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Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Days After Family Mourned Dalonte 'Boobie' Jackson, Police Rule Brutal Beating A Homicide In DC Days After Family Mourned Dalonte 'Boobie' Jackson, Police Rule Brutal Beating A Homicide In DC
Days After Family Mourned Dalonte 'Boobie' Jackson, Police Rule Brutal Beating A Homicide In DC The death of Dalonte Lamont Jackson, the DC man whose family said he was left unconscious after a brutal Memorial Day weekend attack, has now officially been ruled a homicide. Jackson, known to loved ones as "Boobie," died on Friday, May 29, after suffering severe injuries in an assault days earlier, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The 35-year-old Northeast DC resident was found unconscious but still breathing shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, when Sixth District officers responded to the 3300 block of East Capitol Street NE. Police said Jackson was suffering fr…

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by Zak Failla
Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
Police & Fire
Newborn Baby Girl Stabbed To Death In Chest By Teen Mom In PA Apartment: Prosecutors Newborn Baby Girl Stabbed To Death In Chest By Teen Mom In PA Apartment: Prosecutors
Newborn Baby Girl Stabbed To Death In Chest By Teen Mom In PA Apartment: Prosecutors A newborn baby girl was found dead inside a Philadelphia apartment in what police initially called a suspicious death, the teen mom who had just given birth to her, is now believed to be the killer, authorities announced. Officers responded to a home on the 1100 block of North American Street at 12:52 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, where they located the unresponsive infant inside the residence, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The baby girl was pronounced dead at 1:08 p.m. by medics at the scene, police said. Early information indicated the child may have suffered "puncture w…

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by Jillian Pikora
Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
Police & Fire
Skeletal Remains Found In Woods Near PA Creek: Police Skeletal Remains Found In Woods Near PA Creek: Police
Skeletal Remains Found In Woods Near PA Creek: Police Skeletal human remains were discovered in a wooded area of Philadelphia on Monday, April 20, prompting an active investigation. Officers from the 14th District responded to the area near Wissahickon Creek and Germantown Avenue at approximately 6:41 p.m., where they located the remains, according to Philadelphia police. The remains are believed to be those of an adult, but due to their condition, investigators have not yet determined the individual’s race or gender, police said. The Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to begin the recovery process and work toward formally ide…

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by Jillian Pikora
Secaucus, NJ
Police & Fire
Body Recovered From Hackensack River: Prosecutor Body Recovered From Hackensack River: Prosecutor
Body Recovered From Hackensack River: Prosecutor A man's body was recovered from the Hackensack River in Secaucus on Friday, April 17, authorities said. The identity of the man, as well as the cause and manner of death, will be determined by the Regional Medical Examiner, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said.

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by Sam Barron
Windsor Locks, CT
Police & Fire
Woman, 93, Dead After Likely Wandering From Windsor Locks Facility: Cops Woman, 93, Dead After Likely Wandering From Windsor Locks Facility: Cops
Woman, 93, Dead After Likely Wandering From Windsor Locks Facility: Cops A 93-year-old woman with a history of wandering was found dead outside a Connecticut senior living facility over the weekend, authorities said. Staff at Bickford’s Health Care Center in Windsor Locks discovered that the resident was not in her bed and her location was unknown around 4:45 a.m. on Feb. 8, local police said. Staff immediately began searching for her, noting that she was known to wander at times due to her mental status, according to a preliminary report. Police said the woman was equipped with an alert device designed to activate if she exited the facility witho…

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by Cecilia Levine
Alexandria, VA
Police & Fire
Fatal Double Shooting In Alexandria Leaves Man Dead, Boy Injured (DEVELOPING) Fatal Double Shooting In Alexandria Leaves Man Dead, Boy Injured (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Double Shooting In Alexandria Leaves Man Dead, Boy Injured (Developing) One man was killed and a boy injured in a double shooting reported in Northern Virginia late on Wednesday, authorities confirmed. Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 28, officers from the Alexandria Police Department were called to investigate reports of shots fired in the 900 block of North Patrick Street. When they arrived, police say that they found a man and boy inside an apartment building suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were rushed to an area hospital, where the man later died from his injuries. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will now determine the cause and manner of death…

