Kristine Fikany

Man shoots and kills coworker for taking long breaks

LEWISVILLE, TX – A chilling incident unfolded in a Lewisville office last week, where authorities say an employee shot and killed a coworker over a grievance regarding work breaks. The suspect, 51-year-old Travis Merrill, was arrested after allegedly shooting Tamhara Collazo, his colleague at Allegiance Trucks. The office, located near the temporary headquarters of the Lewisville Police Department, witnessed the tragic event, allowing officers to respond swiftly. Despite their quick attempt to save her, Collazo …

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Woman charged with murder after ‘jokingly’ shooting man in the groin

CINCINNATI, OH – A 77-year-old woman faces charges of reckless homicide following an incident in which a man was fatally shot in the groin. Documents from Hamilton County Municipal Court outline that Kathleen Geiger allegedly shot 58-year-old Arthur Osborne in the lower abdominal area. Court records reveal that Geiger and Osborne were engaged in what was perceived as a lighthearted exchange when Osborne jokingly asked Geiger to shoot him. Obliging the unusual request, Geiger asserted …

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Five people found shot to death at home

FALL CITY, WA – In a gruesome discovery, law enforcement officials found five individuals murdered Monday morning in a residence near Fall City, a suburban area east of Seattle known for its affluent neighborhoods. Among the deceased are reportedly children of school age. The unsettling incident was uncovered when police responded to early morning reports of a shooting and possible suicide attempt within a home in the Lake Alice neighborhood. King County Deputy Mike Mellis …

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Woman found dead in the woods behind home

MEMPHIS, TN – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman discovered in a wooded area behind a home on Peppermill Lane. Officers responded around 5:15 p.m. for a welfare check. When they arrived, they found the body of an adult female behind a backyard fence. Residents of the neighborhood expressed shock at the grisly discovery, given the typically serene atmosphere of their street. One neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous, …

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Four killed after helicopter crashes into radio tower

HOUSTON, TX – A helicopter crash near downtown Houston on Sunday night resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a child. The incident occurred when the helicopter collided with a radio tower, erupting into flames, the Houston Fire Department reported. The crash was reported around 7:55 p.m. near Engelke Street and Navigation Boulevard in Houston’s Second Ward. The helicopter, an R44 private aircraft, had departed from Ellington Airport, although its intended destination remains unknown, …

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Three teens shot while walking to concert

CHICAGO, IL – Three individuals, including a 15-year-old boy, were injured during a shooting incident near the United Center Sunday evening, authorities reported. The chaotic scene unfolded just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of North Wolcott and West Maypole avenues on the city’s Near West Side. According to the Chicago Police Department, trouble began when a group of individuals on bicycles attempted to mug an 18-year-old and his friends heading to a Lil Durk …

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Man killed by teen in front of his pregnant wife

HOUSTON, TX – In the heart of Texas, a teen faces murder charges following a grave incident in Houston’s southeast. Cristian Gasca Martinez, just 17, is accused in the killing of Osvaldo Casas, a 37-year-old man. It was a somber early morning on August 10 when the tragedy struck at a Houston home. Reports of gunfire at 611 Loper Street drew police, who found Casas unresponsive from several gunshots. While expecting a baby, Judith Molina …

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Woman shot to death during cancer walk

MEMPHIS, TN – Authorities have identified and charged a man in connection with fatally shooting a 22-year-old woman at Shelby Farms Park, as announced by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Jackson Hopper, 26, was detained at 201 Poplar and accused of first-degree murder, with additional charges being considered. His mugshot was made public early Sunday morning. An affidavit names Hopper as the ex-boyfriend of the victim, Ellie Claire Young, a resident of Henning, Tennessee. Witnesses …

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Man struck by car while mowing neighbor’s lawn

SPRINGTOWN, TX – In a tragic turn of events, a Springtown man was seriously injured while performing a selfless act- mowing a neighbor’s lawn. The incident occurred on Monday on Ross Lane, leaving Danny Adams with a critical array of injuries after being struck by a car. Known for his kindness around the neighborhood, Adams was helping out a neighbor at the time. The impact from the vehicle was so intense it hurled him 34 …

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Seven killed in deadly dock collapse

SAPELO ISLAND, GA – A festive occasion turned into a somber tragedy Saturday when the collapse of a ferry dock on Georgia’s Sapelo Island resulted in at least seven fatalities and multiple injuries, according to officials. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. at Marsh Landing Dock when the gangway collapsed, sending about 20 people into the surrounding waters, as reported by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Extensive rescue operations involving air and …

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