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05/29/2026

Karson Hyder identified as the Shelby Police officer who used force on Cherria Moore.

05/29/2026

Mother fatally shot her 6-day-old baby, Ella Basmajian, her 2-year-old son, Alec Basmajian, and her husband, Khajag Basmajian, before taking her own life in an apparent murder-suicide at a North Hills home

North Hills Murder-Suicide Leaves Family of Four Dead, Including 6-Day-Old Baby Ella Basmajian and 2-Year-Old Alec Basmajian

NORTH HILLS, Calif. — A tragic murder-suicide investigation is underway after four members of a family, including a 6-day-old infant and a 2-year-old child, were found shot to death inside a North Hills home on Wednesday night, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Authorities responded to the 16200 block of Londelius Avenue at approximately 8 p.m. on May 28, 2026, following reports of a shooting at the residence.

When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered four people dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside the home.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later identified the victims as 6-day-old Ella Basmajian, 2-year-old Alec Basmajian, 31-year-old Khajag Basmajian, and a woman in her 30s whose identity had not yet been publicly released pending notification of relatives.

Investigators believe the incident was a murder-suicide involving the children’s mother, though authorities have not yet officially confirmed the sequence of events or publicly detailed what may have led up to the deadly shooting.

In the initial stages of the investigation, LAPD officers stated they were not searching for any suspects and classified the case as a confirmed murder-suicide.

Police have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the deaths or whether any warning signs were reported prior to the incident.

Khajag Basmajian was identified by colleagues as a software engineer employed by the financial software company BlackLine.

Following news of the tragedy, BlackLine released a statement expressing condolences over the loss of their employee.

“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” the company stated. “Our hearts are with everyone impacted by this devastating situation. Out of respect for the family and the ongoing investigation, we will not be commenting further.”

Neighbors described the incident as deeply disturbing and heartbreaking for the quiet North Hills community.

Residents gathered outside the neighborhood throughout the evening as investigators worked inside the home.

“It’s just shocking to be in our neighborhood, something that drastic and devastating,” neighbor Undreal Turner said. “It’s sad. Four people lost their lives today.”

Turner also spoke about the importance of supporting struggling parents and families in the community.

“We really need to hone in on our moms, and even dads, just to make sure they’re OK,” Turner said. “Do they need any help? Do they need any assistance? Do they need any support?”

Members of the Mayor’s Crisis Response Team, an all-volunteer organization that assists survivors and families during traumatic events, also responded to the scene to provide emotional support to those impacted.

The investigation into the North Hills murder-suicide remains ongoing.

05/29/2026

This is Derrick Green, Who is Accused of Killing Wife Shalimar Green and 11-Year-Old Aliv'eyah Chandler During Domestic Violence Incident

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man has been arrested after police say he fatally stabbed and shot his wife and an 11-year-old girl inside their Southeast Side home while the woman was reportedly attempting to end their marriage.

According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers responded to the 2000 block of Chadsworth Way at approximately 7:11 p.m. on May 27, 2026, after concerned family members requested a welfare check for 33-year-old Shalimar Green and 11-year-old Aliveyah Chandler.

When officers arrived at the residence in the Independence Village subdivision near Gender Road, they discovered both victims suffering from multiple stab wounds and gunshot injuries. Medics pronounced Green and Chandler dead at the scene.

Investigators later identified 35-year-old Derrick Green, Shalimar Green’s husband, as the primary suspect in the double homicide.

According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Franklin County Municipal Court, detectives learned from relatives that Shalimar Green had recently begun the process of ending her marriage to Derrick Green.

Court documents state that the night before the killings, Shalimar allegedly found Derrick Green asleep on the couch with a knife beside him. Investigators say she removed the weapon and confronted him about why he had it.

Detectives processing the scene reportedly recovered a knife, spent shell casings, and bloody clothing inside the home. Authorities also discovered a red Dodge Challenger parked outside the residence that Derrick Green had allegedly been using to sleep in at times.

According to investigators, .380-caliber ammunition matching the spent shell casings found inside the residence was recovered from the vehicle’s front passenger seat.

