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Nation & World, News

A gunman in New Zealand kills 2 people ahead of Women’s World Cup tournament

by NICK PERRY and JENNA FRYER July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

Authorities said 4 other people and 1 police officer, were injured during the shooting.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man pleads guilty to murder charge in 2012 Portland shooting

by Emily Allen July 11, 2023July 11, 2023

Zachary Phach, 33, will serve 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing Matthew Blanchard.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Arraignment rescheduled for man accused of killing 4 in Bowdoin

by John Terhune July 10, 2023July 11, 2023

Joseph Eaton, who has admitted to killing four people and wounding three others in Bowdoin and Yarmouth in a pair of April shootings, is expected to enter a plea on July 28.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Fight with stranger led to teen’s shooting in Naples on July Fourth, mother says

by Ray Routhier July 7, 2023July 7, 2023

Shauna Palanza says her son Tyler Fusco came to a friend’s aid moments before the attack. She believes that the suspect should be charged with attempted murder.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Suspect in Naples shooting arrested after two-day manhunt

by John Terhune July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

Police arrested Alexzander Goodwin, 18, of Bridgton, in Portland on Thursday afternoon, nearly two days after he is accused of shooting a teen during a crowded Fourth of July celebration in Naples.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Witness provided first aid to Naples shooting victim as panicked crowd took cover

by John Terhune July 5, 2023July 7, 2023

Police say 18-year-old Alexzander Goodwin of Bridgton shot a teenager on a crowded street in Naples during the town’s Fourth of July festivities.

Nation & World, News

Nine people shot in D.C., including 2 juveniles, as violence continues to mar July Fourth

by Erica Nitschke July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

The D.C. shooting is the latest in a string of mass shootings over a violent holiday weekend.

Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

Baltimore block party shooting leaves 2 dead and 28 injured, including 3 critically hurt, police say

by JULIO CORTEZ and HOLLY RAMER July 2, 2023July 2, 2023

Nine victims were transported by ambulance and 20 victims walked into area hospitals with injuries from the shooting, Baltimore Police Department Acting Commissioner Richard Worley said.