An 8-year-old girl was tragically killed and at least 10 others, including three children, were injured in a mass shooting during a confirmation party in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood. The girl's father, Jose Molina, mourns the loss of his daughter and describes the horrific incident, which left several family members injured. Chicago police believe the shooting was gang-related and are investigating the incident.
A mass shooting at a family gathering in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood left a 9-year-old girl dead and 10 others injured, including three children. The shooting, likely a targeted act of violence, occurred when a black sedan approached the area and someone started shooting into the crowd before fleeing. The victims, mostly family members, suffered gunshot wounds, with the deceased girl's father condemning the neighborhood's increasing violence. Chicago police are investigating, and the mayor has expressed outrage and commitment to identifying and apprehending the perpetrators.
A 38-year-old mother, Ash Good, died trying to save her nine-month-old baby during a stabbing spree at a Sydney shopping center. The assailant, who attacked several people, was fatally shot by a heroic cop. Good succumbed to her injuries in the hospital, while her baby was wounded and underwent surgery. Witnesses described the mother's courageous act of thrusting her injured baby into the arms of strangers before she was taken to an ambulance. The fatal stabbings are under investigation, and the suspect, known to police, is deceased.
Authorities in Florida believe they have found the body of a woman who was carjacked at gunpoint after being followed by a gunman in a green Acura. The victim, Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas, made a U-turn to escape but was ordered to turn back and drive toward a construction area where her car was later found on fire with a body inside. The suspects are believed to have known their target, and investigators are working to determine a motive. De Aguasvivas had called her husband to report being followed before the carjacking, but neither of them called 911. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information on the green Acura involved.
Two children and their mother, identified as Solara Frank, Laiken Lea Frank, and Jessica L. Frank, were found dead in a parked SUV at a park in Ramsey, Minnesota. The cause of their deaths has not been released, but authorities have stated that it was an "isolated incident" and there is no known threat to the public. The children attended Twin Lakes Elementary School and Discovery Learning Preschool in the Elk River School District.
Surveillance footage captures the moment 18-year-old Chase Jones allegedly crashed into a minivan at 112mph, killing a mother and three children in a Seattle suburb. Jones, facing charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving, has a history of dangerous driving, including two previous speeding crashes. The victims, including sisters Eloise and Matilda Wilcoxson, 12 and 13, and 12-year-old Buster Brown, were immediately killed, while Andrea Hudson's two children survived with serious injuries. Jones, who appeared in court via video-link, has been set a $100,000 bail and is banned from driving.
Allen Beachem, a military veteran and youth basketball coach, was tragically killed in a shooting at a Salemtown restaurant on Easter Day, leaving six others injured. The suspect, Anton Rucker, initiated the shooting following an altercation, resulting in shock and grief throughout the community. Beachem, known for his selflessness and generosity, died protecting his brother and was revered as a local hero in his Alabama community. The tragedy also resulted in injuries to more members of Beachem's family, and the suspect has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted list.
The remains of two-and-a-half-year-old Emile Soleil, who went missing in the French Alps in 2023, have been found, prompting investigators to determine the cause of his death. The discovery of the toddler's bones near Le Vernet has led to a criminal investigation into a possible abduction, while forensic analysis is ongoing. Emile disappeared while staying with his grandparents, sparking a massive search effort that ultimately proved unsuccessful. The boy's parents have expressed their grief and requested privacy as they come to terms with the tragic news.
An 11-year-old boy in Chicago was fatally stabbed while trying to protect his pregnant mother from an attacker, identified as Crosetti Brand, who had a protective order against him. The boy's mother was critically injured in the incident, and Brand has been charged with nine felony counts, including first degree murder and home invasion with a dangerous weapon. The community remembers the boy as a loved member, and the incident has sparked outrage and sorrow.
A 19-year-old Sri Lankan native, Febrio De-Zoysa, has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of a family of six, including four children, in Ottawa, Canada. The victims, who had recently moved to Canada from Sri Lanka, were found dead in their home, with the surviving father injured and in stable condition. The senseless act of violence has shocked and devastated the community, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to express their condolences and call for support for the affected families.
Four children, all under 7 years old, were among the six people killed in a townhouse in Ottawa, Canada, in what police described as a "senseless act of violence." The victims were identified as a Sri Lankan family, with the mother and children among those slain. The suspect, a 19-year-old acquaintance who lived with the family, was taken into custody at the scene. Police clarified that an "edged weapon" was used in the killings, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The Ottawa Police Chief called it the deadliest mass killing in the city in at least three decades, and the mayor described it as "one of the most shocking incidents of violence in our city's history."
A man has been charged with murder and DUI in connection with a Pomona crash that killed three women who were returning from a baby shower. The crash also left two others injured, including a 12-year-old girl. The deceased victims were identified as Yesenia Olaez, Lorena Morales, and Alejandra Olaez. The suspect, Victor Siharath, has a prior DUI conviction and could face a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted. Family members have set up GoFundMe pages to help the families of the victims.
Laken Riley's mother expressed the devastating loss her family has suffered after the funeral of the slain nursing student, who was brutally killed while jogging on the University of Georgia campus. The accused killer, Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan national who entered the US illegally, was released by immigration authorities before the fatal encounter. Riley's family is seeking justice and has established the Laken Hope Riley Foundation to raise awareness about homicide and women's safety. The university has announced security upgrades, and a GoFundMe page in Riley's memory has raised over $220,000.
Laken Riley's mother, Allyson Phillips, expressed gratitude for the support received after her daughter's murder, calling it an "avoidable tragedy" in a Facebook post. She thanked everyone for their love and assistance, urging continued prayers for her family. Laken Riley, a nursing student, was laid to rest in Woodstock, Georgia, following her tragic death while jogging near the University of Georgia campus. The alleged perpetrator, Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan national living illegally in the U.S., has been charged with her murder.
13-year-old Madeline Soto, who was reported missing in late February, was found dead near Hickory Tree Road. Evidence suggests that her mother's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, was involved in her death, and he has been arrested for sexual crimes. Deputies found Soto's backpack in a dumpster and believe she was already dead when Sterns was seen returning to the apartment complex with her.
