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A memorial is being set up for Darwin Cargua, who was killed in a hit-and-run in Queens on New Year's Day, while his friend Luis Romero remains critically injured; the driver fled the scene and no arrests have been made.
A father recounts discovering his daughter Aviv Maor dead and covered in blood after a terror attack on Route 71 in northern Israel, where she was stabbed by a terrorist who was later neutralized. Aviv, a promising young woman preparing for military service, was described as a bright and happy individual, and her father mourns her loss while recalling the tragic event.
A shooting at a Nashua wedding was allegedly preceded by the shooter shouting 'free Palestine,' but authorities do not believe politics were a motive. The 23-year-old former employee, Hunter Nadeau, is in custody facing multiple charges after killing a guest and injuring others, with the investigation focusing on his motives and whether the act was politically motivated or an attempt to cause chaos.
A gunman opened fire at a wedding in a New Hampshire country club, killing one person and injuring two others before being arrested; witnesses credited a chair strike with preventing further harm, and authorities are investigating the motive.
A shooting at the University of New Mexico's campus resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy, with an 18-year-old suspect in custody; the incident occurred during a video game session in student housing, and authorities believe it was an isolated event.
A 76-year-old Belgian man traveled 760 km to meet a French beauty queen he believed was his fiancée, only to discover he had been scammed and was met by her husband, highlighting the dangers of online romance fraud.
Mary Klein, a 54-year-old woman, was brutally attacked near the Venice canals, suffering severe injuries including fractures to her jaw, broken teeth, and a large gash on the back of her head. The suspect, Anthony Jones, 29, was arrested and is being held on two counts of attempted murder. The attacks had a "sexual element" and another woman is currently in a coma. Mary, a single mother and home healthcare nurse, faces a long road to recovery and will require multiple surgeries. She hopes the suspect will be sentenced to life in prison and urges officials to prioritize tackling mental health issues, drug abuse, and homelessness in Southern California.
The body of Nakita Chantryce Davidson, a 40-year-old mother of four, was found dead inside her vehicle in the woods in southwest Birmingham. Her boyfriend, Cedric Dewayne Robertson, is charged with first-degree kidnapping and is considered armed and dangerous. Police are investigating the case as a homicide and are actively searching for Robertson. Dozens of family members gathered at the scene, expressing deep sadness at the loss.
Destini Decoff, the victim of a violent road rage incident in Hopkinton, has tragically passed away after being struck by a vehicle driven by Ryan Sweatt. Sweatt claimed self-defense, but witnesses dispute his account. Decoff's mother mourned her daughter's death on social media, and a GoFundMe has been set up to support the family. Sweatt appeared in court, where the severity of Decoff's injuries was described, and concerns were raised about her survival.
Michael Matthew Brady, a 51-year-old man, was fatally stabbed on a MAX train in Portland in an unprovoked attack. The suspect, 51-year-old Shondel L. Larkin, has been arrested and faces charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. According to court documents, Larkin claimed he heard voices that convinced him Brady was going to kill him. Brady, described as a loving father and husband, leaves behind a wife and young son.
A 57-year-old woman in NYC was sucker-punched, resulting in a broken jaw, missing teeth, and permanent nerve damage. The attacker, 33-year-old Franz Jeudy, was arrested and charged with assault and harassment, but pleaded not guilty and was released without bail. This incident is part of a series of similar attacks against women in New York City, with one suspect, 40-year-old Skiboky Stora, also being arrested in connection to another assault case.
A 57-year-old woman, Dulce Pichardo, was brutally sucker punched in an unprovoked attack in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, leaving her with a fractured face, permanent damage to her lower lip, and three knocked-out teeth. The attacker, 33-year-old Franz Jeudy, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault, but due to being not bail eligible, he will be released back onto the street, causing fear and frustration for the victim and her family. Pichardo, who was returning from work when the attack happened, is now afraid to be close to anyone and is seeking protection when going out.
Veo Kelly, a 20-year-old man, turned himself in to face charges in the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Samyia Spain and the stabbing of her twin sister outside a Brooklyn bodega. Kelly, who didn't know the sisters, allegedly attacked them after they rebuffed his advances. He has prior arrests for attacking his ex-girlfriend and another woman. The twins had met him earlier in the evening at a local club. Samyia died from her injuries, while her sister was treated and released. Surveillance footage shows the physical encounter but not the stabbing. The community is shocked and outraged by the senseless killing.
Aaron Beasley, a 33-year-old man, was identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in downtown Portland on Sunday night. Police responded to reports of gunfire and found Beasley with a gunshot wound in the 800 block of Southwest 10th Avenue. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Fernando Luis Aguirre, 38, was fatally stabbed on the Steel Bridge in Portland. A 31-year-old man was detained in connection with the stabbing but was released due to insufficient evidence for criminal charges. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are analyzing video evidence to determine the level of culpability of the involved parties. Anyone with information is urged to contact Portland police.