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by Zak Failla
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck Dead By Teen Driver On Route 347 Identified: Suffolk Police (UPDATE) Pedestrian Struck Dead By Teen Driver On Route 347 Identified: Suffolk Police (UPDATE)
Pedestrian Struck Dead By Teen Driver On Route 347 Identified: Suffolk Police (Update) A pedestrian killed in a late-night crash on a busy roadway has been identified, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Elizabeth Jensen, 46, who was undomiciled, was struck and killed while in the roadway of Route 347 at Moriches Road in Lake Grove at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, according to police. Jensen was hit by an eastbound 2023 Honda HR-V and was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, authorities said. The driver of the Honda, Sofia Ng, 19, of East Northport, was not injured. The vehicle…

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by Jillian Pikora
Waterbury, CT
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead Inside Burning Waterbury Building After Early-Morning Fire Man Found Dead Inside Burning Waterbury Building After Early-Morning Fire
Man Found Dead Inside Burning Waterbury Building After Early-Morning Fire Waterbury firefighters said they found the body of a man inside a burning building early Tuesday morning, Dec. 30. Crews were called to a structure fire on Mark Lane shortly after 6 a.m., authorities said. Heavy smoke was pouring from the building as firefighters worked to battle the blaze. Once firefighters were able to get inside, they found the man’s body on the first floor, officials said. He had not yet been identified as of Tuesday afternoon. Crews remained at the scene for hours, extinguishing hot spots and searching through the debris. The cause of the fire is under investigation.…

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by Josh Lanier
North Adams, MA
Police & Fire
2 Dead In North Adams House Fire: DA 2 Dead In North Adams House Fire: DA
2 Dead In North Adams House Fire: DA Authorities say two people were found dead inside a burning home in Berkshire County on Monday, Nov. 24. Neighbors on Francis Street in North Adams called 911 shortly after 7 a.m. to report the blaze and to say there could be people inside, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. Fire crews rushed to the scene and forced their way inside through the basement. Firefighters found the two bodies inside the house as they put out the blaze.  Officials have not publicly identified the victims yet as they work to notify their family members. The Office of the Chief Medical Exa…

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by Josh Lanier
Ashburn, VA
Police & Fire
Explosion Rocks Ashburn Neighborhood, Leaving One Dead In Virginia: Officials (DEVELOPING) Explosion Rocks Ashburn Neighborhood, Leaving One Dead In Virginia: Officials (DEVELOPING)
Explosion Rocks Ashburn Neighborhood, Leaving One Dead In Virginia: Officials (Developing) An early morning explosion rocked a Virginia community and left one person dead Monday, according to fire officials. Just before 8 a.m. on Nov. 10, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from Moorefield were called to the 21000 block of Green Stable Square in Ashburn for reports of an explosion, officials said. Multiple 911 callers reported heavy smoke in the area and a possible fire in nearby woods, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. When crews arrived, they found a fire in an outdoor maintenance area. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and discovered a person dead inside…

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by Zak Failla
Alexandria, VA
News
Man Found Shot Dead In Alexandria Apartment In Suspected Domestic-Related Homicide: Police Man Found Shot Dead In Alexandria Apartment In Suspected Domestic-Related Homicide: Police
Man Found Shot Dead In Alexandria Apartment In Suspected Domestic-Related Homicide: Police Police in Virginia are investigating a suspected domestic-related homicide, authorities announced. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, officers from the Alexandria Police Department were called to an apartment complex on Berkeley Street to probe reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found a man inside a unit suffering from a gunshot wound, officials said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Now, the Office of the Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death. Investigators say they believe the incident was domestic-related, and all parties are believed …

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by Zak Failla
Alexandria, VA
Police & Fire
Rampaging Virginia Man Dies In Custody After Alexandria Arrest: Police Rampaging Virginia Man Dies In Custody After Alexandria Arrest: Police
Rampaging Virginia Man Dies In Custody After Alexandria Arrest: Police A man is dead after being taken into custody in Virginia, according to Alexandria Police. Officers responded at approximately 5:07 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, to the 2800 block of North Beauregard Street for reports of “unknown trouble,” police confirmed on Saturday.  Multiple 911 callers reported a man running through apartment hallways, yelling, and knocking on doors. When officers arrived, they found the man “causing a disturbance to the surrounding neighbors.” Police said officers worked to de-escalate the situation before arresting him for public intoxication. The man was transport…

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by Zak Failla
Watervliet, NY
News
9-Year-Old's Death Under Investigation In Watervliet 9-Year-Old's Death Under Investigation In Watervliet
9-Year-Old's Death Under Investigation In Watervliet Authorities are investigating the death of a child in Albany County. Officers from the Watervliet Police Department and New York State Police responded to a Watervliet residence on 2nd Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 2, for a report of an unresponsive 9-year-old. The child was pronounced dead at Samaritan Hospital, according to State Police. There is no perceived threat to the public, the agency added. Watervliet Police transferred the investigation to the New York State Police. The child’s cause and manner of death will be determined by the medical examiner’s office.

