All 40 victims of the devastating bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during New Year's celebrations have been identified, with many being minors, and a national day of mourning scheduled for Friday to honor those who lost their lives in one of Switzerland's worst disasters.
A tragic fire at a Swiss ski resort bar on New Year's Day resulted in the death of Charlotte Niddam, a teenage girl educated in the UK, along with 39 other victims from multiple countries. The fire, believed to have been caused by sparklers near the ceiling, has been described as one of Switzerland's worst tragedies, with investigations focusing on safety measures and fire causes.
A church ministry founder and his daughter died in a plane crash in Florida while flying hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica, with the crash under investigation by the NTSB.
A devastating explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Tennessee resulted in 16 confirmed deaths, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause, deeply affecting the local community and families of the victims.
A mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school resulted in the deaths of an 8-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl, with 17 others injured. The shooter, a former student, committed suicide, and the incident has reignited debates over gun control and mental health issues in the US.
The Colorado Springs Police Department identified Ramon Ruacho, 23, and Elijah Espinoza, 19, as the victims of a May 16 shooting at an apartment complex on North Murray Boulevard. Both deaths are being investigated as homicides, with a third male suffering serious but non-life-threatening injuries. No suspect is in custody, but police do not believe the act was random. The investigation is ongoing, and witnesses are urged to contact the police.
Miami-Dade Police have identified the three individuals who died in an apparent murder-suicide in Southwest Miami-Dade as Luis Napoles, Meghan Moore, and Sidney Capolino. Napoles fatally shot Moore, his girlfriend, outside before entering and shooting Capolino, Moore’s roommate, then taking his own life. Moore and Capolino were former students of New England College.
Four victims of the mass shooting in King City have been identified, with seven others injured. The suspects, who remain at large and are considered armed and dangerous, opened fire at a birthday party, killing the celebrant and three others. Police are seeking information on the suspects and offering a $20,000 reward for their arrest or conviction.
Two individuals were found dead in a dorm room at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs campus, prompting a police investigation. The victims were identified as 26-year-old Celie Rain Montgomery and 24-year-old Samuel Knopp, and their deaths are being treated as homicides. The incident, which occurred in the Crestone House dorms, led to a temporary lockdown and shelter-in-place orders on campus. Authorities have ruled out murder-suicide and are actively pursuing investigative leads. Governor Jared Polis has offered state support, and counseling resources are being made available to those affected.
The victims of a fatal plane crash in southwest Florida that took off from Ohio State University Airport have been identified as the pilot, co-pilot, and three passengers. The plane, a Bombardier Challenger 600 operated by HopAJet, crashed near Naples, collided with a car on Interstate 75, and caught fire. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
The victims of the deadly plane crash on I-75 in Collier County, Florida have been identified as Pilot Edward Daniel Murphy and second in command Ian Frederick Hofmann, who died in the accident. The survivors were crew member Sydney Ann Bosmans, and passengers Aaron Baker and Audra Green, all of whom were taken to a local hospital for their injuries. The crash occurred when a Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet with five people aboard experienced dual engine failure near Naples Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the crash.
The victims of the Florida plane crash have been identified as pilot Edward Murphy and co-pilot Ian Hoffman, with three survivors including crew member Sydney Ann Bosmans and passengers Aaron Baker and Audra Green. The pilots reported dual engine failure in a mayday call to air traffic control just before the crash, and dramatic audio and video footage captured the harrowing moments leading up to the tragedy. The private plane, owned by Hop-a-Jet, crashed onto a highway near Naples, causing a massive explosion and shutting down traffic lanes for hours as authorities investigate the incident.
Three victims of the Clearwater plane crash have been identified as Martha Parry, 86, Mary Ellen Pender, 54, and pilot Jemin Patel, 54. The single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza V35, owned by Control Data Inc., crashed into a mobile home, causing a fire that destroyed the home and damaged others. Pender, a retired nurse, had been golfing with friends and stayed behind to help clean up at Parry's home.
Two men, 51-year-old Mohamed Badenjki and 37-year-old Khadim Kebe, were identified as the victims of a plane crash in the Florida Everglades near Alligator Alley. Badenjki, a pilot with years of flying experience, was confirmed as one of the victims by his family, while Kebe was identified by Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives. The Cessna Skyhawk, registered to Florida General Aviation Corporation, went missing after taking off from North Perry Airport and was found with both occupants deceased after a search. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.
An investigation is ongoing into a small plane crash off the coast of Half Moon Bay, with four believed to have been onboard. The pilot, Lochie Ferrier, and one passenger, Cassidy Petit, have been identified, along with another victim, Emma Willmer-Shiles. The plane, a Cozy MK IV aircraft, departed from Hayward Executive Airport and crashed after flying erratically, with witnesses reporting engine sputtering. The NTSB is working to determine the cause, focusing on the wreckage and potential mechanical or structural failures. Data shows the plane toured the bay before the crash, and experts emphasize the importance of communication in such situations for future prevention.