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Rome, Georgia – Tragedy Strikes Amid Swatting Incident Tammie Pickelsimer lost her life in a devastating car accident on December 9, 2024, in Rome, Georgia. The fatal crash followed an unrelated swatting call targeting the home of U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a shocking sequence of events that has left the community in mourning and searching for answers. Details of the Incident The crash occurred as emergency responders were en route to the swatting call. According to authorities, Pickelsimer’s vehicle collided with another car at a high-speed intersection near Kingston Road. She suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at…

Dyamund “DJ” Shields, a well-known entrepreneur and the owner of a popular Kansas City food truck, tragically lost his life in a shooting on August 5, 2024. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 2 a.m., leaving family, friends, and the local community devastated. Incident Details Authorities reported that the shooting took place near the 18th and Vine District, a historic area known for its vibrant culture and nightlife. Shields was outside his food truck, which had become a staple in the area, when gunfire erupted. Police arrived quickly at the scene and found Shields with…

Kenneth Wayne Swets, 25, tragically lost his life in a fatal shooting on Sunday evening, December 8, 2024, in Anaheim, California. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in a cul-de-sac on South Margie Lane, leaving family, friends, and the community grappling with shock and grief. Details of the Incident According to reports from the Anaheim Police Department, Swets was sitting in his car when he was approached by an unknown individual. Shortly thereafter, multiple gunshots were fired, fatally wounding Swets. Emergency responders arrived at the scene within minutes but were unable to save him. Swets was pronounced dead at the…

Malcolm Leonard Kelly Obituary, Death; – A man has been apprehended in connection with a deadly hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a bicyclist at the intersection of Murphey Road and Milledgeville Road. As reported by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, the bicyclist was hit by an unknown vehicle that subsequently left the scene. The victim later died from their injuries. The coroner has confirmed the identity of the victim as 47-year-old Malcolm Leonard Kelly. Authorities successfully identified both the driver and the vehicle involved in the incident. Anthony Way has been arrested and is facing charges. Way is…

Matthew Handlon Death; – The individual who lost their life following a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Highway 136 near Amarillo on Monday morning has been identified as 32-year-old Matthew Handlon, a resident of Amarillo. Additionally, one individual sustained critical injuries as a result of the incident. The accident occurred at approximately 9:51 a.m. on Highway 136, roughly half a mile south of FM Road 293. As reported by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), a 2020 Ford Transit van, driven by Matthew Handlon, was heading southbound on Highway 136, while a 2021 Ford Transit van was traveling northbound on…

Mahiat Hossen Obituary, Death; – The individual who tragically lost her life after being hit by a garbage truck last week has been named. Mahiat Hossen, a 21-year-old resident of Bellerose, was fatally injured on Friday morning on Old Country Road in proximity to Glen Cove Road, according to police reports. Authorities indicated that Hossen sustained a “catastrophic injury” to both her head and body, leading to her being pronounced dead at the scene. Currently, no charges have been brought against anyone involved. The driver of the garbage truck stayed at the location following the incident, as reported by officials.

Toshimi Janiga Obituary, Death; – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) has successfully identified both the driver and the truck involved in a hit-and-run incident that occurred early in the morning in Wellington, resulting in the tragic death of a mother and a long-serving educator in Palm Beach County. PBSO detectives have indicated that they are currently in discussions with the driver as part of their investigation. According to the information gathered, the vehicle in question was a commercial truck transporting three individuals, including the driver, from Virginia. A crash report from PBSO indicates that at approximately 5:41 a.m. on…

Felipe U. Silva, 56, tragically lost his life in a pedestrian accident late Saturday night in Midland, Texas. According to initial reports, the incident occurred at approximately 10:40 p.m. at the intersection of North Big Spring Street and West Cuthbert Avenue. Authorities state that Silva was struck by a pickup truck traveling through the intersection. The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation, as officials work to determine the sequence of events and any contributing factors. Emergency Response Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene following reports of the collision. Silva was found with critical injuries and was…

Carlos Manuel Vientos, 79, of Danville, Virginia, was fatally struck in a tragic pedestrian accident on Sunday evening, December 8, in Pittsylvania County. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m., leaving family and community members grieving the loss of a beloved figure. Details of the Incident The crash took place along the 1200 block of U.S. Route 29 in Pittsylvania County. According to authorities, Vientos was attempting to cross the highway when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, remained at the scene and is cooperating with law enforcement. Emergency responders arrived promptly,…

Edwin Lebron Obituary, Death; – A man who was fatally struck by a freight train in northwest Indiana on Monday afternoon has been identified. Edwin Lebron, 65, from East Chicago, was declared dead at the scene, according to the East Chicago police. Authorities were alerted to the incident at approximately 3:10 p.m. at the CSX Railroad Crossing located at 4600 Euclid Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered a green Toyota Corolla that had sustained significant damage to the driver’s side, situated about 150 feet east of the railroad crossing. Investigations revealed that Lebron was traveling north on Euclid when he disregarded the…