to San Antonio police. The arrests were made more than a week after the bodies of Savanah Nicole Soto, 18, and Matthew Guerra, 22, were discovered in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Soto’s …