A stabbing rampage in Rockford, Illinois, left four people dead and five injured, with police unsure of the motive behind the attacks. A 22-year-old male suspect is in custody, and a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was among those killed. The community is reeling from the violence, with local officials and faith leaders organizing a vigil to support the victims' families and neighbors. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging residents to come forward with any information or security footage that could assist in the case.
Four people were killed and seven others injured in a stabbing rampage across multiple areas in Rockford, Illinois. The victims included a 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man, and a 22-year-old man. A 22-year-old suspect is in custody, and police are still investigating the motive behind the attacks. The community is reeling from the violence, and support services are being offered to those affected.
Four people were killed and five others were wounded in a "random and senseless act of violence" in Rockford, Illinois, with some victims stabbed during a home invasion and subsequent incidents. A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested, and authorities are not seeking additional suspects. The victims included a 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man, and a 22-year-old man. The motive for the crimes remains unclear, and federal law enforcement officials are assisting in the investigation. Emotional support and counseling services are being provided for the community, and officials expressed condolences for the victims and their families.
Four people are dead and multiple others injured after a series of stabbings in Rockford, with one suspect in custody. The incident occurred in multiple locations, leaving at least one person in critical condition and others stabilized at area hospitals. The authorities are still investigating the scenes and providing support services for the impacted community members.
A suspected birthday party shooting in King City resulted in 11 people being struck by gunfire, with at least four killed and seven others injured. The victims, identified as one woman and three men, were all adults. The shooting occurred after three individuals wearing dark clothing and masks opened fire in front of a home, and police are searching for a silver Kia in connection to the incident. The suspects remain unidentified, and multiple agencies have responded to the situation.
Three people were killed and at least two were injured in a shooting at a possible short-term rental in Katy, Texas. The gathering, attended by about 20 people in their 20s, turned deadly with multiple individuals shot inside the home and evidence of gunfire outside. The motive is still unknown, and officials are working to determine the number of individuals involved in the shooting.
A shooting spree in Austin, Texas, has left six people dead and two police officers injured. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Shane James, has been charged with capital murder and is believed to be connected to homicides in the San Antonio area. The shootings occurred at multiple locations, including a high school parking lot, a residential area, and a burglary in progress. The suspect was apprehended after a pursuit and crash. The investigation is ongoing, and further charges are pending.
A Texas man, Shane James, killed his parents and four others in separate attacks in Austin and San Antonio, leaving a trail of violence that ended with James crashing his car during a police pursuit. James has a history of mental health problems and a prior arrest for assaulting family members. Two police officers were injured, and a cyclist was shot and wounded. The attacks were not immediately determined to be connected until the final one in Austin. James' parents were found dead after his arrest. The state of Texas vows to impose the full weight of the law on the perpetrator.
A shooting spree in Austin, Texas, left six people dead and three injured, including two officers. The suspect, who has been charged with capital murder, was taken into custody after a series of shootings that occurred over an eight-hour period. The incidents were initially believed to be unrelated until the suspect was arrested. Authorities are also investigating a possible connection to a double homicide near San Antonio.
A shooting in Dallas has left four people dead, including a one-year-old boy, and a suspect is currently at large. The incident occurred when a neighbor entered the victims' home and opened fire. Three adults died at the scene, while a 15-year-old girl and the toddler were taken to the hospital. Unfortunately, the toddler did not survive, while the teenager remains in stable condition. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and the police have not released the suspect's identity. Authorities believe this to be an isolated incident with no threat to the public. Gun violence has claimed the lives of at least 39,800 people this year, including 1,569 children and teenagers.
A man went on a stabbing rampage in a Queens home, killing four people, including two children, before attacking two responding police officers. The suspect, Courtney Gordon, was shot and killed by one of the officers. The officers had received a 911 call about an assault in progress and encountered Gordon leaving the residence. He slashed two officers with a kitchen knife before being shot. Inside the home, three more victims were found dead with fatal stab wounds. The injured officers and a 61-year-old woman, who suffered multiple stab wounds, were taken to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.
The St. John Parish Coroner's Office has identified seven of the eight victims who died in a 168-car pile-up on I-55 in Louisiana. The victims include Nakia Gaines, Mason Gaines, Fernando Francisco DeMoraes, Jose Elias Valle, Corinne Hebert, James Fleming, and Quatab Singh Negi. One lane of I-55 southbound has reopened, but the northbound lanes remain closed for repairs.
Three people, including the gunman, are dead after a shooting incident near a dentist's office in Cobb County, Georgia. The suspect shot and killed two individuals he knew before fleeing the scene. He was later located by police and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident did not occur inside the dentist's office, and none of its employees were involved.
Multiple fatalities have been reported after a semi-truck carrying anhydrous ammonia crashed in Effingham County, Illinois. The crash resulted in an ammonia leak, leading to the evacuation of parts of Teutopolis. Emergency crews are working to contain the leak, and an evacuation order remains in place. Anhydrous ammonia is a highly concentrated form of ammonia that can cause severe irritation and burns. Effingham County has an estimated population of about 34,000.
Multiple people, including the shooter, were killed in a mass shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida. The shooter barricaded himself inside the store, prompting a heavy police presence. Local authorities are expected to provide more information in a news conference.
