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Five Hurt in Thunder Valley Stabbing; Suspect in Custody
Five people were stabbed around 7 p.m. inside the Dos Coyotes Border Cafe at Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln; a man in his 20s was arrested minutes after deputies arrived. One victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, four others were treated on-site. The suspect reportedly knew all five victims; there is no active threat, and the casino remained open while the restaurant was closed during the investigation.
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An off-duty Philadelphia police officer, 25-year-old Kenroy Cummings, is charged with criminal homicide and fleeing, accused of fatally shooting a 27-year-old man during a domestic dispute in Allen Township, Northampton County. The shooting occurred Friday around 1:45 p.m. on Old Gate Road; Cummings fled the scene but was later arrested after returning. The victim died at a local hospital, with an autopsy scheduled. The case is being investigated by state police and the Northampton County DA’s Office.
Clairemont Drive-By Wounds Teen; SDPD Seeks Four Suspects
A teenager was shot in the leg in a Clairemont drive-by around 2:15 p.m. as four suspects fled in a dark-colored Nissan sedan. San Diego Police released surveillance video and asked for tips, while investigators pursue leads via witnesses and ALPR data. The victim was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital and traffic in the area was disrupted for hours; police have not yet identified any suspect descriptions or connected related activity.
Southie lemonade-stand robbery ends in arrest of 14-year-old
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in South Boston in connection with an armed robbery of a lemonade stand run by two children. Police are still searching for a second suspect. The juvenile faces two counts of armed robbery and two counts of unlawful firearm possession and is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court. The cash box was recovered empty after the heist, and the stand’s reopening drew community support, with half of the proceeds slated for a gun-violence prevention group.
Frisco track meet murder case heads to appellate review after 35-year sentence
Karmelo Anthony filed a Notice of Appeal less than 24 hours after a Collin County jury convicted him of murder in the fatal Frisco track meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf and sentenced him to 35 years in prison. The appellate effort is expected to focus on trial procedures and evidentiary issues rather than the jury’s verdict, with the case moving to the 5th District Court of Appeals as documents and transcripts are prepared; Anthony has been transferred to a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility following sentencing.
Arrest Made in Playa del Rey Hit-and-Run That Claimed 1-Year-Old and Uncle
Authorities say a speeding white Jeep SUV struck a sedan at Vista Del Mar Ave and Culver Boulevard in Playa del Rey, killing a 1-year-old boy and his uncle; a suspect was taken into custody as the investigation continues.
OC Mom Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter After Teen's E-Motorcycle Crash Kills Pedestrian
An Orange County mother, 50-year-old Tommi Jo Mejer, is charged with involuntary manslaughter after her 14-year-old son—illegally riding a Surron e-motorcycle outside El Toro High School in Lake Forest—hit 81-year-old Vietnam War veteran Ed Ashman, who died two weeks later. Deputies warned Mejer last year that letting her son ride the vehicle could lead to charges, but prosecutors say she allowed him to ride despite the danger. This case marks OC’s third parent charged this year for letting a child ride an e-motorcycle; e-bikes under 20 mph have no licensing restrictions, while higher-speed e-motorcycles require a license, registration and insurance.
Iowa City Downtown Shooting: Suspect Charged with Multiple Counts as Investigation Continues
After a fight in the Downtown Pedestrian Mall on April 19, 2026, Damarian M. Jones allegedly fired six shots into the crowd, injuring five people. He faces five counts of attempted murder, plus additional counts for willful injury and going armed with intent; Jones remains at large. The investigation spans multiple agencies, with hundreds of tips, recovered firearms, and warrants; investigators say more arrests are expected and downtown patrols will be increased this weekend.
2-year-old found unharmed after DC mother's fatal shooting; suspect in custody
In Washington, DC, police say a 2-year-old boy, Royce Hawkins, was found unharmed after his mother was fatally shot Tuesday night in the 600 block of Kenyon Street NW. An Amber Alert was issued and later canceled when the boy was found in an apartment in the 500 block of Kenyon Street NW with the man suspected of shooting his mother; the man—not the child's father—has been arrested and charged with murder.
16-Year-Old Khyon Smith-Tate Fatally Shot in Chipotle Bathroom Near Temple University; Police Seek Juvenile Suspects
A 16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate was found fatally shot inside the Chipotle bathroom near Temple University in Philadelphia on Monday, around 5:15 p.m., after returning from winter break. Police say he was with at least one other juvenile male when they entered the restroom; three suspects—all believed to be 16–17 years old—are being sought with no arrests yet. One spent shell casing was recovered, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact police. Temple University offered counseling resources for affected students.