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Mass Shooting at Local Bar Leaves Two Dead, Seven Wounded

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A violent altercation at a martini bar in CityPlace Doral, Florida, resulted in the death of a security guard and the wounding of seven others, including a police officer, in the early hours of Saturday. The security guard, who was attempting to break up a fight between patrons around 3:30 a.m., was shot and killed when one of the individuals involved in the dispute drew a firearm. The security guard, later identified as George Castellanos, …

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Chipotle Customer Shoots Employee

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A dispute over guacamole at a Michigan Chipotle restaurant took a violent turn when a disgruntled customer shot a 21-year-old employee. The 32-year-old suspect was seen brandishing a firearm during the altercation, which was captured on video. The employee, in an attempt to prevent the customer from leaving, grabbed his sweatshirt. Thomas Huber, a witness at the scene, recounted the incident to local media. He was enjoying his meal when he heard the escalating argument. …

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Two Women Missing After Leaving to Pick Up Children

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Two Kansas women, Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, disappeared under suspicious circumstances over the weekend while en route to Oklahoma to collect children. Their vehicle was found abandoned in a rural area, leading authorities to suspect foul play. The last known contact with the women was on Saturday morning, and they failed to arrive at their intended destination in Eva, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has expressed concern for their …

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Drunk Disney Park Visitor Sparks Brawl

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A 61-year-old Ohio resident, Brent George, is facing assault charges in Florida following an incident at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort in Orlando. The altercation, which took place in January, allegedly began when George mocked a woman with Down syndrome. The incident occurred at the Belle Vue Lounge, a bar within the resort, where George was reportedly drinking with his wife and two friends on January 25. According to the police report, George had consumed three shots …

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Beloved Teacher Shot to Death in Front of Children

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In a tragic incident in Port St. Lucie, Florida, a highly respected teacher from Manatee Academy K-8 School lost her life at the hands of her estranged husband, who later committed suicide. Jamie Felix, 45, a recipient of the “Teacher of the Year” award, was fatally shot by her husband, Ray Felix, 60, in a business parking lot, while their two children, aged 10 and 17, witnessed the horrifying event. The couple was in the …

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Woman Executes Carpet Cleaner Sitting in His Work Van

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A 27-year-old woman from Las Vegas, identified as Kayla Alery, is facing charges for the alleged murder of a man in his work van. Alery, who had previously identified herself as a 52-year-old man, is accused of shooting 41-year-old carpet cleaner Raul Cardoza in the neck on March 26 while he and his brother were taking a break. The incident, according to court documents, appears to be a random act of violence. Alery, who was …

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Newlywed on Honeymoon Found Dead in Montana Hotel

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An Alabama woman, Catharine Hudgens, is seeking justice in a Montana court for the death of her husband, Lewis Hudgens, who she alleges was killed by carbon monoxide poisoning at a hotel during their honeymoon in 2021. The lawsuit was filed over three years ago against Rainbow Ranch Lodge and several plumbing companies, accusing them of negligence and wrongful death. The couple, who got married in Florida on January 9, 2021, flew to Big Sky, …

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12-Year-Old Dies After Horrific School Shooting

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A devastating incident occurred in Vantaa, Finland on Tuesday when a school shooting led to the death of one student and left two others severely injured. The victims, all 12 years old, were students at Viertola school, a local educational institution with approximately 800 students ranging from grades 1 to 9. The alleged shooter, also a 12-year-old student, was apprehended in the Helsinki area, still in possession of the firearm used in the shooting. Upon …

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Mother Executed Her Children While They Slept

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An Oklahoma woman, aged 43, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of her two teenage children and the attempted murder of a third. Amy Leann Hall was convicted for the 2018 killings of her 18-year-old son, Kayson Toliver, and 16-year-old daughter, Kloee Toliver. She was also handed a 20-year sentence for the attempted murder of her 14-year-old daughter, who miraculously survived the ordeal. The sentencing was handed down by District Judge …

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Man Assaults Store Manager with Bible on Easter Sunday

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A man from Florida was taken into custody after reportedly attacking a Walgreens store manager with a Bible on Easter Sunday. The man, identified as 35-year-old Peter Owens, was charged with felony battery following the incident that took place in a Walgreens store in Clearwater Beach on March 31, as per an arrest affidavit issued by the Clearwater Police Department. The affidavit details that Owens entered the Walgreens store shortly after 11:30 p.m. with the …

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