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Mass shooting kills 5; suspect wore body armor ID’d as BLM activist

Police have identified Kimbrady Carriker, 40, as the suspect responsible for the fatal shooting of five men and injuring two children in Philadelphia on Monday night. Carriker was found to be wearing a bullet-proof vest and was armed with a rifle, pistol, extra magazines, a police scanner, and bullet-proof vest. On his Facebook page, Carriker posted two pictures of him wearing women’s clothing and had shared gun-toting memes in the past. He had also expressed …

Woman has epic meltdown on flight, causes three-hour delay

On Monday, an outrageous scene occurred on an American Airlines flight when a woman was recorded having a fit and trying to exit the aircraft. The meltdown, which included expletives, apparently happened when the plane was getting ready to depart from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The woman was heard shouting, “I’m telling you, I’m getting the f–k off and there’s a reason why I’m getting the f–k off and everyone can either believe it or …

Roller coaster riders stuck upside down for hours

On Sunday, eight passengers aboard a carnival ride, the Fire Ball, were left hanging upside down after a mechanical failure at the Forest County Festival in Crandon, Wisconsin, a city located about 230 miles away from Milwaukee. The riders remained stuck in this position for at least three hours as first responders worked diligently to bring them down safely. According to Captain Brennan Cook of the Crandon Fire Department, the ride had recently been inspected …

Robert De Niro’s grandson dies at age 19

Robert De Niro’s family announced with great sadness that their beloved grandson, Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez, had passed away at the age of 19. The New York City Police Department reported that De Niro-Rodriguez was found unconscious at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday at 55 Wall St. in Lower Manhattan and was pronounced dead at the scene. The exact cause of death is still unknown, and the office of the Chief Medical Examiner could not be …

Teen that went missing over 8 years ago found alive

On the evening of March 6th 2015, 17 year old Rudolph “Rudy” Farias IV went out for a walk with his two dogs in Houston, but never returned home. His two animals were located safely, but there was no sign of Rudy. His brother, his “best friend in the world” had passed away in a motorcycle accident in 2011, and Rudy had been struggling with depression, anxiety, and PTSD ever since. His mother believed that …

Heroic dad dies saving 2 children while fishing

Marvin Alexan Fernandez Chicas, a heroic dad, gave up his own life to save two children while fishing with his 3-year-old son Dylan and some friends on Lake Nockamixon. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Chicas noticed two kids having difficulty in the water near Tohickon Creek around 5 p.m. and, despite being unable to swim, immediately leapt into action. The two children were rescued but unfortunately Chicas disappeared beneath …

Babysitter arrested after abducting kids, driving cross country

On Monday, Adalyn Jean Burkett and Marquan L. Edwards were taken into custody and charged with the alleged abduction of two small children, ages 1 and 2. The incident began on June 24, 2023, when the mother of the children reported to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office that Burkett, whom the mother believed to be a friend, had taken the two kids and her vehicle, without her knowledge or consent. The investigation revealed that Burkett …

Professional rodeo cowboy and his horse killed by lightning

On June 21, Terrel Vineyard, a 27 year old professional calf and team roper, was tragically killed by a lightning strike while riding his horse, Dose, in a rural area of Nebraska. According to the Garden County Attorney’s Office, first responders were unable to revive him and an autopsy confirmed that he died from the lightning strike. His horse also perished in the incident. Vineyard had qualified for the World Series of Team Roping in …

NFL player accused of strangling girlfriend for ‘liking’ a post

NFL player Hassan Haskins has been accused of domestic violence. The Tennessee Titans’ backup running back is alleged to have strangled his girlfriend for liking a photo on Instagram. On Thursday, Haskins was taken into custody in Davidson County and charged with felony aggravated assault by strangulation and his girlfriend was also charged in the incident. According to ESPN, the altercation began on June 22 when Haskins noticed his girlfriend, Makiah Green, “liked” a post …

7-11 customer kills man with single punch

This week, a 29-year-old man from Florida was arrested after he is alleged to have jumped out of a moving car, punching a 62-year-old man in the head outside of a 7-11 convenience store in the 7400 block of Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. This punch resulted in severe brain injuries for the victim, Amir Aryafar, which ultimately led to his death. Brian Thomas Darnold was charged with one count of negligent manslaughter in …