DC Mother Loses Her Only Son Right After Losing Her Own Mom: 'We Are All Devastated' DC Mother Loses Her Only Son Right After Losing Her Own Mom: 'We Are All Devastated'
DC Mother Loses Her Only Son Right After Losing Her Own Mom: 'We Are All Devastated' Tyrone Kearney was someone whose presence could light up a room long before anyone realized how much they depended on it. The 31-year-old was gunned down on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Southeast DC, leaving a family, a mother, and a community struggling to understand a loss that came without warning. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called shortly after 5:30 p.m. to the 1200 block of Valley Avenue SE, for reports of gunfire.  When they arrived, they found Kearney unconscious and unresponsive with gunshot wounds.  DC Fire and EMS responded and pronounced …
Maryland Daughter Shares Heartfelt Tribute To Father Roger Barham: 'He Was My Rock' Maryland Daughter Shares Heartfelt Tribute To Father Roger Barham: 'He Was My Rock'
Maryland Daughter Shares Heartfelt Tribute To Father Roger Barham: 'He Was My Rock' A Maryland daughter is honoring her father, Roger Barham, remembering him as a gentle, steady hero whose life was defined by service, love, and strength. "It is with a truly broken heart that I share the passing of my father, Roger Barham," Krista Barham wrote in a touching tribute. "Writing these words feels unreal — but I want to honor my dad's life the way he deserved, and I cannot do it alone."  She described her father as "a gentle soul with a heart big enough to hold everyone around him."  Roger Barham GoFundMe She said he had endured deep loss — "losing my bro…
Shock Spreads After Maple Shade Dad Missing For Months Dies Shock Spreads After Maple Shade Dad Missing For Months Dies
Shock Spreads After Maple Shade Dad Missing For Months Dies William Willis, a 28-year-old Maple Shade resident missing since May has died, according to a fundraiser established Monday, Nov. 10.  Circumstances around his death were not immediately clear as of Friday, Nov. 14. Willis had been reported missing by his family back in May. He was considered "at risk" at the time he went missing, according to missing person alerts issued by the Maple Shade Police Department. Willis is survived by his partner, Alexa and son, Ayden, according to the fundraiser. The fundraiser will go toward a memorial servce in his honor. As of Friday, Nov. 14,…
Community Mourns 15-Year-Old Killed In AC Shooting Community Mourns 15-Year-Old Killed In AC Shooting
Community Mourns 15-Year-Old Killed In AC Shooting Jameer Simpkins, a 15-year-old Atlantic City resident was fatally shot on Friday, Nov. 7., according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. "Jameer...was taken from us far too soon due to senseless gun violence," his aunt Shareefa Simpkins, who organized the fundraiser wrote. "Full of life, laughter, and love." Jameer was an A&B honor roll student and a bright apirit who loved to dance, joke around and play video games with his friends, Simpkins wrote. "He brought so much joy to everyone who knew him," Simpkins wrote. At 5:24 p.m., officers responded to the area of 800 Arkansas…
Murder-For-Hire: Wife, Ex-GF, Gunman All Sentenced In Husband’s Whitehall Killing Murder-For-Hire: Wife, Ex-GF, Gunman All Sentenced In Husband’s Whitehall Killing
Murder-For-Hire: Wife, Ex-GF, Gunman All Sentenced In Husband’s Whitehall Killing All three defendants charged in a murder-for-hire plot that ended with a man gunned down in a Whitehall Township parking lot have now pleaded guilty and received state prison sentences, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced Wednesday, Nov. 5. Brenda Rodriguez Sentenced Brenda Rodriguez, 52, of Palmerton, was sentenced to 2½ to 10 years in state prison for her role in the killing of her husband, Hector Garcia Gomez. She pleaded guilty in September to Conspiracy – Aggravated Assault, a felony of the first degree, and was sentenced by Judge Robert L. Steinberg. Rodriguez…
Tinton Falls College Student Hit By Train In South Carolina Tinton Falls College Student Hit By Train In South Carolina
Tinton Falls College Student Hit By Train In South Carolina Luc Pavlinec, a 20-year-old Tinton Falls resident was seriously injured after he was struck by a train while in South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 25. Pavlinec, a junior at the University at the South Carolina, was hit by a CSX train while walking on the train tracks, Columbia Police said. He sustained multiple serious injuries and was hospitalized, police said.  An aspiring veterinarian, Pavlinec faces major reconstructive surgery and a long road to recovery, according to a fundraiser set up for his family. "Known by everyone he meets for his kindness, compassion, strength, and in…
Josué Castro-Rivera Killed Fleeing ICE In Virginia: ‘No One Should Have To Run For Their Life’ Josué Castro-Rivera Killed Fleeing ICE In Virginia: ‘No One Should Have To Run For Their Life’
