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Shooting breaks out in college dorm room

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RALEIGH, NC – A North Carolina Central University (NCCU) student was rushed to a nearby hospital after suffering from gunshot wounds at a campus residence hall Tuesday night, a representative from the university confirmed. At approximately 10:15 p.m., law enforcement officials were alerted to the incident at Lawson Street Residence Complex. A lockdown was promptly initiated, and the campus community received a cautionary alert about an “armed and dangerous person.” Lawson Street was temporarily closed …

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Man kills his roommate, buries the body in their backyard

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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – A man in North Carolina faces charges of first-degree murder, as well as hiding and failing to report a death. The accused, Elvin Noel Baca, 34, was arrested after his 69-year-old roommate, Lawrence Grabka, had been reported missing. Grabaka’s body was discovered buried in a shallow grave in the backyard of their shared residence. Baca made his first court appearance in New Hanover County on Thursday. The murder victim, Grabka, …

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Man in bulletproof vest dies in shootout with police

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MOORESVILLE, NC – A suspect involved in a fatal shooting incident over the weekend at a North Carolina residence was killed in a subsequent exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers, according to a statement by the local sheriff on Sunday. The suspect, identified as Justin Michael Strawser, was reportedly wearing a bulletproof vest and actively shooting at deputies when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred outside a Mooresville home where Strawser was located, …

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Three-year-old dies after finding gun and shooting himself

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GREENVILLE, NC – A heartbreaking event took place in Greenville, North Carolina, when a toddler found a firearm in his home and accidentally shot himself. The distressing incident occurred on Friday night, and saw the Greenville Police Department rushing to a residence on Beech Street around 10 p.m. The 3-year-old boy was swiftly transported to ECU Health Medical Center after the incident. Despite the relentless efforts of the emergency medical team, the toddler was pronounced …

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Man charged with murder after body of college student discovered in towed car trunk

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EDENTON, NC – A man from Edenton, North Carolina, is facing murder charges for allegedly killing a woman whose body was discovered in the trunk of his car. The vehicle, which was parked in a private lot, was towed and the horrific discovery was made by an employee of the towing company. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) revealed that the vehicle belonged to Jordan Isaiah Thomas. The body was found on January …

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Child killed in disturbing hit-and-run while playing outside her house, driver arrested

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CARY, NC – Controversy has erupted surrounding the death of 6-year-old Joselin Perez Hernandez, who was hit by a car while playing outside her home in Cary, North Carolina. The driver, Andrew Everett, 50, is now facing multiple charges. He allegedly drove at speeds 10 to 15 mph over the limit and showed no signs of attempting to brake before striking Hernandez. According to a search warrant acquired by WRAL, officers arriving at the scene …

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Man tries to stick McDonald’s worker’s head in deep fryer during fight

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HIGH POINT, NC – A North Carolina pastor found himself in hot water last week after he allegedly assaulted a McDonald’s employee. During the violent attack, he attempted to plunge one of the worker’s heads into a deep fryer. The incident reportedly occurred after Dwayne Wayden’s wife, who was undergoing manager training at the restaurant. His wife called him to complain about a colleague’s disrespectful behavior toward her. According to the High Point Police Department, …

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Off-duty officer dies in shooting at gas station

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COLFAX, NC – A Blue Alert initiated following the fatal shooting of an off-duty Greensboro Police sergeant at a Sheetz gas station in Colfax, North Carolina, has been withdrawn. The incident happened just after 4 p.m. on Sandy Ridge Road when an off-duty sergeant attempted to intervene in an ongoing crime at the gas station. The suspects involved responded by shooting the sergeant, authorities affirmed. Another off-duty officer and a paramedic from Guilford County were …

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Man caught hiding teen girl behind trap door in his bedroom

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LINCOLN COUNTY, KY – A disturbing rescue operation unfolded on Christmas Day in Kentucky when a 16-year-old girl reported missing from North Carolina since early December was found concealed behind a trap door in a man’s home. The man, 34-year-old Zackary Jones, is facing a plethora of serious charges, including rape and assault. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered the locked trap door, hidden beneath a rug in Jones’ bedroom, while responding to a domestic …

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Airplane crash closes highway

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ASHEVILLE, NC – A small aircraft met with a tragic accident on Interstate 26, near Asheville Regional Airport in western North Carolina, on Thursday night. The plane not only crashed but also caught fire, causing severe damage. Two individuals who were on board at the time of the crash sustained injuries. They were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The severity of their injuries was not life-threatening, according to the authorities. The …

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