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Valley Stream Man Killed At Funeral For Accused Drug Boss
A Long Island man who was shot and killed last week in Queens was attending a funeral for an accused drug kingpin who died at Rikers Island prison, according to information shared by the man's family. Richard Carter, a 49-year-old Valley Stream man, was attending the service for John Price at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York on Friday, April 10, according to funeral announcements by Price’s loved ones. Richard Carter Family handout Price was a 49-year-old man who had been held without bail at Rikers Island prison prior to his death on Sunday, March 29, authorities said. He…
Schools
Fatal Shooting Of HS Senior By Federal Agents Justified, DA Says (
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The fatal shooting of an Aliquippa High School senior by a federal agent has been ruled justified, Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible announced during a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The 18-year-old Kendric Curtis fired two rounds from a stolen handgun into an unmarked SUV carrying undercover ATF, FBI, and local task force officers on Waugaman Street at the Linmar Terrace apartment complex, DA Bible said. An ATF agent returned fire once, striking Curtis in the head. Curtis was flown to Allegheny General Hospital, where he died at 3:03 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, the Allegheny…
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Suspect ID'd After Active Shooting, Arson Incidents At Michigan Church
This story has been updated. Gunfire and flames ripped through a packed Michigan church after an active shooter attack left multiple victims, authorities said. The gunman, who has now been identified, is dead after exchanging gunfire with responding officers and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The incident unfolded Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, according to the Grand Blanc Township Police Department and local news reports. Fire crews described the building as “actively on fire” as they battled the blaze with mutual aid…
Police & Fire
Gunman Yells ‘Free Palestine’ Before Opening Fire At Wedding Reception, Killing 1: Police
A dream New Hampshire wedding turned into a nightmare when a gunman stormed the reception and opened fire just as the bride and groom were about to begin their first dance. One man was killed protecting his family, and several others were injured, authorities said. Hunter Nadeau, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder in the Saturday, Sept. 21, shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, about 40 miles north of Boston, police said. The victim was identified as 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare. Police said Sunday they have not found a connection between Nadeau and DeCesare…
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3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (
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The three Northern York County Regional Police Department detectives killed in a York County ambush have been formally identified, Pennsylvania State Police announced during a Thursday, Sept. 18 press conference. Two other officers were wounded, and the gunman, 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, was killed. The detectives killed in the line of duty have been identified as Cody Beaker, Mark Baker, and Isaiah Emenheiser. Another Northern York detective and a York County Sheriff’s deputy remain hospitalized. The confrontation lasted just two minutes and 16 seconds from the time Ruth opened fire t…
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Bar Patron Shot Security Guard, Paralyzing Him In Freeport, Jury Finds
A Hempstead man has been convicted of attempted murder for a 2023 shooting at a Freeport bar that left a security guard paralyzed and another man seriously injured. A jury found Tiray Clemmons, 34, guilty on all counts Tuesday, Sept. 16, following a trial in Nassau County Court. The shooting happened on July 15, 2023, outside Agua on the Mile after Clemmons was denied re-entry to the bar following an argument with management. “Tiray Clemmons was furious that he had been thrown out of a Nautical Mile bar, and he wanted payback,” said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. He retu…
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Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Told Friends On Chat 'It Was Me' Hours Before Arrest, Report Says
Hours before his arrest, the 22-year-old suspect in the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk appeared to tell friends in a private Discord group chat, “It was me at UVU yesterday. I’m sorry for all of this.” The reference to Utah Valley University (UVU) came from screenshots reviewed by The Washington Post and people familiar with the exchange. Tyler Robinson had earlier told the group: “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all,” according to the report. The Discord message was sent on Thursday night, Sept. 11, roughly two hours before officials took Robinson into custody, Th…
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Charlie Kirk Murder: Details On Suspect's Ideology, Partner, Online Activity Released
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says interviews with people close to the man accused of killing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk have shed light on his political beliefs, and that friends unknowingly joked with him online about the shooter before his arrest. A 33-hour manhunt ended with the 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, a resident of Washington, Utah, being taken into custody after the fatal shooting of the 31-year-old Turning Point USA co-founder at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Appearing on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday, Sept. 14, Cox said that after the shooting, Robinson’…
