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July Fourth teen takeover draws 8,000 youths to Raleigh, sparking shootings
local-news3 days ago

July Fourth teen takeover draws 8,000 youths to Raleigh, sparking shootings

On July 4, a “teen takeover” flooded Raleigh streets with about 8,000 youths at Glenwood South and 3,000 at Brier Creek, many from outside Raleigh, leading to six shootings and 10 injuries. Police arrested 29 young adults (18 and older), seized 11 firearms, and filed four juvenile petitions (one elevated to secure custody). A Moore Square gathering earlier that day was peaceful, but chaotic late-night scenes erupted as crowds clashed and law enforcement encountered more guns than anticipated; investigations continue.

Two minors arrested over six-alarm Allentown fire that tore through eight homes
us-news14 days ago

Two minors arrested over six-alarm Allentown fire that tore through eight homes

Two unidentified minors were arrested after a six-alarm fire at an abandoned Allentown warehouse spread to eight homes—six destroyed—displacing seven families; a firefighter was injured, and the juveniles face arson, recklessly endangering, conspiracy and causing a catastrophe charges as investigators say radiant heat, not direct flames, fueled the blaze.

Tacloban high school shooting reportedly planned weeks ahead, police say
nation18 days ago

Tacloban high school shooting reportedly planned weeks ahead, police say

Police say two 14- and 15-year-old Grade 9 students planned the Tacloban City high school shooting weeks before the June 22 attack at San Jose National High School, which left at least three dead and several injured. The Regional Office Eastern Visayas (PRO 8) said the plan dated back to April–May, and investigators noted rumors about how the guns were brought into the campus and the suspects’ familiarity with the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, though not all details have been confirmed.

Five teens charged in deadly attack on homeless man in Binghamton
local2 months ago

Five teens charged in deadly attack on homeless man in Binghamton

Five juveniles have been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal assault of Peter Bennedum, a 45-year-old homeless man in Binghamton; four suspects were arrested the day after the attack on attempted murder charges and remain in juvenile detention awaiting murder arraignments, while a fifth suspect, age 13, was arrested Wednesday and remanded to a juvenile detention center as the investigation continues.

Two teens killed after planned fight escalates to mass shooting near NC middle school
crime2 months ago

Two teens killed after planned fight escalates to mass shooting near NC middle school

Two juveniles agreed to meet for a fight at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem, NC; the gathering escalated into a mass shooting with multiple shooters, leaving two people dead. Authorities say the incident is isolated and under investigation; Jefferson Middle School and Mount Tabor High School remained open, and Leinbach Park access and nearby Robinhood Road were closed.

Planned fight at Winston-Salem park ends in deadly shooting, SBI says
local2 months ago

Planned fight at Winston-Salem park ends in deadly shooting, SBI says

Two people were killed in a mass shooting at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem after a planned fight between two youths escalated; multiple shooters opened fire and the total number of victims was not immediately known as the SBI investigates. Several roads were closed and nearby Jefferson Middle School remained in session as authorities described the incident as isolated and under investigation.

Two Dead as Fight Escalates to Gunfire at Leinbach Park, SBI Investigates
crime2 months ago

Two Dead as Fight Escalates to Gunfire at Leinbach Park, SBI Investigates

Two people are dead and multiple others injured after a planned fight near Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem escalated into gunfire; the NC SBI is investigating with suspects at large. Nearby schools were placed on secure hold as a precaution, drones are aiding the search, and Leinbach Park and surrounding roads remain closed as investigators continue to gather details.