Tag: Crime and Incidents

Search for Teen in Philadelphia Ambush Zeroes in on Atlanta

PHILADELPHIA—The search is focusing on the Atlanta area for a teenage suspect in a 2022 ambush that killed a 14-year-old and wounded several other teenagers outside a Philadelphia high school after a football scrimmage, authorities said Monday. U.S. marshals in Philadelphia are working with their counterparts in the Southeast and are seeking help from the…


Colorado Woman Gets Life for Killing 11-Year-Old Stepson

DENVER—A judge sentenced a woman convicted of killing her 11-year-old stepson in Colorado and dumping his body over a bridge in Florida to life in prison without parole on Monday, calling her claim that she was insane and that one of her other personalities killed him a disservice to those who are mentally ill. Earlier…


Chicago Police Advise Business Owners to Install Shatter-Resistant Glass Shields Amid String of Break-Ins

The Chicago Police Department recently advised businesses in its 14th District to install special shatter-proof glass window protectors to keep their stores safe after a recent series of break-ins. “This alert gives notice to businesses in the 14th District of recent burglaries in the overnight hours,” the April 30 police alert states. “The Offender breaks…


Military: Contractor Error Caused Hawaii Toxic Foam Spill

HONOLULU—An investigation found that a spill of about 1,300 gallons of fire suppressant at a fuel facility in Hawaii was caused by a maintenance contractor improperly installing an air vacuum valve, U.S. military officials said Friday. Aqueous Film Forming Foam, which is used to suppress fires caused by flammable liquids, contain PFAS, a class of…


FBI Denies Request for Nashville Shooter’s Manifesto, Writings

Despite multiple requests for the release of Nashville Christian school shooter Audrey Hale’s manifesto and writings surrounding her March 27 attack that left three 9-year-olds and three adults dead, the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation denied a request from The Epoch Times for those documents. The reason the FBI cited in a…


Texas Outdoor Mall Shooting: Prayer Vigil, 7 Victims Identified

Texas Governor Greg Abbott attended a prayer vigil on Sunday for the victims of an outdoor mall shooting in Allen, Texas. “The hearts of all Texans are with Allen, Texas. Tonight, I joined my fellow Texans in Allen for a community vigil for the innocent lives lost last night and for those who are recovering…


Police Identify Suspect With ‘Extensive Rap Sheet’ After 8 People Outside Texas Center Killed

The driver accused of running over and killing eight people near a Texas facility holding illegal immigrants was identified as 34-year-old George Alvarez, officials said Monday. Brownsville Police Chief Felix Sauceda told reporters Monday that Alvarez has been arraigned on eight counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. On Sunday,…


Post-Pandemic Urban Crime and Violence Sees Growth in Armored Vehicle Sales

The urban riots with images of buildings and cars set ablaze in 2020 proved how dangerous America’s city streets can be for anyone stuck in traffic during incidents of civil unrest. With little warning, your vehicle could be up against an angry, fist-pounding mob bent on causing harm and destruction. It’s an urban motorist’s worst…


Urban Crime Fuels Rise in Armored Vehicle Sales

The urban riots with images of buildings and cars set ablaze in 2020 proved how dangerous America’s city streets can be for anyone stuck in traffic during incidents of civil unrest. With little warning, your vehicle could be up against an angry, fist-pounding mob bent on causing harm and destruction. It’s an urban motorist’s worst…


Convicted Murderer Faces Retrial in 2nd Tucson Girl’s Death

TUCSON, Ariz.—A man already convicted of murdering a Tucson teenager in 2014 is scheduled to be retried in the kidnapping and death of a 6-year-old girl. Pima County prosecutors said the retrial of 41-year-old Christopher Clements is scheduled to begin on Sept. 12 and last four weeks. Clements has been charged with first-degree murder, burglary…