Police & Fire
Woman Shot In Face By Actor In Road-Rage Attack That Shut Down NJ University: Cops
A 46-year-old actor is accused of shooting a woman in the face during a road rage incident that had a New Jersey university under a shelter in place for nearly an hour Thursday, Sept. 11, authorities announced. Ernest W. Heinz, 46, of Port Republic, shot a woman in the face around 2 p.m., before he fled north onto Vera King Ferris Drive in Galloway, local police said. Heinz's IMDB profile shows he's best known for his roles in "J. Edgar" (2011), "Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles" (2009), and "Resident Evil 5" (2009). His website says he currently works as a real estat…
Police & Fire
Police Swarm UMass Boston After Reports Of Shots Fired
Update: University of Massachusetts at Boston has given the all clear after police investigated reports of shots fired, but officers found no evidence of gunfire. However, authorities ask students and staff to remain vigilant. UMB Emergency Alert: Police have reported the incident on campus all clear. There is no ongoing threat to the community. — UMass Boston (@UMassBoston) September 11, 2025 Original: Boston police are asking people to steer clear of the UMass Boston campus after reports of shots being fired near Campus Center on Thursday evening, Sept. 11. Officers said …
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15-Year-Old Opened Fire At LI Pool In Attempted Murder, DA Says
A 15-year-old boy was indicted for attempted murder after allegedly firing at least 10 rounds during a fight at a Long Island apartment complex pool, striking two people. The Amityville teen – whose name was not made public due to his age – was arraigned in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 2, on charges of attempted murder, assault, and weapons possession. Police responded to the Hawthorne Living apartment complex in Central Islip around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, for a shooting at the property’s swimming pool. Investigators determined that two groups of teenagers got into a fight …
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20-Year-Old Injured In Targeted Shooting On Quiet Long Island Street, Police Say
A 20-year-old man is recovering after a targeted shooting on a quiet Long Island street, police said. The attack happened in Coram, while the victim was standing outside on Margaret Drive, at around 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, Suffolk County Police said. He suffered a single gunshot wound in what investigators described as a targeted incident. The man was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. No suspects had been arrested as of Monday, Aug. 25. Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk County Police at 631-854-8652.
Obituaries
‘Knockout Kings Of Comedy’ Star Reggie Carroll Identified As Shooting Victim
Baltimore comedian Reginald "Reggie" Carroll has been identified by authorities as the victim in a fatal shooting last week in Mississippi. The Southaven Police Department issued an update over the weekend, confirming that Carroll was the target of a shooting on Wednesday, Aug. 20. According to police, officers were called to investigate a reported shooting on Burton Lane in Southaven, where they found the 52-year-old Carroll suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. One person was arrested and later charged with murder, officials said on Saturday, Aug. 23. "Our thoughts our …
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NY Man Bankrolled Failed Murder-For-Hire Ambush, DA Says
A Hudson Valley man was indicted for attempted murder after allegedly paying someone to kill another man in a 2023 shooting that nearly turned fatal, prosecutors alleged. Gilbert Maxi, 33, of Monticello, was indicted by a Sullivan County grand jury on charges of attempted murder and conspiracy on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Prosecutors allege that Maxi solicited and paid another person to carry out the May 20, 2023 shooting on South Main Street in Liberty. The targeted victim suffered life-threatening injuries but survived thanks to the response of Liberty police officers and Empress EMS. Max…
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Influencer, 33, Found Dead On NY Parkway Was Close Friend Of Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine: Reports
A 33-year-old woman who was found shot dead in a car on a parkway in the Hudson Valley, NY, was a well-known social media influencer who was also a close friend to famous rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. Ariela “La Langosta," whose real name was Ariela Mejia-Polanco, was found dead on the Cross County Parkway in the Westchester County city of Mount Vernon around 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, inside a vehicle stopped near the Broad Street exit, as Daily Voice previously reported. According to Westchester County Police, the discovery began when a patrol officer responded to a report of a disabled vehic…
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NYC Restaurant Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 8 Injured
