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tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Firefighter's Son at Memorial Event

A 3-year-old child, who was the son of a Wilmington firefighter participating in a memorial walk, was fatally run over by another off-duty firefighter attempting to park and join the event. The incident occurred in the Riverfront area of Wilmington, Delaware. The child was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead. Wilmington Police are conducting an investigation into the incident. The tragedy comes seven years after a house fire in Canby Park that claimed the lives of three Wilmington firefighters.

tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Loss: Chicago Firefighter Wilbert Hayes Dies in Lake Michigan Drowning

An off-duty Chicago firefighter, Wilbert Hayes, drowned at 31st Street Beach in Lake Michigan. Despite rescue efforts, Hayes did not survive. The cause of his distress remains unclear. This incident adds to the recent spike in drownings in the Great Lakes, with 48 deaths recorded this year, 20 of them in Lake Michigan. The Chicago Fire Department is conducting a full investigation into the tragic loss.

crime2 years ago

Off-duty BCSO sheriff apprehends shoplifter on day off

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen, even on his day off, caught a shoplifter in the act while shopping with his wife. He witnessed three individuals attempting to steal merchandise from a sporting goods store and confronted one of them. After a physical altercation, the sheriff apprehended the suspect with the help of another citizen. The arrested individual had prior felony warrants and a history of drug-related offenses. The sheriff emphasized the need to crack down on retail and drug-related crime and expressed his commitment to ensuring public safety.

crime2 years ago

Off-duty Chicago police officer shot while clearing alleyway.

An off-duty police officer in Chicago was shot after moving garbage cans blocking an alleyway. The officer was returning home from dinner when he was targeted by several subjects who fired upon him. The officer returned fire and drove to safety. An investigation is ongoing, and the officer involved will be placed on administrative duties for 30 days. This incident follows the shooting of Officer Areanah Preston, who was killed outside her home in May.

us2 years ago

San Diego Deputy Arrested for DUI and Attempting to Breach Naval Base Gate

A San Diego County Sheriff's deputy was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after driving through the main gate of Naval Base Coronado without stopping. The incident caused the base to go on lockdown. The deputy was off-duty at the time and has been placed on administrative leave while the incident is being investigated.

us2 years ago

San Diego Deputy Arrested for DUI and Breaching Military Base Gate

A San Diego County Sheriff's deputy, identified as Sgt. Michael Cruz, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he drove through the main gate of Naval Base Coronado without stopping. The incident caused the base to go on lockdown. Cruz was off-duty at the time of the incident and has been placed on administrative leave while the incident is being investigated by the Coronado Police Department and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.