OTIS ORCHARDS, Wash. — Tragedy struck on the banks of the Spokane River as an 18-year-old man lost his life in what authorities suspect to be an accidental drowning. The incident occurred near Otis Orchards on July 19, shortly after 1:40 p.m., sparking a swift response from local emergency services. Eyewitnesses at the scene were … Read more
Jos, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has publicly mourned the tragic collapse of a school building in Jos, Plateau State, which resulted in several deaths and left numerous survivors injured. Tinubu articulated his deep sorrow over this calamity in a statement released on Friday, emphasizing its profound impact on the nation and describing the development … Read more
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A tragic gas explosion rocked downtown Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday, leaving devastation and chaos in its wake. The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office body camera captured the harrowing moments following the explosion at the Realty building, home to Chase Bank and apartments. As first responders rushed to the scene, debris scattered across the … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – After a building explosion in downtown Youngstown unfolded Tuesday, first responders were captured on body camera rushing to the scene, as shown in footage released by the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which occurred just before 3 p.m., resulted in the collapse of the Realty building, home to Chase Bank and … Read more
Valley Stream, New York – Multiple fire departments swiftly responded to a home on Lutz Drive in Valley Stream on Saturday morning following reports of a small explosion and fire. The incident prompted a quick and coordinated effort from the Valley Stream Fire Department, with officials arriving at the scene within minutes. According to fire … Read more
Great Falls, Virginia – Firefighters in Great Falls, Virginia, are uniting with a local pub to raise funds for their colleagues who were injured while responding to a home explosion in Sterling back in February. The Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting an event at The Old Brogue Irish Pub from 5 – … Read more
Burnsville, Minnesota – The community of Burnsville, Minnesota, mourns the loss of police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, along with paramedic and firefighter Adam Finseth, who were tragically killed in a shooting incident earlier this month. The suspect, Shannon Gooden, also lost his life in the incident. The public service to honor these fallen … Read more
BURNSVILLE, Minnesota – A man who killed three first responders during a standoff in Burnsville, Minnesota, took his own life, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office. The man, identified as Shannon Cortez Gooden, 38, died from a gunshot wound to the head. Gooden had barricaded himself in his home, where he had several guns and … Read more
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Flags are being flown at half-staff across Minnesota in honor of two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic who were tragically killed in a shooting incident in Burnsville on Sunday. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with hundreds of community members gathering at a vigil outside Burnsville City Hall to pay their … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – A vigil was held Sunday evening to honor three first responders who tragically lost their lives in a domestic abuse incident in Minnesota. The incident unfolded as a domestic abuse incident turned into a deadly armed encounter, resulting in the deaths of two Burnsville police officers and one paramedic. The tragic event … Read more