A night of celebration turned into tragedy overnight when gunfire erupted inside a crowded New York City restaurant, leaving 11 people shot, with three of those dead. The shooting broke out just before 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, in Brooklyn, at Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights, according to authorities. Officers responding to frantic 911 calls found chaos inside the establishment, with victims ranging in age from 27 to 61, eight of whom were men and three women, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference. The violence followed a dis…
Police & Fire
Teen Seriously Injured In Shooting At Long Island House Party: Police
A 17-year-old boy was shot multiple times outside a house party in West Babylon, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, Aug. 16. Police said a 911 caller reported gunfire in front of 1234 11th Street at 11:17 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. When officers arrived, they found the teen with several gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries, according to police. Detectives believe the teen was specifically targeted. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk County Police First Squad at 631-854-815…
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NYC Vet Tech, 25, Killed In Puerto Rico While On Trip To See Bad Bunny, Family Says
A New York City family is mourning the sudden death of 25-year-old Kevin Mares, who was killed while on vacation in Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny concert. Mares, described by his father Hector Mares as a “deeply loved son” and “pillar of strength” by his family, was in Puerto Rico this past weekend celebrating with friends when he was “tragically caught in the crossfire of a shooting” and died instantly. The Queens man had been planning to propose to his girlfriend of six years this fall, according to the GoFundMe launched by his father. Kevin and his girlfriend, Angie. GoFundMe phot…
Police & Fire
Recognize Him? Gunman Opens Fire On Teen At
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Platform In Lynbrook, MTA Police
A 17-year-old boy was shot on a Long Island Rail Road platform in Lynbrook, and police want to know if you recognize the suspect, MTA Police announced on Monday, Aug. 11. The shooting happened on Platform B at the LIRR Lynbrook Station at 7:55 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, according to the release. The pictured suspect intentionally fired a gun at the teen, striking him in the torso, investigators explained. The victim was taken to Franklin Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition, police said. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or location is asked to contact the MT…
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Times Square Shooting: 3 Injured, Teen Suspect Apprehended
A burst of gunfire broke out overnight in Times Square, leaving three people wounded and a teenage suspect in handcuffs in the heart of midtown Manhattan, police said. The violence erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at the bustling corner of 44th Street and 7th Avenue. Investigators say the shooting began with a dispute between a 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man, who was shot in the foot. During the chaos, stray bullets also struck a 65-year-old man in the leg, and grazed an 18-year-old woman. All three victims were hospitalized and are listed in stable condition. …
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New Details Emerge On Deadly CDC Campus Attack After Gunman Opens Fire On 4 Atlanta Buildings
New details have emergency after a suspect apparently targeting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) opened fire on four of its buildings in Atlanta. New update: ID Released For Suspect Who Allegedly Opened Fire On CDC Campus In Atlanta, Killing Officer The gunman, stationed just across the street from the CDC’s Roybal Campus in the upscale Druid Hills neighborhood, unleashed a barrage of shots, terrifying employees and the nearby open-access campus of Emory University as the workday ended Friday, Aug. 8. Authorities say the suspect was found with gunshot wounds on the se…
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Rifle-Wielding Man Shot Dead After Ambush Kills PA Woman, Injures Two Troopers, EMT (
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A rifle-wielding man was shot and killed after ambushing two Pennsylvania State Troopers during a welfare check in Thompson Township, Susquehanna County, on Thursday, Aug. 7, PSP announced. A woman was killed in the initial shooting, and an EMT was also injured when his vehicle was hit by gunfire. The call came in to PSP Gibson Barracks at 11:17 a.m. from the boyfriend of 57-year-old Lori Wasko after a shooting at her home at 20141 State Route 171. Trooper Joseph Perechinsky, a six-year patrolman whose father is the Mayfield Borough police chief and whose brother is a police officer in Arch…
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Suspect Kills Himself After Firing On Police During Hourslong Standoff In NY: Cops
A suspect opened fire on police before taking his own life following an hourslong standoff in upstate New York, authorities said. Police responded to a Cohoes residence on Remsen Street for a domestic dispute early Wednesday, Aug. 6, according to New York State Police. Following an hourslong standoff, the male suspect fired two rounds at a trooper's shield at around 7: 40 a.m. and the trooper returned fire, police said. A short time later, the man fatally shot himself inside the home, according to Cohoes Mayor Bill Keeler. No officers were injured, and there is no ongoing threat to the …
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Video
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Officer Rolls Through NJ In Powerful Tribute
