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Church deacon killed by police officer with a stun gun

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ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Police Department has terminated an officer implicated in the stun gun-related death of Johnny Hollman, a 62-year-old church deacon. The dismissal follows a departmental review that found Officer Kiran Kimbrough violated standard operating procedures during Hollman’s arrest. Hollman’s family and their legal team are pressuring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to make public the bodycam footage that captured the events leading to Hollman’s death. The incident occurred on August …

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Powerful quake kills at least 2,000 people

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HERAT, AFGHANISTAN – Another powerful earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning, following a devastating quake that claimed the lives of over 2,000 people and caused widespread destruction in Herat province. The magnitude 6.3 earthquake on Wednesday occurred approximately 17 miles outside the provincial capital and triggered a landslide that blocked a major highway. The aid group Doctors Without Borders reported that 117 people were injured in the latest temblor and sent additional medical supplies …

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Nashville police kill man who was holding roommate hostage

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In Nashville, a man suspected of holding a housemate hostage at knifepoint was shot and killed by the police after advancing towards them with the weapon. Late on Monday, a confrontation ensued, resulting in a man holding another individual hostage within a residence, as outlined by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Metro Nashville Police entered the premises and attempted to engage the suspect by communicating through a door. They took immediate action and entered the …

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Student killed in shooting on school campus

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DARLINGTON, SC – Deadly gunfire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the death of a student. The victim was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Darlington-Lee Adult Education campus, as confirmed by the local school district. The student, who was part of the adult education program, was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. The Darlington County School District and Coroner Todd Hardee confirmed the death. The incident, which …

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McDonald’s employee shoots woman to death during argument

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HENDERSONVILLE, NC – A man was apprehended by local authorities following a fatal shooting at a McDonald’s restaurant where he was employed. The incident occurred on Monday morning on Four Seasons Boulevard, according to the Hendersonville Police Department. When they came to the scene of the crime, officers discovered a woman who had been fatally wounded by a single gunshot. The investigation revealed that the 30-year-old female victim had been involved in a dispute with …

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More than 2,600 dead following massive bombardment in Gaza

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GAZA CITY, GAZA – The Israeli military’s counteroffensive into Gaza continued through the night, with airstrikes targeting the governmental centers of Hamas in Gaza City. The relentless bombardment carried on into the early hours of Tuesday, following a promise from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a retaliation against the Islamic militant group that would have lasting effects. In a televised address to the nation, Netanyahu stated that the strikes against Hamas were just the …

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Social worker accused of sexual relationship with 13-year-old patient

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COLUMBUS, OH – A 24-year-old social worker, Payton Shires, is facing charges after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy she was supposed to be counseling. Shires was taken into custody without any issues on her birthday, as per local sources. Shires was formerly an employee of the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), an organization that offers counseling, social work, and advocacy for families in the foster care system. The timeline of …

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12-year-old found guilty of killing Sonic worker with a rifle

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FORT WORTH, TX – A 12-year-old boy from Fort Worth, Texas, has been found guilty of murder by a local jury. The conviction is related to the fatal shooting of a Sonic fast-food employee earlier this year. The incident occurred on May 13 at a Sonic drive-in located in Keene, approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Dallas. The victim has been identified as Matthew Davis, 32. The verdict was reached after a three-day trial and …

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Forty-four people were shot and two killed in Chicago over the weekend

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CHICAGO, IL – A wave of gun violence swept across Chicago over the weekend, leaving two dead and 44 injured, according to local law enforcement. The city’s downtown area was particularly affected, with eight people wounded in a single incident early Sunday morning. The shooting occurred around 2:40 a.m. near West Erie Street and North Orleans Street in the River North district. Emergency services came to the scene and found three individuals with gunshot wounds. …

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Father and 19-year-old son killed in devastating murder-suicide

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PHOENIX, AZ – A tragic incident unfolded in a quiet Phoenix neighborhood on Sunday morning, resulting in the death of two men. The police were alerted to a shooting at a residence near 40th Street and Sweetwater Avenue, just north of Cactus Road, shortly before 6 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased male in a vehicle parked in the driveway, who had apparently suffered gunshot wounds. The woman who had alerted the authorities emerged …

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