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Suspect Fatally Shot Outside Cerritos Mall After Exchange of Gunfire with CHP Officer

CERRITOS, Calif. – A fatal exchange of gunfire occurred outside a Cerritos shopping mall on Friday afternoon, resulting in the death of a suspect by a California Highway Patrol officer. The incident took place in the parking lot of the Los Cerritos Center around 4 p.m., leading to chaos and panic among shoppers as shown in circulating social media footage. Law enforcement officials disclosed that the confrontation involved an officer and three suspects in a …

NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller tragically killed in Queens traffic stop

New York – An NYPD officer was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday in Far Rockaway, Queens. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the devastating news during a press conference held later that evening. The officer, identified as Jonathan Diller, a three-year veteran of the force, was shot in the torso underneath his bullet-resistant vest during a routine traffic stop. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at Jamaica …

Officer Shot in Cold Blood: Suspect Wanted in Interstate Ambush on New Mexico State Police

Tucumcari, New Mexico— A New Mexico State Police officer was tragically shot and killed in a cold-blooded attack while offering assistance to a stranded driver early Friday morning. The officer, identified as Justin Hare, was shot twice by the driver, who then fled the scene with the patrol car, authorities revealed. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for 32-year-old Jaremy Smith from Marion, South Carolina. Smith is deemed “armed and dangerous” and is wanted in …

Paramedic’s Missing BMW Found at Scene of Officer Shooting in New Mexico

MARION, S.C. – A vehicle matching the description of the missing South Carolina paramedic’s car was discovered at the scene of a tragic incident in New Mexico, where a state police officer lost his life. Phonesia Machado was last seen in Marion, South Carolina, and was believed to be driving a white BMW DX7 with South Carolina license plate EA-1523. The South Carolina community is on edge as authorities investigate the connection between Machado’s disappearance …

CalPERS Seeks External Chief Investment Officer After Dropping Returns

Sacramento, California – As the largest US public pension fund seeks a new chief investment officer, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System is in the process of evaluating external candidates. This decision comes after a period marked by underwhelming returns and frequent changes in leadership within the organization. Among the individuals being considered to oversee CalPERS’ substantial $490 billion portfolio is Jonathan Grabel, the current Chief Investment Officer of the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement …

Shots Fired: Police Officer and Court Employee Killed in Missouri Eviction Tragedy

Independence, Missouri – A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday as a police officer and a court employee lost their lives in a shooting during an eviction at a residence in Independence, Missouri, about an hour away from Kansas City. Missouri State Highway Patrol spokesperson, Justin Ewing, revealed during a press conference that three officers from the Independence Police Department and one civil process server from the Jackson County Circuit Court were shot during the incident. …

JPMorgan Chase Recruits Former Chief Compliance Officer to Navigate Disagreements with Viva Wallet

New York, NY – JPMorgan Chase has brought back former global chief compliance officer, Frank Pearn, out of retirement to assist the bank in asserting its rights as a major shareholder in Greek payments fintech Viva Wallet. This comes after disputes between the two companies led to a series of lawsuits. Pearn, who retired from JPMorgan a year ago, has joined the Viva Wallet board as a nonexecutive director, signaling an increased level of oversight …

Girl Scout Cookies will Bring in Over $1 Billion in Sales this Year, Says Chief Revenue Officer

New York, NY – It’s that time of year again – Girl Scout cookie season. And this year, the organization is gearing up to sell around 200 million packages of cookies, raking in close to $1 billion in sales. This insight comes from an interview with Wendy Lou, the chief revenue officer of the Girl Scouts of the USA. According to Lou, the organization’s cookie-selling program, which dates back to 1917, is not just about …

Blue Alert Issued for Kenneth Wayne DeHart After Officer Killed in Blount Co., Tenn.

MARYVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Blue Alert for 42-year-old Kenneth Wayne DeHart. According to the TBI, he is wanted by the Blount County Sheriff’s Office for killing an officer and injuring another. DeHart was last seen in the 4900 block of Sevierville Road in Maryville. There is currently no known clothing description or direction of travel. Authorities have advised the public to consider DeHart armed and dangerous, urging anyone …

Fatal Shooting: California State Parks Officer Kills Knife-Wielding Man After Car Chase

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — A California State Parks officer fatally shot a man wielding a knife after a car chase ended in a crash on Friday morning, authorities reported. The pursuit began when the officer attempted to pull over a vehicle in connection with a carjacking in Tahoe City around 10 a.m, according to a statement from the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The vehicle, however, did not comply, prompting the pursuit. The chase …