Dequarius “DQ” Lax, 18, surrendered to Brownsville authorities on May 27, 2026, following a mass shooting at Webb Banks Passive Park. The May 8 incident killed 16-year-old Saturah Hayes and injured six others. Lax faces 22 charges, including first-degree murder, following an indictment by a Haywood County grand jury.
Former Leawood, Kansas priest Richard Storey accused of stealing $160K
Richard Storey, a former pastor of the Curé of Ars Church in Kansas, surrendered to police on May 23, 2026, facing felony theft charges for misappropriating $160,000 in parish funds. This investigation, initiated during a routine financial review, follows a previous criminal inquiry involving Storey. The Archdiocese is cooperating with authorities.
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Marcus McDaniel accused of shooting Cincinnati, Ohio cop’s son Nicholas Dent in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans police arrested 20-year-old Marcus McDaniel for the May 2, 2026, murder of Nicholas Dent. McDaniel, booked on a second-degree murder charge, was apprehended following a multi-agency operation. Dent, the son of a Cincinnati police officer, was killed shortly before his birthday, sparking a major community support effort.
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Boaz, Alabama’s Dusty Sharp arrested after road rage incident in Kentucky
Dusty D. Sharp, 43, of Boaz, Alabama, was arrested in Calvert City, Kentucky, following a road rage incident on I-24. After a motorist reported Sharp pointed a firearm at them, KSP troopers stopped his 2001 Toyota Tundra, recovered a handgun, and charged him with wanton endangerment and menacing. Investigation continues.
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Did the DR Congo ban funeral wakes due to Ebola?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a severe Ebola outbreak due to the Bundibugyo virus, with the WHO raising the risk assessment to "very high." Official reports cite 82 cases and seven deaths, but estimates suggest far greater numbers. Efforts to control the spread encounter community resistance, misinformation, and resource shortages amid ongoing conflict.
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Israel supporter Janez Janša is Slovenia’s new prime minister
Janez Janša, now Slovenia's prime minister, is known for his strong pro-Israel stance and criticism of previous liberal policies, particularly regarding Palestine. He aims to boost the economy, decentralize governance, and curb corruption while facing opposition from liberals. Janša's leadership has sparked polarization and concerns over democracy.
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US Marshals arrest Zaire Manning in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Imani Nikhiya Ringgold was fatally shot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 7, 2026. She was 20. The Philadelphia Police Department named four suspects including Mustafa King, 26, Hamza Ruley, 24, and Zarie Manning, 21. Both Ruley and Manning have been arrested while King is still at large.
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Memphis Safe Task Force arrests Stephan Thornton, Tony Williams
The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States executed 44 arrest warrants and recovered five firearms on May 19, 2026. Among the arrestees are murder suspects Stephan Thornton, 33, and Tony Williams, 26.
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Miami-Dade County, Florida’s Jorjeans Caballero arrested by Doral cops
Jorjeans Caballero Gonzalez, 29, of Miami-Dade County, Florida has been arrested. He was charged with 16 counts of electronic transmission harmful to minors, six counts of promoting sexual performance by a child.
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13 things about Houston, Texas software developer Lee Gilley
Lee Gilley, a software developer from Houston, Texas, has lived in multiple states and co-founded companies, including Docmo. He married Christa Nicole Bauer Gilley and they had two children. In October 2024, he allegedly killed Christa while she was pregnant, leading to his arrest and legal proceedings for murder.
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