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Husband murders wife over fight about pancakes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. prosecutors reported that an elderly man, Steven Schwartz, 85, killed his wife after a disagreement over pancakes. Schwartz is charged with stabbing his wife, Sharron Schwartz, 81, to death at their D.C. home. Reportedly, Schwartz acted out of resentment as he “did not want to eat the pancakes she made.” Upon responding to a distress call about a stabbing on Sunday afternoon, the police found Sharron Schwartz gravely injured and …

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Scientist couple arrested for child abuse after locking kids in makeshift cages

GAINESVILLE, FL – A couple employed as biological scientists by the University of Florida now face criminal charges after being arrested last week on accusations of gross child abuse and neglect. The pair, Yurui Xie, 31, and Dustin Huff, 35, are said to have held their two children in makeshift cages contrived from wooden boards, as stated in a police report accessed by The National Desk. The police officer who attended the distress call recounted …

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Shooting suspect killed by police

NEW YORK, NY – A standoff with the NYPD took a fatal turn as a barricaded suspect was shot dead in a Lower East Side apartment. The man was under investigation in connection to an unresolved bar shooting that occurred on the Upper East Side in October. The suspect, 43-year-old Kent Edwards, was traced to an Eldridge Street apartment before midday following a series of physical and electronic surveillance strategies. According to NYPD Chief of …

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Child shot in the head during DoorDash delivery

LAWTON, OK – An 8-year-old boy is battling for his life following a horrifying shooting that occurred on Sunday evening. The boy was in his mother’s car, accompanying her during a DoorDash delivery, when the shooting took place. Speaking about the tragic incident, the boy’s uncle, Eliaz Canez, shared with the media that his sister-in-law was finishing up on a DoorDash delivery in Lawton when their vehicle was shot at. The young boy and his …

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Four dead bodies found inside burning home

MADISON, IN – New details have emerged about the tragic incident in southern Indiana, where four bodies were discovered inside a burning home. Authorities have confirmed that all the deceased had been shot. This update was shared by Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, a spokesperson for the Indiana State Police, in a news release on Wednesday. He also identified the victims, believed to be three children and their mother. Investigators revealed that the deceased victims are 35-year-old …

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Toddler in critical condition after being beaten by 12-year-old babysitter with ‘anger issues’

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – A 3-year-old boy from Indiana is in critical condition after allegedly being beaten and thrown against a wall by his 12-year-old babysitter. The severe head injuries the toddler sustained have led to multiple seizures and his current sedated state on life support at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indiana. The incident took place on Nov. 29 in his father’s Indianapolis home. Michelle Lane, the mother of the victim, stated in an online petition …

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Teenager killed in hit-and-run while trying to help an injured dog on the street

VALDOSTA, GA – A hit-and-run event in Valdosta, Georgia, which resulted in the death of a teenager as he was attempting to aid an injured dog is currently under investigation by local police. The Valdosta Police Department issued a press release highlighting that Samuel Johnson, Jr., 16, spotted a wounded dog on the street on Saturday. Tragically, while aiding the animal, Johnson was hit by a vehicle, the driver of which then fled the scene. …

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Two-year-old girl dies after accidentally shooting herself

HAMPTON, VA – A 2-year-old girl in Hampton, Virginia, died after accidentally shooting herself, according to police. The shooting took place around 1 p.m. Tuesday on the 500 block of Marcella Road at the Bridgewater at Town Center apartments. Police received a distress call concerning the shooting and upon arriving at the scene, found the toddler with a single gunshot wound. The young victim was quickly transported to a nearby hospital so that she could …

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Sergeant shot during police shootout

SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego police have disclosed the identity of the police sergeant who was critically injured in a shootout at a strip mall in 4S Ranch late on Thursday. The gunfight also resulted in the death of a suspect wanted for auto theft and domestic violence. As stated by to the San Diego Police Officers Association, Anthony Elliott, who has served with the San Diego Police Department for six years, suffered a …

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Man decapitates his 74-year-old mom

OCEAN CITY, NJ – A New Jersey son is facing charges after reportedly admitting to the decapitation and murder of his 74-year-old mother. Jeffrey Surgent, 46, from Ocean City, is believed to have used a knife in the brutal killing of his mother, Alexandria Surgent, according to several sources. Surgent called 911 around 4 p.m. on Friday and confessed to the killing, also admitting that he is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, as per court reports. …

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