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Juvenile Charged in Tragic Triple Shooting in Statesboro Resulting in One Fatality

Statesboro, GA – A tragic shooting in Statesboro has led to the death of one teenager and the wounding of two others, prompting local police to charge a 14-year-old with murder and aggravated assault. The incident has shaken the local community and raised concerns about youth violence. The Statesboro Police Department responded to reports of the shooting on Tuesday. Upon their arrival, officers found 17-year-old Nasir Johnson deceased from gunshot wounds. Two other victims, both …

Tragedy Strikes Madison School: Three Dead, Juvenile Shooter Among Victims, Six Injured

Madison, WI — A tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday morning left three people dead, including a juvenile, who police believe was the shooter. Six additional individuals suffered injuries in the incident and were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The violence disrupted the peace of the school day at the private institution, which serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade and is home to nearly 400 young learners. …

Juvenile Justice: Two Young Girls Plead Guilty in Harrowing Edmonton Transit Assault

Edmonton, Canada – In a harrowing incident at Edmonton’s Coliseum LRT station last year, two young girls, both aged 12 at the time, have admitted to the severe beating of a 55-year-old woman. The assault, which took place on November 26, 2023, resulted in the woman suffering significant facial and head injuries, including a concussion. The girls were subsequently charged with aggravated assault but ultimately pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of assault causing bodily …

Juvenile Detainee Faces Adult Charges After Series of Assaults at Green Hill School

Chehalis, WA — A juvenile at Green Hill School, a facility for young offenders, is facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting a female staff member and engaging in further violent acts against others within the facility. The 17-year old, who has been charged as an adult, reportedly inflicted substantial injuries and exhibited threatening behavior earlier this June. Green Hill School came under scrutiny when a 17-year-old inmate allegedly assaulted a staff member and caused chaos …

Juvenile Detention Facility in Crisis: Violent Assaults and Overcrowding Spark Urgent Calls for Reform at Green Hill School

Chehalis, Wash. – A 17-year-old inmate at Green Hill School, a juvenile detention center, faces multiple charges as an adult after allegedly assaulting a staff member and causing a series of disturbances on June 13. The accused, Dezmen Michael Belgarde, has been charged with six counts of custodial assault and additional crimes including first-degree attempted robbery and second-degree assault. Belgarde is alleged to have assaulted a female employee, stolen her keys, and initiated attacks on …

Franklin Co. Suspects in Custody After Violent Juvenile Attack

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania – Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old suspect, Kendill Raleigh, following a violent assault that left a juvenile severely beaten and bloodied in Franklin County on May 12. Raleigh, along with two other juvenile suspects, was taken into custody by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on May 20. Police responded to reports of an assault on a juvenile, aged between 12 and 15 years old, in the 100 block of East North Street. The …

Death Penalty Exemption Sought Due to Juvenile Age in Tops Grocery Store Shooting Case

Buffalo, New York – Lawyers representing the shooter responsible for the deadly attack at a Tops grocery store in 2022 have filed a request in federal court seeking to exempt their client from the death penalty. The attorneys argue that the shooter was 18 years old at the time of the racially motivated mass shooting that claimed the lives of 10 individuals. In a recent court filing, the defense team for Payton Gendron contends that …

Ingraham High School Teen Pleads Guilty to 2022 Murder: Sentenced to Juvenile Detention until 21

Seattle, Washington – A teenager has pleaded guilty to three felony charges related to the 2022 shooting at Ingraham High School, where a student lost their life. The 14-year-old boy, at the time of the incident in November 2022, was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm. The agreed-upon sentence will see him detained until his 21st birthday. Court documents reveal that the teen fatally shot a 17-year-old student …

Fatal Crash Leaves Two Dead, Including Juvenile, in Las Vegas Valley

Las Vegas, Nevada – An investigation is underway by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department following a tragic crash that resulted in two fatalities, including a juvenile, and multiple injuries in the southeast valley. Responding to reports of the incident on Wednesday evening in the 3600 block of Boulder Highway, south of Sahara Avenue, police arrived to assess the situation. According to authorities, the driver of a white Kia sedan was observed traveling in the …

Shooting Tragedy Leaves Juvenile Dead in Tuscaloosa; Suspect Arrested

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – A tragic incident unfolded on Friday night in Tuscaloosa that resulted in the loss of a young life and altered another forever. A shooting in Tuscaloosa left a juvenile dead, a car crashed into a nearby home, and a teenager in jail, as reported by Captain Jack Kennedy of the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting and car crash in the 2200 block of Reece Boulevard. …