Virginia

Two teachers shot at daycare

SPRINGFIELD, VA – An unfortunate incident erupted in a northern Virginia kindergarten where two teachers were victimized by gunfire. The person alleged with the crime has been detained by the authorities. The Fairfax County Police Department conveyed information on Wednesday, stating the teachers were rushed to nearby medical facilities dealing with injuries, although none appeared life-threatening. In a press briefing held in the afternoon, Deputy Chief Brooke Wright assured the public that all children present …

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Knife attack at school leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

MANASSAS, VA – A man armed with a knife fatally stabbed one person and left another critically injured at a Virginia technical school on Tuesday. The assailant who initiated the attack was then shot and killed by police on campus, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The tragic incident took place shortly before 3 p.m. at the JATC/NECA technical school located in Manassas. Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham depicted the scene …

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Man stabs dog to death while on a walk with its owner

FALLS CHURCH, VA – A Virginia man has been taken into custody after being accused of a fatal stabbing incident involving a dog that was being walked by its owner. Authorities arrested Reyan Hassan Ibrahim, 25, on Monday morning. He was taken into custody near Dulles International Airport, according to a press release from the Falls Church Police Department. The incident in question occurred on Sunday night. According to allegations, Ibrahim attacked and stabbed the …

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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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Two people killed at home in brutal double homicide, au pair arrested

HERNDON, VA – A 23-year-old au pair has been taken into custody in connection with a brutal double homicide. The fatal crime occurred at a Herndon residence in February, according to Fairfax County police. Juliana Peres Magalhaes faces charges of second-degree murder in the death of 39-year-old Joseph Ryan. However, authorities have not yet determined who killed 37-year-old Christine Banfield, who was also found in the home with multiple stab wounds. The investigation into this …

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Man brutally murders his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter

ROANOKE, VA – A man from Virginia has been handed two life sentences for the brutal murder of his girlfriend’s two-year-old daughter, Harper Mitchell, in 2020. Andrew Byrd, 37, was found guilty of aggravated murder, aggravated malicious wounding, and several other charges in March. The severity of the crime was underscored by Commonwealth’s Attorney Chris Rehak, who described it as the most serious crime on record. He painted a grim picture of Byrd’s actions, stating …

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Woman stabbed to death and set on fire inside of her apartment

FALLS CHURCH, VA – A Virginia man, Richard Montano, 48, has been convicted of first-degree murder and arson of an occupied dwelling for the brutal killing of Silvia “Kelly” Vaca Abacay in 2022. Montano was found guilty of stabbing and setting Abacay on fire, mistakenly thinking she was his ex-girlfriend who had recently ended their eight-year relationship. Abacay was temporarily residing in her friend’s apartment, who happened to be Montano’s ex-girlfriend. Montano had broken into …

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Mass shooter threatens to attack church

HAYMARKET, VA – A potential mass shooting at a church in Northern Virginia was averted on Sunday morning, thanks to the swift action of local law enforcement. Rui Jiang, 35, was apprehended at Park Valley Church in Haymarket, armed with a loaded firearm and additional ammunition. Authorities believe Jiang was intent on committing a mass shooting. The plot was foiled just minutes before it could be executed. As the congregation was entering the church, Jiang …

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Woman found guilty of murdering her mom and sister

MCLEAN, VA – A Virginia woman, Megan Hargan, has been handed a second guilty verdict for the 2017 murders of her mother and sister. The jury convicted her on two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her mother, Pamela Hargan, 63, and her sister, Helen Hargan, 23. The prosecution contended that Megan Hargan had staged the crime scene to resemble a murder-suicide carried out by her sister. The initial guilty verdict was dismissed …

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Father and son declared dead after high school graduation shooting

On a day meant for celebration and proud milestones, a heinous act of violence unfolded at Virginia Commonwealth University. In a deadly shooting that occurred following a high school graduation ceremony, an 18-year-old recent graduate and his father tragically lost their lives, Richmond police confirmed. The victims were identified as Shawn Jackson, the graduate, and his 36-year-old father, Renzo Smith. They were among the seven people caught up in the crossfire. Richmond’s interim police chief, …

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