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crime1 year ago

"Deadly Stabbing Spree in Rockford, Illinois: 4 Killed, Suspect in Custody"

A stabbing spree in Rockford, Illinois, has left four people dead and five injured, with the suspect, a 22-year-old man, in custody. The attacks occurred at multiple locations, and the motive remains unknown. The victims include a 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man, and a 22-year-old man, with one being a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Postal Service. The Rockford Mayor expressed shock at the "senseless" violence, and police are still investigating the motive behind the attacks.

via Fox News|
#crime#illinois#motive-unknown
crime2 years ago

"Family Ties: The Chilling Joliet Murders Unveiled"

Romeo Nance, a 23-year-old career criminal, is accused of killing eight people, including relatives as young as 14, in a shooting spree across suburban Chicago. The motive for the mass shooting remains unclear, and Nance eventually shot himself dead after being confronted by law enforcement officials in Texas. He had an extensive criminal history, including charges of aggravated battery, obstruction, criminal damage to government property, and battery. The police are still investigating the exact relationships between Nance and his victims.

via New York Post |
#chicago#crime#mass-shooting
crime2 years ago

Unanswered Questions Surround Austin Killing Spree and Motive

Shane James Jr., the man accused of a violent rampage in Austin and San Antonio that left six people dead and three injured, including his parents, is refusing to provide any clues about his motive. During a press conference, it was revealed that James Jr. used a legally purchased 1911 .45-caliber pistol in all of the shootings. The timeline of the attacks was also detailed, including a shooting at an Austin ISD officer, a drive-by shooting, a shooting of a bicyclist, a burglary, and a subsequent police pursuit that ended in a crash. James Jr. was arrested without further incident. Investigators are still unsure about his activities during a nearly six-hour period that day. James Jr. is facing multiple charges, including capital murder and aggravated assault against a public servant.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#austin#crime#motive-unknown
crime2 years ago

UNLV Shooting: Uncovering the Identity and Motives of Anthony Polito

Anthony Polito, a 67-year-old career college professor, has been identified as the gunman responsible for a mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Polito had previously applied for a professorship at UNLV but was not accepted. He had also worked as a professor at colleges in Georgia and North Carolina. The shooting resulted in three deaths and one person being critically injured. The motive for the attack remains unknown, and police are investigating Polito's personal papers and cellphone for possible clues.

via The Independent|
#anthony-polito#college-professor#crime
crime2 years ago

"Los Angeles Serial Killer Charged with 4 Counts of Murder in Homeless Killings"

Jerrid Joseph Powell, the suspect in a series of shootings that targeted homeless individuals in Los Angeles, has been charged with four counts of murder, one count of robbery, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Prosecutors have filed special circumstances allegations, and if convicted, Powell could face life in prison without parole. The motive for the killings remains unknown, and investigators are examining Powell's background for clues. Powell was arrested during a traffic stop and was not linked to the homeless killings until later. He has an extensive criminal history, including previous convictions for driving with a suspended license, trespassing, and assault with a deadly weapon.

via Los Angeles Times|
#crime#homeless-killings#jerrid-joseph-powell
crime2 years ago

"Deliberate Crash: Independence Township NJ Police Station Targeted"

A man in New Jersey deliberately crashed his SUV into a home and the offices of a municipal police department, causing significant damage but no injuries. The suspect, John Hargreaves, was arrested after celebrating the crashes while playing Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" on his car stereo. The motive for the crashes remains unknown, and Hargreaves faces multiple charges including terrorism and aggravated assault.

via NorthJersey.com|
#arrest#crime#deliberate-crash
crime2 years ago

"Uncovering the Motive: New Details Emerge in Fargo Police Shooting"

A gunman opened fire on police and firefighters responding to a traffic crash in Fargo, North Dakota, killing one officer and injuring two others. The motive for the shooting is still unknown, but authorities are confident that investigators will eventually determine it. The gunman, identified as Mohamad Barakat, was shot and killed by another officer. A 25-year-old woman was also injured during the incident. The Fargo Police Department, along with the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the FBI, are conducting an investigation.

via KSTP|
#crime#fargo#motive-unknown
crime2 years ago

Police provide update on motive and timeline of Saskatchewan mass stabbing rampage.

Police in Canada say they may never know the motive behind a stabbing rampage that left 11 people dead and 17 injured last year. The accused, Myles Sanderson, died in police custody a few days later. The investigation into the stabbing rampage is still not complete, and police say some of the pieces of information may never be known. The RCMP examined 42 different crime scenes, seized about 700 exhibits, and spoke with more than 250 witnesses.

via Fox News|
#canada#crime#motive-unknown
crime2 years ago

Nashville School Shooter Planned Attack for Months, Fired 152 Rounds: Police

The Nashville school shooter, identified as 28-year-old Audrey Hale, had planned the attack over a period of months, according to police. Three adults and three 9-year-old children were killed during the attack at The Covenant School. The shooter fired 152 rounds during the rampage and acted alone. The motive for the shooting is still unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.

via CBS News|
#audrey-hale#crime#motive-unknown