John Nightbridge

John Nightbridge is a veteran reporter, researcher, and economic policy major from UCLA. Passionate about world issues and potential ways to solve them is a significant focus of his work. Writing freelance and reading the news are John's passions at work. Outside of work, it's all about sky diving, surfing, and stock market modeling.

Lone Gunman Repeatedly Calls 911 On Himself After Crimes

Vestavia Hills gunman repeatedly called 911 in years before arrest – AL.com Three people died in a shooting at a suburban Alabama church on June 16. The suspected shooter had been to St. Stevens Episcopal Church before. Authorities were called to the home of 13 different people in the past three years, but most of those calls were initiated by Smith himself. Smith is charged with the shooting deaths of three people. Robert Findlay Smith, …

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Parents Killed During Dispute Over Dog Leaving Young Baby Behind

Hartford couple shot and killed, leaving behind 6-month-old baby, following argument over dog – MassLive.com A minor neighbor dispute over a dog escalated into violence on Father’s Day, killing two parents. Their names were Christina Dang, 27, and Chase Garrett, 39. There were no police reports about the dog in question that were previously submitted. Authorities claim that the argument began as a neighbor confrontation over a problematic dog, and escalated into a life-threatening scenario …

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Harlem Mass Shooting Kills Former High School Basketball Star

Former high school basketball star killed, 8 others wounded in Harlem mass shooting – WABC-TV A 21-year-old former high school basketball star was killed and eight others shot when gunfire erupted in Harlem overnight Monday. Darius Lee, who graduated from St. Raymond High School in 2019, was rushed to Lincoln Hospital. Lee played basketball for Houston Baptist University and was a teammate of Hunter Janacek’s. He is remembered as a simple guy who knew his …

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Fraternity Charged With Felonies After Deadly Hazing Goes Wrong

2 ex-Mizzou fraternity brothers charged with felonies after hazing incident left pledge blind, paralyzed – Fox News Ryan Patrick Delanty and Thomas Andrew Shultz were charged with felony hazing and misdemeanor supplying liquor to a minor or intoxicated person for allegedly leaving 19-year-old Daniel Santulli blind and unable to speak or walk on his own. Daniel Santulli suffered “massive brain damage” after an October 2021 hazing incident, according to his family attorney. On Oct. 19, …

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5 New Suspects Identified In Brazilian Journalist’s Murder Case

Brazil police identify five more people linked to killings of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira – The Guardian Police have identified five more suspects in the murder of British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous advocate Bruno Pereira. The five men are relatives of the two brothers who confessed to the crime, and police are waiting on a court order to initiate the apprehensions. The pair were shot dead on 5 June and their bodies were …

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Woman Accused Of Attacking Asian Women With Pepper Spray

Woman accused of attacking 4 people with pepper-spray and making anti-Asian remarks faces assault as a hate crime charges – CNN A 47-year-old woman was arrested after she was caught on camera pepper spraying four Asian women in a racially motivated attack in Manhattan last week. She faces hate crime charges for the attack, which left one victim unable to open her eyes. Madeline Barker was caught on camera hurling racial insults at the victims …

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Man Stabs Victims In San Francisco Airport And Causes Injuries

3 injured after man with large knife attacks travelers at SFO – SFGATE Airport security teams are notorious for being particular about what items are allowed onto the aircraft. There is a major risk to passengers if a dangerous person is armed on a plane. Everyone would be trapped by a criminal while being threatened by a weapon. Because of this, security checks are a critical component of airport functions. However, there was a recent …

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2 People Killed During Attack On Sikh Temple In Kabul

Two killed in Sikh temple attack in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul – CNN Seven gunmen attacked a Sikh temple in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Saturday, killing at least two people. A member of the security forces and a Sikh worshiper were killed in the attack, according to state-run news agency Bakhtar. One Sikh was killed and seven others were wounded in the attack, and a Taliban security force member was also killed. A vehicle full of …

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Famous Actor Dies At The Young Age Of 18

Tyler Sanders Dies: ‘Just Like Magic: Mystery City’ Star Who Guested On ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’, ‘Fear The Walking Dead’ Was 18 – Deadline When a celebrity dies, it causes waves of shock throughout the nation. However, when a young celebrity dies, it’s even more tragic. With such a long career ahead of them, it’s heartbreaking to see them unable to fulfill their dreams. Tyler Sanders, who starred on the Amazon spinoff series Just Add Magic: …

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Alabama Church Shooting Kills 3 Victims

Police: 3rd victim in Alabama church shooting dies – WRAL News A 71-year-old visitor shot and killed three people at a potluck dinner at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The victim’s family was in disbelief and said the victim died in his wife’s arms as she whispered words of love in his ear. Police say the shooter’s stop was critical in saving lives. The suspect and three victims were all white, and …

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