Columbia, Md. — A fatal shooting at the Mall in Columbia on Saturday evening led to scenes of panic as shoppers either fled or found refuge in store backrooms. Howard County Police confirmed that the incident, which was isolated near the mall’s food court around 6:10 p.m., resulted in one male casualty. Police officials, who … Read more
NEW YORK – New York City’s bodega owners and workers, long vulnerable to a spate of robberies and violent assaults, are getting a critical new safety tool: panic buttons. These devices, which can instantly alert the NYPD and nearby stores, are being installed as part of a pilot program addressing safety concerns among these small, … Read more
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Authorities in Grand Junction, Colorado, are investigating reports of small explosions and breaking glass at an apartment unit in the Double Tree complex. Neighbors were startled by the unexpected sounds coming from the building, prompting concerns and calls for help. At this time, the Grand Junction fire department has not confirmed … Read more
Beirut, Lebanon – A viral video circulating on social media purportedly showing explosions and chaos in Israel following an attack by Iran on April 13, 2024, has been debunked. The footage actually consists of clips from various incidents that occurred prior to Tehran’s assault. One of the clips depicts a blast in Lebanon, while another … Read more
Green Valley, South Dakota – A dangerous situation unfolded in the unincorporated Rapid City suburb of Green Valley this past weekend, when a garage fire triggered a propane explosion, creating chaos in the area. Despite the large emergency response that descended upon the neighborhood on Saturday afternoon, authorities were relieved to report that no injuries … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. – Law enforcement officials have deemed the active shooter threat at a local school to be a hoax. The threat, which was reported at a school in Orlando, prompted a swift response from local police who conducted a thorough investigation. After determining that the threat was not credible, officials assured the public that … Read more
Karachi, Pakistan – An explosion occurred outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) building in Karachi, according to local media reports citing police sources. Police stated that there were no reported casualties from the incident and that a bomb disposal squad was deployed to the scene to determine the nature and severity of the explosion. … Read more
LEWISTON, Maine – The 911 transcripts from the mass shooting in Lewiston have been released, providing a detailed account of the initial panic and calls for help. The transcripts give insight into the harrowing moments as the community faced a tragic event. The transcripts reveal the frantic minutes following the shooting, with multiple calls being … Read more
LEWISTON, Maine – The 911 transcripts from the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, have been released, detailing the initial panic and desperate calls for help during the tragedy. The transcripts provide a harrowing account of the minutes following the mass shooting, shedding light on the chaos and fear that unfolded on that fateful day. According … Read more
Ocala, FL – Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Albert J. Shell Jr., 39, in connection with a shooting incident at the Paddock Mall on Saturday. At the busy mall, police responded to reports of an active shooter around 3:40 p.m., causing panic among last-minute Christmas shoppers. While there was no active shooter present … Read more