Tag: Homicide
-
Bacolod Cop Surrenders as Missing Mother Found Dead
Overview A police officer assigned to the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) surrendered on Saturday, Nov. 1, amid an ongoing investigation into the disappearance of a 42-year-old single mother. Hours later, authorities confirmed the discovery of the woman’s body, bringing a tragic turn to a case that had prompted concern in Bacolod City and surrounding…
-
ACT Supreme Court Hears Premeditated Murder at National Zoo
Overview of the case The ACT Supreme Court is currently hearing the sentencing phase in the case of a brutal stabbing murder at Canberra’s National Zoo and Aquarium. The court has heard that the incident, which took place in December 2023, was premeditated and planned by the defendant, Jude Wijesinghe, 31, who pleaded guilty to…
-
Remains of Edmonton Teen Samuel Bird Found; Suspect Charged with Second-Degree Murder
Investigation Concludes as Samuel Bird’s Remains Are Found The long search for Samuel Bird, a 14-year-old Indigenous boy who went missing in Edmonton, has ended with the discovery of his remains in a rural area outside the city. After 137 days, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) confirmed the grim news, marking the culmination of a…
-
Remains of missing Edmonton teen Samuel Bird found; murder charge laid
Remains Found, Case Moves Toward Closure The disappearance of Indigenous teenager Samuel Bird has come to a devastating end. After 137 days of relentless searching, investigators confirmed that Bird’s remains were discovered in a rural area outside of Edmonton. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said 14-year-old Samuel is deceased, ending a case that caught the…
-
Edmonton teen Samuel Bird found; second-degree murder charge laid
Discovery ends tense search for Samuel Bird The remains of Samuel Bird, an Indigenous 14-year-old who went missing in Edmonton on June 1, were found in a rural area outside the city, police announced after a lengthy investigation. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) confirmed on Thursday that investigators located the teenager’s remains and said the…
-
Man Charged with Murder as Remains of Samuel Bird Found Outside Edmonton
Overview The Edmonton Police Service announced on Thursday that the remains of 14-year-old Samuel Bird have been located in a rural area outside the city, and a 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with his death. The development brings a close to a high-profile case that sparked concern across the Paul First Nation community…
-
Murder charge after Samuel Bird remains found outside Edmonton
Remains of 14-year-old Samuel Bird located outside Edmonton; murder charge laid The case surrounding 14-year-old Samuel Bird took a new turn Thursday as police confirmed that his remains were found in a rural area outside Edmonton. The discovery comes after an intensive investigation into Bird’s disappearance, which had prompted concern from family and the community.…
-
Tragic Laguna Shootout Claims 4-Year-Old Life During Arrest Warrant Execution
Tragedy in Calamba: Laguna Shootout During Warrant Execution A daylight operation to serve a homicide warrant in Calamba City, Laguna province, ended in tragedy when gunmen opened fire on law enforcement, wounding two officers and killing a four-year-old child, according to police reports released on Wednesday morning, Oct. 15. The incident unfolded as police and…
-
Laguna Calamba Shootout: 4-year-old Dead, Officers Wounded
Tragic Shootout in Calamba, Laguna A deadly confrontation unfolded in Calamba City, Laguna, on Wednesday morning as police attempted to serve a warrant of arrest. The operation targeted Regie Anque Abarquez for homicide, issued by a Calamba City court. According to authorities, unidentified armed men believed to be associates of the suspect opened fire as…
-
Montgomery Mass Shooting: Tragedy in Alabama’s Capital Spurs Calls for Safer Streets
Overview of the Montgomery mass shooting A Saturday night in downtown Montgomery turned fatal when gunfire erupted near Bibb Street and Commerce Street, leaving two people dead and 12 others injured. Among the dead were a 17-year-old boy, Jeremiah Morris, and a 43-year-old woman, Shalonda Williams. The shooting occurred just after 11:30 p.m., during what…