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Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines arrested after allegedly shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in his office

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Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines arrested after allegedly shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in his office Whitesburg, Kentucky – The peaceful town of Whitesburg was shattered by chaos on Tuesday when Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines was arrested following a shooting at the Letcher County Courthouse. The alleged incident, which left the community stunned, involved the shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins within his office, located just off the Letcher District Courtroom. The shooting reportedly occurred late in the afternoon, prompting an immediate lockdown of Whitesburg and creating widespread panic throughout the area. Residents were urged to shelter in place as law enforcement scrambled to contain the situation. Local authorities issued advisories, urging people in the downtown area to lock their doors and remain indoors until further notice. This terrifying moment unfolded just blocks away from schools and businesses, causing heightened concern for public safety. Loc
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2 students involved in accident outside Burns High School

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2 students involved in accident outside Burns High School On the afternoon of September 18, 2024, the community of Lawndale, North Carolina, was rocked by a tragic accident that claimed the lives of two beloved students from Burns High School. Seventeen-year-old Dequavious Hopper and fourteen-year-old Jaelyn Abraham, both promising athletes, were involved in a fatal collision just outside the school grounds, sending shockwaves through their families, friends, and the entire school community. The accident occurred around 4 p.m. on East Stage Coach Trail, as the students were leaving school in the same vehicle. According to reports from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, their car was struck by a pickup truck, resulting in the untimely deaths of Hopper and Abraham. While Hopper was pronounced dead at the scene, Abraham succumbed to injuries shortly thereafter. A third student, known only as Zae, was airlifted to a local hospital, where they are currently receiving medical treatment
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Fatal Head-On Collision Claims the Life of Beloved Claiborne County Teacher

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Fatal Head-On Collision Claims the Life of Beloved Claiborne County Teacher CLAIBORNE COUNTY, MS – A devastating two-vehicle collision on Wednesday morning, September 18, 2024, claimed the life of Shenetra W. Johnson, a respected teacher from Pattison, Mississippi. Johnson, 44, was involved in a tragic head-on crash on Highway 547 near Mount Pleasant Road. The accident, which occurred around 11:00 a.m., has left her community in mourning and authorities investigating the cause of the fatal incident. According to reports from the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), Johnson was driving her 2013 Infiniti Q70 northbound on Highway 547 when she collided head-on with a 2003 Nissan Frontier traveling southbound. The impact of the crash was severe, with Johnson’s vehicle sustaining significant damage. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene quickly, but despite their best efforts, Johnson succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead on the spot. The other driver, whose identity has not yet
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Homicide Investigation Underway Following Fatal Shooting in Omaha

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  Homicide Investigation Underway Following Fatal Shooting in Omaha In a tragic turn of events, the Omaha Police Department (OPD) has launched a homicide investigation following the fatal shooting of a local resident on Tuesday evening. The victim, identified as 26-year-old Ramon Tramble Jr., was gunned down at approximately 7:30 PM at the intersection of S 16th and Farnam Streets, a busy downtown area known for its mix of businesses and residential buildings. According to initial reports, Omaha Police officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving a 911 call about a shooting in the area. Upon their arrival, they discovered Tramble with a gunshot wound. The officers immediately provided first aid before emergency medical services transported him to Nebraska Medicine, one of the region’s leading trauma centers. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Tramble tragically succumbed to his injuries later that night. The intersection where the shooting took place, S 16th an
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Murder-Suicide in Wolcottville: Mother and Three Daughters Identified

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Murder-Suicide in Wolcottville: Mother and Three Daughters Identified Wolcottville, Indiana, a small and tight-knit community, was left in shock this week after a tragic discovery in a home just south of County Line Road. The Noble County Coroner has identified the victims as 32-year-old Rebecca Hughes and her three young daughters, Evalynn Newell, age 8, Allison Newell, age 6, and Amelia Newell, age 5. They were found dead by officers from the Wolcottville Police Department on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Though the coroner has not officially confirmed the cause or manner of death, Rebecca's estranged partner and father of the children, Jonathan Newell, has revealed through a GoFundMe GoFundMe post that the incident was a murder-suicide. Jonathan, who lives in nearby Kendallville, is seeking financial assistance for the funeral costs, explaining the devastating personal loss he has suffered. “My name is Jonathan Newell,” he wrote. “These are my daughters, Evalynn, Ally, and Mia.
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