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Dallas man kills woman, then himself in apparent murder-suicide
DALLAS, Texas — A man and woman were found dead in a Dallas apartment in what authorities are calling an apparent murder-suicide. On July 15, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Dallas Fire and Rescue responded to a call for a health and welfare check in the 3400 block of Mahanna Street. The preliminary investigation determined that DFR forced entry into the apartment and found 26-year-old Solmaira Vazquez Castillo in the bathroom with stab wounds.
Trump shooting will be the same
When JFK was shot in Dallas in November 1963, I was home from school sick. It was up in the Chicago area, and I was watching “Bozo the Clown” on WGN. Suddenly, one of the news anchors broke in with the news – shots fired at the president.At the time, the TV was an old black- andwhite, and being so young, 8, I couldn’t really understand why my mom was crying when word came not long after that the president was actually dead.I asked her why she was crying.“I thought you didn’t like him,” I said.That’s how naïve my brain ...
Part of I-45 in North Texas reduced to one lane after truck carrying yogurt caught fire, officials say
FERRIS, Texas — Traffic is reduced to one lane on part of I-45 just north of Ferris after an 18-wheeler carrying yogurt caught fire Tuesday, officials say. The truck caught fire in the northbound lanes of I-45 because of mechanical problems with the trailer, according to the Wilmer Fire Department.
Homicide in the 300 block of S. Marsalis Avenue
On July 8, 2024, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Dallas Police responded to an aggravated robbery call in the 300 block of S. Marsalis Avenue. The preliminary investigation determined an employee of a convenience store, Inayath Syed, 52, was shot by a woman, who took property and walked from the store.
DeSoto Man Charged in Attack
Jefferson Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A DeSoto man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a man with a baseball bat in the man's home. 50-year-old Michael B. Petko also allegedly broke windows and other items at the home in the 12600 block of Green Acres Drive, east of De Soto.
Suspect Steals Taser and Attacks Officer at Irving Walmart (Video)
An off-duty officer working security at an Irving Walmart was attacked by a man accused of recording videos of women. Kevin Holland, 41, is charged with two counts of assault, evading arrest, and taking a weapon from an officer. Additional charges may arise from his alleged attempts to secretly record women.
Dallas police officer investigated for social media post after Trump's assassination attempt
DALLAS — "Aim better." Those two words have put a sergeant with the Dallas Police Department on administrative leave pending an internal investigation, DPD sources tell WFAA. A screenshot of the post shared with WFAA shows the social media post made by Sgt. Arturo Martinez. This comes in the...
Dallas Community Mourns as Investigation Unfolds into Fatal Pedestrian Accident on I-35
A somber mood hangs over Dallas County as officials grapple with the aftermath of a fatal accident. The incident took place on the northbound lanes of I-35 at Wycliff/Inwood, where circumstances led to a pedestrian's life tragically being cut short. According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Department, their Traffic Deputies are vested in the heavy responsibility of piecing together this lamentable puzzle, while traffic has been rerouted to accommodate the ongoing investigation.
Mesquite murder suspect arrested in Rowlett neighborhood
MESQUITE, Texas - Mesquite police say a murder suspect used an "AR-style" rifle to shoot and kill an 18-year-old near a gas station last week. Monday afternoon, investigators revealed 20-year-old Omarey Marshall was responsible for the murder, and then a large police presence in a Rowlett neighborhood. According to an...
Dallas police officer placed on leave over alleged social media post about Trump assassination attempt
DALLAS - A Dallas police officer has been placed on administrative leave over a social media post he allegedly made following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. On Saturday, Trump was wounded when a gunman opened fire at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. One attendee, Corey Comperatore, was...
'Your mom loved you dearly.' | Sister of a teen mother shot dead at an Irving hotel has a message for her nephews
IRVING, Texas — A fight inside an Irving hotel room involving two women and a man escalated to gunfire and claimed the life of a mother of two. Just before 9 p.m. on Friday, Irving PD responded to a noise complaint at the Clarion Inn & Suites DFW North in the 4700 block of Plaza Drive. Once officers arrived they discovered 19-year-old Zenri McGee suffering from gunshot wounds.
Dallas murder suspect arrested near San Antonio
DALLAS - A man wanted for killing another man in Dallas was captured near San Antonio while allegedly trying to flee the country. Dallas police believe 25-year-old Naudy Hernandez Perez shot 25-year-old Maikal Izaipe outside a home on Silver Springs Circle in West Oak Cliff this past Tuesday. The two...
Security protocols questioned after Trump rally shooting
DALLAS — In the moments before President Donald Trump was shot and injured at a campaign rally on Saturday, crowd members say they spotted the shooter. Two law enforcement sources told CBS News officials momentarily lost track of the gunman, who crawled up the side of the shed before opening fire at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.Many are now asking how that could have happened and how the gunman got so close to the former president in the first place. Texas leaders are among those wanting answers.Rich Emberlin is a 30-year Dallas Police Department veteran who spent his career on the SWAT team...
Dallas Police Sergeant Arrested by Royse City PD on Felony Theft Charges
A Dallas Police Department officer has found himself on the other side of the law after being arrested by the Royce City Police Department on charges of felony theft. Sergeant Thomas Fry, a member of the Detention Services, was taken into custody following an internal investigation that suggested foul play in financial matters, as detailed by the Dallas Police Department.
DNA evidence, detective's determination lead to arrest in 2014 rape case
MESQUITE, Texas - Mesquite police are crediting DNA evidence and the determination of its lead investigator with the recent arrest of a man they say beat and raped a disabled woman in 2014. This is the first time this type of genealogy testing has led to an arrest for the...
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