murder charges

Five-time convicted DUI offender charged in deadly hit-and-run

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ORANGE, CA – A man from California with a history of five DUI convictions is now facing a murder charge after he allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol earlier this week. The accused, 31-year-old Jonathan Lopez, was reportedly seen consuming alcohol and showing disrespect towards officers after leading them on a brief chase on Tuesday, following the fatal incident in Orange, California, a city in the Los Angeles …

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Man arrested for murder in deadly car wash shooting

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PHOENIX, AZ – Phoenix police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting incident at a local car wash dating back to December 2023. The shooting took place near 44th Street and McDowell Road on the morning of December 16, where 40-year-old Brandon Smith was shot. Smith was later pronounced dead at the hospital. At the scene, a car wash employee, William Murray, 30, was detained by the police. However, initial investigations made …

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Man kills his dad during family dispute

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GLENDALE, AZ – A man has been apprehended for allegedly shooting his father in Glendale, according to information provided by the local police department. The violent incident occurred in a neighborhood near the intersection of 45th Avenue and Northern on January 31, around 6:30 p.m. Officers were initially dispatched to the crime scene following a report of a family dispute. However, while en route, the altercation reportedly turned physical, and police received information of a …

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Woman booked for murder charges after intentionally running over victim

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SAN PABLO, CA – A woman from California is now facing murder charges following the death of a woman she is accused of deliberately running over with her vehicle, as per local law enforcement. On December 8, around 2:30 p.m., the San Pablo Police Department responded to a distress call involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. Upon their arrival, they discovered a 60-year-old woman had been hit by a car, driven by Dene Blakely, 39, …

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Father and son arrested after 10-year-old shoots another child with stolen gun

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SACRAMENTO, CA – A shocking incident unfolded in California on Saturday as a father and his 10-year-old son were taken into custody. The arrest followed a horrifying event where the boy is believed to have used a stolen firearm to shoot another child, also aged 10. The son reportedly stumbled upon the stolen weapon in his father’s car. Sacramento County police were called to a shooting scene, where they found a young boy gravely injured, …

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Teen kills sister over Christmas gifts argument

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LARGO, FL – A teenager in Florida is facing charges after he allegedly shot his sister to death during an argument over Christmas gifts, as reported by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The fatal incident on Christmas eve saw Damarcus, 14, allegedly shooting his sister, Abrielle Baldwin, 23, in the chest at their grandmother’s residence. This act prompted Damarcus’s 15-year-old brother, Darcus, to retaliate by shooting Damarcus, after which he fled the scene. Subsequent to …

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Teen arrested for murdering 18-year-old victim

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FRIENDSWOOD, TX – A 17-year-old from Friendswood, Texas, was dramatically rearrested on Monday, charged with murder just a day after posting a $1 million bond. Law enforcement was seen surrounding the family home of Connor Hilton, with guns drawn and demanding entry via bullhorn. The Friendswood Police Department was initially called to the scene on Dec. 23, responding to a gunshot incident on the 1800 block of La Salle Street. They found two young men …

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Couple arrested after discovery of body believed to be missing four-year-old

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WHITLEY COUNTY, KY – Authorities in Kentucky have taken into custody the cousin and her boyfriend of a 4-year-old girl who had been reported missing. The arrests followed the discovery of a body believed to be the missing child. Chloe Darnell, the young girl, had last been seen in September, but her disappearance was only reported recently, according to information from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department. Brittany Slaughter, 24, who had custody of Chloe, and …

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Shocking murder of newborn by 16-year-old mother

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GORDON, NE – A shocking case has emerged from Gordon, Nebraska, where a 16-year-old girl is standing accused of the brutal murder of her newborn child. The teenager, whose identity is withheld due to her minor status, is facing charges of first-degree murder and weapon misuse. On November 6, local law enforcement was alerted to a troubling situation at the girl’s home. The call was placed by the teen’s father, who initially claimed the infant …

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New York teen stabs 13-year-old to death on MTA bus

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STATEN ISLAND, NY – A 13-year-old boy’s life was tragically cut short on a Staten Island MTA bus on Friday, following a violent encounter with a 14-year-old boy. The older teenager was subsequently arrested and is facing charges of murder, manslaughter, and weapon possession, as per the local police. The fatal incident took place in the afternoon on Hyland Boulevard, near Littlefield Avenue in the Eltingville neighborhood. Witnesses on the bus reported a heated argument …

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