WASHINGTON (AP) — A gas explosion in Southeast, D.C. leveled a convenience store on Thursday morning, causing shock and concern among neighbors and nearby business owners. While gas pipeline explosions and incidents in the U.S. cause more than a billion dollars’ worth of damage annually, the cause of this particular explosion in Anacostia remains uncommon. … Read more
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – A 30-year-old man was injured during an attempted robbery in the West Chesterfield neighborhood after an exchange of gunfire, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred on the sidewalk of the 9100-block of South Burnside Avenue late at night, when a black Jeep carrying four armed male suspects approached the victim. The … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – A tragic incident occurred in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, resulting in the death of a man a month after the shooting took place. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed by the authorities, was pronounced dead at the Hennepin Healthcare facility. The shooting took place on August 5th, and the … Read more
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Four men from North Carolina have been sentenced to life in prison for their involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme that resulted in the death of a Norfolk woman in 2016. The men – Jaquate Simpson, Landis Jackson, Kalub Shipman, and Nelson Evans – were convicted in March 2023 for their roles … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The city’s Gun Violence Task Force is intensifying its efforts in the Kensington neighborhood, with Assistant District Attorney William Fritze announcing plans for more arrests in connection to recent incidents. In response to concerns about public safety, Mayor Cherelle Parker has appointed Pedro Rosario as deputy commissioner with a specific focus on … Read more
Reedley, California – Four members of a family were found dead at two adjacent houses earlier this week, with a 17-year-old neighbor charged with four counts of homicide. Police described the case as a “complex puzzle” that shocked the quiet neighborhood in Reedley, a city located about 25 miles southeast of Fresno. The bodies of … Read more
Portland, Oregon – A suspicious death investigation in the Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood has been confirmed as a homicide. The victim, 39-year-old Darnell D’Shawn Davis, was found deceased at the scene on December 19th. The family has been notified, and they have requested privacy during this difficult time. The medical examiner has determined that the manner of … Read more
EAST NAPLES, FLORIDA – An explosion and fire in a neighborhood in East Naples resulted in one person being hospitalized, according to Adam Fisher, spokesperson for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on Friday around 10:15 p.m. in the 3600 block of Seagrape Avenue. When deputies arrived at the scene, there was no … Read more
MERIDIAN, Idaho (AP) – A quiet Sunday evening in a North Meridian neighborhood turned into a tragedy as Meridian police responded to a domestic-related 9-1-1 call, only to discover a double murder had taken place. Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea addressed the media on Monday, expressing condolences to the victims and their families affected by … Read more
EL PASO, Texas – Two residents in a Lower Valley neighborhood were injured in a violent encounter with two dogs on Wednesday night, prompting concerns about the safety of the area. According to a resident who prefers to remain anonymous, the same two dogs were responsible for attacking a 10-year-old and a 40-year-old, sending them … Read more