INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Indianapolis residents faced a harrowing weekend as violence erupted across the city, resulting in seven deaths from multiple shootings. Authorities are working to piece together the events that began on Saturday night and left the community reeling. The first incident occurred on the west side where a woman lost her life and a man sustained injuries. Early Sunday, another shooting on the east side left a man dead in his vehicle, potentially …
MILWAUKEE, WI – A night of turmoil gripped Milwaukee’s north side as a series of shootings unfolded late Monday, leaving residents shaken and authorities scrambling to piece together the events. The Milwaukee Police Department responded to several incidents that punctuated the night with violence, highlighting a troubling trend of gun-related crimes in the city. The first of the night’s incidents took place just after 8 p.m. near the intersection of 51st and Center streets. Police …
Joliet, Texas – Federal authorities in Texas have located a suspect in the fatal shooting of eight people in the Joliet area. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Romeo Nance, reportedly took his own life with a handgun following a confrontation with law enforcement officials in Texas. The search for Nance began after seven people were found shot to death in two separate homes on the 2200 block of West Acres Road in Joliet, with an …
Joliet, Illinois – A man went on a shooting spree, leaving 8 people dead at three different locations in the Chicago suburbs since Sunday. The suspect remains at large, as local authorities and the FBI’s fugitive task force continue the search for him. The motive for the killings is unknown, but authorities have revealed that the man was acquainted with the victims. The string of violence has left the communities of Will County and Joliet …
JOLIET, Ill. – The Joliet police are currently conducting a homicide investigation following the discovery of multiple deceased individuals in the south suburb on Monday afternoon. According to the authorities, the victims were found fatally shot in two homes on West Acres Road. As of now, the police have not disclosed the exact number of victims, nor any details about their ages, genders, or any possible relationships. Additionally, the Joliet police have identified Romeo Nance …
APEX, N.C. – A former U.S. Army Captain, Harry Hardman, 37, was charged with murder and animal cruelty after a shooting in Apex. The tragic event resulted in the deaths of two women, Gabrielle Raymond, 37, and Nancy Taylor, 69, as well as a dog. Hardman appeared in court on Tuesday afternoon and was appointed a capital defender. He is due to appear in court again on February 5. According to Apex police, the shooting …
LITTLETON, Colo. – In the aftermath of the Columbine High School shooting in 1999, a judge in Colorado faced a tough decision regarding the release of autopsy reports requested by local media under the state’s public records law. The judge, Jose D.L. Márquez, ruled to keep the graphic reports hidden, citing the unusually traumatic nature of the event as well as the community’s grief and the support received from political leaders. However, despite such events …
DENVER, Colorado – In the wake of mass shootings, the impact on children and teenagers can be profound. While most pediatricians don’t provide direct care for physical injuries from these events, they often witness the psychological effects on their young patients. Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have developed a flexible framework to help pediatricians support children and their families after experiencing a mass shooting. Lead author of the paper, Ashley Sward, …
PERRY, Iowa – After the tragic school shooting in Perry, Iowa, an Iowa man is sending a supportive message to the community through running. Rik Zortman, also known as the “Human Etch-A-Sketch,” uses a GPS tracker to trace names, primarily of children battling cancer. His mission began with the name of his son, Armstrong, who passed away in 2009. Since then, he has traced 3,500 names, dedicating his runs to those who are fighting cancer. …
Raleigh, North Carolina – The number of mass shootings in North Carolina increased significantly last year, according to recent data. This rise in mass shootings has raised concerns about public safety and the need for stronger measures to prevent such incidents. In 2023, North Carolina reported a total of 15 mass shootings, which is a substantial increase from the previous year. This alarming spike in mass shootings has prompted discussions about the factors contributing to …