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington, VA
News
Toddler Suffered Blunt Force Injuries, Broken Ribs Before DC Mom's Murder Conviction: DOJ Toddler Suffered Blunt Force Injuries, Broken Ribs Before DC Mom's Murder Conviction: DOJ
Toddler Suffered Blunt Force Injuries, Broken Ribs Before DC Mom's Murder Conviction: DOJ A mother from DC has been convicted of murdering her 16-month-old daughter Rhythm Fields, who was found lifeless and cold inside a Southeast apartment in 2017, federal prosecutors announced. Faneisha Scott, 39, was found guilty Wednesday, June 11, of murder and other offenses following an incident that claimed the life of Fields, according to the US Attorney's Office. Specifically, Scott was found guilty on Wednesday of first-degree murder, first-degree cruelty to children (willful maltreatment), and second-degree cruelty to children. The verdict came eight years after Scott’s daughter was…

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by Zak Failla
Milford, CT
Police & Fire
Milford Drug Bust Tied to Woman’s Overdose Death: Police Milford Drug Bust Tied to Woman’s Overdose Death: Police
Milford Drug Bust Tied to Woman’s Overdose Death: Police A 28-year-old woman was found dead at the Super 8 Motel earlier this month in what police believe is a drug-related overdose. Milford officers responded after a man called to report the woman was unresponsive at the on Boston Post Road motel in Milford. He told police she had taken narcotics the night before and may have overdosed, police said.  Milford police said they found “white long pill shaped bars consistent with Xanax, numerous containers of unlabeled pills, and a box of a powdered white substance resembling crack cocaine” among her belonging. The Office of the Chief Medical Ex…

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by Josh Lanier
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Shot, Killed Along Railroad Tracks In Paterson (UPDATE) Woman Shot, Killed Along Railroad Tracks In Paterson (UPDATE)
Woman Shot, Killed Along Railroad Tracks In Paterson (Update) A woman was shot and killed in Paterson early Wednesday morning, March 19, prompting an investigation, authorities said. Paterson Police responded to a shots fired call near 27th Street and 19th Avenue at approximately 3:12 a.m., according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray. When officers arrived, they found the victim with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Authorities have not yet identified the victim. Photos by Kyle Mazza/UNF News show a major police presence along the railroad tra…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Missing Woman Found Dead In Bowie Pond After Massive Search: Police Missing Woman Found Dead In Bowie Pond After Massive Search: Police
Missing Woman Found Dead In Bowie Pond After Massive Search: Police A woman reported critically missing in Bowie was found dead in a pond hours later, despite an intensive search involving air support and bloodhounds, police said. The City of Bowie Police Department received a call around 8:47 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, reporting a missing woman in the 1200 block of Durham Drive. Officers immediately launched a search, calling in bloodhound units and air support from the Maryland State Police to assist. Shortly after, police helicopters located a body in a pond in the 14900 block of Dunleigh Drive. Authorities later confirmed that the body belonged to the…

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by Zak Failla
Rockville, MD
Police & Fire
Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Seat Pleasant: Police (DEVELOPING) Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Seat Pleasant: Police (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Seat Pleasant: Police (Developing) A death investigation is underway after a man was found unresponsive inside a vehicle in Seat Pleasant and later pronounced dead, authorities said. Officers responded to the 6300 block of Addison Road around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, after receiving reports of an unconscious man inside a vehicle, according to Seat Pleasant Police. When officers arrived, they found the man unresponsive and immediately began life-saving efforts, including CPR and the use of agency-issued AEDs. Despite their attempts, Prince George’s County Fire/EMS crews arrived and ultimately pronounced the man dead …

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by Zak Failla
Spring Valley, NY
Police & Fire
Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Spring Valley (DEVELOPING) Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Spring Valley (DEVELOPING)
Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Spring Valley (Developing) Numerous law agencies are commencing a possible homicide investigation at an abandoned building in Rockland County.  New, updated report - Man's Body Found In Abandoned Commercial Building In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) On Wednesday, Feb. 19, at around 10 a.m., authorities descended on a building at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Centre Street in connection to the investigation, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Spring Valley Police, along with the Rockland County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police, responded to the scene and can be seen in a video posted to Inst…

