POLICE

Oct 27 2024CRIME

Tragic Shooting: Two Men Knew Each Other

In Kansas City, Missouri, a fatal shooting occurred inside a business at 8700 Blue Ridge on Friday night. The victim, identified as 48-year-old Reginald Lamar, was found with gunshot wounds when police arrived. Lamar was unresponsive and sadly, his life couldn't be saved. An adult male suspect was

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Oct 26 2024CRIME

Tennessee Cops Face Heat After Beating Man Accused of Killing Med Student

A troubling video has surfaced online, showing Tennessee cops beating up a man suspected of killing a medical student. The man, identified as Jackson Hopper, 24, is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend, Ellie Claire Young, 22, at a charity walk in Memphis. After a high-speed chase, officers flipped

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Oct 25 2024CRIME

Why Crime is Really on the Rise

You might have heard that crime is dropping, but don't be fooled. The real story is different. When the FBI reported a decrease in violent crime in 2022, they left out crucial data from big cities like Los Angeles and New York. Later, they quietly updated the numbers, showing a 4. 5% increase. The s

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Oct 24 2024CRIME

Shooting Spree Ends Near Willmar: Two Injured, One Killed

A series of shootings that began in Minneapolis ended near Willmar, leaving one man dead and another injured. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office reported that the incident started around 1:00 p. m. on Tuesday when Minneapolis Police responded to an apartment complex on Lyndale Avenue South. A man

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Oct 24 2024CRIME

Mystery of Missing Texas Mom: A Husband's Urgent Messages

In a twist of events, the husband of missing Texas mom, Suzanne Simpson, sent a frantic message to his business partner just a day before reporting her missing. Brad Simpson, 53, urged James Cotter, 65, to rush to his home to help him hide a rifle. The text messages, revealed in an arrest affidavit,

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Oct 24 2024CRIME

Settlements for Guevara Cases: $24. 1 Million Approved

The finance committee of Cook County Board has given the go-ahead for a $24. 1 million settlement concerning cases linked to Detective Reynaldo Guevara, who has been accused of misconduct. The University of Michigan's National Registry of Exonerations estimates that more than 40 people were wrongly

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Oct 24 2024CRIME

Man's Divorce Day Dispute Turns Deadly

In Hayward, CA, a man named Alvaro Sierra is accused of a tragic act. He allegedly strangled his wife, Tania Afanador, just hours after their divorce was officially finalized. The incident occurred at their shared home on Eucalyptus Court. Sierra reportedly called a family member around 10 PM that n

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Oct 23 2024CRIME

Queens Residents Protest: Cops or Community Support?

In Queens, sex workers and vendors are protesting against the NYPD's crackdown on Roosevelt Ave. They argue that this operation unfairly targets vulnerable communities, like immigrants and transgender residents. Instead of deploying more police, they believe the city should invest in community progr

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Oct 23 2024EDUCATION

Security Boost for SC State's Big Homecoming Weekend

Get ready for a big weekend at South Carolina State University! The Bulldogs will face Delaware State, and students are thrilled. Junior Kimora Aiken is especially excited because hip-hop artist JT will be the musical guest. She's eager to see alumni too. The university expects a crowd of 30, 000 t

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Oct 23 2024CRIME

Tragic End to a Charitable Day

A Tennessee medical student, Ellie Claire Young, was tragically killed at a cancer charity walk. The 22-year-old was shot by her ex-boyfriend, Jackson Hopper, who then led police on a dangerous car chase across multiple counties. The incident happened on Saturday at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis duri

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