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Live Pool Tournament Tragedy: Gunmen Open Fire, Killing Two and Wounding Four at Bogota Event

Bogota, Colombia—A festive opening of a new billiards hall turned tragic on Saturday when gunmen invaded the venue during a high-stakes pool tournament, killing two and wounding four others. The violent outbreak, captured during a livestream watched by numerous fans, has shocked the local community and investigators are exploring possible connections to criminal gangs. The attack occurred at the Gran Templo del Billar bar in Villa del Rosario, close to the Venezuelan border. Witnesses reported …

Guilty Plea in Tragic U.K. Dance Class Stabbings: Teen Admits to Murdering Three and Wounding Many in Taylor Swift Themed Event

Liverpool, England – An 18-year-old from Wales, Axel Rudakubana, pleaded guilty to charges including three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder following a horrific attack at a dance class in Southport last summer, court officials said Monday. The case, which has shaken the nation, took a surprising turn at Liverpool Crown Court during the proceedings that were initially set for jury selection. The attack took place on July 29, during a Taylor …

Tragic Strike in Pakistan: Gunmen Massacre 20 Miners, Wounding Seven in Balochistan Province

Duki, Pakistan – A brutal assault on a coal mine in southwestern Pakistan’s Duki district late Thursday night left 20 miners dead and seven wounded, escalating concerns about security as a major regional summit approaches. The attackers targeted the miners’ living quarters, grouping them before indiscriminately opening fire, highlighting the ongoing violence in the Balochistan province. Local police official, Hamayun Khan Nasir, reported that the victims predominantly hailed from Pashtun-speaking areas in Balochistan, with several …

Tragic Drive-By Shooting in Houston: Gunman on the Loose After Killing 3 and Wounding 6

Houston, TX – Authorities in Houston are intensively searching for a gunman responsible for a deadly drive-by shooting that claimed three lives and left six others wounded over the weekend. The violent outbreak occurred in a crowded neighborhood and is currently being investigated by local law enforcement officials. According to police, the shooting transpired late Saturday when an unidentified assailant, driving a dark-colored sedan, opened fire on a group of people gathered outside a convenience …

Text Threats Turn to Terror: Gunman Opens Fire on Kentucky Interstate, Wounding Five

LONDON, Ky. — A man suspected of a highway shooting in Kentucky reportedly declared his intention to “kill a lot of people” in a text message sent shortly before five people were injured on Interstate 75. Authorities, who continue their search for the assailant, have identified the suspect as 32-year-old Joseph Couch. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Couch sent threatening messages to a woman, later identified by local media as his ex-wife, stating his …

Vodka Bottle Attack: Oxford Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Wounding Partner

OXFORD, ENGLAND – A man from Chillingworth Crescent in Oxford, Lewis Wootton, 41, has recently pleaded guilty to wounding his partner with a smashed vodka bottle. Originally scheduled for trial at Oxford Crown Court, Wootton’s guilty plea came as a surprise on Monday, January 29th. The incident, which occurred last July, left his partner, Hayley Dalton, with a deep cut on her face. According to reports, the altercation took place at The Leys Pharmacy in …

Attempted Robbery in Chicago’s West Chesterfield Neighborhood Ends in Gunfire Wounding Man

CHICAGO, IL – A 30-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds during an attempted robbery in the West Chesterfield neighborhood, Chicago police reported. The incident occurred at approximately 11:07 p.m. in the 9100-block of South Burnside Avenue when a black Jeep approached and four armed male suspects exited the vehicle. According to police, the suspects tried to rob the victim, resulting in an exchange of gunfire that left the victim wounded twice in the leg. Following the …