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legalcourt1 year ago•2 min saved

Custody Battle Turns Deadly: Las Vegas Family Tragedy

A Las Vegas judge has granted shared custody between the families of a man whose father shot and killed his ex-wife and her new husband during a child custody hearing, ordering the father to surrender all firearms before seeing his children and undergo alcohol monitoring during custodial visits. The judge emphasized the children's interests, while tensions and requests for firearm surrender were discussed during the hearing. The tragic shooting is still under investigation, and a trial has been scheduled for July.

via KLAS - 8 News Now|

#custody-dispute #family-court #firearm-surrender

education-tragedy1 year ago•1 min saved

Tragic Murder-Suicide Shakes St. Lucie Schools

St. Lucie County Public Schools is offering grief counseling to students and staff following the tragic death of Manatee Academy K-8 teacher Jamie Felix, who was shot by her estranged husband in front of their children. The school district expressed condolences and highlighted Jamie's positive impact on her students, while also promising to provide on-site counseling services for as long as needed.

via WPEC|

#domestic-violence #education-tragedy #grief-counseling

tragic-incident1 year ago•2 min saved

Ex-college football star mistakenly shoots and kills mother, believing she was an intruder

Former college football star, Jaylen Johnson, 25, tragically shot and killed his own mother, Monica McNichols-Johnson, after mistaking her for an intruder at their Missouri home. Johnson, who has no criminal history, has been charged with manslaughter and armed criminal action, with bail set at $100,000. His attorney stated that Johnson immediately called 911 and has been distraught since the incident. The case has raised questions about Missouri's "stand your ground" law, as well as the tragic consequences of mistaken identity in similar incidents.

via Daily Mail|

#family-tragedy #legal-charges #mistaken-identity

crime-and-justice1 year ago•2 min saved

"Wrong Turn Tragedy: Upstate NY Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal Driveway Shooting"

Kevin Monahan, 66, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis after her group mistakenly drove into his rural driveway in upstate New York while looking for a party. Monahan claimed the fatal shot was an accident and that he believed the house was under siege by intruders. The jury found him guilty of murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence. Gillis' father described her as someone who loved animals and had dreams of becoming a marine biologist or a veterinarian, while her boyfriend expressed his inability to forgive Monahan.

via syracuse.com|

#crime-and-justice #murder #prison-sentence

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Texas Man's Murder-Suicide Leaves 5 Dead, Including 8-Year-Old Niece

A man in Richmond, Texas, shot and killed his estranged wife, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and 8-year-old niece before turning the gun on himself after she refused to reconcile. The grandmother and two children survived by hiding in a closet and calling 911. Authorities revealed that the suspect, Alrick "Shawn" Alphanso Barrett, had arrived to drop off his child and initiated the shooting after a conversation about getting back together. The incident has prompted a domestic violence support organization to offer assistance to those in similar situations.

via KTRK-TV|

#crime #domestic-violence #family-tragedy

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

"From Heroic Aspirations to Tragic End: The Life of a Train-Loving Boy"

Anthony Alexander Jr., a 17-year-old boy with a passion for trains, was shot and killed at a Philadelphia Eagles playoff watch party by a 16-year-old. The shooter claimed the gun accidentally went off during an Instagram live stream, but Anthony's parents dispute this. The suspect surrendered and was charged with third-degree murder. Anthony Jr. was known for his bravery after rescuing three children from an icy pond, and his family plans to establish a foundation and revamp a community center in his name. They also intend to rebuild and display his favorite Lego train set as they try to piece together their lives without him.

via CNN|

#crime #family-tragedy #gun-violence

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 8-Year-Old Chicago Girl

A 43-year-old man, Michael Goodman, has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing an 8-year-old girl, Sarabi Medina, who was riding a scooter in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood. Witnesses claim that Goodman was upset over noise before the shooting occurred. Sarabi's father tackled Goodman and shot him during a struggle. The community is outraged by the tragic incident, with neighbors expressing disbelief and sadness over the loss of another young life.

via ABC News|

#chicago #community-outrage #crime