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crime1 year ago

Child Survives Vicious Dog Attack at Clinton Bus Stop

An 11-year-old boy in Clinton, South Carolina, was attacked by a pack of dogs while heading to a bus stop, sustaining very serious injuries and being flown to Greenville Memorial Hospital for treatment. The child's mother reported that he is in stable condition but faces a long road to recovery after being bitten around 60 times during the attack. The Clinton Police Department stated that two of the dogs were put down and two others escaped, with the owner remaining unidentified as the investigation continues.

accidents-and-incidents1 year ago

10-Year-Old Boy Attacked by Shark in Bahamas Resort Tank

A video has emerged showing the aftermath of a 10-year-old boy being attacked by a shark during a "Walking with Sharks" excursion at the Atlantis Bahamas resort. The boy's blood can be seen in the water as a shark swims near his legs, prompting his father to jump in and pull him to safety. The diving experience has been temporarily closed, and an internal investigation is underway. The boy was bitten on the right leg and airlifted to Maryland for continued care, with the incident being the first of its kind since the experience began operating in 2006.

crime2 years ago

Halloween Hit-and-Run Leaves 4-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition

A 4-year-old boy named Steven "King" Allen Jr. is in critical condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while trick-or-treating in Birmingham's Crestwood neighborhood on Halloween night. The boy, dressed as the Black Panther, was with his sister and her friend's children when they were hit at a high rate of speed. The driver did not stop. The boy suffered severe injuries, including damage to his liver and kidney, a possible spinal injury, and bleeding from his lungs. The family is pleading for the driver to come forward, and a cash reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

accidents2 years ago

Child In Critical Condition After Being Hit by School Bus

An 8-year-old boy in second grade was critically injured after being hit by a Jefferson County Public School bus near his school in Louisville, Kentucky. The incident occurred at an intersection in front of Luhr Elementary School, and preliminary information suggests the boy may have darted in front of the bus. The bus was empty at the time, and the boy was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, including two broken legs. The absence of a traffic guard due to bereavement is being investigated by the police.

wildlife2 years ago

Child Attacked by Bear in New York Backyard

A 7-year-old boy was attacked by a black bear while playing in his backyard in Bedford, Westchester County, just north of New York City. The child sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The bear was shot and killed by officials after it failed to retreat. Bear sightings have been increasing in Westchester, with 16 reported in 2021. Attacks on humans by bears are rare, but precautions should be taken in areas with bear populations.

wildlife2 years ago

7-year-old boy attacked by bear in New York backyard

A 7-year-old boy in Westchester County, New York, was attacked by a bear in his backyard and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The bear, described as a male black bear, was euthanized at the scene due to its continued presence and potential danger. Black bear attacks are rare, and the US Forest Service advises people to remain calm, make noise, and slowly back away if encountering a bear.

crime2 years ago

Rising Road Rage: Children Becoming Innocent Victims

A 6-year-old girl was shot during a "violent road rage incident" in south Louisville, according to the Louisville Metro Police. The incident began with an altercation between people in a vehicle and a group of three motorcyclists on Interstate 65 North. Shots were fired during the altercation, and the vehicles continued down the highway where another altercation occurred on the off-ramp to University Boulevard. The vehicle was hit several times, and the child inside was also injured. The driver took the child to the hospital, where she is undergoing surgery. All those involved have been detained, and police believe the gunshots were fired from the motorcycles. The incident is being investigated by LMPD's Non-Fatal Shooting Squad.

crime2 years ago

Young Innocence Shattered: Children Caught in Crossfire of Gun Violence

An 8-year-old boy in Detroit was shot and injured in a drive-by shooting. The child, who was inside an apartment unit, is in stable condition after being taken to the hospital. Police suspect the gunfire came from two vehicles possibly shooting at each other, but the motive is unknown. The incident occurred in a kid-friendly area, and authorities are investigating the case.

accidents2 years ago

Multiple Fatalities and Injuries in Sacramento County Crashes.

Two drivers were killed and a 2-year-old child was injured in a head-on crash involving two Nissan vehicles near Highway 99 in Sacramento County. Alcohol intoxication by one of the drivers involved could be a factor in the crash, according to a preliminary investigation. The crash happened on Dillard Road just before 9:30 p.m. and involved a 37-year-old woman driving an Altima and a 27-year-old man driving a Rogue. The woman's 2-year-old was taken to the hospital. CHP said they were told Tuesday night that she was alert and breathing.

crime2 years ago

Mississippi officer suspended for shooting 11-year-old.

A Mississippi police officer who shot and wounded an 11-year-old boy in the child's home after he called authorities for help was suspended without pay on Monday. The suspension without pay comes weeks after 11-year-old Aderrien Murry was seriously injured when he was shot in the chest by Sgt. Greg Capers after the Indianola Police Department officer responded to a domestic call at the child's mother’s home. The family has filed a $5 million federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Indianola, Police Chief Ronald Sampson and Capers as defendants.

crime2 years ago

Police shoot 11-year-old boy after 911 call in Mississippi

An 11-year-old boy was shot and injured by a police officer who responded to a domestic disturbance call at his home in Indianola, Mississippi. The boy's mother said the officer kicked the door and pointed his gun at her before shooting her son in the chest. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident, and the family's attorney is calling for the officer to be fired and prosecuted for aggravated assault. The boy has since been released from the hospital.

crime2 years ago

Indiana Sheriff's Deputy Fatally Attacked by Dog While Dog-Sitting

A sheriff's deputy in Indiana, Tamieka White, was killed by a dog while trying to protect her 8-year-old son from the animal. White was caring for three dogs that belonged to another person when the attack occurred. Her son was injured but is in good condition. The dog involved in the attack appeared to be a pit bull, but a DNA test is needed to confirm. No charges have been filed against the owner of the dog.