Police said Derrick Green fled the scene before officers arrived. However, Columbus SWAT officers later located and arrested him the same night.

Authorities have not publicly clarified how Aliv'eyah Chandler was related to Derrick Green.

05/29/2026

This is Steven Hodge, Who is Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting of Daniel Acy on Main Street in Henrietta

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A Rutherford County man has been charged with murder following a fatal overnight shooting in Henrietta that left a 39-year-old man dead, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to reports of a shooting on Main Street in Henrietta at approximately 1:45 a.m. on May 28, 2026. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they discovered one victim suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and later identified as 39-year-old Daniel Acy.

Investigators with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office worked throughout the early morning hours and into the day conducting interviews, gathering evidence, and following up on leads connected to the shooting.

Authorities later arrested 38-year-old Steven Hodge in connection with the incident. According to investigators, Hodge was located at the scene when deputies arrived and was allegedly found in possession of the firearm believed to have been used in the shooting.

Hodge has been charged with Common Law Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Officials stated he is currently being held in the Rutherford County Jail without bond.

Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg said investigators are continuing to work alongside the District Attorney’s Office to determine whether the charges could later be upgraded or downgraded depending on additional evidence uncovered during the investigation.

“There is no threat to the community. He’s actually incarcerated in our county jail,” Ellenburg said. “We went ahead and booked him on other charges but are awaiting more charges as we speak.”

Court records show Hodge has a criminal history that includes multiple breaking and entering charges dating back to 2020, as well as a 2016 charge for assault by strangulation.

Hodge made his first court appearance on May 28 and was appointed a public defender. His next court hearing is scheduled for June 10 at the Rutherford County Courthouse.

Residents in the area told reporters they heard gunshots during the middle of the night and said violence has been an ongoing concern along the street for years.

The fatal shooting marks the second deadly shooting reported in Rutherford County within eight days. Authorities previously investigated another fatal shooting on May 20 on Silvers Lake Road in the Rutherfordton area. In that incident, 27-year-old Kirsten Teaster was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 17-year-old victim suffered gunshot injuries and was transported to a trauma center for treatment.

Sheriff Ellenburg urged community members to work alongside law enforcement to help reduce violence in the county.

“We as a community have to work together to take care of our county,” Ellenburg said. “Law enforcement—we’ve only got so many—but it takes my fine citizens of Rutherford County working with us to help keep this county safe.”

The investigation into the Henrietta shooting remains ongoing.

05/29/2026

This is Taylor Dobbins, Who dies in four-vehicle crash on U.S. 49 in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. - A Jonesboro man died Wednesday after his car hydroplaned and crossed the centerline on U.S. 49.

The preliminary fatal crash report stated the crash happened on U.S. 49 at 2:13 p.m. Wednesday, May 27.

A westbound 2015 Dodge Charger hydroplaned, crossed the centerline and collided with an oncoming 2025 Nissan Rogue.

The Charger left the roadway and overturned.

The driver of the Charger, 41-year-old Taylor Dobbins of Jonesboro, died.

The Rogue driver, 44-year-old Penny Spaulding, suffered injuries and was taken to St. Bernards Regional Medical Center.

According to the fatal crash report, a 2023 Jeep Grand Wagon and 2025 Ram struck debris in the roadway from the crash.

The crash scene was cleared about 5:54 p.m.

According to the crash report, roads were wet at the time of the crash.

05/29/2026

This is Tiffany Mauldin, Who was Killed in Head-On Crash on U.S. Highway 52 Near Northeast Connector in Albemarle

ALBEMARLE, N.C. — A late-night head-on collision on U.S. Highway 52 in Albemarle claimed the life of a 34-year-old Stanly County woman and left another driver seriously injured, according to authorities.

Emergency personnel responded to the crash at approximately 11 p.m. on May 27, 2026, near the Northeast Connector on U.S. Highway 52.

According to the preliminary investigation, a vehicle traveling northbound crossed the center line and collided head-on with a southbound vehicle.

Authorities identified the deceased driver as Tiffany Mauldin, 34, of Stanly County. Mauldin, who was operating the northbound vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.

