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Tragedy Strikes Wilmington: Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Double Shooting

Wilmington, DE — Tragedy struck Wilmington on Monday night as a 15-year-old boy lost his life and another 16-year-old was seriously injured in a double shooting incident. The occurrence deepened community concerns over youth violence, raising alarms across social and legal spectrums about increasing gun-related incidents among teenagers. The event unfolded around 8 p.m. on North Carter Street in the heart of the city. According to local police reports, upon their arrival at the scene, …

Man Found Guilty of Hammer Assault in Wilmington Jewel Heist Trial

Wilmington, Delaware – A man was convicted by a New Castle County jury for assaulting a store owner with a hammer during a jewelry heist in 2022. Calvin Ushery, 40, was found guilty of assault, robbery, and weapons charges after surveillance video of the violent robbery at the now-defunct Solid Gold Jewelers circulated nationally. This was Ushery’s second trial on allegations of robbing the jewelry store in downtown Wilmington, with the first trial ending in …

Firefighter Injured in Wilmington Explosion Released from Hospital, Resting at Home

Los Angeles, California – The last of the group of Los Angeles City Department firefighters who were injured in a recent explosion in Wilmington is now recovering at home after being released from the hospital. Daniel Goen, one of the firefighters involved, was discharged from the Los Angeles General Medical Center after receiving treatment for more than a week. The incident occurred when responding to a car fire involving a semi-truck with compressed natural gas …

Nine Los Angeles Firefighters Injured in Wilmington Explosion Making Steady Recoveries

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Nine firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department were injured in an explosion in Wilmington, with the most severely injured firefighter making progress in their recovery, as announced by LAFD Capt. Erik Scott. The firefighter who was previously in critical condition has been discharged from the hospital and is now recuperating at home. The other seven injured firefighters will be off duty, attending various medical appointments as they recover from the …

Hero Los Angeles Firefighter Recovers from Extubation After Wilmington Explosion

Los Angeles, California – The Los Angeles Fire Department announced that the most severely injured firefighter in the Wilmington explosion has been extubated after the incident left nine firefighters injured. This development marks the beginning of a lengthy recovery process. According to a tweet from LAFD Capt. Erik Scott, the firefighter is awake, alert, and talking, with the next steps in the recovery process being to introduce food as tolerated. The incident occurred when a …

Wilmington Community Comes Together After Semi-Truck Fire Injures Nine Firefighters

WILMINGTON, Calif. – An explosion occurred after a fire broke out in a semi-truck, injuring nine firefighters in Wilmington, California. The community in Los Angeles has since come together to show support for those affected by the incident. The fire ignited in the semi-truck, leading to a powerful explosion that resulted in injuries to nine firefighters. The cause of the fire and subsequent explosion is still under investigation by authorities. The injured firefighters were taken …