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Bus Driver Shot Dead Behind Wheel as Passengers Witness Chaos

The driver died after a confrontation with a passenger Thursday, and Culver City suspended bus service through the weekend. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police arrested a man Friday suspected of fatally shooting a Culver CityBus driver during a confrontation with a passenger in the Mar Vista neighborhood, authorities said, marking a major development less than a day after the killing. The shooting happened about 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, near South Centinela and Mitchell …

4-Year-Old Fatally Shot Sleeping

Police say seven armed teenagers fired at least 84 rounds into four occupied homes during an alleged retaliation shooting. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four teenagers have been charged with murder in the death of 4-year-old Caleb Flax, who was killed when gunfire struck several occupied homes in northwest Charlotte on Sept. 20, police said. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Friday that investigators believe seven armed teenagers were involved in the shooting on Grassy Patch Lane near Auten Road. …

Gunshots Heard on 911 Call Before Two Found Dead

Police entered the home with SWAT and drone support after a caller warned that a murder-suicide was going to occur. PEORIA, Ariz. — An 86-year-old man and a 78-year-old woman were found dead inside a Peoria home Wednesday after dispatchers heard gunshots during an open 911 call, authorities said. Police and firefighters were sent to a home on 83rd Lane shortly before noon Sept. 30 after a caller reported that a murder-suicide was going to …

Mom Kills 4-Year-Old Daughter After Court Ruling

Police said 4-year-old Vivian Savella was killed hours after a judge placed her in her father’s primary care. HOUSTON — A 4-year-old girl was fatally shot in a west Houston home after a family court ruling placed her in her father’s primary care, and her mother later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police and local news reports. Authorities identified the child as Vivian Savella. Houston police said officers responding to the home …

Witnesses Describe New Deatils of Failed Execution Attempt

Pike remained alive after two doses of pentobarbital and was hospitalized in critical condition as Tennessee ordered an independent review. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New witness accounts are adding detail to Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute Christa Pike, who remained alive after two doses of pentobarbital as observers reported that she sang, spoke, breathed and later made prolonged snoring sounds inside the state’s death chamber. Pike, 50, was taken by ambulance from Riverbend Maximum Security Institution …

Two Killed, One Hurt in Shocking Workplace Attack

A third employee survived the Manassas shooting before the suspected gunman was located more than 100 miles away on Interstate 81. MANASSAS, Va. — Two employees were killed and a third was wounded Sept. 30 after a co-worker opened fire at an equipment rental business in Manassas, police said. The suspected gunman later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a pursuit and standoff with Virginia State Police. Police identified the suspected shooter as Marvin …

Police Find 15 Abused Children Living in Two-Bedroom Apartment

Authorities say the children, ages 1 to 17, were living in a two-bedroom Marietta home with little food and nine beds. MARIETTA, Ga. — Three adults face dozens of child-cruelty charges after authorities said a welfare check led to the discovery of 15 children living in a two-bedroom apartment with little food, limited sleeping space and other conditions investigators described as unsafe. The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services asked Marietta police to assist …

Actor Chad Lowe’s 13-Year-Old Daughter Dies Suddenly

The actor and his wife, producer Kim Painter, remembered Fiona as a smart and creative girl who loved dancing. LOS ANGELES — Actor Chad Lowe and his wife, producer Kim Painter, are mourning the death of their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, remembering the teenager as a loving, creative child who was deeply cherished by her parents and two sisters. The family confirmed Fiona’s death in a statement released this week, saying they were “deeply heartbroken” by …

Man Dies After Shattering Window at Former Elementary School

David Bridges’ family says the 38-year-old suffered a fatal injury after striking a window at the Jackson school facility. JACKSON, Miss. — A 38-year-old Mississippi man died after suffering severe injuries at a former elementary school in Jackson, where his family says he struck a window and was badly cut, according to relatives and Jackson Public Schools. David Bridges was identified by his mother after the Sunday incident at the former Lake Elementary School, local …

Teen Said ‘Welcome Home’ Before Killing Mom and Boyfriend

Julia Egler pleaded guilty to two second-degree murder counts in a negotiated agreement stemming from the 2024 Palm Bay killings. VIERA, Fla. — An 18-year-old Florida woman has been sentenced to 50 years in state prison after pleading guilty to killing her mother and her mother’s boyfriend when she was 16, ending a case that began with a 911 call about an alleged home intruder. Julia G. Egler pleaded guilty Sept. 25 to two counts …