Author: Living Legends

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at approximately 6:10 p.m., a fatal shooting occurred at the intersection of Spring Time Drive and Spring Hurst Drive on San Antonio’s Northwest Side. The incident stemmed from an apparent road rage confrontation between two motorists. According to the San Antonio Police Department, the altercation began as a verbal dispute while both individuals were driving. The situation escalated as they followed each other until both vehicles came to a stop. At this point, 41-year-old Jay Morales exited his vehicle and proceeded to the trunk, where he retrieved a firearm. Observing Morales armed, the other individual,…

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Star Actress Manaka Ranaka is mourning the loss of her daughter, Katlego Ranaka. The news was confirmed by Katlego’s sister, Thandokuhle Ranaka, on social media. Katlego’s cause of death has not been disclosed. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time. Tributes have been pouring in for Katlego on social media, with fans and friends offering condolences to the Ranaka family. The sad news were confirmed by Manaka’s daughter, Thandokuhle, that her sister has passed on. It is unclear what caused her death. Her sister, Thandokuhle shared a video on social media and captioned it: “My angel, my first…

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Star Actress Manaka Ranaka is mourning the loss of her daughter, Katlego Ranaka. The news was confirmed by Katlego’s sister, Thandokuhle Ranaka, on social media. Katlego’s cause of death has not been disclosed. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time. Tributes have been pouring in for Katlego on social media, with fans and friends offering condolences to the Ranaka family. The sad news were confirmed by Manaka’s daughter, Thandokuhle, that her sister has passed on. It is unclear what caused her death. Her sister, Thandokuhle shared a video on social media and captioned it: “My angel, my first…

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In Birmingham, the Hall Green community is grappling with profound grief following the tragic stabbing of 12-year-old Leo Ross. A bright student at Christ Church C of E Secondary Academy, Leo was well-loved and described by his head teacher as “funny and sweet.” The incident occurred on Tuesday at 3:40 PM GMT as Leo was walking home from school. Witnesses described a heavy police presence near Scribers Lane, as residents gathered in shock and sorrow upon hearing the devastating news. Vinnie Kaur, owner of White Lotus Flowers and a well-known figure in the community, expressed her deep sadness over Leo’s…

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In Birmingham, the Hall Green community is grappling with profound grief following the tragic stabbing of 12-year-old Leo Ross. A bright student at Christ Church C of E Secondary Academy, Leo was well-loved and described by his head teacher as “funny and sweet.” The incident occurred on Tuesday at 3:40 PM GMT as Leo was walking home from school. Witnesses described a heavy police presence near Scribers Lane, as residents gathered in shock and sorrow upon hearing the devastating news. Vinnie Kaur, owner of White Lotus Flowers and a well-known figure in the community, expressed her deep sadness over Leo’s…

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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, played a pivotal role in laying to rest Matthew Shepard, a young man whose tragic death became one of the most significant moments in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was brutally attacked in 1998 by two men who targeted him because of his sexual orientation. His death became a symbol of hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community and sparked a national conversation about violence, discrimination, and the need for greater protection for marginalized groups. In the aftermath of Shepard’s death, Bishop Budde,…

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TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office said an 87-year-old is dead after his home caught on fire on Thursday night. Second person dies in Longview house fire According to a press release, Smith County fire crews were sent out to a fire in the 4100 block of Farm-to-Market Road 2908 off of Old Kilgore Highway east of Tyler at around 8:45 p.m. on Thursday. Neighbors had reported the fire to officials after seeing flames coming through the home’s roof. Officials said that bystanders at the scene bravely removed the home’s 87-year-old resident but he was later…

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RUSK, Texas (KETK) – A man was arrested on Tuesday for sexual assault and robbery at gunpoint in Cherokee County Children discover mother’s body after fatal shooting at Tyler apartment, records reveal The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call involving an assault in progress on County Road 3308. The sheriff’s office identified two victims, one who had been sexually assaulted and another who was robbed at gunpoint. Cherokee County man arrested after alleged sexual abuse of child Mugshot of Michael Thompson, courtesy of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Officials identified the suspect as Michael Deshon Thompson, who fled into…

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SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Though Smith County is not under a burn ban, Smith County Emergency Services District 2 is now advising residents against any outdoor burning following an increase of grass fires. Family of five loses home after Tyler fire According to Nikki Simmons with Smith County ESD2, firefighters responded to six grass or wildland fires on Thursday and nine on Friday not including any structure fires. Due to wind conditions, officials now advise against any outdoor burning. “We are asking for the public to use caution with any outdoor burning, improper disposal of cigarettes or like products…

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