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Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Yahoo
6 People, Including Child and Single Mother, Hit by Train en Route to Family Funeral: ‘When It Rains, It Pours'
A family in Tennessee was on their way to mourn when yet another tragedy struck. Katelynn Gooden and five of her family members were on their way to her grandmother's funeral in Bartlett, Tenn., on Thursday, April 17, when they were hit by a train, according to FOX 13 Memphis, Action News 5 and a GoFundMe fundraiser created by a friend of the family. Kevin Quinn, a local alderman, said that the family was in a limousine en route to the ceremony when a train collided with the vehicle at Stage Road and Sycamore View, FOX 13 reported. The limo crashed into a tree near the railroad and sustained 'heavy damage' on its passenger side, the outlet reported, adding that reporters observed no crossing gates at the intersection. All six members of the family, including a child, were hospitalized with injuries, and two other vehicles were impacted in the accident, per FOX 13 and Action News 5. The collision also shut down the site of the crash — a major intersection in Bartlett — for hours, the outlets reported. The City of Bartlett Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. A fundraiser was created to raise money for one passenger in particular, Gooden, as she heals from her injuries. Gooden, a single mother to a 3-year-old daughter, sustained a 'severe fracture that is causing her to be unable to walk' and will require her to be out of work for at least three months, per the GoFundMe — which, as of Sunday, April 20, has raised $4,850 of its $5,500 goal. "Everyone is expected to recover,' one relative told Action News 5, adding that they are 'thankful everyone is fine.' Meanwhile, another family member underscored the shocking nature of the incident, as well as its tragic timing. Aisha Shabree, identified simply as a relative, told FOX 13 that the extended family was waiting at a funeral home for the limo carrying the grandchildren and children of the deceased to arrive when they learned of the collision. "One of my aunties pulled up,' she recalled to FOX 13, 'and she was like, 'When it rains it pours.' I was like, 'What?' 'The family car just got hit by a train.' ' 'Then, of course, shock,' added Shabree. 'Like, what?' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to another Memphis outlet, WREG, the limo collided with a CSX train, and the transport company is now investigating the incident. Despite the lack of crossing gates, the City of Bartlett assures that the intersection is safe, the outlet reported. CSX did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
Man Arrested For Alleged Connection To Young Dolph's Murder Walks Free After 'Clerical' Error
A Young Dolph murder suspect has been released after he was mistakenly linked to the rapper's demise. According to Action News 5, the suspect named Shundale Barnett was recently arrested on Monday (Jan. 27) and charged with two crimes, including theft of property in connection to Dolph's November 2021 death. Justin Johnson, the man found guilty in 2024 of killing the Memphis rapper and was sentenced to life, was discovered to be the cousin of Barnett. In uncovering this information, law enforcement tracked Barnett to Indiana at the time of his detainment and was charged with accessory after the fact and attempted first-degree murder in the case. However, authorities concluded that Barnett was not involved in the case and that the charges against the man should have been dropped. The Shelby County District Attorney released a statement regarding the mistake, addressing their decision to let Barnett go. 'During the investigation of Justin Johnson, Shundale Barnett was found with [Justin] Johnson at the time of his arrest in Indiana,' the statement read. 'Based on this and other facts, a task force officer with the U.S. Marshals determined there was probable cause to charge Barnett with Accessory After the Fact, and an arrest warrant was issued as part of standard procedure. 'As the investigation progressed, the DA's Office determined that Barnett was not involved in the case and chose not to pursue charges, indicating the charge would be withdrawn. However, a delay in recalling the warrant left it active in the system. This clerical issue has now been resolved, and the charges against Barnett have been officially dismissed.' It should be noted that Hernandez Govan, the alleged mastermind behind Dolph's demise, is set to head to trial this summer. More from Man Convicted Of Young Dolph Murder Gets Additional 35-Years Added On Life Sentence Young Dolph's Killer Found Guilty On All Counts And Sentenced Young Dolph Trial: Prosecutors Claim Big Jook Put Hit Out On Rapper