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by Ben Crnic
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Killed, Two Men Seriously Injured In Lindenhurst House Fire: Police Woman Killed, Two Men Seriously Injured In Lindenhurst House Fire: Police
Woman Killed, Two Men Seriously Injured In Lindenhurst House Fire: Police A woman was killed, and two men were seriously injured in a house fire on Storz Place in Lindenhurst late Thursday, Jan. 9, Suffolk County police announced. First Precinct officers responded to a 911 call reporting the blaze at 9 Storz Place at 11:11 p.m., police said. Three occupants were rescued from the home by police and first responders. The woman, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Copiague Fire Department, authorities said. Her identity and cause of death will be determined by the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner following an autopsy…

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by Jillian Pikora
Dover-Wharton, NJ
Police & Fire
Person Found Dead Under Route 46 Bridge: Prosecutor Person Found Dead Under Route 46 Bridge: Prosecutor
Person Found Dead Under Route 46 Bridge: Prosecutor A person was found dead under the Route 46 bridge in Morris County on Sunday, Jan. 5, authorities said. Dover police discovered the individual after another person conducted a welfare check, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Paramedics pronounced the individual dead at the scene, authorities said.  No trauma was observed to the body, authorities said. The death appears medical in nature, and no foul play is suspected, authorities said. The person was turned over to the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities sa…

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by Sam Barron
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Son Charged With Murdering Mother Inside Family Home In Baltimore, Police Say Son Charged With Murdering Mother Inside Family Home In Baltimore, Police Say
Son Charged With Murdering Mother Inside Family Home In Baltimore, Police Say A 25-year-old Baltimore man is behind bars after being accused of killing his mother in their Western District home, police said. Ajay Wiggins, 25, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his mother, 64-year-old Joyce Gaskins, who was found unresponsive last month. Authorities say that Gaskins was found shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 inside a home in the 1600 block of Druid Hill Avenue. Police arrived at the scene to find Gaskins dead.  Medics confirmed her death, and Wiggins, initially identified as "a family member on the scene," was ta…

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by Zak Failla
Paterson, NJ
News
Grand Jury Declines To File Charges After Death At Paterson Police Headquarters: AG Grand Jury Declines To File Charges After Death At Paterson Police Headquarters: AG
Grand Jury Declines To File Charges After Death At Paterson Police Headquarters: AG A grand jury has declined to indict anyone after a 57-year-old Paterson woman died in 2022 while in custody at the Paterson Police Department, authorities said. Rosita Diaz was arrested Thursday, February 17, 2022, for alleged possession of narcotics, the State Attorney General's Office said. Between Feb. 17 and Feb. 18, she was taken to a hospital several times for either medical issues or medical/psychological clearance for incarceration, authorities said. After her last discharge from the hospital, and while awaiting transportation to the jail, she was found unresponsive in a Paterson Po…

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by Sam Barron
Carteret, NJ
Police & Fire
Afternoon Carteret Shooting Ruled Suicide, Prosecutor Says Afternoon Carteret Shooting Ruled Suicide, Prosecutor Says
Afternoon Carteret Shooting Ruled Suicide, Prosecutor Says A shooting death in Middlesex County on Wednesday, Sep. 18 has been ruled a suicide, authorities said. The victim's family member called 9-1-1 around 2:45 p.m., bringing Carteret police to Pershing and Union Avenue around 2:45 p.m., Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Carteret Police Chief Dennis McFadden said. Carteret Detective Keith Cassens and MCPO Detective Stephanie Redline found the man, who had suffered a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The medical examiner completed an autopsy which determined that the cause of death was suicide. No further inf…

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by Cecilia Levine
Towson, MD
News
Guardian Accused Of Murdering 16-Year-Old In Baltimore, Police Say Guardian Accused Of Murdering 16-Year-Old In Baltimore, Police Say
Guardian Accused Of Murdering 16-Year-Old In Baltimore, Police Say The guardian of a 16-year-old boy who died months ago after suffering critical injuries in Baltimore has been charged with murder after his death was ruled a homicide, police say. Johnnie Teague is facing a first-degree murder charge for his alleged role in the killing of Jibreal Payne, whose death was ruled a homicide over the weekend by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, authorities announced on Wednesday. According to the Baltimore Police Department, in late January, officers were called to a home in the 400 block of North Clinton Street to assist fire officials with an investigat…