The driver of the southbound vehicle suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Officials have not released the identity or current condition of the injured driver.

The Albemarle Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including what may have caused the northbound vehicle to cross into oncoming traffic.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has additional information to contact the Albemarle Police Department at 704-984-9500 or submit anonymous tips through Stanly County Crime Stoppers at 704-982-0711.

No additional details have been released as the investigation remains ongoing.

05/29/2026

This is Rudy Gomez, Who was Found Dead in Fairfield Front Yard, Suspect Gregory Green Arrested for Murder

Gregory Green Arrested for Murder After Rudy Gomez Found Dead in Fairfield Front Yard

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Fairfield police have arrested a 70-year-old man in connection with the death of a 43-year-old Fairfield resident who was found dead in the front yard of a neighborhood home late Wednesday night.

According to the Fairfield Police Department, officers responded shortly after 11 p.m. on May 28 to the 700 block of San Marco Street following reports of an injured person lying in a front yard.

When officers arrived at the scene, they located an adult male suffering from severe injuries. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities later identified the deceased man as 43-year-old Rudy Gomez.

Detectives with the Fairfield Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation and worked through the night gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and following investigative leads.

Police said detectives quickly identified 70-year-old Gregory Green as the primary suspect in the case.

Green was later located by investigators and taken into custody without incident. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Gomez’s death.

Officials have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the homicide or a possible motive in the case.

The Fairfield Police Department said the investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue processing evidence and conducting interviews.

In a public statement, the department extended condolences to the family and loved ones of Rudy Gomez during what authorities described as an extremely difficult time.

Anyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department.

05/29/2026

This is Ricky Adkins, who is charged with manslaughter after sister Christie Adkins killed in officer-involved shooting in Vance

VANCE, Ala. - A man has been charged after he allegedly shot at deputies while they attempted to serve a warrant, causing the deputies to return fire which critically injured the man and killed his sister.

According to the sheriff’s office, at 5 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, deputies with the sheriff’s office responded to the 13000 block of Gladys Drive in Vance.

Deputies were attempting to find a man wanted on warrants and one of the men wanted was Ricky Adkins, 36. Authorities say the warrant was for a felony.

According to the sheriff’s office, they found Ricky Adkins in a tent in the back of a residence. When deputies spoke with the people in the tent, Ricky Adkin’s sister, Christie Adkins, attempted to hide her brother.

Deputies reportedly ordered Ricky Adkins to remove his face covering. Then, he pulled a handgun and pointed it at the deputies over his sister’s shoulder.

Later on, authorities say they determined it was a BB or pellet gun designed to look exactly like a handgun, reportedly indistinguishable from a functioning handgun.

Authorities say deputies fired their department issued weapons, hitting Ricky and Christie Adkins. The Lakeview Fire District responded and no deputies were injured.

Christie Adkins, 43, died from her injury. Ricky Adkins was hit by multiple rounds and recieved life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital.

The Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), was requested to conduct an investigation. The sheriff’s office says investigators not affiliated with the office responded and took over the investigation.

The VCU says that after reviewing bodycamera footage, physical evidence, witness statements and after consultation with the district attorney, investigators obtained a warrant for manslaughter on Ricky Adkins.

“Mr. Adkins created the circumstances that led to Kristie Adkins’ death. Due to this, the warrant was obtained,” the VCU explained.

They said Ricky Adkins will be charged on his release from the hospital.

05/29/2026

This is Jerome Warren, Who was Killed in Fatal Tractor-Trailer Crash on LA 1057 Near Kentwood, Louisiana

KENTWOOD, La. — Louisiana State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash in Tangipahoa Parish that claimed the life of a 43-year-old man Thursday morning.

According to Louisiana State Police Troop L, the crash occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. on May 28 along Louisiana Highway 1057 near Milburn Grace Road in the Kentwood area.

Authorities identified the victim as 43-year-old Jerome Warren.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Warren was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Impala eastbound on LA 1057 when, for reasons still under investigation, the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway.

