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Pregnant Best Friends Targeted in Deadly Attack

Prosecutors say an 18-year-old man faces murder and attempted murder charges after a May shooting that killed a pregnant teen and injured two others. BUCKEYE, Ariz. — A pair of Arizona teenagers who had looked forward to raising their children together saw those plans destroyed after a May 14 shooting that left one girl and her unborn child dead, another pregnant teen seriously wounded, and a third woman fighting for her life, according to authorities. …

Gunfire Shatters High School Graduation, Leaving Teen Dead

Three other people, including an 11-year-old child, were wounded during the shooting outside a Northern California high school. FAIRFIELD, Calif. — An 18-year-old was killed and three other people were wounded Wednesday evening when gunfire erupted outside a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield, sending hundreds of families, graduates and guests running for safety as a celebration came to an abrupt and violent end. The shooting occurred shortly after the conclusion of a commencement ceremony …

Missing 11-Year-Old Found Dead Near River

Investigators in North Carolina continue a homicide probe after the death of an 11-year-old child. LUMBERTON, N.C. — Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the death of an 11-year-old boy whose body was discovered near a river in North Carolina, authorities said as investigators continued to examine the circumstances surrounding the case. The investigation has drawn significant attention in the Lumberton community after officials said the child was reported missing before being found …

Body of 3-Year-Old Found in Suitcase

Prosecutors allege a Maryland mother fatally beat her child before hiding the body and attempting to mislead investigators. ELKTON, Md. — A Maryland murder trial heard emotional testimony this week from a mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter, with prosecutors alleging she beat the child during a punishment session before concealing the body and later leaving the home to get food. The testimony marked a critical stage in the case involving the death of …

Zip Ties and Tape Found on Accused Campus Attacker

Authorities say a suspect carrying zip ties and duct tape was arrested after a series of alleged assaults targeting women near the UCLA campus. LOS ANGELES — A 29-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he attacked five women in separate incidents near the University of California, Los Angeles, over a period of several months. Authorities allege the suspect was found carrying zip ties, duct tape and other items when he was …

Young Girl Found Dead After Gunfire Report

Officers found the victim unconscious near Alder Lane before dawn Wednesday. KENT, Wash. — Kent police are investigating the death of a young girl found early Wednesday near an apartment complex after officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 400 block of Alder Lane. The case remains open because investigators have not confirmed how the woman died. Police said she had visible injuries to her head and face when officers found her unconscious. …

Mother Kills Husband, Children, Herself, Officials Say

Authorities say a mother fatally shot her husband and two children before taking her own life. NORTH HILLS, Calif. — A family of four found dead inside a North Hills home last week died in what authorities have ruled a murder-suicide involving a mother, her husband, their 2-year-old son and a newborn daughter who was just six days old. The deaths have shaken relatives, neighbors and community members in the Los Angeles area. Investigators identified …

Man Slashes Tent, Kidnaps Female Campers

Federal prosecutors say two women escaped after being abducted from a tent along a public hiking trail. PORTLAND, Ore. — A 58-year-old Oregon man has been charged in federal court after authorities said he cut into a tent occupied by two women on a public hiking trail, kidnapped them and threatened to sexually assault them during an overnight attack in Tillamook County. Federal prosecutors announced the charges nearly two years after the July 4, 2024, …

Woman Kills Toll Worker, Found in Ocean

Authorities are investigating possible impairment after a toll attendant was killed and a truck ended up in the ocean. DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. — A Florida woman was taken into custody Monday after authorities said she drove a pickup truck into a beach toll booth, fatally injuring an attendant before continuing onto the sand and into the Atlantic Ocean near beachgoers in Daytona Beach Shores. The crash left a longtime toll attendant dead, prompted the …

Police Sergeant Stalks Nurse at 4 A.M

Authorities say a law enforcement supervisor repeatedly contacted and followed a nurse after she finished an overnight hospital shift. PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A police sergeant is facing criminal charges after prosecutors alleged he stalked a nurse, repeatedly sent messages to her and followed her while carrying a loaded handgun during a predawn encounter. According to court documents, the allegations stem from an incident that occurred after the nurse completed an overnight shift at a hospital …