Josué Castro-Rivera Killed Fleeing ICE In Virginia: ‘No One Should Have To Run For Their Life’ Friends and loved ones of Josué Castro-Rivera are seeking answers after the 24-year-old Honduran man was struck and killed by a truck while fleeing ICE agents in Virginia. Last week, Castro-Rivera was reportedly on his way to work when he was pulled over by federal officers, but when they went to detain him, he fled on foot across I-264, where he was fatally struck by a truck. His unexpected death has led to a stir in his community as officials "demand a full, transparent investigation and accountability for ICE's actions that led to this tragedy." "Josué’s death is the result of weak…
Fundraiser Launched For Family Of Woman Killed In AC Home Fundraiser Launched For Family Of Woman Killed In AC Home
Fundraiser Launched For Family Of Woman Killed In AC Home The family of Christina Burdette is reeling after she was found dead in her home in Atlantic City on Saturday, Oct. 11. A fundraiser has been launched by her sister Nicole, who has been granted full custody of Burdette's two children, a daughter and a son. "The children have endured severe emotional trauma after witnessing what happened to their mother," Nicole wrote. "They require ongoing love, counseling, and stability as we help them heal from such a devastating loss." At 10:08 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, Atlantic City police responded to the 2000 block of Sheridan Avenue and found Burde…
‘Joyful Night of Celebration’ Turns Tragic As DC Woman Killed At Child’s Party In Bladensburg ‘Joyful Night of Celebration’ Turns Tragic As DC Woman Killed At Child’s Party In Bladensburg
‘Joyful Night of Celebration’ Turns Tragic As DC Woman Killed At Child’s Party In Bladensburg What started as a joyful night in Maryland turned tragic when a driver plowed into a child's birthday party, killing Ashley Hernandez Gutierrez and injuring 14 relatives. The community is rallying around the Hernandez Gutierrez family after the 31-year-old DC resident was killed by a reckless driver in Prince George's County. The crash happened around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the 4100 block of 56th Avenue in Bladensburg, according to police. On Monday, Oct. 20, the Bladensburg Police Department announced that DC resident Sunday Joseph, 66, was taken into custody following the …
‘Famous Infectious Smile’: Virginia Mourns 20-Year-Old Omarion Bryant After Shooting ‘Famous Infectious Smile’: Virginia Mourns 20-Year-Old Omarion Bryant After Shooting
‘Famous Infectious Smile’: Virginia Mourns 20-Year-Old Omarion Bryant After Shooting Family, friends, and loved ones gathered on Monday to say goodbye to Omarion Bryant, whose life was cut short at just 20 years old. Bryant was shot and killed in Chesterfield County on Saturday, Oct. 4, in what investigators have described as a targeted attack that remains under investigation. According to the Chesterfield County Police Department, officers responded shortly after 11 p.m. to the 20900 block of Third Avenue for a reported assault with a deadly weapon.  When they arrived, they found Bryant suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police h…
‘He Was Our Rock’: Maryland Dad Killed In Crash Remembered For His Love, Laughter, 'FUNESTY' ‘He Was Our Rock’: Maryland Dad Killed In Crash Remembered For His Love, Laughter, 'FUNESTY'
‘He Was Our Rock’: Maryland Dad Killed In Crash Remembered For His Love, Laughter, 'Funesty' A Maryland family is living through unthinkable heartbreak after Remington James Jones — known for his "FUNESTY" — died unexpectedly in a car crash at 35. Jones died on Sunday, Oct. 5, leaving behind two young daughters, Jah’daya and Miyarah, and a community still trying to process the shock of his death.  His loved ones say his absence has left “an enormous void” in their lives. “He was our rock, our sole provider,” Moleata Weedon said. “As we navigate through our grief, we are also faced with the daunting reality of financial uncertainty.” Jones was remembered by loved ones for his "rad…
‘American Ninja Warrior’ Trip Ends In Tragedy For Virginia Family: Man Dead, Brother Critical ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Trip Ends In Tragedy For Virginia Family: Man Dead, Brother Critical
‘American Ninja Warrior’ Trip Ends In Tragedy For Virginia Family: Man Dead, Brother Critical A fun day of competition turned tragic for a Virginia family when a trip home from an American Ninja Warrior qualifying race ended in devastation — leaving one brother dead and another fighting for his life. The Jackson family was heading back from the event when they were involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer, killing 21-year-old Zane, leaving his brother Boaz, 14, in the ICU, and Toby, 16, with serious injuries. At the time of the crash, the family was traveling home from Sterling from what had been a fun family outing. Zane Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene by first responde…