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Jury to Determine: Did an Everson Man Act in Self-Defense When He Fatally Shot His Father?

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BELLINGHAM, Washington – A jury in Whatcom County will soon determine the fate of an Everson man who is accused of shooting and killing his father in an alleged act of self-defense. The trial is set to proceed as the defendant claims that he acted to protect himself during a heated confrontation. The incident took place in November 2020, when the defendant, whose name has been withheld, and his father, identified as John Doe, got into a physical altercation at their residence. According to witnesses, the argument escalated and turned violent, leading to the defendant … Read more

Daughter Charged With Fatally Stabbing Father Appears in Court as Mental Health Concerns Arise

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a preliminary hearing held at the DC Superior Court, Brittany Gaylor, 32, faced charges of second-degree murder and assault with intent to kill for her alleged involvement in the stabbing death of her father, James Gaylor. The incident took place on February 10th on the 1600 block of 6th Street, NW, and James succumbed to his injuries the following day. Police documents suggest that Brittany approached officers at the intersection of North Capitol Street and P Streets, NW, confessing to stabbing a man at the residence on 6th Street. James was … Read more

Trial Date Set for Suspect Accused of Fatally Shooting Transgender Woman in Harford County

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Bel Air, Maryland – The trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering a transgender woman in Harford County. Brian Delen, 48, allegedly shot and killed Meghan Riley Lewis in December of last year. The tragic incident took place at an apartment complex on Churchill Road in Bel Air. Delen now faces charges of first- and second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and the use of a firearm in a violent crime. According to charging documents, Delen, who was delivering food at the time, engaged in a verbal altercation with Lewis before pulling out … Read more

Parents Awarded $32 Million After Benton Police Officer Fatally Shoots Teenager

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Little Rock, Arkansas – A jury has awarded $32 million to the parents of a teenager who was fatally shot by a Benton police officer in 2016. The weeklong trial concluded with the jury finding the city of Benton liable for $30 million and former Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane liable for $1 million. Officer Kyle Ellison, who fired the fatal shots, was cleared of claims of excessive force and assault and battery. The civil trial began on January 29 in Little Rock, focusing on the officer-involved shooting death of 17-year-old Keagan Schweikle. Responding to … Read more