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Lamarcus Alston Obituary, Death; – A 45-year-old man has been confirmed as the victim of a late-night shooting that occurred in east Durham last week. On Monday, the Durham police named Lamarcus Alston as the individual who was fatally shot on E. Lawson Street on November 27. Officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound at approximately 10:43 p.m. in the 1200 block of E. Lawson Street. Upon their arrival, authorities discovered Alston, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was declared dead at the scene. Investigators are actively working to uncover the details surrounding the shooting, and the investigation…

Mary Louise Bartine Obituary, Death; – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that the individual who lost her life in a collision last week was identified as 89-year-old Mary Louise Bartine from St. Anthony. Deputies responded to a serious motor vehicle accident involving an SUV and a semi-truck at the intersection of Northeast Hubbell Avenue and Northeast 112th Street, located just outside Bondurant, at approximately 11:30 a.m. on November 27. According to a news release, preliminary investigations revealed that the semi-truck was traveling northbound while the SUV was heading eastbound at the time of the incident. The driver of…

Patricia Marse Obituary, Death; – A 46-year-old woman, recognized by her family as Patricia Marse, has tragically passed away following a car accident on Saturday, which was allegedly caused by a man suspected of driving under the influence in southwest Oklahoma City. The incident occurred after a police chase was initiated in response to reports of a disturbance involving the suspect near Southwest 28th Street and Miller Avenue, as reported by KOCO 5. Witnesses indicated that the man was driving erratically and performing donuts in the street prior to the arrival of law enforcement. When officers attempted to approach him, he…

Jill Barth Obituary, Death; – Syracuse police have identified the pedestrian who tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run incident on November 24. The victim, Jill Barth, aged 60 and a resident of Clay, was struck by a vehicle around 12:05 a.m. near Shifty’s Bar and Grill, located at 1401 Burnet Avenue. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver involved, John D. Adamy, 48, from Syracuse, was charged on November 26 with leaving the scene of the accident without reporting it, which resulted in death, as per police and jail records. He is currently detained at the Onondaga County…

Lincoln police have confirmed the identity of the man who tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle accident over the weekend. John Hagle, a 57-year-old from Lincoln, was involved in the crash, which occurred around 6 a.m. on Saturday near the intersection of 12th and O streets. According to investigators, Hagle was driving a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora eastbound when, for reasons still under investigation, he veered into the westbound lanes. The vehicle then struck a curb before colliding with a tree. Emergency responders arrived at the scene quickly and transported Hagle to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his…

Richard Culp Obituary, Death; – On Friday, November 29, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers from the Mobile Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Schillinger Road and Wards Lane in Semmes in response to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Richard Culp, a resident of Semmes. Mr. Culp was walking along Wards Lane near Schillinger Road when he was hit by a vehicle that subsequently fled the scene. Investigators have gathered evidence suggesting that the vehicle involved in the incident is a Ford Explorer, which is now missing its…

Timothy Brown Obituary, Death; – The individual who lost their life in a shooting incident early Friday morning in Oklahoma City has been identified. At approximately 2 a.m., officers from the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to reports of a disturbance in the vicinity of Southeast 44th Street and Sunnylane Road, where a shooting had occurred. Timothy Brown, 24, had arrived at a residence and was confronted by a group of individuals outside. During an altercation, one member of this group discharged a firearm at Brown, as reported by the police. Brown sustained injuries from the gunfire and was subsequently transported…

Quaynell King Obituary, Death; – The coroner has confirmed the identity of the individual involved in a shooting incident in Lexington. As reported by the coroner’s office, the victim has been identified as 44-year-old Quaynell King, a resident of Lexington. Authorities received reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of Versailles Road at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Sunday. Upon their arrival, law enforcement officials discovered evidence indicating gunfire in the vicinity. Shortly thereafter, a person arrived at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound. This individual, now confirmed to be King, succumbed to his injuries at the medical facility. The…

Charles Leonard Obituary, Death; – Authorities have identified the individual who was armed with a pellet gun during an incident last week, which resulted in Des Moines police officers shooting and fatally wounding him. The individual, identified as 70-year-old Charles Leonard, resided at the Elsie Apartments situated at 430 Grand Ave. On the morning of Tuesday, November 25, at approximately 6 a.m., he allegedly threatened a woman on the first floor of the building with the weapon before aiming it at the responding officers. According to a news release from the Des Moines police, the pellet gun was missing its orange…

Leon Ratcliff Obituary, Death; – Houston Police have confirmed the identities of both the victim and the suspect involved in a shooting that occurred on November 29 in north Houston shortly before 1 a.m. According to investigators, a dispute between 69-year-old Leon Ratcliff and 64-year-old Marcus Tucker took place in the 2600 block of Melbourne Street, which escalated into the shooting incident. Upon their arrival, law enforcement found Ratcliff lying in the street with a gunshot wound. He was subsequently transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Witnesses reported that Ratcliff was being pursued by a black SUV…