At least 14 people were shot, including two who were killed, late Saturday night near downtown Montgomery, Alabama, police said. The victims include several teenagers, with seven under the age of 17; the two fatalities were identified as 17-year-old Jeremiah Morris and 43-year-old Sholanda Williams. Police believe the gunfire began after a targeted individual returned fire, sparking chaos as others in the crowd also opened … Continue reading 2 killed, 12 injured, as gunfire erupts on the streets of Alabama’s state capital

Federal agents shot a woman Saturday morning in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood after being boxed in by multiple vehicles, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Agents said they opened fire when one driver, later identified as 40-year-old Marimar Martinez, allegedly pointed a semi-automatic weapon at them. Martinez, who was wounded and later released from the hospital, faces federal charges for assaulting law enforcement … Continue reading Federal agents shoot woman in Chicago after allegedly being rammed, boxed in by cars

Sean “Diddy” Combs apologized in a letter to the judge ahead of his sentencing for two prostitution-related convictions, taking full responsibility for his actions and expressing remorse to his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another woman, “Jane.” Combs described his behavior as rooted in selfishness, excess, and drug use, and said his year in prison has changed him. He begged for a lenient sentence to spend … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apologizes in letter ahead of sentencing

The mother of 25-year-old Jaylen Lewis is suing Mississippi Capitol Police officers, the department, and the state Department of Public Safety after he was fatally shot during a traffic stop on Sept. 25, 2022. Officers Stephen Frederick and Michael Rhinewalt, who were indicted for manslaughter and have pleaded not guilty, opened fire after Lewis reversed his car into a police vehicle. The lawsuit alleges Lewis … Continue reading Woman sues Mississippi police over son’s killing

Police in Vallejo, California, found the body of 28-year-old Renia Lewis behind a hidden attic entrance, nearly a week after she went missing. Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, has been arrested and admitted responsibility for her murder, though authorities have not disclosed a motive or whether the two knew each other. Lewis was last seen Friday evening but wasn’t reported missing until Sunday; investigators connected her … Continue reading Missing woman’s body found behind secret attic entrance in Northern California home

Prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson case say they have gathered “voluminous” evidence against the accused shooter. Utah County Chief Deputy Attorney Chad Grunander emphasized the large amount of discovery and the goal of efficiently sharing it with the defense. Legal experts note that the prosecution’s focus on the volume of evidence signals a strong strategy, highlighting physical evidence, surveillance footage, the weapon tied to Robinson’s … Continue reading Prosecutors hammer Charlie Kirk assassination suspect with ‘voluminous’ DNA, gun, text and rooftop evidence

Eight unoccupied houses along North Carolina’s Outer Banks have collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean over about three days due to pounding surf from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. The first five homes fell on Sept. 30, followed by a sixth later that evening, a seventh on Oct. 1, and an eighth on Oct. 2. High tides and waves reaching 8 to 12 feet washed over dunes, … Continue reading 8 houses collapse over 3 days as hurricanes roar off East Coast

An immigration judge in Maryland denied Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s request to reopen his case and seek asylum in the U.S., though he can appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, was mistakenly deported earlier this year and later returned to face human smuggling charges, to which he pleaded not guilty. Despite showing credible evidence of gang threats in El Salvador, … Continue reading Judge denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s bid to reopen immigration case

A python caused a surprise at an In-N-Out Burger drive-thru in Monrovia, California, when it was found by an employee on Monday, Sept. 29. Pasadena Humane assisted in rescuing the snake, which weighed 3.6 pounds and measured an estimated 3 to 4 feet long. The shelter described the python as “beautiful” and appearing well cared for, though its gender was initially unknown. Officials believe the … Continue reading Giant python makes slithering stop at In-N-Out Burger drive-thru