All articles tagged with #victims
Three people, including a 7-year-old girl, died after being swept away by flash floods in the Two Grey Hills area of the Navajo Nation on September 16, 2026. The victims were identified as Elsie Begay, Dora Franklin, and Begay's granddaughter, Lucy Allison Mike. Heavy rains triggered the disaster, prompting a multi-agency rescue effort.
Vance Boelter received two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years after pleading guilty to stalking and shooting Minnesota lawmakers; the death penalty was removed as part of the plea deal. Survivors and relatives, including the Hortman and Hoffman families, described the lasting impact and grief from the attacks. Boelter also faces state charges, for which he has pleaded not guilty, while federal prosecutors stressed the long prison term ensures no release.
Mechanicville police released the identities of six people found dead in a Harris Avenue home: Amy Steadman, 64; Sarah Myers, 44; and four Harmon children (Harper, 13; Hudson, 11; Gavin, 10; Gracelynn, 10). The bodies were discovered Tuesday evening during a welfare check; Steadman is Myers’ mother and the children's grandmother. Authorities say there is no evidence of anyone outside the group being involved and there is no known threat to the public, with autopsies underway as the investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mechanicville police at 518-664-7383.
Philadelphia police identify three women found dead in a South Philadelphia home as 18-year-old Angelina Picano, 55-year-old Denise Grottini, and 67-year-old Janice Picano, who investigators say shot the two younger women before turning the gun on herself in what appears to be a double murder–suicide; a firearm was recovered and the Homicide Unit is investigating.
Twelve people were killed when a Pacific Aerospace P750XL skydiving plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri, including nine experienced skydivers, two tandem jumpers and a pilot. Victims include a high school music teacher, a cancer survivor and a new father; the NTSB is investigating, with preliminary findings due soon and a full report not expected until 2027.
A skydiving plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, killing 12 people (11 skydivers and the pilot). Investigators from the NTSB and FAA are on scene to determine the cause as families and friends mourn; among the victims are Michael Shanahan, Jennifer Sharp, and Dave Hershberger, with the situation developing and updates expected as inquiries continue.
A Friday morning shooting in Midland left a city employee dead and 10 people injured; the 45-year-old suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was later found dead after an hours-long standoff with police, following an attempted firing at an officer. The motive has not been disclosed, and authorities are coordinating ongoing victim support and investigation.
A shooting in Midland, Texas left 1 person dead and 10 others injured, bringing the total number of known victims to 11; after a roughly two-hour standoff, police say the gunman is dead, with victims treated at Midland Memorial and Odessa Medical Center Hospitals as investigators review what happened.
Pope Leo XIV denounced clerical sexual abuse as a 'scourge' and urged a 'culture of care'—with listening, truth, justice and prevention—ahead of a private meeting with abuse victims in Madrid; the visit also featured an unprecedented address to Spain's parliament about migration, life and peace, as the pope’s seven‑day tour includes stops in the Canary Islands and Barcelona and comes amid a long‑running effort in Spain to compensate victims (estimates of up to 200,000 minors harmed since 1940).
The House Oversight Committee’s Epstein investigation is rekindling a contentious debate over who counts as a victim versus a co-conspirator, as lawmakers subpoena Sarah Kellen and weigh whether adult associates who recruited underage girls should be treated as perpetrators. While some Republicans push to question Kellen as a potential co-conspirator, others caution about labeling survivors and emphasize a trauma-informed approach. Prosecutors previously considered charges against Kellen, but declined, and questions remain about how to balance seeking new evidence with protecting those who allege abuse, as the DOJ’s handling of Epstein-related documents and international investigations add urgency to the probe.
Five suspects are in custody after a targeted shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, killing one person and injuring several others; the incident occurred in the food court during a fight between two groups, shoppers were evacuated, and authorities say the scene is secured as the investigation continues, with six total casualties reported.
A man accused of a three-location shooting spree in DeKalb County that killed three people was found unresponsive in his jail cell and pronounced dead; authorities say there is no foul play and have opened an internal investigation into his death. The victims were Prianna Weathers, Tony E. Matthews, and Lauren Bullis, with Abel allegedly buying the gun from a homeless man before the attacks.
A chaotic brawl at the Pedestrian Mall near the University of Iowa escalated to gunfire early Sunday, injuring multiple people who were taken to area hospitals. Police said no arrests had been made and investigators were seeking witnesses while campus alerts urged people to avoid the area.
Sexual abuse allegations against lawmakers are fueling a broader reckoning in Congress, with victims publicly detailing claims and lawmakers pressing for accountability as Rep. Eric Swalwell exits the California governor’s race and resigns his seat.
Three Iranian families recount the Minab school bombing during the Iran-Iraq War: as parents raced to pick up children, a missile destroyed the school, killing Zahra, Sobhan, Hanieh, and Arya, among others. They describe frantic searches, morgue identifications, and the heartbreak of losing their children, with Zahra’s father staying at the rubble until nightfall. A month later, no one is held to account; the US says it is investigating, Trump denies responsibility, and the families press for justice.