A University of South Florida doctoral student, Hisham Abugharbieh, has been charged with murdering his roommate, Zamil Limon, and a second student, Nahida S. Bristy. Limon’s remains were discovered in Tampa after both he and Bristy were reported missing in mid-April. Authorities say Abugharbieh was already a person of interest and was arrested after a SWAT standoff at a residence. He now faces two counts … Continue reading Man charged with 2 murders after roommate, a USF student, found dead

A Chicago police officer was killed and another critically injured after being shot at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital while guarding a suspect in custody. Authorities say the suspect, who was being treated for an unrelated issue, somehow obtained a weapon and opened fire before fleeing the hospital. The suspect was later located at a nearby home and taken into custody by SWAT teams. The officer … Continue reading 1 Chicago police officer killed, another injured in hospital shooting

Five women were injured in a shooting near Indiana University in Bloomington following the crowded Little 500 weekend events. Police said officers heard gunfire around 12:25 a.m. and found victims aged 17 to 22, along with others hurt while fleeing. Officials believe the shooting began after a fight between two women outside a restaurant and escalated when multiple people drew guns, though only two are … Continue reading 5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races

A powerful tornado in Wise County, Texas killed at least two people and injured several others as it caused widespread damage to neighborhoods and displaced dozens of families. Emergency crews faced blocked roads and downed utilities while responding, and officials warned that more severe storms and possible flash flooding could continue across the region. The outbreak is part of a larger system of extreme weather … Continue reading Texas tornado kills at least two people as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials were evacuated after shots were fired near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton. One suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested after allegedly attacking a Secret Service checkpoint with multiple weapons and exchanging gunfire with law enforcement. Officials said he is believed to have acted alone and was taken to … Continue reading Gunman in custody after charging gala with Trump attending; motive unclear

Authorities say former North Carolina law enforcement officer Christopher Gillum was arrested in Florida after allegedly planning a mass shooting targeting Black people at a major New Orleans festival, believed to be Jazz Fest. He was found at a hotel in Destin with a handgun and about 200 rounds of ammunition and was taken into custody without incident. Federal officials say he was traveling toward … Continue reading Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday as severe storms moved across multiple states, prompting emergency response efforts. Authorities reported no fatalities and only minor injuries, though damage assessments were still underway in affected areas including Vance Air Force Base. A tornado emergency was issued as the storm moved through the city, and residents were urged to avoid impacted zones to allow emergency crews access. … Continue reading Tornado hits city in Oklahoma amid severe weather outbreak

A person walking a dog in Memphis discovered what appeared to be a human skull in early March, leading police to the remains of three young children. Authorities believe the children, estimated to be between three and seven years old, had been dead for several years. The remains were found in a wooded area of Hickory Hill, and investigators are working to determine their identities … Continue reading Human remains belonging to multiple young children found in Memphis

A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left one person dead and five others injured after two groups exchanged gunfire near the food court. Police said the violence stemmed from a dispute between the groups and was not a random attack, though bystanders were caught in the crossfire. Five suspects were detained for questioning as investigators continue to search for others involved. … Continue reading 1 dead, 5 injured and several in custody in Mall of Louisiana shooting