California Police Officer Survives Stabbing Attack, Fatal Shooting Ensues Outside Santa Monica Station

Santa Monica, Calif. – A tragic incident unfolded outside the Santa Monica Police Department on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 5, when a police officer was severely injured in a stabbing before fatally shooting the assailant. Authorities have said that the violent encounter appeared to be an unprovoked attack. The episode began while the officer was engaged in a conversation with a local resident regarding a separate, unrelated matter. During this interaction, a man approached …

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College Community in Shock as Custodial Manager Hospitalized and Gunman Found Dead After Santa Monica College Shooting

Santa Monica, CA — A Santa Monica College employee is currently in critical condition after being shot by a colleague, who later killed himself following a police chase. The incident occurred Monday night at the college’s Center for Media & Design, involving two staff members in what authorities are investigating as an act of workplace violence. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Davon Durell Dean, fled the scene immediately after the shooting, prompting an urgent citywide …

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Tragic Shooting at Santa Monica College Leaves Staff Member Critically Injured; Suspect Found Deceased After Pursuit

Santa Monica, Calif. — A shocking incident occurred at Santa Monica College on Monday night when a staff member shot and critically wounded a colleague at the institution’s Center for Media & Design, authorities said. The suspect, identified as Davon Durell Dean, 39, subsequently took his own life after a police pursuit in Hawthorne. The victim, who serves as the college’s Custodial Operations Manager, is currently in critical condition at a local hospital following the …

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Santa Monica College Shooter Dies Following Intense Standoff with SWAT Team

Santa Monica, Calif. — A suspect involved in a shooting near Santa Monica College was confirmed dead following an extensive standoff with a SWAT team on Thursday, authorities said. The emergency response brought a tense halt to activities around the bustling college campus, as law enforcement personnel swarmed the area in a bid to apprehend the shooter. The confrontation began early in the afternoon when police received reports of gunfire in the vicinity of the …

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Suspect in Brutal Attack on Santa Monica Advocate Appears in Court, Denied Mental Health Release

LOS ANGELES — In a courtroom drama that continues to unfold, Tyler Jordan Keating faced a judge in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. The focal point of this case revolves around the brutal assault on John Alle, a local business owner and prominent anti-crime advocate, which occurred almost a year ago in Santa Monica’s Palisades Park. Keating, 35, who was arrested last year following the attack, appeared noticeably different, looking heavier than …

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Santa Monica Community and Officials Respond to Recent Spate of Violence

Santa Monica, CA — A recent violent incident involving a homeless man who assaulted three individuals in Santa Monica has raised serious concerns about safety and homelessness in the coastal city. The attack, which took place on Monday afternoon, has prompted reactions from both the community and city officials, underlining a growing unease regarding public security. Community members expressed distress and anxiety following Monday’s attack, with many urging city leaders to take more definitive actions …

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Magistrate Monica Kivuti Dies After Police Shooting in Makadara Court

Nairobi, Kenya – Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti tragically succumbed to her injuries sustained in a courthouse shooting incident, announced Chief Justice Martha Koome. The fatal attack occurred after Kivuti refused bail for the wife of a police officer. In a statement, Chief Justice Koome expressed the Judiciary family’s solidarity during this challenging time, urging for empathy and sensitivity as they mourn the loss. According to reports, immediately after Kivuti’s decision on the bail application, …

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Venice Man Arrested for Homicide After Punching Santa Monica Bar Manager to Death

Santa Monica, California – A tragic incident unfolded in Santa Monica when a manager of a popular bar lost his life after being punched by a patron. Leonard Hector Korpie, a 26-year-old man from Venice, was one of three individuals arrested in connection with the incident that led to the manager’s death. The Santa Monica Police Department responded to a battery report near Jameson’s Pub, a well-known establishment among sports enthusiasts. According to authorities, a …

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Santa Monica Man Arrested for Attacking Three Individuals in Unprovoked Assault

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – A man has been apprehended by authorities in connection with a violent attack that left three individuals injured in Santa Monica on Sunday evening. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Larry Ameyal Cedeno, allegedly carried out the attack near Parking Structure 7 on the 1500 block of 4th Street around 8 p.m. The incident appears to have occurred without any clear provocation. Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to the scene and …

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Monica Kimani’s Murder Case: Justice Grace Nzioka Rules Out Need for Proven Motive

Nairobi, Kenya – The motive behind Joseph ‘Jowie’ Irungu’s brutal act of slitting the throat of businesswoman Monica Kimani in 2018 may never be fully understood, as Justice Grace Nzioka chose not to pursue the topic of motive in her determination of the murder case against Mr. Irungu and his then-fiancée Jacque Maribe. During the trial, the judge concurred with Kimani’s family that proving motive is not necessary in a murder case. She cited court …

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