A parking dispute put fear in the hearts of residents of Revere in a night that was supposed to be dedicated to quiet celebration of the holidays. The culprit in question, a 28-year old MBTA bus driver Jeffrey Moreno, became angry when returning home on Fenno Street and finding the car of two people who had parked near his house, on the already narrow street, while attending a neighborhood … [Read more...]
Authorities Arrest Off-Duty US Border Patrol Agent Involved in California Shooting
Authorities arrested an off-duty US Border Patrol agent on Saturday after connecting him to the fatal shooting of a 27 year old South California man. John Demery, the Border Patrol agent involved, was placed on suspension and administrative leave until the police investigation is concluded, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement. The shooting occurred at the victim’s home in … [Read more...]
To Be or Not to be Free: Oscar Pistorius
The day of reckoning is finally here as Oscar Pistorius is about to receive his sentence on Tuesday for the killing of Reeva Steenkamp, his girlfriend, of whose murder he stands accused. The Olympic runner could be facing many years in prison, a suspended sentence and a fine or no jail time at all, depending on the judge’s decision. Pistorius is alleged to have shot Steenkamp multiple times … [Read more...]
Life Penalty Awarded to Florida Man Involved in Fatal Dispute over Loud Music
A Florida man found guilty of murder in 2012 was just sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the fatal shooting of an unarmed teenager with whom he had a dispute over loud music. The judge presiding over the case, Russell Healey, added 90 years to Michael Dunn’s sentence for other charges, including the attempted murder of three other teenagers as well as firing a weapon into a … [Read more...]
Mistrust of the Police is Corroding America, President Obama Says
President Barack Obama is convinced that the mistrust of law enforcement is present in too many communities. After the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed African-American 18-year old, citizens have begun trusting police officers less and less and this is having a corrosive effect on the nation. According to the president, such misgivings only harm communities that dearly need the … [Read more...]
Private Autopsy of Ferguson Teen’s Body Reveals He Was Shot Six Times
A private autopsy on the body of Michael Brown has revealed that the boy, who was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, had sustained six gunshot wounds, including two in the head. Hours before a midnight curfew took effect in Ferguson, Mo. For a second consecutive day, the police used tear gas to clear the streets of protesters. It was reported by The New York Times that there was an … [Read more...]
New Orleans Shooting Ends with Two Fatalities
A New Orleans drive-by shooting ended with the death of an 18-year old woman and a man, while five other were injured. This happened in a neighborhood that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and has been struggling with crime since then. Those injured are currently in the hospital: two children (ages 2 and 4) and a woman are still in critical condition, while a 13 year-old girl and a … [Read more...]
Shooting in Syracuse Killed Three
SYRACUSE — A shooting in Syracuse neighborhood, in a home at 2133w 1175s, reportedly resulted in 3 deaths on Tuesday night. As told by Syracuse policeman Erin Behm, Syracuse police were made familiar of a fracas at about 6:30 p.m. and arrived to seek out 3 individuals dead. According to the neighbors, within the space, the family comprised of a couple, who were not along and also the woman's … [Read more...]
