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Fox News
31 minutes ago
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- Fox News
College basketball player shot and killed at Texas pool party, one teen faces murder charge
A Division II basketball player is dead after he was shot in the head at a pool party. Henderson State's Jamarion Brown was killed last week at the age of 23 in an incident that left two others injured, according to the Camp County Sheriff's Office. "It is with deep sadness that Henderson State Athletics mourns the death of junior men's basketball student-athlete Jamarion Brown," the university said in an online statement. "'Jo' spent just one season in Arkadelphia, but his impact on our campus was profound." "No words can express our sadness for Jamarion's family, friends, and teammates," added head coach Jimmy Elgas. "Jo's impact was felt not only on the basketball court, but throughout the fabric of Henderson State University, and we all grieve together. His loss leaves a tremendous void on our campus, but Jo will be remembered and honored in our hearts forever." KLTV reported that authorities responded to a pool party in Camp County in Texas after multiple calls reported a shooting. Henderson was found seriously injured, while the others who were injured had gunshot wounds that were not life-threatening. A helicopter arrived on the scene, but Brown was too injured to be flown away immediately. He was brought to a nearby hospital, then flown to another in Tyler, where he was pronounced dead. The Camp County Sheriff's Office arrested Onterrian Jamour Newton, 17, earlier this week in connection to the deadly shooting. He faces a murder charge and other additional pending charges, law enforcement said. "He was a shining light to all who knew him, remembered for his warm spirit, deep commitment to family, and passion for basketball," an obituary for Brown read. "Basketball was one of Jamarion's greatest passions, a game he played with heart, discipline, and joy. His other passion was family – the center of his life and the source of his strength. Whether on or off the court, Jamarion's kindness, determination, and dedication were evident in everything that he did. . . . "Though his time with us was far too short, Jamarion's life was filled with purpose and love. He leaves behind countless cherished memories, and a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him." Brown averaged 6.5 points and 3.6 rebounds this past season. It was his first year with the Reddies after he spent two years at Southwestern Christian College. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Boy, 14, is murdered as police arrest youth and appeal to those who filmed incident to come forward
A youth has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old boy was found collapsed on the Isle of Man, as police issued an urgent appeal to anyone who has shared footage of the 'serious incident' to come forward. Emergency services rushed to assist Christopher McBurnie, after receiving a call shortly after 3.30pm on Thursday, in the area of Close Drean in Ramsey. Despite their efforts, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene, Isle of Man Constabulary said. A murder inquiry has now been launched and a juvenile has been detained in custody for questioning. Isle of Man Chief Constable Russ Foster said the victim's relatives were being supported by specialist officers and that the community had been rocked by the tragedy, with murder being an 'extremely rare' incident on the island. The youngster's official cause of death will be determined by a Home Office pathologist 'in due course', he added. Chief Constable Foster said in a video statement: 'Our thoughts, heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy with the family, friends and loved ones during this extremely sad and incredibly difficult time. 'Specialist officers are supporting Christopher's family and will continue to do so throughout the investigation. 'At 3.38pm on Thursday 29 May emergency services responded to an incident in the area of Close Drean, Ramsey where Christopher was found collapsed and despite the valiant efforts of members of the public, our officers, the fire and rescue service and paramedics, they were unable to save Christopher. 'We are aware that imagery of this incident was recorded by witnesses in the vicinity and is now featuring on social media platforms and being shared predominantly by teenagers. 'I'm mindful that social media features in all our lives in one way or another, but that should not mean that our values and respect for one another as a community should be compromised and enable rumour and speculation to flourish.' He urged anyone who has footage to refrain from sharing it as it would be 'likely to cause significant distress'. Chief Constable Foster added that the community had been 'shocked by the magnitude of an occurrence which is extremely rare for the Isle of Man.' The police appeal was issued as a JustGiving page was set up to raise funds for Christopher's funeral. A statement described the teenager as 'beautiful' and said he had 'brought so much joy and love to his whole family who love him so deeply.' The organiser added they hoped 'our Island can come together and raise some much needed funds at this very sad time.' Anyone with information is asked to call the Isle of Man police on 01624 631212, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or submit footage or images online.
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Police arrive at home of dad who killed son, 10, in murder-suicide and make an even more horrifying discovery
A father murdered his autistic son and their family dog before turning the gun on himself inside their Oklahoma home, police said. Rodney Shippy, 58, was found inside his Broken Arrow abode dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after allegedly killing his son Logan, 10. Police discovered the two, and their dead dog, on Wednesday while serving a search warrant after relatives reported Shippy's daughter Alyssa missing since November. Horrifyingly, the body of 20-year-old Alyssa was also found inside the home in a state of decay. According to KJRH, the children's mother Lisa, 41, took her own life inside the address back in August 2022. Five months after that Lisa's step-father Kenneth Carpenter murdered her mother, Diane, and then killed himself, the outlet reported. Police have not officially announced the identity of the woman found inside the address, but the outlet spoke with relative Patti Williams who confirmed it was Alyssa. She said: '[Rodney] seemed to be holding it together months after [Lisa] passed. Then he started estranging himself to everyone'. Logan had his own YouTube account and would frequently post videos of the garage door at the property, something he was fascinated by - Williams said. One video from March gave a detailed tour of the house, which is strewn with rubbish and in a state of disrepair. It was that video that alerted family members. Spent beer cans, cardboard boxes, old water bottles can be seen littering the ground inside the home as their cat and dog roam around the rubbish. Towards the end of the clip Rodney can be seen laying on a bed inside the property playing Minecraft as his soon films the mounds of detritus surrounding him. Williams said: 'Not suitable for a child, no running water, trash. Looked like a completely different house. 'Logan was so smart, eager to learn, everyone who met him loved him. Alyssa was a bright light in this world.' 'She had a beautiful life ahead of her, and I feel like their lives are stolen from them', Williams added. A GoFundMe has since been launched for the remaining family to cover the funeral costs of the children. It says: 'Their loss has left our family in deep grief and unprepared for the financial burden that comes with arranging their funerals. 'We are reaching out to our community, friends, and loved ones for support during this unimaginable time. 'Every contribution, no matter the size, will go directly toward funeral expenses and helping our family honor their memories with the love and dignity they deserve.' In a statement, Broken Arrow Police Department said: 'We can now confirm the adult male found dead inside the house is 58-year-old Rodney Shippy. 'The juvenile male found dead is his 10-year-old son. We will not be releasing his name. 'At this time, the identity of the woman found dead has not been confirmed. The medical examiner will conduct a full investigation to make a positive identification. However, we can confirm, Alyssa Shippy is Rodney's daughter.'
