Ambush

Tuscaloosa Jury Convicts Michael Lynn Davis of Capital Murder in Ambush Shooting of Birmingham Woman

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A jury in Tuscaloosa County deliberated for about an hour before convicting Michael Lynn Davis of capital murder for the shooting death of a Birmingham woman earlier this year. The verdict was announced just before 5 p.m. following nearly a week of testimony in a high-profile trial. Judge Daniel Pruet sentenced Davis to life in prison without the possibility of parole after the verdict was read. As he faced his family, he was visibly emotional before being led back to the Tuscaloosa County Jail. Family members of the victim, Jamea Harris, were … Read more

Charges Dropped Against College Students in Alleged Dating App Ambush on Soldier

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Worcester, MA — A Worcester District Court judge has dismissed charges against five Assumption University students accused of orchestrating a plot against a U.S. Army soldier, which mimicked tactics from online “catch a predator” stings. The students, Kelsey Brainard, Isabella Trudeau, Joaquin Smith, Kevin Carroll, and Easton Randall, faced allegations of kidnapping and conspiracy arising from an incident involving a dating app lure. The charges were dismissed after defense attorneys argued last month that there was insufficient probable cause to support the allegations. The legal proceedings have spotlighted not only the students’ actions but also … Read more

Suspect Indicted in Tragic Ambush Killing of Off-Duty Palm Beach Deputy and Attempt on His Daughter

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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities announced a significant development in the case of the February 10th shooting death of Deputy Sheriff Basil Powell, who was off-duty at the time of the attack outside his home in Belle Glade. Kevin Benette, aged 32, has been indicted by a grand jury, facing charges of first-degree murder with a firearm and attempted second-degree murder. State Attorney Alexcia Cox shared that the indictment represents an essential move toward justice for Powell’s mourning family and colleagues, emphasizing the commitment of the State Attorney’s Office to rigorously pursue the case. … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Convicts Trio in Fatal Ambush of Teenagers; Sentenced to Life Without Parole

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Philadelphia, PA — On Monday, Philadelphia’s District Attorney Larry Krasner, alongside the Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit, announced a crucial legal development regarding a 2021 double homicide case. Three men, Rayfiq Tiggle, Tariq Chambers, and Isaiah Jones, were found guilty by a local jury on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and associated firearms offenses resulting from a deadly shooting in West Philadelphia. In detail, the incident unfolded on the afternoon of June 11, 2021, when Tiggle, Chambers, and Jones used Chambers’ girlfriend’s white Nissan Altima to travel to the area of 55th … Read more