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Dad killed by drunk driver while delivering fruit to provide for his family

SACRAMENTO, CA – A deadly incident in Utah has claimed the life of a devoted father of seven, identified as Maksym Vechirko, 35, from Sacramento, California. The fatal crash, caused by an allegedly impaired driver, occurred in Tooele County on Saturday morning around 9:09 a.m. Maksym Vechirko was on a mission to provide for his large family, delivering fruit at the time of the accident. A GoFundMe page established to support his wife and seven …

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Father of 4 goes on the run after murdering his wife, kids run to neighbor’s house for help

GARDNER, MA – A horrifying incident unfolded in Gardner, Massachusetts, as authorities launched a manhunt for Aaron Pennington, 33, after the lifeless body of his spouse, Breanne Pennington, 30, was discovered inside their home. Police, describing him as “armed and dangerous,” are seeking Aaron Pennington in connection with the crime, which was brought to light when their four young children sought help from a neighbor. The grim scene unfolded when Breanne Pennington was found in …

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Daughter stabs her mother to death at their home

EL MONTE, CA – A grim and shocking incident unfolded in El Monte as a woman is now in custody for allegedly stabbing her own mother to death at their residence. The tragic event occurred on Sunday evening at a home situated on Ranchito Street near Santa Anita Avenue, as reported by the El Monte Police Department. When they arrived at the scene, law enforcement officers encountered a distressing sight inside the residence. They discovered …

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Neighborhood shooting leaves one dead, three more injured in an alley

CHICAGO, IL – A shooting incident in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side left four people injured, with one fatality, according to the Chicago Police Department. The incident unfolded in the 6100-block of South Justine Street shortly after 9:10 p.m. Police responded to reports of gunfire and discovered the victims in an alley. Tragically, a 35-year-old man, who had sustained two gunshot wounds to the head, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 60-year-old …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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