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Gun Violence Claims Another Life in Juniata Park: Victim Dies from Gunshot Wounds

Philadelphia, PA – Another life is lost to gun violence in Juniata Park over the weekend. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on the 3800 block of Castor Avenue, where a 39-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. First responders quickly arrived on the scene and rushed the victim to Temple University Hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries. Homicide detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the …

Gunshot Wounds Found Beside $2.1 Million Family in San Mateo

SAN MATEO, Calif. — A tragic incident rocked the ritzy neighborhood of San Mateo when a family was found dead in their $2.1 million home earlier this week. The victims were identified as Anand Sujith Henry, 37, and Alice Benziger, 38, who lived in the affluent area with their four-year-old twin boys. The harrowing discovery was made on Monday when the couple’s children were found inside one of the home’s five bedrooms. Police suspect that …

Murder-Suicide: Two Men Found Dead with Gunshot Wounds in Tucson Area

TUCSON, Ariz. – Two men were discovered dead on Monday, victims of gunshot wounds in what is suspected to be a murder-suicide on the far northwest side of Tucson. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department made the grim discovery, identifying the deceased as Daniel Kellogg, 18, and John Kellogg, 39. Deputies responded to a report of suspicious death in the 5000 block of North Blacktail Road at approximately 11 a.m. on February 12. The bodies were …

Gunshot Victim Found Dead in North Phoenix Declared Homicide: Police

PHOENIX – The death of a man found in North Phoenix has been ruled as a homicide, according to police. The incident occurred on the morning of Feb. 6, when officers responding to an injured person call discovered the victim near Black Canyon Access Road and Cactus. The man was declared dead at the scene, and despite no obvious signs of injuries, an autopsy revealed a fatal gunshot wound from a small caliber firearm. Police …

Tragic: Young bald eagle dies on Christmas Eve from gunshot wound in Virginia

WYTHE COUNTY, VA – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is mourning the loss of a young bald eagle that died on Christmas Eve from a gunshot wound to the wing. The center described it as a “sorrowful” event and condemned the “horrific crime.” The wildlife center, located in Wythe County, Virginia, is dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing injured or orphaned wildlife back into their natural habitat. The death of the young bald eagle has left …

Portland Police Investigating Homicide by Gunshot in Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Rametheus Clenese Hill of Fairview. Authorities were alerted to the incident after receiving reports of shots fired in the 7700 block of Southeast 82nd Avenue. Hill was found in a motel parking lot around 8 p.m. as officers arrived at the scene, and the investigation led to the closure of Southeast 82nd Avenue …

Romeo Nance, Suspect in Joliet Shooting Rampage, Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A 23-year-old man suspected in the shooting deaths of eight people and the wounding of another man in the Joliet area died from a self-inflicted gunshot Monday night as he was being pursued by U.S. marshals near San Antonio, Texas. A source confirmed to the Sun-Times that Romeo Nance had shot himself during a confrontation with federal authorities in Natalia, Texas, a town about 30 miles southwest of San Antonio around …

Joliet Manhunt Ends with Suspect Dead from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Texas

Joliet, Illinois – A manhunt ensued in Joliet after seven people were shot and killed on the West Side. The suspected gunman, 23-year-old Romeo Nance, was sought by law enforcement, who described him as “armed and dangerous.” Nance was believed to be driving a red Toyota Camry with the license plate Q730412. Authorities issued a public appeal for information and urged anyone who sees Nance to call 911 immediately. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI’s …

Bald Eagle Sorrow: Christmas Eve Tragedy as Young Eagle Dies from Gunshot Wound

RURAL RETREAT, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Shelter faced a somber Christmas Eve after a young bald eagle succumbed to a gunshot wound. The eagle’s wing was fatally injured, marking a devastating loss for the wildlife center. The incident has left the staff and volunteers in shock and dismay, as they work to understand how such a tragic event could have occurred. According to the wildlife shelter’s team, the young bald eagle’s death is …

Bronx Man, Andy Faris, Succumbs to Gunshot Wound Onsite

New York City, NY – The NYPD is investigating a shooting incident that took place on Randall Avenue in the Bronx. The victim, identified as 43-year-old Andy Faris, was found with a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Tragically, Faris succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on January 14, 2024. The police are yet to make any arrests and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with …