1 dead, 1 critically injured in tow truck rollover crash in Southwest Miami-Dade

1 dead, 1 critically injured in tow truck rollover crash in Southwest Miami-Dade

One man was killed and another critically injured after a violent rollover crash involving two tow trucks in southwest Miami-Dade on Monday, authorities said. The collision occurred near Southwest 288th Street and Old Dixie Highway. Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office closed the area to both drivers and pedestrians for several hours while investigators examined … Read more

Violent crash involving Broward Sheriff’s Office cruiser reported in Fort Lauderdale

Violent crash involving Broward Sheriff’s Office cruiser reported in Fort Lauderdale

A serious crash involving a Broward Sheriff’s Office cruiser occurred overnight in Fort Lauderdale. Video from the scene showed two tow trucks positioned near Northwest 31st Avenue and Prospect Road, close to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. One tow truck hauled away a pickup truck, while the other removed the damaged Broward Sheriff’s Office cruiser. Witnesses … Read more

Miami-Dade deputies rescue man from violent dog attack, fatally shoot 2 dogs

Miami-Dade deputies rescue man from violent dog attack, fatally shoot 2 dogs

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dog attack that left a man hospitalized and led deputies to fatally shoot two dogs Monday night. According to the sheriff’s office, two deputies were at a residence near Southwest 172nd Avenue and Southwest 160th Street taking a robbery report when the incident unfolded. Deputies said they rushed … Read more

19-year-old killed, 2 others wounded in Liberty City shooting near Charles Hadley Park

19-year-old killed, 2 others wounded in Liberty City shooting near Charles Hadley Park

A 19-year-old man was killed, and two 18-year-olds are recovering after a shooting near Charles Hadley Park in Liberty City on Monday evening. Police said multiple shooters may have been involved in the gunfire, which broke out around 6:45 p.m. near NW 50th Street and 13th Avenue and stretched to NW 51st Street. Officers responded … Read more

Irvine police rescue 4 trapped upstairs, arrest knife suspect after hourslong standoff

Irvine police rescue 4 trapped upstairs, arrest knife suspect after hourslong standoff

Police rescued four people from an Irvine home Wednesday afternoon after a man armed with a knife allegedly kept them from leaving during what authorities described as a family dispute. Officers received the initial report shortly after 2 p.m. near Terrapin and Cadence, according to the Irvine Police Department. A heavy police presence surrounded the … Read more

Woman fatally stabbed in Orange County home; estranged husband arrested

Woman fatally stabbed in Orange County home; estranged husband arrested

A woman was found stabbed to death in Orange County, and authorities arrested her estranged husband on suspicion of murder. On Feb. 14, Orange County sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 26000 block of Laurelwood Lane in San Juan Capistrano shortly after 6:30 a.m. Deputies located the victim, a … Read more

14-year-old girl shot, man discovered dead in Kendall County residence

19-year-old killed, 2 others wounded in Liberty City shooting near Charles Hadley Park

Authorities in Kendall County are investigating after a teenage girl was shot and a man was found dead inside a home in unincorporated Oswego Township. Officials said the 14-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound to her leg and received treatment at a Chicago-area hospital. Investigators reported that the shooting happened at her residence in the … Read more

Multiple people injured in Merrillville shooting

Multiple people injured in Merrillville shooting

Several people were shot Sunday night in Merrillville. Police responded to the 7800 block of Rhode Island Street shortly after 9:07 p.m. Authorities did not specify how many people were struck but confirmed that individuals suffered apparent gunshot wounds. WGN News inquired about the number of victims and is still awaiting a response. It remains … Read more