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Three died and two injured in Charlotte scaffolding collapse

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On Monday morning, January 2, an industrial accident involving a scaffolding collapse occurred in the Dilworth Area of Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident resulted in the deaths of three construction workers, with two others being injured. Industrial Accident; 700 block of East Morehead St; construction site. — Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) January 2, 2023 Reports from Charlotte Fire Department stated that the incident happened sometime after 9 a.m. at a construction site situated on East …

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Two separate shootings in Tuscaloosa kill two on New Year’s Eve

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The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating two separate murders that occurred over the New Year weekend. The first shooting took place on Saturday night in the 700 block of 33rd Street East at Hodo Haven apartments, where a 16-year-old juvenile was found dead. A juvenile suspect was located and charged with one count of murder. The second shooting occurred on Sunday morning at the Brookhaven Apartments, where a 26-year-old man was found shot to …

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La Plata Police Department arrests suspect for New Year’s Eve shooting

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On December 31, 2022, in La Plata, officers from the La Plata Police Department responded to a call from the area around Crain Highway and Port Tobacco Road. The call reported a shooting incident near the Deluxe Inn at around 4:13 p.m. When the officers arrived, they located the victim near the inn. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Donnell Henry Hawkins. He sustained multiple gunshot injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The …

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New Year’s Day shooting in Florida leaves 2 killed and 4 wounded

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The Ocala Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred on New Year’s day in Marion County, Florida, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left four others injured. The incident occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day on SW 5th Street, where a large crowd of approximately a hundred people had gathered. As a result of the shooting, two men lost their lives, while four others were injured. Police …

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Avalanches kill two snowmobilers in Montana, one skier in Colorado

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Several recreational forests and ski resorts in Montana and Colorado were haunted by avalanches on New Year’s Eve, threatening the visitors. In Gallatin National Forest, south-west Montana, two snowmobilers were killed in an avalanche on Saturday, December 31. The victims were two brothers, ages: 21 years old and 17 years old, respectively. According to the reports from the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC), the two riders headed uphill near Daisy Pass north of Cooke …

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Police seek man linked to shooting of woman, 60, in MBTA bus

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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Friday in South Boston. The shooting, which may have been accidental, took place on an MBTA bus and resulted in a 60-year-old woman being shot in the abdomen. The MBTA Transit Police responded to a report of shots fired outside the Andrew Square Station in South Boston around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. According to Transit Police spokesperson Richard Sullivan, the shooting …

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Florida woman fatally shoots uncle during holiday gathering

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A 20-year-old Florida woman, Sammantha Danielle Driggers allegedly shot her uncle during a family holiday gathering. The investigators ultimately detained Sammantha on Thursday. She was later charged with one count of second-degree murder for killing her uncle. According to authorities, Sammantha admitted to killing her uncle, Matthew Charles Driggers, by shooting him in the head. An arrest affidavit revealed that the incident was reported to Citrus County Sheriff’s Office as per the report that the …

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Machete attack on police officers in Times Square on New Year’s Eve

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Two police officers were attacked with a machete in New York City on New Year’s Eve, just blocks from Times Square. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm on West 52nd Street and 8th Avenue. In response to the attack, one of the officers fired their service weapon, hitting the suspect in the shoulder. “One of the officers fired their service weapon, striking the subject in the shoulder,” said Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell. The two wounded …

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Retaining wall collapse kills BYU Football Player and injures three others

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On Friday, a retaining wall collapsed in Kailua, Hawai’i, causing one fatality and three other serious injuries. The victim who died in the accident has been identified as Sione Veikoso, a 22-year-old offensive lineman at Brigham Young University. The incident occurred at Akiikii Square around noon. The athlete worked with several others on a 15-foot retaining wall when it suddenly collapsed. The impact of the collapse killed him and left several workers trapped inside the …

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Man stabbed in neck with scissors in Times Square on New Year’s Eve

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On New Year’s Eve, as crowds packed the streets of Times Square to watch the signature ball drop, a man was stabbed in the neck with scissors. The stabbing happened during a fight that broke out suddenly between two men on West 42nd Street and 6th Avenue at around 8:45 p.m., according to police and eyewitness accounts. Brandon, a tourist from San Diego, told The New York Post that the victim pulled a pair of …

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