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Rockford Mass Casualty: 5 Wounded and 4 Died in Stabbing Incident 

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Rockford Mass Casualty: 5 Wounded and 4 Died in Stabbing Incident 

The internet is buzzing due to a mass stabbing incident that occurred in Rockford, Illinois. An incident involving an attack that occurred in the proximity of the 2300 block of Holmes Street resulted in five people getting injured, and four people losing their lives. 

According to The Independent, among the four people who lost their lives, a mail carrier was also one of them.

According to the sheriff’s statements, one of the victims of the attack had stab wounds on her hands and face. Moreover, the Good Samaritan who came to rescue her also required medical attention. 

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When the police reached the scene, they discovered that three of the victims had lost their lives by then. One victim was also announced dead upon reaching the hospital. 

TimesNow reported that, as of local time 4:15 p.m., one of the victims at the hospital is said to be in critical condition. 

About The Suspect In Rockford Incident

Tom McNamara, the Mayor of Rockford regarded the incident as a “horrific act of violence.” The Independent, reported that, according to the mayor, the incident totally startled the city’s leadership. 

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Mayor McNamara stated-

“We can report that the suspect is in custody and the threat has been neutralized. Our main priority now that he is in detention is making sure that the members of our community who were directly affected by this violence receive the help they need to heal and move on. In an attempt to stop this from happening again, various jurisdictions are working on multiple crime sites to acquire an understanding of what happened. We’ll keep you informed going forward.”

The Police Chief of Rockford, Carla Redd, reports that they got calls concerning the incidents on numerous scenes. 

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Chief, Carla Redd announced that they have a suspect under their custody. Moreover, the suspect is undergoing interview and investigation for the time being. Additionally, no other suspects were there at the time. 

Subhashree Panda: A proficient content writer, editor, and researcher. With 4 years of experience and an MBA in finance, she crafts compelling narratives on global events. Her passion for diverse journalism genres resonates widely, fostering broad audience connections.

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Sachin Sahoo: Bipolar Indian-Origin Man Shot Dead By US Police 

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On April 21, Sachin Sahoo, an Indian-origin man, was shot by a San Antonio police officer. According to the Deccan Herald, when the officers attempted to apprehend Sachin, he struck two officers with his vehicle.

Sachin Sahoo was being pursued in connection with an aggravated assault case.

Originally from Uttar Pradesh, India, Sachin Sahoo was declared dead at the scene.

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Sources from PTI claimed that Sachin Sahoo might have been a naturalized U.S. citizen. As per the preliminary investigation, on April 21, just before 6:30 PM, officers were called to a home in Cheviot Heights, San Antonio.

They were responding to a report of an ‘Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.’

Upon arrival, the officers discovered a 51-year-old woman who had been deliberately hit by Sachin Sahoo’s vehicle.

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After hitting the woman, Sachin Sahoo fled the scene.

The 51-year-old victim was transported to a nearby hospital and was in critical condition.

Consequently, a felony arrest warrant was issued in the name of Sahoo by the San Antonio Police Detectives.

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Later that evening, neighbors informed the police that Sahoo had returned to his original location.

When two officers arrived at the scene and attempted to make contact, Sachin struck both with his vehicle. One of them shot Sahoo, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

One officer was treated at the scene, while the other was taken to a local hospital.

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Police Chief Bill McManus stated that Sachin’s actions also left his roommate in critical condition. The woman underwent multiple surgeries.

According to Outlook India, when officers approached to arrest Sachin, he “got into his car and managed to squeeze through the police vehicles blocking his driveway.” In the process, he also hit the officers.

Subsequently, another officer stopped Sachin by firing at him.

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About Sachin Sahoo

Leah Goldstein, Sahoo’s ex-wife, revealed that her ex-husband had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and also exhibited symptoms of schizophrenia.

She added, ‘He has suffered for the past ten years with bipolar disorder. He also had symptoms of schizophrenia. He couldn’t understand what was wrong with him.’

In a news report, she said, ‘He would hear voices, hallucinate, and just get stuck in his own mind.’”

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Billionaire Stewart Butterfield’s 16 YO Daughter Mint Butterfield Goes Missing After ‘Running Away’

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16 YO Mint Butterfield Went Missing After 'Running Away'

Mint Butterfield, the 16-year-old daughter of Stewart Butterfield, has recently gone missing, according to People magazine. It is alleged that she ran away.

According to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, she was last spotted on April 21, Sunday around 10 p.m. in Bolinas, California.

On Monday, April 22, at 8:30 a.m., authorities posted a notice on Nextdoor revealing that Mint Butterfield had been reported missing.

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Search Efforts for the Teenager

Authorities described the 16-year-old as 5’0″ tall and weighing 100 lbs. She has pierced brows and brown/reddish curly hair.

Reportedly, she was wearing black boots, flannel pajama pants, and a black sweatshirt. Additionally, she might be carrying a gray suitcase.

Deputy K. Walther of the Marin County Sheriff’s Office announced that the 16-year-old is believed to have run away to the San Francisco area.

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Sgt. Adam Schermerhorn and detectives from the San Francisco Police Department are collaborating to locate the teen.

Mint Butterfield’s Parents: Stewart Butterfield and Caterina Fake 

Caterina Fake and Stewart Butterfield, Mint’s parents, were informed of her disappearance on April 22.

In 2004, the couple founded Flickr, which was sold to Yahoo in 2005. Fake and Stewart separated in 2008. In 2022, Stewart founded Slack.

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The New York Post reported that the search for Mint Butterfield is ongoing, with both her family and authorities involved. The parents have urged anyone with any information to report it immediately.

The current circumstances and history surrounding Mint’s disappearance have escalated concerns about her well-being.

The community and law enforcement agencies are working together to find Mint and ensure her safe return home.

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19 YO Sheryl M Turner Killed By Man She Met Online, Severed Body Disposed In River

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19 YO Sheryl M Turner Killed By Man She Met Online, Severed Body Disposed In River

The murder of 19-year-old Sheryl M. Turner has dominated media headlines. This incident occurred in New Iberia, Louisiana, as reported by People magazine.

Following her disappearance, Sheryl M. Turner was linked to a 29-year-old man she met online, Anthony Holland Jr.

According to a news release from the West Monroe Police Department dated April 24, Anthony Holland Jr. has been charged with murder.

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Who is Sheryl M Turner?

Per the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Department, Sheryl M. Turner was last seen by her family on December 31, 2023.

She reportedly visited the West Monroe residence of the suspect that day.

It is reported that Sheryl and Anthony Holland were romantically involved and exchanged text messages.

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According to a statement from the West Monroe Police Department, the 19-year-old informed her family that she planned to live with him before moving out.

What Exactly Happened?

According to KLFY-TV, on the evening of January 2, 2024, her phone stopped working. Prior to this, the 19-year-old’s phone used Wi-Fi near her alleged partner, Holland Jr.’s phone.

By January 3, 2024, Turner had completely disappeared. Sherry, her twin sister, stated on a GoFundMe page, “as the days went by, we knew something was wrong.”Nearly three weeks later, on January 24, a floating body was discovered in the Ouachita River.

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Sherry provided Turner’s remains, from which DNA samples were tested. Based on forensic data and surveillance, Holland Jr. was identified as a suspect.

On April 23, the West Monroe Police Department executed a search warrant at his residence.

While searching Holland Jr.’s house, police found evidence of a violent crime. He later confessed to murdering the 19-year-old inside his house.

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He added that he dismembered the deceased’s body inside his house, then disposed of it in a tributary of the Ouachita River.

Holland Jr. is currently in police custody and has been charged with one count of second-degree murder.

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