As of 6 a.m. on January 1, at least 13 individuals have been shot in Chicago, including one deceased. The first shooting of 2025 took place in Wicker Park, according to Chicago police. A 29-year-old man claimed being in a car in the 1600 block of West Division when he sustained a gunshot wound to...
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Start of 2025 Marked by Violence: Two Dead, Eight Injured in Series of Slashings, Stabbings, and Shootings in New York City
Two individuals were killed and eight others injured as 2025 began with many slashings, stabbings, and two shootings across the Big Apple, according to authorities. A 50-year-old man was found slashed in the neck around 4:20 a.m. at the corner of West 137th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, authorities said. He was transferred...
Queens Nightclub Shooting Leaves 11 Wounded, Police Seek Suspects in White BMW and Infiniti Sedan
Several people were reportedly shot at the Amazura nightclub in Queens, New York, on Thursday early. According to the Citizen app, six people were shot inside Amazura, and at least two more were shot at Sutphin Blvd and Archer Ave, bringing the total to eight. Firefighters requested ten ambulances for shooting victims. Additionally, authorities requested...
Shocking New Year’s Terror Attack in New Orleans: 15 Killed, Dozens Injured in Rampage by Army Veteran With Ties to IS
A US Army veteran driving a pickup truck with the flag of the Islamic State organization wreaked havoc on New Orleans’ rowdy New Year’s celebration, killing 15 people as he sped under a police barrier and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police. The FBI said it was examining the early Wednesday attack...
Michigan Semi Truck Crash Under 144th Avenue Bridge Shuts Down Roadway for Hours
On Tuesday, a semi truck collided with a low bridge, which resulted in a chain reaction collision that required the participation of three other cars. Dorr Township, Michigan was the location where the accident took place on December 31st, at approximately 9:45 a.m. Wood 8 reports that a semi truck attempted to pass beneath the...
Deadly Crash in Mesquite: Four Killed, Three Hurt as High-speed Drunk Driver Hits Tire-changing Victims
An accident that occurred early on New Year’s Day resulted in the deaths of four persons and injuries to three more. The accident caused a part of Interstate 20 to be closed for several hours. At approximately 1:45 in the morning on Wednesday, the collision took place in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 at...
One Dead, Four Hospitalized After Wrong-way Crash in Galveston Early New Year’s Morning
A wrong-way crash overnight in Galveston killed one person and injured numerous more. The Galveston Police Department said that the two-vehicle crash occurred on Seawall near 42nd Street around 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day. According to investigators, one driver was traveling westbound in an eastbound lane without lights when he collided with a vehicle...
New Year’s Day Tragedy on I-96: Triple-car Crash Claims One Life, Injures Five
A triple-car incident on I-96 early on New Year’s Day killed one woman and badly injured five others. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is not ruling out alcohol as a part in the fatal incident that occurred when a vehicle rear-ended another parked on I-96 and was hit head-on by a third vehicle. A 57-year-old...
Detroit’s New Year’s Chaos: Stabbing Incident Sparks Two-hour Police Pursuit
A two-hour police chase that began in an east-side Detroit neighborhood concluded on Radnor Street between Brenden and Linville, with neighbors describing their New Year’s Day as beginning with a boom. “Sirens, lights, and way too much excitement,” remarked neighbor James Grenwick. With almost 20 police units pursuing the culprit, moments were captured by a...
These Five Dangerous Gangs Are Taking Over Michigan in 2025: A Closer Look at the State’s Gang Epidemic
Michigan, known for its diverse culture and thriving cities, is also home to some of the most dangerous gangs in the United States. These criminal organizations are responsible for a significant portion of violent crime in the state, from drug trafficking and robbery to human trafficking and murder. As law enforcement agencies struggle to contain...