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Tragic End at Political Rally: Community Mourns Heroic Firefighter, Assailant Also Dead from Gunshot

Butler, PA — In a tragic incident at a political rally last month, a firefighter was killed while bravely shielding his family from gunfire, and the shooter was subsequently neutralized, both suffering fatal gunshot wounds to the head. The somber revelation came from Butler County Coroner William F. Young III following autopsies performed by the Allegheny County medical examiner. The two deaths have been officially classified as homicides. The coroner identified the victims as Corey …

Quick-Thinking Local Officer’s Gunshot Temporarily Halts Gunman During Rally, Leading to Secret Service Takedown

Harrisburg, Pa. — A local law enforcement officer’s response played a crucial role in a tense confrontation that unfolded during a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, where an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump was thwarted by swift law enforcement action. Thomas Matthew Crooks, the assailant, was halted from continuing his gunfire after an officer assigned to a SWAT-like team returned fire. Officials, speaking under the condition of anonymity, indicated that the officer’s …

Family Demands Justice as Autopsy Reveals Illinois Mother Killed by Deputy’s Gunshot

Springfield, IL — A central Illinois coroner’s autopsy report revealed that 36-year-old Sonya Massey died from a gunshot wound to the head after being shot by a local deputy earlier in the month. The Sangamon County Coroner’s office detailed that the fatal bullet entered beneath her left eye and exited through the upper part of her neck, resulting in a skull fracture, perforation of her carotid artery, and severe brain bleeding. Additionally, Massey sustained minor …

Gunshot Victims Found Dead in Highland Park House Fire Identified as Brothers

Highland Park, Illinois – Two men were tragically discovered dead at the site of a house fire in Highland Park in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The Lake County Coroner’s office determined that both individuals had succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds. This shocking incident unfolded as police and firefighters rushed to respond to reports of a house fire on Park Avenue West around 3:50 a.m. When first responders arrived at the scene, they encountered …

Murder-Suicide Tragedy: Elderly Couple Found Dead with Gunshot Wounds in Meir Park Home

Meir Park, Staffordshire, England – A tragic incident has shaken the community of Meir Park, as the bodies of 77-year-old Dora Leese and her 78-year-old husband Peter Leese were discovered at their residence on Catalina Place. Both individuals had sustained ‘gunshot wounds’, prompting concerns and sparking an investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Authorities were alerted to the scene on April 20, leading to the opening of an inquest to delve deeper into the …

Moline Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Finding Two Dead from Gunshot Wounds in Home

MOLINE, Ill. — The Moline Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the discovery of two individuals deceased from gunshot wounds in a residence on the 1800 block of 31st Street early Sunday morning. The victims were identified as a 20-year-old and a 17-year-old from Moline. Authorities were alerted to the scene at approximately 4:30 a.m. after a report of an unspecified issue at the address. Upon entering the residence, law enforcement officers found …

Gunshot Victim Found Dead in Goldsboro; Police Investigate

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Authorities in Goldsboro, North Carolina are investigating a tragic incident involving a man who was discovered with gunshot wounds over the weekend. The police response was prompted by a ShotSpotter alert in the 700 block of Ash Street on Saturday morning around 9:10 a.m. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the man suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to UNC Health Wayne for medical intervention, the victim, identified as …

Gunshot Dolphin Found Dead on Louisiana Beach, $20,000 Reward Offered for Information

Cameron Parish, Louisiana – A disturbing incident occurred when a young bottlenose dolphin was found dead on West Mae’s Beach with multiple gunshot wounds. The discovery of the dolphin with bullets lodged in its brain, spinal cord, and heart has prompted investigators to offer a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the culprit. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries department has taken the lead in investigating this tragic event. The …

Dolphin Found Dead on Beach with Multiple Gunshot Wounds Spurs $20,000 Reward for Information

TAMPA, Fla. – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Services is offering a $20,000 reward for information after a dolphin was found shot to death on a beach in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The juvenile bottlenose dolphin was discovered on West Mae’s Beach with multiple bullets lodged in its brain, spinal cord, and heart on March 13. A necropsy confirmed that the dolphin appeared to have died from trauma near the time of death. …

Dolphin Found Dead on Louisiana Beach with Multiple Gunshot Wounds, NOAA Offering $20,000 Reward

TAMPA, Fla. – Authorities are offering a $20,000 reward for information after a dolphin was discovered shot to death on a Louisiana beach. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Services are leading the investigation into the tragic incident that occurred on West Mae’s Beach in Cameron Parish, Louisiana on March 13. The juvenile bottlenose dolphin was found with “multiple bullets” lodged in its “brain, spinal cord, and heart.” A necropsy conducted on the …