Kristine Fikany

Youth football coach shot multiple times during dispute with a parent

ST. LOUIS, MO – A youth football team’s season came to an abrupt end when their coach was shot multiple times, allegedly by a disgruntled parent upset that his son wasn’t a starting player, according to court documents. The incident unfolded on October 10th during a practice session for the Bad Boyz Team, led by coach Shaquille Latimore, at Sherman Park in north St. Louis. Latimore, who was found near the football field with multiple …

Continue

Off-duty pilot tries hijacking plane mid-flight, charged with 83 counts of attempted murder

PORTLAND, OR – An off-duty pilot is facing 83 counts of attempted murder after allegedly attempting to tamper with an Alaska Airlines flight’s engines by deploying the fire extinguisher handles, according to authorities. The incident occurred on a flight originally bound from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco but was diverted to Portland due to a “credible security threat related to an authorized occupant in the flight deck jump seat,” as confirmed by the airline. Preliminary …

Continue

Violent shooting kills 12-year-old boy in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL – A 12-year-old boy tragically lost his life to gun violence in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood on Sunday evening, according to local law enforcement. The boy, identified as Damien Green, was found with a gunshot wound in the 6700-block of South Lowe Avenue around 6:35 p.m. after police responded to reports of gunfire. Authorities, community leaders, and local residents are now rallying together, urging the public to assist in bringing the perpetrator to justice. …

Continue

Wife’s charred body found in makeshift grave, husband faces life in prison

ROCK HILL, SC – A man hailing from Rock Hill, South Carolina, could face a life sentence following the discovery of a charred body in a makeshift grave, as reported by The United States Attorney’s Office. The investigation has revealed the details of a violent relationship between Lawrence Joseph Florentine, 56, and Nicole Zahnd Florentine. In the early months of 2019, Nicole made repeated calls to York County law enforcement, seeking emergency assistance. She reported …

Continue

House party shooting leaves teen dead, several others injured

OAKLEY, CA – A shooting incident in Oakley on Saturday night claimed the life of a 16-year-old and left several others injured, according to local law enforcement. The incident occurred at approximately 11:12 p.m. on the 400 block of Shannon Way, as confirmed by Oakley police. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered four individuals with injuries. Regrettably, one of them, a 16-year-old, succumbed to their injuries at the location. The other three victims were …

Continue

Police chief’s son shoots officers outside of Dollar General store

LA VERGNE, TN – In a shocking incident, the estranged son of Nashville’s Chief of Police, John C. Drake, opened fire on two police officers outside a Dollar General store on Saturday. The suspect, John C. Drake, 38, then fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, leaving the officers wounded. The shooting occurred in La Vergne, a city located approximately 20 miles southeast of Nashville, under the jurisdiction of Chief John Drake. Chief Drake, in …

Continue

Stadium stampede leaves 6 people dead, nearly 100 more injured

NAIROBI, KENYA – A public holiday in Kenya took a tragic turn when a deadly stampede broke out. This incident resulted in at least six deaths and left around 100 people injured. The chaos occurred on Friday morning at the Kericho stadium in western Kenya, where thousands had gathered to celebrate the annual Mashujaa Day. Mashujaa Day, also known as Heroes’ Day, is a significant event in Kenya. This year, the Kericho stadium was chosen …

Continue

Synagogue president stabbed to death outside of her home

DETROIT, MI – The president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue board, Samantha Woll, was tragically discovered deceased on Saturday morning, her life cut short by multiple stab wounds, according to local law enforcement. The synagogue, located in downtown Detroit, shared their shock and sorrow in a Facebook post, remembering her as a dedicated leader. “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Samantha Woll, our Board President,” the synagogue expressed, …

Continue

Dog park shooting leaves one dead, three injured

SEATTLE, WA – Shock and concern continue to ripple through the Seattle community following a recent shooting incident at a Ballard dog park. On Thursday, an altercation over a stolen vehicle at the Golden Gardens dog park took a tragic turn, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The Seattle Police Department confirmed that the incident unfolded near 8400 Seaview Place Northwest. Tragically, a 44-year-old man lost his life at the scene, while a 25-year-old …

Continue

Marine shot to death in his barracks room at Camp Lejeune

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC – A 19-year-old Marine, Lance Cpl. Austin Schwenk, was tragically killed in his barracks room at the Camp Lejeune military base in North Carolina. Schwenk, who had aspired to emulate his Marine father, was a native of North Carolina but had completed his high school education in Ohio. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, and it is currently under investigation as a homicide by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). A fellow …

Continue