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by Zak Failla
Williamstown-Lanesborough, MA
Police & Fire
'Ketamine Queen' Linked To Death Of 'Friends' Star, Williamstown Native Matthew Perry 'Ketamine Queen' Linked To Death Of 'Friends' Star, Williamstown Native Matthew Perry
'Ketamine Queen' Linked To Death Of 'Friends' Star, Williamstown Native Matthew Perry Police have arrested multiple people in connection with the death of former Hollywood superstar Matthew Perry, including two doctors, authorities said.  The "Friends" star was found face down in a pool at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28, 2023. The medical examiner blamed his death on the acute effects of ketamine, an anesthetic with psychedelic properties.  Related: Hollywood Mourns Death Of Matthew Perry On Thursday, Aug. 15, investigators announced they had connected five people to Perry's death, the US Attorney for the Central District of California.  Those include his a…

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by Josh Lanier
Fort Lee, NJ
News
Funeral Home's Search For Leonia Woman's Family Breaks Hearts In Bergen County Funeral Home's Search For Leonia Woman's Family Breaks Hearts In Bergen County
Funeral Home's Search For Leonia Woman's Family Breaks Hearts In Bergen County Her name was Carmela Polimeni, and her family is nowhere to be found. The 92-year-old Leonia resident died at CareOne at Cresskill on July 17, Aree Booker, the executive director of Eternity Funeral Services LLC in Englewood tells Daily Voice. UPDATE: Funeral Home Awaits Payment For Carmela Polimeni's Service Month After Her Death "Nursing homes are supposed to have arrangements pre-planned, next of kin, etcetera," Booker said on a call with Daily Voice Tuesday, Aug. 13. "But it seemed like [CareOne] dropped the ball." That leaves Booker scrambling to locate Polimeni's next of kin. So far…

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found Behind Lowe's Store In East Garden City Human Remains Found Behind Lowe's Store In East Garden City
Human Remains Found Behind Lowe's Store In East Garden City An investigation is underway after human remains were found behind a Long Island Lowe's store. Nassau County Police received a 911 call at around 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, reporting possible remains in the wooded area in East Garden City, in the rear of 700 Dibblee Drive, near the Meadowbrook Parkway.  Upon arrival, officers noticed an abandoned encampment and discovered human remains.  The Nassau County PD Homicide Squad and the Medical Examiner responded to the scene.  The body was removed from the scene and brought to the Medical Examiner’s office for further examination.…

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by Joe Lombardi
Alexandria, VA
Police & Fire
Two Dead After Shooting At Gym In Alexandria, Police Say (UPDATED) Two Dead After Shooting At Gym In Alexandria, Police Say (UPDATED)
Two Dead After Shooting At Gym In Alexandria, Police Say (Updated) Two people are dead after a shooting at a busy gym in Alexandria, according to police. Officers were called at around 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 to Onelife Fitness on Hooff's Run Drive, where there was a reported shooting with two victims.  Onelife Fitness Google Maps street view Investigators say that two victims were found at the scene by first responders, both of whom did at area hospitals. Their bodies have been taken to the Office of the Medical Examiner to determine the causes of death. There were reportedly dozens of people at the gym at the time of the shooting. …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found At Woodbury Construction Site Human Remains Found At Woodbury Construction Site
Human Remains Found At Woodbury Construction Site An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered on Long Island. Officers received a 911 call for possible human remains at a construction site in Woodbury located on Fairhaven Boulevard at about 4 p.m. Monday, June 10, Nassau County Police said. Upon arrival, the officers noticed skeletal remains while digging into the ground.  The Medical Examiner responded, and the remains were removed from the scene and brought to the ME’s office for further examination. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request anyone with information on the incident contact Nassau C…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Police Probe 'Non-Suspicious' Death In Arlington Police Probe 'Non-Suspicious' Death In Arlington
Police Probe 'Non-Suspicious' Death In Arlington Police in Arlington were investigating a "non-suspicious" death on Sunday, June 9. A man was found dead outside on the 700 block of 12th Street South around 11:20 a.m., police tell Daily Voice. Based on the preliminary investigation, the death does not appear suspicious and there is no ongoing threat to the community, police said. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. 

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by Cecilia Levine