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DALLAS, Texas — A late-night shooting in the Deep Ellum neighborhood has left three people injured as Dallas police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident early Sunday morning. According to the Dallas Police Department, officers responded at approximately 1 a.m. to the area of Elm Street in Deep Ellum following reports of gunfire. When…

BALTIMORE, Md. — A late-night confrontation in downtown Baltimore has sparked an active investigation after a police officer was injured and a 29-year-old man was shot during an incident involving a vehicle being prepared for towing. The shooting happened shortly after 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of North Eutaw Street near Eutaw Street…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville community is mourning after two women were fatally shot early Sunday morning at the Family Scholar House near the University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus, leaving families, residents, and neighbors searching for answers. According to the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), officers responded at approximately 1:44 a.m. to the 400 block…

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 19-year-old man has died following an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning in Kansas City, Kansas, as state investigators continue working to determine the events that led to the deadly encounter. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) was called in to conduct an independent investigation after the Kansas City, Kansas Police…

A family is grieving an unimaginable loss after Brayden McFarlin was killed in a tragic car accident, leaving loved ones searching for strength and comfort during one of the most painful moments of their lives. Brayden’s family shared the heartbreaking news, asking friends and loved ones to keep the McFarlin and Russell families in their…

CONOVER, N.C. — The Conover community is seeking answers after a Saturday afternoon shooting left 21-year-old Alex Markus Benge critically injured, with authorities now identifying him as the victim in the ongoing investigation. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 2:15 p.m. Saturday following reports of a shooting. Responders found Alex suffering from serious…

[LOCATION] — A routine evening outing turned into an unimaginable tragedy when 57-year-old Faith Williams was fatally shot while walking into a store with her niece, leaving a family devastated and a community searching for answers. According to authorities, Faith and her niece were simply entering the business when gunfire erupted, changing their lives forever.…

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester police are investigating a shooting that left a 33-year-old man injured in the area of Avenue D and Harris Street, prompting a response from authorities and raising concerns among residents. According to police, officers were called to the area following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, investigators located a victim suffering from…

BELLS, Tenn. — A Bells convenience store employee was injured in a frightening armed robbery Sunday morning after a suspect entered the Exxon Safari Corner Market on Highway 412 South and shot the cashier during the incident. According to the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office, the robbery happened at approximately the store located at 5054 Highway…

DETROIT, Mich. — A grieving Detroit family is calling for justice and answers after a violent shooting left multiple people injured, including a 10-year-old child, and sparked renewed concerns about the lasting impact of gun violence on innocent victims and the wider community. In an emotional statement shared following the incident, a family member expressed…