One of the most experienced pro MMA fighters ever claims self-defense after fatally shooting a man in North Phoenix. According to a media advisory issued by the Phoenix Police Department and acquired by MMA Junkie, Shannon Ritch shot and killed Alejandro Samplina at approximately 9:20 p.m. ET. The alleged incident was first reported by FOX10 […]
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Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. ordered to stand trial on a rape charge in Kansas
University of Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. appears in court Friday, May 10, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. A judge ordered him to stand trial on a rape charge. Shannon, 23, of Champaign, Ill., is accused of committing sexual assault on Sept. 9, in Lawrence. (Chris Conde/The Lawrence Journal-World via AP) LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — […]
San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus responds to release of video of teen’s shooting
San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus is defending both his actions and those of his deputies following new revelations and video that surfaced this week related to the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl by deputies in Hesperia in 2022. New video and audio recordings became public Monday that depicted the deadly shootings of Savannah […]
Two charged in Feb. 12 shooting death of teen on Shannon Street
WORCESTER — A man and woman have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting teenager on Shannon Street earlier this month. Kidam Oquendo, 21, of Wawecus Road, Worcester, and Alexis Medeiros, 18, of Chandler Street in Gardner, were arrested Friday night, according to Worcester police. Investigators have been pursuing leads since a 17-year-old male […]
Candidate for NC governor, Libertarian Shannon Bray, answers our questions
To help inform voters, this candidate questionnaire is available without a subscription and may be republished by local publications across North Carolina without any cost. Please consider subscribing to The News & Observer to help make this coverage possible. Name: Shannon Wilson Bray Political party: Libertarian Age as of March 5, 2024: 51 Campaign website: […]
‘Rush to judgment:’ Why suspended basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. is taking the University of Illinois to court
Illinois indefinitely suspended Terrence Shannon Jr. on Dec. 28 after authorities in Lawrence, Kansas, arrested the All-America candidate and charged him with rape. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Content warning: This story contains depictions of alleged sexual assault. Suspended Illinois men’s basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. is taking the university to court in a bid […]
Illinois blindsided by rape charge against star guard Terrence Shannon Jr.
Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. faces up to 54 years in prison if convicted of rape. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) In late September, Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received potentially ominous news about his men’s basketball program’s top returning player. Police in Lawrence, Kansas, wanted to speak with Terrence Shannon Jr. about an incident […]