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11/02/2026

đź“ŤAlbuquerque, New Mexico

New Mexico Mother Charged With Murder After 10-Year-Old Son Fatally Shoots Teen Girl

A 16-year-old girl is dead after a dispute between neighbors in Albuquerque, New Mexico, turned deadly.

Police arrested 40-year-old Elaina Gomez-Villeda, accusing her of telling her 10-year-old son to go inside their apartment and retrieve a handgun during a physical confrontation.

According to police, the boy returned with the fi***rm and fired one shot, killing 16-year-old Keinerlein Rangel.

Investigators say Gomez-Villeda then took her son back inside the apartment. She is accused of later firing at the victim's father when he arrived at the scene.

Gomez-Villeda faces multiple charges, including an open count of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, child abuse, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and negligently making a fi***rm accessible to a minor.

The 10-year-old boy has not been charged. Police are working with prosecutors and state officials to determine whether any charges are appropriate given his age.

KRQE

11/02/2026

17-Year-Old Earns Doctorate and Graduates Alongside Her Mother ❤️🎓

đź“ŤFoley, Alabama

At just 17 years old, Alena McQuarter has earned a Doctor of Education degree! And on October 23, she shared an unforgettable moment with her mother, Daphne McQuarter, as they crossed the graduation stage together at Columbia Southern University in Foley, Alabama.

Alena's remarkable journey began early. She was reading chapter books at age 3, became a NASA intern at 12, and was accepted to medical school at 13. Her mother says the key was nurturing her daughter's gifts instead of limiting what she could achieve.

While Alena earned her doctorate, Daphne earned her bachelor's degree in psychology after years of supporting her daughter's dreams while continuing to pursue her own.

But Alena's message goes beyond academic achievement: “It is not enough to get through the door if you don’t hold it open for somebody else.”

Alena plans to finish her Ph.D. at Loma Linda University and hopes to pursue medical missions. Her next goal? Earning her pilot's license!

Congratulations to Alena and Daphne on an extraordinary achievement. ❤️👏🎓

Learn more about Alena's foundation: https://www.thebrownstemgirl.com/

FOX10

11/01/2026

❤️A GoFundMe has been organized by baby Don's aunt, Mary Lott, to help the family cover funeral expenses. Anyone wishing to help can find the fundraiser here: gofund.me/ea0a9f973

đź“Ť Kenosha, Wisconsin

An 11-month-old Wisconsin baby has died in a horrific accident after a piece of a balloon animal reportedly became lodged in his esophagus during a Halloween party.

Don’Vayaire Avita-Mays, affectionately known as “Baby Don,” died on October 24 — just two days before his first birthday. His devastated mother, Kisha Avita-Wilson, told NBC Chicago that the family had been trying to keep balloons away from him when one came undone.

According to his mother, Baby Don grabbed the balloon and bit it, causing the tied portion to shoot into the bottom of his esophagus. She said he immediately turned blue and went into cardiac arrest.

First responders reportedly rushed to remove the piece using medical equipment, but the 11-month-old could not be saved.

“It was nothing that we could have done to save my baby boy,” his mother said.

Avita-Wilson, who is seven months pregnant, is now calling for greater restrictions on balloons being marketed to children, saying the warnings currently placed on balloon products are not enough.

Baby Don’s family remembered him as a handsome little boy with an infectious laugh and a smile that could light up a room.

11/01/2026

“Queen Bee” Wants to Live on College Campus — One Gets a Christmas Trip While Two Other Murder Defendants Are Back in Jail

đź“Ť Johnsonville, South Carolina

Gianna Kistenmacher, the 18-year-old cheerleader dubbed the “Queen Bee” in recent headlines, is asking a judge to ease the restrictions placed on her bond so she can potentially attend college and live in student housing. Kistenmacher is one of nine people charged in connection with the June 2025 shooting death of 16-year-old Trey Dean Wright.

Prosecutors have alleged that Kistenmacher brought one of the defendants to the location knowing he was armed and that a violent confrontation was expected. Her attorney has disputed that version of events. Kistenmacher is asking the court to remove her GPS monitoring, overnight curfew and social media restrictions. Her hearing was recently continued, leaving her request unresolved.

Meanwhile, two other defendants charged with murder in Wright’s death, Braylyn Thompson and Jaden Auclaire, were taken back into custody after prosecutors argued they violated the conditions of their bonds and faced new criminal charges. Prosecutors said both had been required to obey the law and remain under house-arrest conditions while awaiting trial.

Then there is Hunter Kendall, another defendant charged in connection with Trey Wright’s death, was reportedly granted permission to travel to the Upstate for Christmas to spend the holidays with his parents and attend church with his grandparents.

ABC 15

11/01/2026

đź“Ť Louisville, Kentucky

A disturbing incident at a Louisville senior living facility has resulted in two arrests. Police say Bert Morris, 92, was found allegedly pinching his wife's nose while a plastic bag was placed over her face.

According to his arrest citation, officers reportedly saw the bag sealing around the woman's mouth and tightening around her head. Police say Morris later stated that his wife “needed to die.”

But Morris wasn't the only person arrested. Terrence Gabie, 41, the woman's designated caretaker, is accused of knowingly abusing or neglecting an adult after court documents allegedly showed he recorded a 71-second video of the incident instead of helping the victim. Another nurse reportedly intervened and separated Morris from his wife.

The woman was taken to a local hospital, where she was reported unconscious.

Morris has been charged with attempted murder and first-degree strangulation. He pleaded not guilty, and his bond was reduced from $250,000 to $150,000. Gabie also pleaded not guilty. His bond was set at $10,000, and he was released on a personal recognizance bond.

