Christopher Fox

Prosecutors said they could not disprove the groom’s self-defense claim beyond a reasonable doubt. BUTTS COUNTY, Ga. — Prosecutors have dropped murder and aggravated assault charges against a Georgia man accused of fatally shooting his bride’s stepfather during a wedding celebration, ending a legal battle that stretched nearly two years after the deadly confrontation. Aaron White, 33, had faced felony murder charges in the July 2024 death of Jason Maughon, 44, during White’s wedding reception. …

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Police said the attacks unfolded at three locations before the suspect died near a riverfront trail. MUSCATINE, Iowa — A domestic-related shooting in Muscatine left six family members dead Monday before the suspected gunman, Ryan Willis McFarland, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. The deaths spread grief across the city and into the local school district, where officials said two employees and two students were among the victims. Police said they were still …

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Police said the attack happened Saturday near Oakland City Station. ATLANTA, Ga. — A 66-year-old Atlanta woman was fatally stabbed Saturday on a MARTA train near Oakland City Station, and a 25-year-old man was arrested within minutes, transit police said. Margaret Swan was killed in what MARTA officials described as an unprovoked attack inside a train car. Police identified the suspect as John Elijah Matthews, who faces murder charges. The killing has drawn new attention …

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The Texas Rangers and Brazoria County prosecutors are reviewing the deputy-involved shooting. LAKE JACKSON, Texas — An 18-year-old Texas State University student was shot and killed early Monday after a Brazoria County sheriff’s deputy tried to stop his vehicle and a chase ended at a Lake Jackson home, authorities said. John Gabriel Mendoza Jr. died after the shooting in the 100 block of Indian Warrior Trail. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said the deputy tried …

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A 23-year-old died after the Cleveland shooting, while two injured teens were taken to MetroHealth Hospital, authorities said. CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland police were investigating a deadly shooting Sunday on West 48th Street after a 23-year-old man died and two teenagers were hurt in gunfire that followed a fight, authorities said. The case unfolded on the city’s West Side after officers received a shots-fired call about 2 p.m. in the 3500 block of West 48th …

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Family identified the victim as 22-year-old Pepe Sikisi-Belle Jr. MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A 22-year-old Milwaukee man was fatally shot Saturday evening at Center Street Park during a birthday gathering for his young son, authorities and family members said. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called about 6:47 p.m. to reports of gunfire during a large picnic-style gathering. First responders found the man with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso. He died at …

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The victim had been detained for questioning before officers released him, HPD said. HOUSTON, Texas — Houston homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found wounded Sunday night on Canal Street after police said he had been detained and released in an earlier nearby trespassing case. The shooting was reported around 9 p.m. in the 7200 block of Canal Street in the Greater East End. Officers found the man on a sidewalk …

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Police said the shooting happened after the boyfriend attacked the woman inside a southwest valley home. LAS VEGAS — A man was shot and killed early Saturday inside a southwest Las Vegas home after police said he attacked his girlfriend and was shot by her brother. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said dispatchers received a call around 5 a.m. from a woman who reported that her brother had shot her boyfriend. Officers went to a home …

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Police said the victim and suspect may have known each other. PEORIA, Ariz. — A man was taken to a hospital early Monday after police said he was shot and stabbed outside a home in Peoria’s Vistancia area, where investigators were still searching for a suspect. Officers were called around 5:30 a.m. June 1 to a neighborhood near Ridgeline Road and Sunrise Point. Police said the injured man was found outside a home and taken …

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Four teens were charged after Angel Mendoza was killed. BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx playground stabbing that left 14-year-old Angel Mendoza dead and a 17-year-old boy wounded remains part of a broader city focus on youth violence and public safety. The attack happened around 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 2025, at Williamsbridge Oval Playground in Norwood. Police said officers found Mendoza with multiple stab wounds and a 17-year-old with wounds to his stomach and shoulder. Mendoza …

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