A Memorial Day weekend turned tragic when a father and his 14-year-old son drowned in Virginia's Lake Anna. The boy was struggling in the water, prompting his father to jump in to save him. Both were later found dead by emergency responders. The incident occurred on the "hot side" of the lake, a private area near the North Anna Nuclear Generating Station.
A father and his 14-year-old son drowned at Lake Anna in Virginia after the father attempted to rescue his struggling son. Emergency crews and witnesses were unable to save them, and both were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities do not suspect foul play.
A father and his 14-year-old son drowned in Lake Anna, Virginia, after the father attempted to rescue his son from the water. Despite efforts from several people and emergency responders, both were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident and have not yet released the victims' identities.
A father and his teenage son drowned while swimming at Lake Anna in Louisa County, Virginia, over Memorial Day weekend. The father attempted to rescue his son, but both were found dead by first responders. Their identities are being withheld pending notification of next of kin, and an investigation is ongoing.
Warwick Police have identified the deceased individuals found at a home on Frawley Street as 4-year-old Liam Dempsey and his father, 33-year-old Seamus Dempsey. The mother-in-law, Ellen Dempsey, was able to exit the home and communicate with officers. Upon entering the home, police found both Liam and Seamus suffering from gunshot wounds. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the community is receiving support from police comfort dogs.
A GoFundMe has been created for a father and son who were seriously injured after being hit by an alleged DUI driver at the Bakersfield Christmas Parade. The driver, identified as Alan Booth, was arrested for driving under the influence. The victims, Rocky and Dominic, are in stable condition but have sustained multiple injuries, including broken bones and a fractured skull. A fundraising campaign has been set up to support their recovery.
A father and son in the US discovered that their used BMW M3s, purchased three years apart, have consecutive Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs). The son, Matthew, had always dreamed of owning an E92 M3 and bought one last year, only to realize later that his father's M3, purchased in 2020, had a VIN that was one digit higher. While it is unclear if the cars were produced one after another on the assembly line, the coincidence of two consecutive VINs ending up in the same family is remarkable.
A nine-year-old boy is dead and his father is critically injured after being struck by a car that left the roadway and hit them while they were waiting to cross the street near Loop 101 and Ray Road in Chandler. The accident involved two cars, and impairment is not believed to be a factor. The incident is currently under investigation.
A father and son, identified as 54-year-old David Wilson and 27-year-old Arnell Wilson, have been arrested and charged with five counts of aggravated assault after firing a weapon towards a group of people at an apartment complex in Clarksville. Two individuals were grazed by bullets but did not require medical treatment. The suspects were apprehended after fleeing to an apartment, and police are urging anyone with information or video footage to come forward.
A father and son from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, have pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and demonstrating in a Capitol building during the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. David and Christian Tyner face up to one year in prison, five years of probation, and $500 in restitution for damage caused during the riot. They are set to be sentenced on February 16.
A father and son in Woodbury County, Iowa, are dead following a police standoff and exchange of gunfire. The incident began when the father called the sheriff's office, reporting that his son was shooting at him. Law enforcement arrived at the scene, but the son refused a peaceful resolution and made threats towards officers. After firing shots at the tactical team, the son was struck by return fire and died at the scene. The father was also pronounced dead, and the cause of his death has not been released. The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations is investigating both the officer-involved shooting and the father's death.
Phoenix police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide involving a father and his son in a north Phoenix neighborhood. The son, identified as 19-year-old Daniel Windus, allegedly shot his father, 54-year-old Preston Windus, inside their home before taking his own life in a car parked in the driveway. The investigation is ongoing as detectives gather evidence and await the findings from the Office of the Medical Examiner.
A distressing video captures the moment an eight-year-old boy fell into the sea between a cruise ship and the dock at an Italian port, prompting his hysterical mother to scream in panic. The boy's father jumped in after him, and both became trapped. Passersby and security guards quickly came to their aid, managing to rescue the boy with the help of a rope. The father was eventually pulled to safety with the assistance of a life belt. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the incident left the boy and his parents shaken.
A father and son who were killed in a terror attack in the West Bank town of Huwara were laid to rest side by side in Ashdod. The victims, Shay Silas Nigreker and Aviad Nir, were shot dead at a carwash by a terrorist. The funeral was attended by hundreds of mourners, including Interior Minister Moshe Arbel and Ashdod Mayor Yehiel Lasry. The manhunt for the terrorist is still ongoing. Huwara has been a flashpoint in the West Bank, with previous shooting attacks against Israelis and instances of settler violence targeting Palestinians.
A 14-year-old boy in New Mexico has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing a 13-year-old girl with one of his father's guns. The boy pointed the gun at the girl and fired during a gathering at his home, then dragged her body outside before returning inside. His father, William Brown, was also charged for negligently making a firearm accessible to a minor resulting in death. After a 30-minute standoff with state police, both father and son were arrested. The incident is under investigation, and the victim's name has not been released.