Both men are scheduled to return to court for preliminary hearings on November 6.

WDRB+WAVE

11/01/2026

đź“Ť Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Two former Fayette County jail guards in Pennsylvania are facing felony charges following an alleged assault on an inmate who suffered a brain bleed and multiple facial fractures while in custody.

Ryan Sigley, 26, and Amadeus Marinucci, 27, were fired during an investigation into the use of force against inmate Robert Stimmel, who was hospitalized on October 8 with serious injuries.

According to Fayette County District Attorney Michael A. Aubele, the officers reported that Stimmel had swung at them and needed to be restrained. However, investigators determined that his injuries did not match the accounts provided by the officers.

Stimmel was reportedly about 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed approximately 120 pounds. The district attorney said the level of force used, particularly by Sigley, was not justified by the circumstances described.

The alleged assault occurred inside a strip-search room where surveillance cameras are prohibited by law. Investigators relied on interviews and footage from other areas of the jail to reconstruct Stimmel's movements. According to the district attorney, footage showed Stimmel was visibly injured after leaving the room.

Both former officers face charges including felony aggravated assault and unsworn falsification, along with other offenses.

Their preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 12.

WTAE

10/31/2026

đź“ŤCanby, Oregon

A disturbing kidnapping case in Canby, Oregon, has taken a new turn after prosecutors revealed additional details about the alleged attack on two young sisters.

Vince Edgar Chavez, 35, is facing 10 felony charges, including attempted murder, kidnapping, assault and s*xual abuse.

Prosecutors say he entered the family's apartment around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday and struck the girls with a hammer. The 12-year-old was h!t multiple times and remains hospitalized with significant injuries, while the 10-year-old was allegedly taken from the apartment and brought to Chavez's rental home in Oregon City.

According to prosecutors, Chavez allegedly s*xually ab-sed the younger girl, restrained her with duct tape, placed her inside a duffle bag and hid her in a second-floor closet.

Police tracked Chavez using his vehicle and phone before SWAT officers located the home and rescued the child. Prosecutors say Chavez attempted to escape through a second-story window but was captured by the U.S. Marshals Task Force.

Chavez is being held in the Clackamas County Jail without bail.

KATU

10/31/2026

ICE Officer Indicted After Allegedly Hitting Man With SUV in Houston

đź“ŤHouston, Texas

An ICE officer in Texas has been indicted on a felony charge after prosecutors say he deliberately struck a man with his vehicle during a pursuit in Houston.

Mario Alberto Morales was indicted by a Harris County grand jury on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following the October 10 incident involving Miguel Parra-Hernandez, 48.

During an October 30 news conference, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare released footage that he said came from Morales' body camera. The video shows Parra-Hernandez on the ground, groaning in pain after being struck.

In the footage, Morales can be heard saying, "Like, I was coming in, and I hit him with the car."

Prosecutors allege Morales steered his vehicle into Parra-Hernandez and ran over both of his legs. The man suffered a broken leg and is recovering at a rehabilitation facility.

An ICE spokesperson previously claimed that Parra-Hernandez ran in front of the officer's vehicle. Morales told a 911 dispatcher that he was pursuing the man, who had exited his vehicle on foot, and that the man hit his car.

The district attorney said the charge carries a potential prison sentence of two to 20 years if Morales is convicted.

As of the October 30 announcement, Morales had not yet been taken into custody.

10/31/2026

❤️ HELP SUPPORT JAVITS'S FAMILY

A GoFundMe organized by his cousin, Tracy Boampong, has been established to help cover funeral, burial and unexpected family expenses.
gofund.me/4acaf5132

đź“Ť Bronx, New York

A 15-year-old boy who came to the United States from Ghana just one year ago was fatally shot while walking to school in the Bronx.

Javits Frimpong was shot in the stomach Thursday morning near Crotona Park. Surveillance footage shows the teenager running after being shot before collapsing approximately a block away. He was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he later died.

Police are searching for three teenage suspects believed to be between 16 and 18 years old. They were reportedly wearing black clothing and blue surgical masks. No arrests have been announced.

Javits's father, Thomas Frimpong, believes the shooting may have been connected to bullying. He said the school principal had informed him days earlier that two students had been bullying his son and had been suspended.

Police have not confirmed a connection between the school incidents and the fatal shooting.

Thomas brought his son from Ghana to New York hoping to provide him with a better future. Now, he is facing the unimaginable loss of his child while Javits's mother remains in Ghana.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

NBC

10/31/2026

đź“ŤChattahoochee, Florida

Officers Honored With First Responders Awards — Then Sgt. Price Tased Army Veteran Having a Seizure

The irony is hard to miss. Chattahoochee Police Sgt. Price and Officer Knight were previously recognized with First Responders awards for their community service. Now, Sgt. Price is at the center of a controversy after video surfaced showing him using a Taser on Army veteran Dwight Jackson during an incident involving a medical emergency.

Jackson’s brother, Caleb Johns, says Dwight was putting up Halloween decorations when he suffered a seizure and collapsed. Johns called for medical help and says the seizure lasted about 10 minutes before EMS arrived. According to reports, Price later arrived at the scene and deployed his Taser seven times.

Police Chief Michael Miller initially described Jackson as combative, but Jackson says he was experiencing a seizure, not resisting officers. Miller later said Price’s conduct toward an EMS employee did not meet department standards. WCTV reports that Price was fired. Jackson says he was never booked into jail and is considering legal action.

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