Author: Enegxi News
Florida International University bestowed a special honor to a security guard, weeks after he was killed on the job, and loved ones say this merit is a dream come true. FIU honored the life of George Castellanos Jr. at a private ceremony held Sunday morning at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus in West Miami-Dade. Castellanos’ loved ones received the 23-year-old’s posthumous degree in interdisciplinary studies. FIU President Kenneth Jessell spoke to family members about a life that was taken far too soon. “Tragic, when a life is lost so senselessly, a life that was full of hope and promise. I can’t…
SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Tornadoes killed four people in Oklahoma and left thousands without power Sunday after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings in the heart of one rural town and injured at least 100 people across the state. More than 20,000 people remained without electricity after tornadoes began late Saturday night. The destruction was extensive in Sulphur, a town of about 5,000 people, where a tornado crumpled many downtown buildings, tossed cars and buses and sheared the roofs off houses across a 15-block radius. “You just can’t believe the destruction,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said during a…
Rescue crews rushed one person to a hospital after they were struck while riding a scooter in South Beach by a driver who kept on going, police said. Miami Beach Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the hit-and-run in front of the police department’s headquarters on Washington Avenue and 11th Street, just after 3:30 p.m., Sunday. Investigators said the driver of the vehicle involved hit the scooter and took off. Paramedics transported the victim to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition. Police have not provided further details about the crash, as they continue to investigate. If…
In a devastating turn of events, the joyous atmosphere of a prom party in Fitzgerald, Georgia, was shattered by a senseless act of violence that left one teenager dead and four others injured. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of the morning, has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community and sparked widespread outrage as authorities work tirelessly to unravel the circumstances surrounding the tragic shooting. According to reports from law enforcement officials, officers were dispatched to the scene of the shooting at around 12:25 a.m. following frantic calls reporting gunfire at an after-prom party. Upon arrival, they were…
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the innocence of childhood was shattered by a senseless act of violence that claimed the life of 10-year-old Keontre Thornhill in Portsmouth, leaving a community reeling in shock and mourning the loss of a beloved young member. The tragic incident unfolded on Friday evening when Keontre, innocently inside his home, fell victim to a stray bullet, igniting outrage and calls for justice as authorities work tirelessly to unravel the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. According to police reports, the fatal shooting occurred amidst a dispute between teenage girls, a conflict that tragically spiraled out…
In a tragic turn of events, the city of Houston is gripped by shock and sorrow as law enforcement authorities intensify their efforts to locate and apprehend Richard Taplin, the prime suspect in a fatal shooting that claimed the life of his sister, Sarah Taplin, at 8100 Martin Luther King Boulevard. The Houston Police Department (HPD) has confirmed that charges have been filed against Richard Taplin, 35, in connection with the deadly incident, which unfolded at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Taplin faces charges including murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and unlawful carry of a weapon…
In a tense altercation unfolding in an East Greeley neighborhood, the Weld County Critical Incident Response Team has been summoned to investigate an officer-involved shooting that transpired on Sunday afternoon. The incident, which commenced with a routine traffic stop, quickly escalated into a confrontation resulting in shots being fired. According to a press release issued by the Greeley Police Department, the incident unfolded just before 2 p.m. when a Greeley police officer initiated a traffic stop involving 23-year-old Giovanni Pacheco in the 2300 block of Alpine Avenue. What began as a routine procedure swiftly devolved into a struggle between Pacheco…
In a distressing development, Washington State Patrol has issued a Missing Indigenous Person Alert for 38-year-old Amanda Pakootas and her suspected companion, 51-year-old Joseph Parisien. The pair was last seen on April 27 and is believed to be traveling together in a silver 2013 Toyota 4Runner bearing Washington License Plate CDM7749. Pakootas’ departure from Parisien’s residence in Airway Heights on April 27, reportedly against her will, has sparked grave concerns for her safety and well-being. Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating the missing individuals and the vehicle associated with their disappearance. Amanda Pakootas is described as approximately…
In a race against time, the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) has launched a comprehensive search operation to locate 13-year-old Sophia Disler, who was last seen on April 28th, 2024, at approximately 7:00 PM in the 400 block of NE Camelot Dr. The disappearance of young Sophia has sparked widespread concern and prompted a coordinated effort among law enforcement, community members, and concerned citizens to ensure her safe return. Sophia Disler is described as standing 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 105 pounds. She possesses distinctive light brown hair and captivating blue eyes that are now the…
Amidst growing concern and urgency, authorities are issuing an urgent appeal for assistance in locating 14-year-old Diamond Hoover, who has been missing since April 9, 2024, from Amsterdam, NY. Diamond’s disappearance has raised alarm bells, prompting a widespread search effort and a plea for the public’s vigilance and cooperation in ensuring her safe return. Diamond Hoover, identified by NCIC# M137874673, is described as a 14-year-old female whose absence has left a void in her community and sparked widespread concern for her well-being. With each passing day, the urgency of her situation heightens, underscoring the critical importance of swift action and…