The Independent
4 hours ago
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- The Independent
Drowning of two teenagers remains an ‘open wound', funeral is told
The drowning of two teenagers off the coast of Co Donegal remains an 'open wound', a priest has said. The funeral of Matt Sibanda heard that the 18-year-old was 'undeniably wise and good beyond his years'. Matt, originally from Zimbabwe, died in the incident earlier this month along with Emmanuel Familola, 16, originally from Nigeria. They had been playing football when they went into the sea after a ball and got into difficulty. Matt's body was recovered from Lough Swilly while Emmanuel was rescued and taken to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he died. Both teenagers had been living with their families in separate international protection centres in Buncrana. Buncrana Parish Priest Father Francis Bradley told the funeral at St Mary's Oratory on Saturday that members of Matt's family had travelled to Ireland for the funeral to support his mother Bonnie. He said: 'Over the past three weeks there has been a lot of visiting going on locally. 'Especially in the light of the tragic events, the tragic deaths of Matt Sibanda and his good friend Emmanuel Familola. 'The events of the afternoon of May 10 last will remain with us for a long time. 'While some distance has been drawn now from those terrible moments, the loss of Matt and Emmanuel is still an open wound, a sore blow for all of us, but most especially for their grieving families. 'We are all struggling still to come to terms with the loss, still speechless at the suddenness of it, still heartbroken at the enormity of it. 'While the world has moved on in some respects, we are nevertheless still numbed by the sadness of what happened.' He added: 'From his earliest days in Zimbabwe through to his time here in Buncrana, Matt has always been recognised for his quiet but sociable presence, his smiling face and his great ability to always listen and respond with a deeply respectful and generous heart. 'In the building which became his home since his arrival here in late 2023, Matt was the eldest child and with his great gifts and talents, particularly the respect he showed to everyone, but most especially to his mother, he became a natural leader, a first among equals. 'He was undeniably wise and good beyond his years with an ability to sit with other children reading, debating and learning with great enthusiasm, always curious to know a little more. 'His surname Sibanda means lion. Our new Pope has taken the name Leo, which also means lion. 'Both Leo and Matt Sibanda shared something important in common, as well as their Catholic faith, their ability to listen to all sides of the debate, never judging, but helping all sides to reach a better solution. 'All of this stemmed from a profound respect for his mother. He always listened to her and he never, ever spoke back to her, even once, throughout his 18 years. 'A man of few words, a good and kind boy, a humble kid.'
The Australian
5 hours ago
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- The Australian
Krystel Paul's sister raises money for her niece
The sister of a mother who was allegedly killed by her husband in a suspected murder suicide is raising money to support the couple's child, now in her care following the tragedy. The bodies of Krystel and James Paul, both aged 41, were found after emergency services were called to a Cairns home about 7.15pm on Tuesday to conduct a welfare check. When officers arrived at the Mount Sheridan home on Verbena Dr they found both bodies with gunshot wounds. Those close to Ms Paul said she was allegedly planning to leave her husband, The Cairns Post reported. Mr Paul was reportedly a registered gun owner who kept multiple firearms at the home. The bodies of Krystel and James Paul were found on Tuesday evening following a welfare check. Picture: Instagram. Ms Paul's sister, Jasmin Bolt, has set up a fundraiser to support the couple's child, who had sought help from a neighbour on Tuesday evening. More than $10,000 has been raised on the Go Fund Me page, with Ms Bolt writing she would be looking after he niece, along with her mother, following her sister's death. 'I need to make sure (her niece) is financially secure for her future, to help with schooling moving forward,' Ms Bolt wrote on the fundraiser. 'Thank you everyone for your kind words and support.' Cairns' Police Detective Acting Inspector Alina Bell earlier told media the couple's nine-year old daughter had gone to neighbour Danna Lancini's home to seek help on Tuesday evening. 'We provided an immediate response due to the concerns of the welfare of the occupants of that house, and unfortunately upon arrival, both male and female were located deceased,' Acting Inspector Bell said. Ms Lancini said the young girl told her 'dad sent me here because (my mum) is dead', the Cairns Post reported. '(Her dad) told her to run to (my) house and then ring her grandma and tell her that the mum's dead,' Ms Lancini said. 'I didn't believe it …(but) he must've rung the ambulance because when I looked out, the police was there. 'It happened all at one … the daughter was in shock, and the police didn't really say anything.'
