A man escaped with injuries after flames engulfed a home at Westgate Mobile Home Park. LARGO, Fla. — A woman and a 4-year-old girl died early Monday after a fire swept through a mobile home at Westgate Mobile Home Park in Largo, fire officials said. Largo Fire Rescue said crews were called about 2:20 a.m. May 11 to the 14000 block of Belcher Road South, where firefighters found heavy flames coming from a home in …
A second man was wounded, and police said the shooter fled on foot. WILMINGTON, Calif. — A birthday party at a Wilmington pizza shop ended in a fatal shooting Saturday when a man trying to stop a fight was killed and another man was wounded, Los Angeles police said. The victim was identified by relatives as Andres Castellas, 26, a father who had gathered with loved ones at Red West Pizza. Police said Castellas intervened …
Richard Werstine was wanted in the 1993 killing of his roommate, Rodney Barger. DETROIT, Mich. — A Detroit man accused in a 1993 murder was captured in Panama after more than 30 years on the run, federal authorities said. Richard Werstine, 56, also known as Joseph Alan Stavros and Richard Brennan, was wanted in the Sept. 15, 1993, killing of his roommate, Rodney Barger, 23. Officials said Werstine was arrested by Detroit police days after …
Police said the employee was attacked after parking for work Monday morning. HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police searched Tuesday for a man accused of stabbing and robbing a Houston Methodist employee inside a Texas Medical Center parking garage after she arrived for work Monday morning. The attack prompted a large police response and temporary security lockdowns on part of the hospital campus. Investigators said the woman was found inside her vehicle about 6:47 a.m. on …
Kalispell, Montana – Residents in Kalispell, Montana, woke up to a series of events that captured their attention. An explosion, wildland and structure fires, and a stunning sunrise over Flathead Lake all unfolded in a chaotic yet captivating scene in the early hours of the morning. The explosion, whose cause remains under investigation, startled the community and led to concerns about safety and potential damage. As emergency responders rushed to the scene to address the …
Relatives said Krystal Cruz was picking up her brother when shots were fired. CHICAGO, Ill. — A family is mourning Krystal Cruz, a 26-year-old Chicago mother who was killed May 5 during a school pickup in the city’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, relatives said. Cruz had gone to Peace and Education Coalition High School to pick up her 16-year-old brother and one of his friends when a motorcycle came alongside the vehicle and gunfire …
TUSCALOOSA, AL – Recent developments in a capital murder case involving former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and his childhood friend Michael Lynn Davis have taken a tragic turn. Reports have confirmed the untimely death of a crucial witness in the case, putting a spotlight on the ongoing legal proceedings. Authorities in Jefferson County revealed that 24-year-old Shu’bonte Tyler Greene, the key witness, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Birmingham. The loss of Greene …
Houston, Texas – A man was tragically shot and killed while out for a walk with his dog near Washington Avenue, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred in the evening, leaving neighbors in shock and the community grieving the loss. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was reportedly confronted by an unknown assailant who opened fire before fleeing the scene. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the …
Toronto, Canada – Surviving a deadly rocket attack as a child has shaped my advocacy for children affected by war. My harrowing experience fueled my passion to make a difference in the lives of those who endure similar trauma. Growing up in a war-torn region, I witnessed firsthand the devastation and loss that violence brings. The memories of that fateful day when a rocket struck my home are etched into my mind, motivating me to …
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Authorities have arrested a man and charged him with the murder of his mother in north Harris County. The incident took place in the 1000 block of Verde Trails Drive, as reported by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Initially, deputies responded to a call about a person in distress at the location around 10 p.m. on Saturday but found no evidence of any unusual activity after searching the area and speaking …