Dozens of police motorcycles, vans, and trucks led a white limousine carrying the body of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam through New Jersey in a powerful funeral procession Thursday, July 31 (scroll for video). NYPD Stunning footage (below) captured by Nick Tomasso on Linwood Avenue in Fort Lee shows the caravan rolling past Route 80 and I-95, moments after leaving New York. Services began earlier in the day at a mosque in the Bronx, where hundreds of uniformed officers stood silently in rows before the procession departed for Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa. Islam, who leaves behind a wif…
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27-Year-Old Cornell Grad ID'd As One Of Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting
A second civilian victim has been identified after the deadliest shooting in New York City in a quarter of a century. Julia Hyman, a 2020 Cornell University graduate, was an associate at the Rudin Real Estate Company, located on the 33rd floor at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters. The incident happened early Wednesday evening, July 28. Click here for a new, updated story: Final Victim ID'd In NYC Mass Shooting Wesley LePatner, an executive at global investment firm Blackstone and a mother of two, had earlier been identified as another one of the civilians kill…
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5 Dead, Including
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Cop, Suspect, In Active Shooter Incident At Midtown Skyscraper
Five people, including an off-duty NYPD cop and a suspect, are dead after an active shooter incident at one of midtown Manhattan's prime skyscrapers, according to authorities. Click here for a new, updated story: Suspect ID'd In Shooting At Prestigious Midtown Building Killing NYPD Cop, 4 Others It happened early Monday evening, July 28, at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters. The shooter entered the building and fired at a police officer, who was working private security at the time, and a civilian, ABC7 New York reports. After shooting two other civilians, p…
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Gunman ID'd After Murder, Cop Shooting On Long Island: Police
A Suffolk County police officer was shot in the head while investigating a suspected murder on Long Island. The shooting occurred at around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, July 24, in Bay Shore as police were preparing to execute a search warrant at a murder suspect’s home on New York Avenue, according to police. A 33-year-old officer was stationed outside the home of Nieves Reyes when Reyes fired at least seven shots, hitting the officer in his face, according to police. The wounded officer was rushed to South Shore University Hospital, where he underwent surgery for non-life-threatening injurie…
Police & Fire
Retired Cop Charged With Murder After Shooting Roommate In NY, Police Say (
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Authorities have identified the retired Hudson Valley police officer charged with murder after allegedly shooting his roommate on Monday, July 21. Edison Irizarry, age 52, of Beacon, called 911 and told dispatchers that he had shot his roommate at a home on Rombout Avenue in Beacon just after 9 p.m., New York State Police said in an update on Tuesday afternoon, July 22. When Beacon Police officers arrived, they found 58-year-old Casey Cuddy, also of Beacon, dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Irizarry, a retired City of Beacon Police officer, was taken into custody at the scene…
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'I Shot Him In The Head': Erie Council President Says NJ Mafia Got Him Off
Erie City Council President Mel Witherspoon stunned residents during a heated public meeting on Wednesday, July 16, by recounting how he once shot a man in the head—and walked free thanks to alleged ties to the New Jersey mafia. “I said, ‘Nick, you know I can blow your head off.’ He said, ‘Go ahead.’ And I did. I shot him in the head, point-blank. This close,” Witherspoon told the crowd, holding his hand near his temple. Witherspoon, now 80, shared the story as he explained why he had not attended rallies or the funeral for 43-year-old Marchello Woodard, who was shot and killed by a Pennsyl…
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Road Rage Shooting Leaves Man Critically Injured In NY, Police Say
A suspected road rage incident in Upstate New York ended in gunfire, leaving a man hospitalized with critical injuries. Troopers in Rensselaer County responded to Nassau Averill Park Road in the town of Nassau for reports of a shooting at around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, July 10. They found 33-year-old Cody Morrill, of East Greenbush, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, according to New York State Police. He was taken to Albany Medical Center and remained in critical but stable condition Friday, July 11. An investigation determined that the shooting happened during a physical al…
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21-Year-Old Shot While Parked On Quiet Long Island Street
A late-night shooting on a quiet residential street on Long Island has left a young man hospitalized and police searching for answers. The shooting happened around 10:40 p.m. on Monday, July 7, in the hamlet of Selden, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. A 21-year-old man was sitting in the driver’s seat of a parked vehicle on Comet Road when an unknown man approached, opened the driver’s door, and shot him in the leg, police said. Despite being wounded, the victim got out of the car and struggled with the shooter, who then fled the scene. The victim was taken to the hos…
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