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Waldorf Woman Faces Charges After Assault and Theft at Local Convenience Store

WALDORF, Md. – A recent theft and assault incident at a Waldorf convenience store escalated into violence on March 18, leading to the arrest of a local woman, authorities said. At approximately 6 p.m., the suspect, later identified as 36-year-old Shannon Nicole Smallwood, entered the store on the 3600 block of Crain Highway, marred the peace of the evening. Upon her entry, Smallwood reportedly bypassed the checkout counter, seizing several packs of cigarettes and exiting …

Tragic Holiday: Man Fatally Shot on Christmas Eve at York County Convenience Store

York, PA — A 23-year-old man from Douglassville was fatally shot in a convenience store parking lot in East Manchester Township on Christmas Eve, authorities announced. The York County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Tivory Bartlett, who succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds following the incident outside a Sheetz on North George Street. According to Chief Tim Damon of the York County Regional Police Department, the attack, which occurred around 5 p.m., appeared to be …

Tragic Dispute Leads to Fatal Shooting Near Kentwood Convenience Store; Suspect in Custody

Kentwood, LA — A deadly confrontation at a local convenience store in Kentwood resulted in the death of one man and the subsequent arrest of a suspect on Wednesday night, authorities said. The incident, which escalated from an argument at the Kentwood Four-Way Stop Convenient Store, ended in gunfire. Local police alongside Sheriff’s deputies were quick to respond to the scene, managing to apprehend the alleged shooter shortly after the violence erupted. The swift arrest …

Christmas Eve Tragedy: Man Fatally Shot at Pennsylvania Convenience Store, Investigation Underway

East Manchester Township, Pa. – A fatal shooting disrupted the peace of a Christmas Eve gathering, leaving one man dead at a local Sheetz store in York County. The incident occurred outside the convenience store along North George Street Extension, prompting a swift response from law enforcement officials. York County Regional Police were called to the scene shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday, where they found a young man, identified only as being in his …

Tragedy Strikes Port Arthur: New Clerk Fatally Shot in Suspected Robbery at Local Convenience Store

Port Arthur, Texas – A tragic shooting at a Valero gas station in Port Arthur on Monday night resulted in the death of a store clerk. The incident occurred just before 8:30 p.m. at the gas station located at 700 West Gulfway Drive. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible attempted robbery. Justice of the Peace Brad Burnett reported that the suspect engaged in a brief conversation with the clerk before fatally shooting him …

Fatal Shooting at Zebulon Convenience Store; Suspect in Custody, Officials Assure No Public Threat

Zebulon, N.C. — A fatal shooting at a local convenience store in Zebulon, North Carolina, led to the death of one individual on Friday, officials from the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office reported. The incident occurred at the Shop-N-Go located on NC-39 highway, raising concerns among community members about their safety. Authorities swiftly responded to the scene, where they found one person deceased from gunshot wounds. Initial investigations have led to the identification of the alleged …

Tragic Convenience Store Shooting in Phoenix Results in Two Fatalities, Victims Identified

Phoenix, Arizona – A violent incident near a local convenience store, Circle K, has left two men dead this past weekend, city police said. The shooting, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, has since seen both victims identified by authorities. Investigations reveal that the shooting took place shortly after midnight at the North 19th Avenue location. Upon arrival, Phoenix Police officers discovered two adult males with gunshot wounds. The men were swiftly transported …

Houston Teens Face Capital Murder Charges in Fatal Convenience Store Robbery

Houston, Texas – Four teenagers are currently facing capital murder charges related to a fatal robbery at a convenience store in southeast Houston last month. The juvenile male suspects, aged 14, 14, 16, and 16, have been referred to the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department. Their identities and booking photos will not be disclosed to the public. The charges stem from the death of 42-year-old Steven Mendoza De Luna, who was working at the convenience …

Shooting at Sumter Convenience Store Leaves One Dead: Police Seeking Information

Sumter, South Carolina – A tragic shooting incident unfolded in the parking lot of a Sumter convenience store on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of a young man. The Sumter Police Department swiftly responded to a report of shots fired just after 9:50 p.m. and arrived at the scene outside the Red Bay Grocery on Boulevard Road. The victim was identified as 20-year-old Ray’Quan Dontrell Lamont Durant, who had sustained fatal injuries from the …

Shooting Leaves One Dead, Three Injured Near Pompano Beach Convenience Store

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Tragedy struck in Pompano Beach, Florida, as one boy was fatally shot and three others were wounded in a shooting near a convenience store. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident took place at around 5 p.m. EDT on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Deputies responded to the scene to find the boy with a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of Pompano Beach Fire Rescue paramedics, the boy …