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Fairfield police investigating suspected murder-suicide on Lyon Road
California

Fairfield police investigating suspected murder-suicide on Lyon Road

FAIRFIELD, CA – Fairfield Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after officers discovered two people deceased inside an apartment early Saturday morning. Around 3:03 a.m. on November 1, officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 3700 block of Lyon Road after several callers reported hearing gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located a man and a woman deceased inside the residence. Detectives responded and began investigating. Preliminary findings indicate the deaths may have resulted from an apparent murder-suicide, though the official cause of death will be determined following further investigation. Police said there is no ongoing threat to the community. The Fairfield Police Department encourages anyone experiencing or witnessing domestic violence to seek he...
Delaware State Police identify victim in fatal Harrington crash
Delaware

Delaware State Police identify victim in fatal Harrington crash

HARRINGTON, DE – Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old Lorenza Bailey Jr. of Milford as the man killed in a two-vehicle crash in Harrington. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. on October 31 on South Dupont Highway near Tower Hill Road. According to Delaware State Police, a Ford Fusion was traveling northbound and entered a center crossover to turn left onto Tower Hill Road. At the same time, an Infiniti G37 was traveling southbound in the right lane when the Ford crossed in front of it. The Infiniti struck the right side of the Ford, forcing it off the roadway, where it hit a utility pole. Bailey, the driver of the Ford, was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Infiniti, a 19-year-old man from Milford, sustained non-life-thre...
Redwood City man arrested for arson after apartment fire on Marshall Street
California

Redwood City man arrested for arson after apartment fire on Marshall Street

REDWOOD CITY, CA – A 35-year-old man was arrested after investigators determined a fire at a Redwood City apartment complex may have been intentionally set. File Photo (October 2025) Around 7:53 a.m. on November 1, officers with the Redwood City Police Department and crews from the Redwood City Fire Department responded to reports of flames coming from an apartment building in the 1300 block of Marshall Street. Firefighters found an active fire and safely evacuated all residents. No immediate injuries were reported, though three apartment units sustained fire and water damage. Investigators determined the blaze may have been deliberately set and identified a suspect, later confirmed as Redwood City resident Eliaser Hernandez Valadez. Later that evening, Hernandez Valadez return...
Yucaipa man arrested for the murder of his brother
California

Yucaipa man arrested for the murder of his brother

YUCAIPA, CA – Deputies arrested a 50-year-old Yucaipa man for the murder of his brother following an investigation into a suspicious death. At approximately 7:20 a.m. on October 31, deputies with the Yucaipa Station responded to a medical aid call in the 12000 block of Sixth Street. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Matthew Ludwig called authorities and reported that his brother, 55-year-old Larry Adams, was not breathing. Deputies arrived and found Adams deceased in the living room. Due to the circumstances surrounding the death, Ludwig was detained without incident and was also found to have an outstanding felony warrant. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division Homicide Detail responded to the scene and began their investi...
2-year-old girl fatally struck by SUV at Harris County apartment complex
Harris County, Houston

2-year-old girl fatally struck by SUV at Harris County apartment complex

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 2-year-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Bella Vista Apartment Homes on Wallisville Road. https://youtu.be/zMS6KzjNenA The crash occurred around 4:07 p.m. when deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a child hit by a vehicle. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division, the girl was walking several feet behind her family when she crossed in front of a parked black SUV. The driver, who had just begun pulling forward from a parking space, did not see the child and struck her. Family members, about 40 feet away, ran toward the vehicle and alerted the driver, who immediately stopped. The driver showed no signs of impairment and has been cooperating with investigat...
Man found shot to death inside Houston hotel
Houston

Man found shot to death inside Houston hotel

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside the Ramada by Wyndham Houston Westchase, located at 2451 Hayes Road. https://youtu.be/2U1LsDoRP_0 The shooting occurred around 3:30 a.m. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.
Three killed in multi-vehicle crash at West Orem and Almeda
Houston

Three killed in multi-vehicle crash at West Orem and Almeda

HOUSTON, TX – Three people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of West Orem and Almeda. https://youtu.be/ll03IfkbJMc The collision involved five vehicles, but all three fatalities were from one vehicle. According to police, the driver who caused the crash was intoxicated, ran a red light, and did not have his headlights on. The driver who caused the wreck was transported to a hospital in critical condition. This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.
Man hospitalized after shooting in Midtown
Houston

Man hospitalized after shooting in Midtown

HOUSTON, TX – A man was hospitalized after a shooting near Webster and Brazos around 3 a.m. https://youtu.be/4Xt5WIIVtvQ Houston Police responded to the scene and found an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Two persons of interest were detained for questioning, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. HPD’s Major Assaults Unit is investigating. This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.
One dead, two hospitalized after shooting on Lavender Street
Houston

One dead, two hospitalized after shooting on Lavender Street

HOUSTON, TX – One person was killed and two others were hospitalized following a shooting in the 7400 block of Lavender Street. https://youtu.be/rB8cdzOKUSM The shooting occurred around 1:47 a.m. Officers arrived and found two adult males lying in the middle of the street, each suffering at least one gunshot wound. Both were transported by Houston Fire Department crews to a nearby hospital for treatment. A third male was found at the scene and pronounced deceased. All information is preliminary, and details on what led to the shooting are unknown at this time. Investigators are working to determine where the shooting occurred and what transpired. This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.
3-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash on Ocee Street
Houston

3-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash on Ocee Street

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that left a 3-year-old boy dead in the 3500 block of Ocee Street around 10:40 p.m. on November 1. https://youtu.be/yTFeITrfhWE According to the Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division, the child, identified as Mohammad Hasanzai, was walking with his mother through an apartment complex when he broke away and began crossing the street. A red Toyota pickup truck struck the child and fled the scene without stopping to render aid. Officers later located an unoccupied vehicle possibly connected to the crash. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information on the wanted driver is urged to contact the HPD Hit-and-Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. The collision occu...