A 57-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Roxborough, Philadelphia, and a 16-year-old girl was taken into custody; police are investigating the incident.
A high-speed pursuit and shootout in Hesperia, California, resulted in the deaths of a teen girl and her armed father, who was a fugitive murder suspect. The incident occurred after an Amber Alert was issued for the girl, who was believed to have been kidnapped by her father after he killed her mother. Video footage shows the deadly outcome after the truck got stuck offroad next to the 15 Freeway in Hesperia, with conflicting reports about who fired the shots. The California Department of Justice is continuing to investigate the incident.
Serenity Hawley, an 18-year-old girl, was found dead in a car along with another deceased teen in a parking garage in Blacksburg, Virginia. Her mother believes it was a domestic violence incident, stating that her daughter was shot in the chest by the boy who was in the car with her. The family is devastated by the loss and is currently planning her funeral. They describe Serenity as a vibrant and trusting individual who will be deeply missed.
A man named Jameel Tanzil has been arrested on gun charges in Pontiac, Michigan, and is suspected of being involved in the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl named Desiree Childs. The shooting occurred on October 28, and at least one other person is believed to be involved but has not yet been charged. Police found cartridge cases at the scene and witnesses reported seeing muzzle flashes from a nearby home. During a search of that home, two guns were found that matched the casings found at the shooting scene. Tanzil, who has a criminal record, denies involvement in the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.
A video capturing a brawl after a high school football game in Victorville, California, shows a deputy allegedly body slamming a 16-year-old girl, sparking outrage among parents. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident, which occurred when deputies responded to reports of a fight. The girl's mother claims her daughter was hospitalized as a result of the incident. Another 16-year-old boy was arrested and booked into juvenile hall after allegedly punching a deputy. Parents of the teenagers involved are accusing the deputies of using excessive force. A protest was held outside the Victorville police station, resulting in a disturbance and confrontations with law enforcement. The incident remains under investigation.
A 13-year-old girl in Albion, Michigan, is in serious condition after being struck by a truck while waiting for the school bus. The driver of the truck has been cooperative with the investigation. The incident occurred on 27 Mile Road near a mobile home community. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and police are urging parents to educate their children about staying a safe distance from the road while waiting for the bus.
Police in Prince George's County, Maryland, have identified 16-year-old Jayda Medrano-Moore as the victim of a fatal shooting near DuVal High School. The shooting occurred after a dispute between two groups of people, and the police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information. The school system is implementing new security measures in response to the incident.
A 16-year-old girl has been arrested for assaulting a family of tourists on the New York City subway. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, showed the teen attacking a 51-year-old woman and hurling racial epithets at the family. The teen turned herself in to the NYPD and has been charged with two counts of assault. The police are still investigating the involvement of two other girls in the attack. The victim does not believe her family was targeted due to their race and calls for accountability for all involved.
A teenage girl allegedly assaulted an Asian woman and attacked a witness who was recording the incident on a Manhattan subway train, in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime. The girl, along with two others, was shouting and cursing at the family before physically assaulting the woman and making an anti-ethnic remark. The witness who recorded the incident was also attacked. The victims do not believe the attack was racially motivated but still want accountability. The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident.
A 13-year-old girl was killed in a shooting in Buffalo early Friday morning. The incident occurred near Broadway and Mortimer, and the victim was declared deceased at the scene. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in their investigation.
A 14-year-old girl is facing charges of attempted murder for her alleged involvement in a school bus attack in Prince George's County, Maryland. Three teenage suspects wearing masks and hoodies attacked a 14-year-old student, with one of them pointing a gun at the boy's chest and pulling the trigger, but the gun jammed. The girl is accused of communicating with the alleged attackers before they boarded the bus and relaying messages about the location of the bus to them. Two boys have already been charged in the attack, while the third suspect is still at large.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested by police for allegedly shooting a teenage girl. The incident occurred in the US state of Georgia. The suspect has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.