CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A 21-year-old pregnant woman, Genesis Escobar, was shot and killed during a robbery attempt on the Northwest Side of Chicago. The incident happened on Monday afternoon when Escobar allegedly entered a car in the 5200 block of West Montana Street and announced a robbery, according to Fox 32. During the incident, gunfire […]
Murder Suspect Flees Courtroom During Pre-Trial Hearing, Caught On Tape
HILLSBORO, OREGON — It’s said that when one is faced with a life-and-death scenario, people can find a kind of strength that they never knew they had in them. After watching the video below from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, one could make the argument that same principle counts every bit as much for speed. […]
Apology Letter, Seemingly From Drug Cartel, Found After Americans Kidnapped And Killed In Mexico
CIUDAD VICTORIA, MEXICO — The Scorpions faction of the Gulf Cartel has claimed responsibility for the abduction of four Americans and the killing of two of them, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press from a Tamaulipas state law enforcement source. The letter condemned the violence and stated that the gang had turned […]
Florida Killer Zephen Xaver Pleads Guilty To 5 Counts of First-Degree Murder, Death Penalty Possible
SEBRING, FLORIDA — Quintuple murder Zephen Xaver has formally entered a guilty plea to five charges of first-degree murder in relation to a shooting spree that killed five women inside a SunTrust bank in Sebring, Florida, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. At the time of the Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, there was no […]
Deadly Home Invasion Sparks Worry From Nevada Residents
HENDERSON, NEVADA — Residents in Henderson are reportedly worried about their safety after a suspected burglar was shot and killed on Sebring Hills Drive. Homeowners in the area expressed concern that this wasn’t the first burglary on their street, according to KLAS. The incident took place at around 2 a.m. on March 2, near Sun […]
North Carolina Man Acquitted Of Murder in 2020 Fatal Shooting
LELAND, NORTH CAROLINA — Ronald Lee Merrick, a resident of Leland, who was arrested and charged with second-degree murder last year, has been acquitted by a Brunswick County jury. Merrick was accused of killing 26-year-old Dondre Shaw in August 2020 after an argument between the two, WWAY. However, the jury declared Merrick not guilty, ruling […]
Report: Assailant Brings Knife To Fight, Countered By Gun Owner
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA — On Sunday afternoon in Fredericksburg, a man sustained multiple gunshot wounds, as reported by the Fredericksburg Police Department. The shooter claimed that the victim had tried to attack him with a knife, according to Patch. No details have been released about the shooter or victim, as no charges have been made. The […]
71-Year-Old Philly Man Empties Gun On Two Armed Robbers
NORTH PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — A 71-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after exchanging gunfire with two armed robbers. The man was shot in the leg during the incident, which happened around 11:15 pm Thursday as he was going out to pick up some Chinese food. As he was walking, two men came out of […]
Virginia Break-In Leads To Non-Fatal Shooting
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA — The Roanoke County Police Department reported a break-in at North Point Apartments on Sunday morning, resulting in a shooting incident. The police were notified of the break-in around 2:41 a.m. on March 5, and upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that the intruder was shot by the homeowner, who […]