Troopers said Warren then attempted to correct the vehicle’s path, causing the Chevrolet to cross back across the highway and enter the westbound lane.

As the Impala entered opposing traffic, the right side of the vehicle collided with a westbound 2021 Western Star tractor-trailer traveling along LA 1057.

Following the impact, both vehicles left the roadway and crashed into a nearby tree line.

Louisiana State Police said Warren was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. He suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by authorities.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was properly restrained and was not injured in the collision.

Investigators stated that impairment is not currently suspected as a contributing factor in the crash. However, as part of standard procedure, toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for laboratory analysis.

The fatal crash remains under active investigation by Louisiana State Police.

State police continue to remind motorists about the importance of wearing seatbelts and maintaining control of vehicles while traveling on rural highways. Officials note that proper seatbelt use significantly reduces the risk of serious injury or death in traffic crashes.

05/29/2026

Jeremy Cochran, Braydon Finkas, John Forsberg, Gilbert Bernal, Dillon Miller, Clint “CJ” Doran, Jared Ammons, Tyler Covington and Brad Covington Among Victims After Deadly Chemical Tank Rupture at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview

9 Victims Identified After Deadly Chemical Tank Rupture at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Tank Rupture in Longview Leaves Multiple Workers Dead; Victims Identified in Washington Industrial Disaster

LONGVIEW, Wash. — Authorities have identified several victims following a catastrophic chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant in Longview, Washington, in what officials fear could become the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern state history.

Among those confirmed or believed killed in the incident are Jeremy James Cochran, Braydon Finkas, John Forsberg, Gilbert Bernal, Dillon Miller, Clint “CJ” Doran, Jared Ammons, Tyler Covington, and Brad Covington.

According to Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, the devastating incident occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on Industrial Way in Longview, located along the Columbia River roughly 45 miles north of Portland, Oregon.

Officials said a massive rupture involving a chemical storage tank triggered a violent blast during a shift change period, causing catastrophic damage throughout portions of the plant that included operational areas, administrative offices, and employee break rooms.

Fire officials confirmed that at least 11 workers are dead or presumed dead, while seven additional employees remain hospitalized with injuries ranging from serious to critical.

During a Wednesday briefing, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue Chief Scott Goldstein announced that emergency operations had officially transitioned from rescue efforts to recovery operations.

Authorities said the ruptured tank contained “white liquor,” a highly alkaline chemical solution commonly used in the papermaking process. Officials estimate approximately 550,000 gallons of material escaped after the rupture.

05/28/2026

Memorial Day Murder-Suicide in Marana Leaves Two Young Children Without Parents After Mikaela Durfey Killed, Ex-Husband Brian Schnurr Found Dead

MARANA, Ariz. — A tragic Memorial Day murder-suicide in Marana has left two young children without parents after authorities say a man fatally shot his ex-wife before taking his own life following a police search.

According to the Marana Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 5 p.m. on May 25, 2026, at a residence located in the 6700 block of West Alegria Drive near North Silverbell Road.

When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered 36-year-old Mikaela Durfey suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the driveway of the home. Despite emergency lifesaving efforts, Durfey was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators quickly identified 37-year-old Brian Schnurr, Durfey’s ex-husband, as the suspect in the shooting. Police said Schnurr fled the area in a blue Dodge Challenger after allegedly placing the couple’s two children, both under the age of four, inside the vehicle.

Authorities later located the Dodge Challenger parked near North Silverbell Road, less than a mile from the shooting scene. Officers found the two children unharmed inside the vehicle.

With assistance from the Pima County Sheriff's Department Air Unit, law enforcement launched a search of the nearby desert area. Investigators later discovered Schnurr dead from what authorities described as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Police are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.

Court records reportedly show that Durfey filed for divorce from Schnurr in July 2025. Authorities said Durfey worked as a licensed counselor, while Schnurr was known locally as a chiropractor in the Tucson-area community.

Neighbors described the incident as deeply disturbing and heartbreaking, with several residents reporting hearing multiple gunshots shortly before police arrived. In the aftermath of the tragedy, community members placed flowers, candles, and balloons outside the home in memory of Durfey.

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