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2 days ago
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Family issues statement following shocking killing of elderly Pickering woman
The family of an 83-year-old woman killed during a shocking stabbing attack last week in Pickering is expressing their 'gratitude' for the community's 'outpouring of love and support.' In a statement released by Durham Regional Police on Tuesday, the family of Eleanor Doney also thanked first responders. 'We want to express our gratitude to the community for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time,' the family said. 'We especially want to thank the first responders for all of their efforts. We take comfort in the fact that she was a woman of strong Christian faith.' Last Thursday, police said a passerby found Doney on the ground outside a residence midafternoon near Lynn Heights Dr. and Fairport Rd., in the Whites Rd. and Finch Ave. area, suffering from traumatic injuries. She was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre where she was pronounced dead. Following an extensive search, police said a 14-year-old boy from Pickering was arrested hours later. On Friday, the teen was charged with first-degree murder. He cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. It is Durham Region's second homicide of 2025. Police say they are also reminding the public to not share any identifying information or photos about the alleged young offender as it is a criminal offence. 'We are asking you to instead turn those videos over to police and use the social media space as a place to remember Eleanor,' police said. Cops say investigators are appealing to anyone who may have information about this incident, no matter how insignificant it is, to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Barrette at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5412 or Det. Cst. Hilliard from the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5413. Elderly woman allegedly slain by teen mourned in Pickering neighbourhood WARMINGTON: Security video shows allegedly armed teen appearing to look for a victim 'Sweet' elderly woman's random stabbing death 'an absolute shock' for Pickering
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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- Yahoo
East, South Side residents remember slain Livingston Market owner as pillar of community
Jehad Alzaben, who was fatally shot May 25 in his Columbus convenience store, was described by one person who has known him for years as "a family man who took care of the neighborhood." "He blessed the neighborhood," said Keisha Bates, who owned a business next door to Alzaben in the Driving Park neighborhood and has known Alzaben since he came from Jordan decades ago. "You know how sometimes people don't have enough money to get something? (He would say) 'Don't worry about it.' Or if you needed milk for your baby and you didn't have it, 'Go ahead, take that can,'" Bates said. Dozens of people from the Driving Park neighborhood, other parts of the Near East Side and the South Side showed up May 26 for a candlelight vigil outside Alazaben's Livingston Market at 1619 E. Livingston Ave. near Seymour Avenue to memorialize him. According to Columbus police, officers responded around 11:45 p.m. on May 25 to Alzeban's market on reports of gunshots. When police arrived, they found Alzeban suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 12:30 a.m. on May 26. Bates said the vigil for Alzeban brought out "the whole South Side and most of the East Side." "And the people driving through were beeping their horns and stopping the car — stopping traffic," Bates said. "If you come from this area, you know Jehad from somewhere." Alzaben ran and owned the Livingston Market for 28 years. When Bates owned a hair salon next door to his store, she said they worked together to keep the block safe and free from drug dealing. "People used to think they were going to sell drugs and everything like that," Bates said. "Not here you weren't." She said the killing didn't make any sense to her. "It was very, very senseless, and they don't even realize what they did to our community," Bates said. "They really don't. He was such a good person." On Facebook, the Livingston Area Merchants Association said Alzaben was "a beloved Livingston Avenue business owner, neighbor, and friend." In addition to his random acts of kindness at his store, he also supported the community by donating to youth sports, National Night Out and local organizations. Columbus police homicide detectives continue to investigate the killing and to determine a motive. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Columbus police Detective Brandt at (614) 645-4077, the Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730, or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). Cole Behrens covers K-12 education and school districts in central Ohio. Have a tip? Contact Cole at cbehrens@ or connect with him on X at @Colebehr_report This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Slain Livingston Market owner remembered by community for generosity
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Man killed after shooting in Fairhill on Memorial Day: police
The Brief A man is dead after police say a shooting occurred in Philadelphia's Farihill neighborhood on Memorial Day. This is an ongoing investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit. PHILADELPHIA - A fatal shooting occurred in Philly's Fairhill neighborhood Monday afternoon. What we know At around 3:37 p.m., police say a man was shot on the 2700 block of North Orkney Street. The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital by medics, where he was pronounced dead at 4:08 p.m. No arrests have been made. The investigation is being actively handled by the Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit. What you can do Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or to submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-TIPS. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Man critically injured in shooting on Northside Circle NW in Atlanta
ATLANTA - Atlanta Police responded to a shooting at around 10:40 a.m. on Monday morning in the 500 block of Northside Circle NW. What we know The shooting took place at an apartment complex named The 500. According to police, the man, who was critically injured, was driven in a private vehicle to Grady Memorial Hospital. What we don't know FOX 5 Atlanta observed multiple officers at the scene. However, no other information has been provided at this time. APD's Homicide Unit is handling the investigation.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police searching for suspect in deadly ‘targeted' shooting of Georgia Tech student
Atlanta police released new video on Wednesday of the person they are looking for as a 'person of interest' in the murder of a Georgia Tech student on Sunday at The Connector Apartments on Spring Street. Police said the victim, Akash Banerjee, was arguing with the suspect right before the shooting. 'We're at a point where we believe this is a targeted act,' Commander Andrew Smith with Atlanta Homicide Unit said at a news conference Wednesday. 'On this evening, we had a 23-year-old male who was a Georgia Tech student who was shot on the ninth floor.' Banerjee died Tuesday after being shot in the head at around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] A video that police released at the news conference shows the man they are now searching for, walking the hallway with a gun. 'We do know that he entered in well before the victim arrived,' Smith said. Channel 2's Eryn Rogers spoke with Fangting Xu, who was on campus at the time of the shooting, but lives on the same floor as the victim did, and ran into police when she was trying to get back to her apartment. 'He said there was an active crime. I didn't realize it was a shooting,' she said. Xu said it happened steps away from her door. TRENDING STORIES: GBI says teen brothers died of self-inflicted injuries on north GA mountain Facebook Marketplace car theft ring ends in dozens of charges for 2 women, Gwinnett police say Severe weather leaves behind multiple reports of damage Police said there is no threat to students like Xu and she said she's not worried about her safety either. Rogers spoke with several other students who live in the building. They said they now have 24-hour security and have to show their key card all the time and that wasn't the case before the shooting. Police are continuing to ask anyone who has information about the shooting to call Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477). [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
