Author: Voxtrend News
The Indianapolis community is reeling from the devastating loss of Brittany Nicole Kavanaugh, a 29-year-old woman whose life was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence. Early Saturday morning, on the city’s south side, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a shooting incident at the 200 block of East Troy Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene around 6:46 a.m. and discovered Brittany inside a building, critically wounded by gunfire. Despite immediate medical attention, Brittany was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors fought to save her life. Tragically, her injuries proved too severe, and she passed away…
In the early hours of Sunday, the Fairmount Heights community was rocked by the heartbreaking news of the death of 32-year-old Manuel Lopez-Castillo. The crash occurred just after midnight on westbound I-495, near Georgia Avenue, when Manuel, driving a Ford Econoline van, suddenly lost control and veered off the road. The van struck several trees before coming to a stop. Emergency responders arrived swiftly, transporting Manuel to a hospital in Virginia. Despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward, leaving family, friends, and neighbors in profound shock. For those who knew Manuel, his passing has left a void…
A heartbreaking crash along Interstate 10 east in Jefferson County left two people dead early Monday, snarling morning traffic and leaving the community in shock. Shortly before 5:20 a.m., a 2015 Dodge Charger — carrying a 34-year-old man and a female passenger — attempted a lane change but failed, according to a statement by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The car veered into a water-filled barrier, then smashed into a concrete barrier near the 841-mile marker by Boyt Road. Both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. Screenshot The names of the victims have not yet been released,…
In a harrowing chain of events early Friday morning on the I-45 Gulf Freeway, 42-year-old Jessica Daughtery lost her life in a fatal crash involving 30-year-old Jason Arvin Velasquez. Velasquez, who was behind the wheel of the vehicle that caused the crash, now faces a slew of charges, including intoxication manslaughter, failure to stop and render aid causing death, and multiple counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The tragic incident unfolded when Velasquez, allegedly under the influence, slammed into the rear of Daughtery’s Nissan Altima, causing her death at the scene. What happened next was a series of…
A Friday afternoon turned tragic in East Salinas as 14-year-old Ethan Rodriguez, a freshman at Alisal High School, lost his life in a senseless shooting. The incident, which has left the community reeling, occurred around 3:30 p.m. when officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation near 1200 Camarillo Court. What they found was a heartbreaking scene: a teenage boy, struck by multiple gunshots, lying lifeless on the ground. Despite the immediate arrival of law enforcement, there was nothing they could do to save him. The Salinas Police Department quickly confirmed the young victim’s identity as Ethan Rodriguez, a student from the…
In a grim turn of events just before midnight last Friday, two young people from Norcross — 17-year-old Jesua Valesca Garcia Perez and 28-year-old Javier Hernandez Martinez — were discovered shot to death inside a car parked near Harbins Road and Harbins Point Lane, in unincorporated Lilburn, Georgia. Their apparent killer, 54-year-old Javier Aragon Ruiz, was apprehended hours later in Robertson County, Tennessee, after a multi-state law-enforcement effort led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Police say the violence began at around 10:00 p.m. at an apartment complex on Windscape Village Lane in Norcross, where…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — On the morning of November 25, police responding to a stabbing call at a home on the 1400 block of State Street discovered a harrowing scene: two men and a woman dead inside. By Monday, authorities had confirmed the identities of the victims — and implicated a third individual, who apparently took his own life. Officers arrived just before 10 a.m. after receiving reports of a possible stabbing. As they entered the residence — located near the junction of State Street and Ionia Street — they found three adults: two men and a woman. Authorities have since…
The halls of Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia, stand in stunned silence — the community is grieving the loss of one of its brightest souls, Crayton Smith, who passed away on December 6, 2025 — his 18th birthday. A day meant for celebration turned into a moment of profound sorrow, as those who loved him confront a reality no parent or friend should ever face. Crayton’s story was more than simply tragic; it was heroic. For nearly three years, he waged a tireless battle against cancer — a fight that would have drained the bravest of hearts. But not…
Ronnie Long — former wrestling coach at Staunton River High School — passed away this week, leaving behind a community deeply saddened by the loss of a mentor, leader, and friend. He served as head coach for the school’s wrestling program from 2007 to 2017, devoting a full decade to shaping the lives of countless young athletes. Those who knew him say he wasn’t just a coach: he was a guide, a motivator, and someone who instilled in every wrestler a strong sense of discipline, resilience, and self-respect. His commitment went beyond the mat — he cared about building strong…
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — In the quiet hours before dawn on Saturday, 46-year-old Jeffrey Ballard was shot and killed outside the Elks Lodge on Third Avenue — a brutal loss that has shaken his community and left investigators racing for answers. According to spokespeople for the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, law enforcement was summoned to the lodge at approximately 3:30 a.m. after reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found Ballard suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a hospital but died shortly after. Ballard — described as a resident of the Mon Valley area — was identified publicly…