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Shooting claims infant’s life just one day before his first birthday

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BILLINGS, MT – A Montana family is grappling with an unimaginable tragedy as they mourn the loss of an infant, just one day before his first birthday. What was meant to be a day of celebration quickly turned into sorrow following a shooting incident on Wednesday in Billings, on the 700 block of North 17th Street. Tatee’k Morrison, the infant, lost his life in the senseless violence. Zack Wilson, the infant’s uncle, expressed the shock …

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New Jersey man arrested for allegedly murdering elderly parents

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BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 34-year-old man from New Jersey is in custody after allegedly murdering his elderly parents in their home, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Michael Mulgrew was apprehended near his family’s residence on Lincoln Avenue in Barnegat Township on Thursday. The circumstances that led law enforcement to the Mulgrew residence remain unclear. However, upon their arrival around 11 a.m., officers were met with a disturbing sight. The front door of …

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Child custody dispute takes a deadly turn

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Startling video footage released by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) depicts a harrowing incident involving attempted murder and a high-speed police chase, all originating from a child custody dispute. The unsettling events unfolded on October 1, when officers from the Harbor Division responded to reports of a child custody dispute at a Target store’s parking lot located at Gaffey Street and Capitol Drive in San Pedro. In the video, the …

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Homeless man follows 89-year-old home and murders him

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GARDEN GROVE, CA – The arrest of a homeless man suspected in the death of an 89-year-old man in Garden Grove has sent shockwaves through the community. The incident has particularly affected the family of the elderly victim, who is fondly remembered for his kindness and family-oriented nature. Chuong Pham, the 89-year-old victim, was a Vietnamese-speaking man known for his regular neighborhood walks. His daughter-in-law, Tam Doan, described him as a family-oriented individual. Tragically, Pham …

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Dad kills two children in violent rampage

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LANCASTER, CA – A horrifying incident in Lancaster, California, has left two young children dead, allegedly at the hands of their own father, Prospero Serna, 38. The Los Angeles County prosecutors have described the incident as “an astonishing act of brutality.” The tragic event unfolded late Saturday at the family’s home when Serna allegedly went on a violent rampage, attacking all four of his children. The victims have been identified as Ziasia Serna, 7, and …

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Husband brutally murders wife in front of their 8-year-old daughter

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HOUSTON, TX – A tragic incident unfolded in a Sunnyside home in Houston early Wednesday morning, resulting in the arrest and charging of a husband accused of fatally stabbing his wife before attempting suicide, as reported by the Houston Police Department. Michael Simpson, 58, now faces charges of murder and aggravated assault using a deadly weapon in the 177th State District Court. Simpson is currently being hospitalized for his self-inflicted injuries. He has no booking …

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Woman goes missing after being threatened by her ex-boyfriend

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KANSAS CITY, MO – An ongoing search for a missing Independence woman has taken a tragic turn. Authorities believe they have finally discovered the remains of 44-year-old Ebony Duncan. The Independence Police Department, following up on tips and leads, located the remains in a wooded area near E. 83rd Street and Hillcrest Road in Kansas City on Halloween. Cadaver dogs played a crucial role in locating the remains, which shared physical characteristics with Ebony Duncan, …

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Officer kills driver in high-speed crash after running a red light

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BATON ROUGE, LA – A Baton Rouge Police Department officer was taken into custody on Halloween following her alleged involvement in a high-speed collision that resulted in the tragic death of another motorist. The incident occurred on October 20, around 10:30 p.m., as disclosed by the police department in a social media statement. Officer Sharmaine Buckley, 28, was reportedly driving a marked patrol car when she purportedly ran a red light at nearly 80 miles …

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Woman shot dead by estranged husband in murder-suicide

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KATY, TX – Tragedy struck in Katy as a 35-year-old woman fell victim to a fatal shooting by her estranged husband. This shooting led to a murder-suicide incident, as confirmed by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The 41-year-old husband took his own life shortly after committing the heinous act, according to authorities. Their untimely deaths took place in the 3100 block of Upland Spring Trace at approximately 10:55 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting a swift response …

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Human remains found stuffed inside suitcase on Halloween

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OAKLAND, CA – Human remains were uncovered inside a suitcase at Lake Merritt on Tuesday morning. The Oakland Fire Department, in collaboration with local volunteers responsible for lake cleanup, made the grisly find around 11 a.m., raising questions and concerns about the circumstances surrounding this unsettling event. The victim, identified as a man in his 30s, was found inside the suitcase near the Lake Merritt shoreline, precisely at the intersection of Lakeshore and Hanover Avenues. …

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