Tempe, AZ – In the early hours of October 6, 2024, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) campaign office in Tempe was targeted in an apparent shooting incident. The event occurred around 12:30 a.m., but fortunately, no one was present in the building at the time. This marks the third incident at the DNC campaign office, raising…
TEMPE, AZ – The Tempe Police Department has identified Jason Fox, who was killed in an officer-involved shooting, as the suspect in two racially motivated assaults at Tempe Beach Park. Both incidents left one man seriously injured and appear to have targeted individuals identifying as Black or African American. The first incident occurred just before midnight on September 30th, when Fox allegedly confronted two people near the Mill Avenue Bridge, shouting racial slurs and brandishing a handgun before fleeing the scene. Less than 20 minutes later, on October 1st, Fox reportedly confronted a group at Tempe Beach Park, again making racial slurs. He then allegedly shot a man in the face before escaping into a nearby apartment complex. The Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) took on the case and, upon investigation, identified Fox as the suspect. The Criminal Apprehension Surveillance Team (CAST) was tasked with apprehending Fox for both aggravated assaults. During the attempted arrest, Fox shot a Tempe police detective, prompting the detectives to return fire, resulting in Fox’s death at the scene. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Tempe Police Department at 480-350-8311. Callers may remain anonymous
On October 5, 2024, a violent confrontation at a North Phoenix gas station led to the death of 35-year-old Kyle Dorman, who was run over by a pickup truck in what is being investigated as an act of self-defense. The incident unfolded around 1:15 a.m. at a gas station near 35th Avenue and Union Hills…
Moscow – Viktor Bout, the notorious arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death,” is reportedly back in the arms trade, supplying weapons to Houthi rebels engaged in conflicts across the Middle East. This troubling development follows Bout’s release two years ago as part of a high-profile prisoner exchange for WNBA star Brittney Griner. According to…
Louisiana – In a shocking turn of events, TikTok influencer Terryon Ishmael Thomas, known as Mr. Prada, has been charged with the murder of 69-year-old therapist William “Nicky” Abraham. The beloved figure was discovered wrapped in a tarp along a desolate highway near Fluker, Louisiana, on Sunday. Authorities say Thomas, 20, allegedly lured Abraham to his…
Ohio woke up to shocking news today: Winnie Dortch, a beloved WOIO-TV reporter who had just celebrated securing her dream job, was found shot on a sidewalk in Lakewood. Police were alerted to the scene shortly before 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, by a 911 caller reporting an argument between a man and a woman. As officers rushed to the location, multiple callers reported hearing gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a man deceased and Dortch with at least one gunshot wound. She was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. WOIO-TV expressed its heartbreak and wished Dortch a swift and full recovery, identifying the shooting as an “apparent domestic incident.” The suspected shooter, who reportedly shot himself after injuring Dortch, has not yet been publicly identified. Authorities have collected a firearm from the scene and are actively investigating the incident.
Cissy Houston, the celebrated Grammy-winning singer and matriarch of the Houston family, has passed away at the age of 90. She died on Monday at her home in New Jersey, surrounded by family members while under hospice care due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease, as confirmed by her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston. Born on September 30,…
TEMPE, ARIZ. – A Tempe police officer is currently recovering from a gunshot wound sustained during an officer-involved shooting on October 1st at approximately 9:00 p.m. Officers attempted to arrest a suspect, identified as 27-year-old Jason Alexander Fox, near College and Curry in connection with an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. During a traffic…
TEMPE, ARIZ. – A Tempe police officer is recovering after being shot during an officer-involved shooting on October 1st around 9:00 p.m. The incident occurred while officers were attempting to arrest a suspect linked to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon near College and Curry. During the traffic stop, the suspect opened fire, striking…
In a significant move that marks the first large-scale strike by dockworkers in nearly 50 years, members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have halted operations across East Coast and Gulf Coast ports starting early Tuesday morning. This strike, which began at 12:01 a.m. ET, impacts about half of the nation’s ocean shipping, blocking vital…