Fatal Incidents
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Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
A gunman opened fire outside Reno鈥檚 Grand Sierra Resort, killing three and injuring three more before being shot by polic
After a roof collapse at a Kansas City Family Dollar, officials say medics followed standard safety and triage protocols, despite claims they didn鈥檛 do enough to save a trapped victim
Authorities say the shooter, who left a note blaming the NFL for his alleged brain condition, entered the league鈥檚 headquarters but took the wrong elevator before fatally shooting four people and himself
The driver, a 22-year-old man, died at the scene after his vehicle struck a MedTrust ambulance
Emergency crews responded to a cardiac arrest at Hulk Hogan鈥檚 Clearwater home Thursday morning, where he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital
A stolen Camaro crashed into a bus on I-35, causing a multi-vehicle pileup that killed four and injured 21
The number of people missing after the July 4 floods in Texas has dropped to just three as search efforts continue and officials praise rescuers for their progress
Injury rates from motorcycle crashes also increased by 19% from 2022 to 2023, according to the National Security Council
Nine residents at Gabriel House were killed and more than 30 were injured as crews, including 30 off-duty personnel, fought through chaos to evacuate the burning facility
As the man was cleaning the industrial food processor, it turned on unexpectedly, police said
More than 300 motorcyclists participated in a memorial ride for Kansas City Paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient in April
Edward McClure, who was fired by AMR in December 2024, is also accused of falsifying the patient care report
When authorities arrived on scene, the man was laying bloodied in the backyard and guarded by the dogs who attacked him
President Trump toured flood-ravaged Kerr County, praising first responders and local officials while avoiding criticism over FEMA cuts
A Lexington paramedic鈥檚 monitor failed to detect carbon monoxide during an initial call to an apartment later condemned after a suspected gas leak killed one person and injured others
With more than 160 people still missing after deadly Hill Country floods, Texas search teams face the emotional toll of recovering bodies while managing the mental strain of their work
The number of missing people has tripled in Kerr County, home to Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers and counselors died
Authorities in Kerr County are asking untrained volunteers to stay away from flood search zones for safety reasons and to avoid hindering rescue operations
One man died and at least nine others were hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide, flammable gas and methane were found during a gas leak at a Lexington apartment complex
Officials continue searching for missing campers and face scrutiny over emergency warning systems
More than 80 people are confirmed dead, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, after catastrophic flooding swept through central Texas over the July Fourth weekend
Three adults were killed and 10 others, including two juveniles, were injured in a shooting early on a residential street in South Philadelphia鈥檚 Grays Ferry neighborhood
With at least 82 dead and 41 still missing after catastrophic flooding in central Texas, officials warn of more life-threatening rain as search efforts continue
Families and rescuers continue searching Camp Mystic, where 11 girls and a counselor remain missing
As rescuers search for dozens still missing in Kerr County鈥檚 deadly flash flood, questions grow over the timing and effectiveness of emergency alerts, despite claims that the storm鈥檚 severity was unforeseen
At least 51 people, including 15 children, are dead and 27 girls remain missing after a flash flood devastated Camp Mystic and surrounding areas in Kerr County
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