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Tragic End for U.S. Soldier: Family Seeks Justice After Stabbing Death in Tennessee Home

Clarksville, TN — A North Texas family is seeking answers following the tragic death of U.S. Army Private First Class Katia Dueñas Aguilar, who was found in her Clarksville home with multiple stab wounds last May. The 23-year-old soldier was the victim of an apparent murder, having sustained 68 stab wounds to her neck and upper body, according to the Montgomery County Medical Examiner’s Office. Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with …

Tennessee Homicide Suspect Dies by Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Following Police Pursuit

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A police pursuit in Williamson County ended tragically when a 25-year-old man, wanted in connection with a local homicide, died from what authorities believe could be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle was spotted and pursued by law enforcement due to a connection with an unresolved murder case in Murfreesboro. According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the sequence of events began when a license …

Tennessee Man Charged With Double Murder After Allegedly Killing Pregnant Girlfriend

Spring Hill, Tenn. — A 29-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of his pregnant girlfriend, whose life was claimed in a tragic domestic incident. Authorities in Maury County took Vidol Wegner into custody on Monday, following a distressing discovery at a local residence. Early Monday morning, Spring Hill Police responded to a call from Wegner himself, leading them to a home where they found a 30-year-old woman deceased with …

Tennessee Community in Mourning After Teen Loses Life in High School Tragedy

Nashville, TN – A Tennessee high school became the scene of a tragic incident this week after a 16-year-old student was fatally shot in the school’s cafeteria. The victim, identified as Josselin Corea Escalante, lost her life in a confrontation that left her community and family shattered. Josselin was at Antioch High School when the incident unfolded early Wednesday morning. Authorities have identified the shooter as 17-year-old Solomon Henderson, who is now in custody. The …

Tennessee Man Convicted of Plotting to Assassinate Federal Agents Post-Capitol Riot

Knoxville, TN — A Tennessee man, formerly apprehended in connection with the January 6 Capitol insurrection, was convicted on Wednesday for plotting the assassination of federal investigators. Edward Kelley, 35, from Maryville, faced charges including conspiracy to murder federal employees and solicitation to commit a crime of violence, as detailed by federal prosecutors. The conviction arises amid ongoing legal actions against participants of the Capitol riot, with Kelley’s case spotlighting a grave escalation from participation …

North Ridgeville Standoff Ends in Fatal Shooting of Tennessee Suspect Who Fired First, Says Lorain Prosecutor

Lorain, OH — Authorities have deemed the actions of North Ridgeville police officers justifiable after they fatally shot a Tennessee murder suspect who fired upon them first during a tense standoff. The declaration by the Lorain prosecutor’s office closes a critical chapter in a case that started with a homicide in Tennessee and culminated in dramatic fashion in Ohio. The incident unfolded when the suspect, identified as a wanted individual in connection with a Tennessee …

Community in Mourning after High School Football Star Killed in Tennessee Drive-By Shooting

Ripley, TN – A wave of sorrow swept through a small Tennessee community following a devastating drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old high school student and left another teenager wounded. The incident unfolded on Wednesday evening in the quiet Northcrest subdivision of Ripley, leaving residents and authorities searching for answers. At around 7:30 p.m., gunfire erupted, tragically ending the life of Demarcus Barnes, a senior at Ripley High School, and injuring another …

Tragic Evening in Nashville: One Dead, Nine Injured in Shooting Near Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tenn. – Tragedy struck near the campus of Tennessee State University following a shooting that left one person dead and nine others injured late Friday evening, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. The violent incident unfolded at the intersection of Jefferson Street and 27th Avenue North, several blocks away from the university grounds. Police conveyed that first responders and private vehicles hastily transported the wounded to local hospitals. Among those receiving medical attention …

Tragic Shootout Near Tennessee University Leaves One Dead, Nine Injured as Homecoming Festivities Wind Down

Nashville, TN — A festive gathering near Tennessee State University turned tragic Saturday afternoon when a shootout erupted among a crowd, leaving one person dead and nine others injured, according to Nashville police. The incident occurred as the crowd, which had earlier attended homecoming celebrations at the university, was dispersing. Police spokesperson Don Aaron reported that the violence broke out between two groups on a street adjacent to the campus at approximately 5 p.m. Investigators …

Tragedy Strikes Tennessee State University Homecoming: One Fatality and Numerous Injuries in Nearby Shooting

Nashville, TN — A shooting near Tennessee State University on Saturday evening resulted in one fatality and at least nine injuries, officials confirmed. The violence broke out near the intersection of Jefferson Street and 27th Street during one of the university’s homecoming events. Metro Nashville Police Department responded to the scene after reports of gunfire around 5 p.m. Authorities promptly secured the area, and all victims were transported to nearby hospitals. By late evening, police …