north carolina

Eight-year-old dies after being left in hot car while mom was working

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CHARLOTTE, NC – In a shocking incident, a North Carolina mother has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of her 8-year-old daughter, who authorities believe was left in a hot vehicle. Responding to a distress call on Wednesday evening, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers found the child critically ill inside the vehicle. She was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Post the preliminary investigation, it was determined that the girl’s mother, …

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Three found dead at home in murder-suicide

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STATESVILLE, NC – In a shocking incident, a 10-month-old baby has been left orphaned after an apparent murder-suicide claimed the lives of three individuals. Statesville authorities were alerted about a shooting early Friday morning on Bunker Hill Lane, where they discovered three deceased individuals. Police have assured the public that there are no suspects currently sought, indicating that the shooter was among the deceased. The grisly scene spanned multiple residences and witnessed a woman being fatally shot outside her neighbor’s home. Larry McCorkle, …

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Police warn of scammers showing up at houses posing as Microsoft employees

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ASHEVILLE, NC – Authorities in Asheville are alerting the public to a sophisticated scam in which criminals impersonate Microsoft employees to gain access to personal information and steal money. The Asheville Police Department reported that the scam has already resulted in losses of $50,000 from two local residents. In a press release issued Tuesday, police detailed how the scam unfolds. Fraudsters send an individual posing as a Microsoft employee to the victim’s home to collect …

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Young woman dies after rock hurled at her car smashes through windshield

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RALEIGH, NC – A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday when a 23-year-old woman, Brittany Elizabeth Ferguson, was fatally struck by a rock thrown through her car windshield. The North Carolina Highway Patrol reported that the impact caused her to lose control of her vehicle, crashing into a nearby house. Ferguson was on her way to visit her sister when the sudden attack occurred. The rock, hurled by an unidentified individual, pierced her windshield and hit …

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High school student charged with assault and kidnapping of teacher and assault on another teacher

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WINSTON-SALEM, NC – A high school student from North Carolina has been indicted on charges of kidnapping and assaulting a government official, according to an announcement made by the Forsyth County District Attorney’s office. The charges stem from an incident that occurred two weeks ago, where the student allegedly slapped and threatened a teacher, an act that was captured on video and subsequently went viral. The student, 17-year-old Aquavis Hickman, is also facing charges for …

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Eight officers shot, four killed after shootout during warrant

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CHARLOTTE, NC – On Monday afternoon, a violent shootout in Charlotte, North Carolina resulted in the deaths of four law enforcement officers, with four others wounded. The incident occurred during a warrant-related confrontation with a suspect. The deceased officers were identified by U.S. Marshal Service Director Ronald Coleman on Tuesday. The fallen officers include Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. Weeks Jr., 48, of Mooresville, North Carolina, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer Joshua Eyer, and North Carolina …

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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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