CHICAGO — A man has admitted to charges stemming from the fatal shooting of an Uber driver during a carjacking attempt in March 2021. The incident occurred on the West Side, where Javier Ramos, 43, was shot while resisting an alleged assailant. Authorities revealed that Ramos was targeted by a passenger in his vehicle, prompting … Read more
SCHERTZ, Texas — A series of violent disturbances including attempted carjackings and random shootings shook the community of Schertz last month, culminating in the arrest and continued detention of 45-year-old Derrick Escobar, who is now facing multiple felony charges. The aftermath leaves residents and local authorities grappling with questions on public safety and mental health … Read more
Bridgeport, Conn. – A 24-year-old man from Waterbury, Connecticut, Michael McCann-Ortiz, known as “Bando,” admitted his involvement in a violent carjacking incident linked to a dispute over stolen all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). He entered a guilty plea to a federal charge of carjacking resulting in serious bodily injury during a court appearance in Bridgeport on Thursday. … Read more
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The murder trial of three men accused of fatally shooting Bradley Coleman, a visitor from New Orleans, during a reported attempted carjacking outside a Peachtree Corners gas station in 2022 has commenced, with fresh testimony shedding light on the case’s complexities. Coleman’s shocking death almost three years ago has refocused attention … Read more
DALLAS — A 25-year-old Lyft driver is recovering after being brutally attacked by a customer while performing his job in Dallas. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, involved the driver being physically assaulted by a passenger he was dropping off who subsequently stole his vehicle. According to the driver’s account to the local authorities, … Read more
Worcester, MA – A tragic sequence of events unfolded on a local interstate when 41-year-old Felix Rivera, momentarily halting traffic as he pointed a firearm at drivers, ultimately turned the weapon on himself, police officials said. This concluded a tense chase that originally began with a fatal shooting at a nearby residence. Earlier in the … Read more
Worcester, Massachusetts — A chaotic sequence of events unfolded Wednesday afternoon, when a man suspected of a fatal shooting subsequently engaged in attempted carjackings on a local highway before taking his own life as police moved in to apprehend him, according to authorities. The initial violence erupted around 2:20 p.m. on Heroult Road, leaving one … Read more
Los Angeles – Authorities have brought forward charges including murder and animal cruelty against a suspect involved in a fatal carjacking incident that claimed the life of an 80-year-old man who was out walking his dog. The distressing event has sparked outcry and brought community safety concerns to the forefront. The man, identified as Arthur … Read more
Columbus, Ohio – Authorities have charged a juvenile with the murder of an Ohio woman who was fatally injured during an attempted carjacking earlier this week. The shocking incident, which resulted in the death of the Columbus mother, has stirred community concerns about rising youth crime in the area. The incident occurred late Wednesday, when … Read more
Nashville, TN — In an unexpected twist during a police pursuit of a suspected carjacker in Nashville, Tennessee, a local man played a pivotal role in aiding law enforcement officials to apprehend the suspect. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when an attempted vehicle theft escalated into a high-speed chase through the city’s bustling streets. … Read more