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Man Arrested for First-degree Murder in Tampa Shooting That Claimed the Life of Woman in Her 30s

Man Arrested for First-degree Murder in Tampa Shooting That Claimed the Life of Woman in Her 30s

Police announced on Wednesday that the guy who is suspected of shooting and killing a woman in Tampa on Tuesday morning has been taken into custody. First-degree murder charges have been brought against Derrick Dempsey, who is 35 years old, according to a press release issued by the Tampa Police Department. Following a report of...

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One Dead, Nine Injured in Targeted Shooting and Fiery Wreck Near Maryland Funeral Home

One Dead, Nine Injured in Targeted Shooting and Fiery Wreck Near Maryland Funeral Home

One person died and nine others were injured in a gunshot and subsequent horrific automobile wreck in Maryland on Tuesday, according to police. Officers responded to an intersection near Johnson-Fosbrink Funeral and Cremation Services in Towson around 7:15 p.m. after receiving reports of many gunshots, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. At a press...

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Cha-ching! Minimum Wage Increasing to $15 an Hour Across 23 States – Who Benefits and What’s Next

Cha-ching! Minimum Wage Increasing to $15 an Hour Across 23 States – Who Benefits and What’s Next?

In a landmark victory for workers throughout the country, minimum wage rates are scheduled to rise to $15 per hour in 23 states, marking a watershed moment in the struggle for fair pay. The rise, which is intended to raise low-income workers’ purchasing power, is projected to affect millions of people and disrupt labor markets...

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Passenger Fatally Injured in High-speed Hyundai Crash With Police Cruiser on West Haven's Derby Avenue

Passenger Fatally Injured in High-speed Hyundai Crash With Police Cruiser on West Haven’s Derby Avenue

According to the police, the passenger in a vehicle that collided with a police cruiser on an icy road in West Haven early on Monday morning has passed away. The officer who was driving the vehicle that collided with the cruiser and the driver who collided with the cruiser both sustained significant injuries. According to...

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Tragic Hit-and-run in Cahokia Heights: Two Pedestrians Fatally Struck on Illinois 15 Sunday Evening

Tragic Hit-and-run in Cahokia Heights: Two Pedestrians Fatally Struck on Illinois 15 Sunday Evening

During the evening hours of Sunday, a vehicle struck and killed two pedestrians who were crossing Illinois 15 in Cahokia Heights, which is located northwest of Interstate 255. Sgt. Chris McGinnis stated that the police have positively recognized a male pedestrian who passed away at the age of 55, and they believe they have identified...