A 12-year-old Bronx boy, Jacob Freytes, was killed by stray gunfire while walking to a nearby store, according to police. Freytes, known as “Kai,” was the son of retired NYPD Detective Sgt. Jesus Freytes, and his death has prompted mourning from family, friends, and law enforcement. Police arrested 45-year-old William Ferrer, who is accused of firing into a group during an argument in the Mount … Continue reading Son of retired NYPD sergeant, 12, killed in Bronx stray shooting; suspect charged

A driver fleeing a traffic stop in Chicago died after losing control of a vehicle, driving off a bridge, and crashing into a freight train. The incident began when Chicago police attempted to stop the vehicle after someone inside allegedly pointed a gun at another driver. Illinois State Police later located the vehicle and began a pursuit after the driver fled again. The crash killed … Continue reading Four dead after driver fleeing traffic stop careens off bridge, strikes train in Chicago

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial began after she was accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts in 2023. Prosecutors argue that Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, planned the killings and should be held fully responsible. Her defense says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness linked to childbirth that impaired her ability to understand her actions. Clancy had previously sought … Continue reading Trial begins for Lindsay Clancy, mother on trial in deaths of her 3 children

After more than 40 years, the remains of Rose Marie Gayhart, a Florida woman who disappeared in 1985, have been identified. Police confirmed that remains discovered in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 belonged to the 23-year-old, who was last seen outside a local diner. The identification has brought answers to her family but has also renewed efforts to determine how she died and who … Continue reading Cape Coral police identify remains found in 2024 as Rose Marie Gayhart who vanished in 1985

A shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle food festival left three people dead and four others injured, including a 2-year-old child. Police believe two suspects exchanged gunfire beneath the Space Needle, with one suspect arrested and another still at large. Authorities said there was no ongoing threat to the public but continued searching for the second suspect. The attack caused panic as festivalgoers and vendors … Continue reading Police search for a second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3

A Rochester, Minnesota woman was convicted of misdemeanor disorderly conduct after using racial slurs against an 8-year-old Somali child with autism at a local park. The incident occurred in April 2024 after the child took an applesauce pouch from her bag, leading to a verbal confrontation captured on video. The woman was sentenced to one year of supervised probation and 200 hours of community service, … Continue reading Woman who said racist slurs at Rochester park found guilty of disorderly conduct

The Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters, Oregon, has become the nation’s top firefighting priority after burning more than 27,000 acres. The lightning-caused wildfire has destroyed homes, forced evacuations, and shown extreme behavior with intense flames and dangerous weather conditions. Governor Tina Kotek visited the area and said crews are working to protect the nearby community of Sisters as strong winds and dry conditions continue. More … Continue reading Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters becomes nation’s top priority as 27,000 acres burn

A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed and caught fire on Sucia Island near Washington’s border with Canada, but all passengers were safely rescued. Nearby boats and a helicopter responded quickly, taking the injured passengers to hospitals for treatment. Several people suffered head injuries, broken bones, and cuts, though no deaths were reported. The cause of the crash remains under investigation after videos showed the plane … Continue reading A seaplane crashes into a remote island north of Seattle

A 51-year-old man, Raul Morales, has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and weapon possession after two stabbing attacks on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Police said witnesses reported Morales shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the attacks, leading to hate crime charges in the stabbing of a Jewish victim. The victims, identified as Chok Sung and Moshe Yezhak Grunhaus, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized in stable … Continue reading Man accused of stabbing Asian and Jewish man in Manhattan faces hate crime charges

Colt Gray, 16, pleaded guilty to all 55 charges, including murder, for the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed four people and injured others. Gray was 14 at the time of the attack and was charged as an adult, with sentencing expected to determine whether he will receive life in prison with or without parole. Families of the victims and survivors … Continue reading Teen pleads guilty to murder in a 2024 shooting that left 4 dead at Georgia’s Apalachee High School