Articles by Shawn Fletcher

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Shawn Fletcher

Committed to the craft of journalism and am driven by my desire to inform and inspire.
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Mother Challenges Prison Sentences in Nasier Reid’s Killing Near Ohio State

Two men received prison terms in the fatal shooting of Nasier Reid, but the father of four’s mother says justice would have meant a life sentence.
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Alan Barber Charged With Murder After Woman Is Shot Inside Tampa Pickup

A woman in her 70s died in a pickup truck after an argument with a man she had known for more than two decades.
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Lindsey Rollins Charged With DUI Manslaughter in Crash That Killed Michelle Alessi

More than a year after Michelle Alessi died in a St. Augustine crash, the accused pickup driver faces three charges in a case involving speeds exceeding twice the posted limit.
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Two Young Men Killed, 35 Injured in Vienna Homecoming Shooting

Gunfire at a homecoming celebration attended by about 1,000 people in Vienna, Georgia, left two young men dead and dozens injured.
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Two Young Adults Killed at Northridge Party as Gunfire Interrupts Performance

A man and woman died at a crowded Northridge event venue, where a witness said a gunman fired at two people and struck someone else.
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Jose Zayas Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Culver City Bus Driver Bruce Rodriguez

A Culver City bus driver who gave toy cars to young passengers leaves behind two small sons after a fatal shooting and a suspect’s arrest.
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Melissa McKinney Charged After Dead Donkey and Cats Found on Winter Haven Property

A dead donkey, dying cats and a dumpster reportedly holding more animal remains led to felony cruelty charges against a Winter Haven woman.
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Kewon White Claims He Shot at Boosie Days After Killing MO3

The man serving life for MO3’s murder says he also fired at Boosie in Dallas, a claim surfacing as he appeals his sentence.
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Portland Man Accused of Stabbing Bystander Who Filmed Him

A bystander filming an argument outside a downtown Portland apartment building suffered repeated stab wounds to his back after trying to flee.
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Woman Accused of Shooting at Rihanna’s Home Found Competent to Stand Trial

The attempted-murder case is moving forward after gunfire allegedly struck a trailer holding Rihanna and A$AP Rocky and a nursery occupied by their three children.
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Chelsea Cooper’s Family Seeks Justice After Former Friend’s Indictment in Fatal Fire

More than four years after Chelsea Cooper died in a Ross County mobile-home fire, her former friend faces homicide charges in a case investigators once closed.
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In-N-Out Caters Memorial for Santa Clarita Native Killed in In-N-Out Drive-Thru Shooting

Dozens gathered to remember Christopher Claunch, a sober-living worker killed while waiting in an Idaho In-N-Out drive-thru.
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Suspected Murder-Suicide Becomes Double Homicide as Mississippi Man Faces Capital Murder Charge

Autopsy and ballistics findings overturned the initial theory after two women were found shot to death in a Wells Branch apartment.
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Grand Blanc Township Church to Rebuild One Year After Attack Killed Four

A Michigan congregation is planning a larger meetinghouse one year after a gunman attacked worshippers and set their church on fire, killing four people.
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Three Killed, Four Wounded at Detroit After-Hours Venue With Seven Prior Police Calls

Seven people were shot at a Detroit after-hours venue that had already drawn seven police calls this year and an investigation.
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3-Year-Old Dies After Children Access Gun in Milledgeville Home

A 3-year-old died after a shooting inside a home where three young children accessed a gun, prompting police and child-welfare investigations.
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Teen Charged With Murder After More Remains Found in Search for Shanteria Mosley

A vehicle search uncovered additional human remains after relatives searching for a missing Georgia mother reported seeing a teenager carrying a covered plastic tub.