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Oregon Mother of Two Shot and Killed by Estranged Husband

Motorcycle club disavows behavior of member.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Jessie Cavett grew up in Salem. She was a 27-year old mother of two, and worked at the Bella Institute School of Cosmetology in Portland as an instructor. She loved spending time with her mother, her daughters, and making the most of every day.

Yesterday, her estranged husband came into her home and shot her, point blank, in front of her two little girls. She died at the hospital late last night. Cavett left his 5-year old step daughter, Peyton, at the scene but took 2-year old Paige with him when he fled. Peyton was able to call one of her mother's friends for help, who then called 9-1-1.

Woman Who Allegedly Crashed Into Barricade Gunned Down by Capitol Police With Baby in Car

No weapon was found, the woman allegedly tried to crash into a security barrier.

(WASHINGTON DC) - An incident involving a woman with a baby in a car who allegedly tried to drive into a security barrier ended in a deadly police shooting today. Capitol Police say the woman, still unidentified, tried to drive through a barricade, and then sped away.

Capitol Police say the woman crashed into a police vehicle during the chase, injuring one officer, who was airlifted from the scene by a medical helicopter.

Navy Yard Mass Shooting: Deja` Vu All Over Again

Already victims' relatives and relatives of other mass shootings are again calling for federal gun control legislation.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - On September 16, 2013, Aaron Alexis, a former Navy reservist, killed 13 people at the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard. Alexis was shot to death by police. Already there are renewed calls for gun control legislation, which will fall on deaf ears.

The Navy Yard killings is the latest mass shooting in the United States.

3-year old among 13 shot in Sanford Fla., or Chicago?

Ok, Chicago’s the, “Murder Capital” of our society but alas, Is there any truth to less gun violence if certain bills pass?

(CLEVELAND) - Thursday night basketball at a south side Chicago park,
Gunfire amidst chaos as shots echoed loudly in the dark,

Our culprits? DreadLocked men in a dark colored sedan,
The tally would have been even greater had some not ran.

Kingsley Field Suffers Loss of Guardmember due to Accidental Fall

Tech. Sgt. Ken Patsch is well remembered.

(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.) - Members of the 173rd Fighter Wing are saddened by the news of Tech. Sgt. Ken Patsch's death, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 in an accidental fall in the Klamath River Canyon, near Keno, Ore.

Patsch was an engine mechanic in the 173rd Maintenance Group. Lieutenant Col. Jeffrey Smith, 173rd Maintenance Squadron commander said, "We are sad to say goodbye to a co-worker and friend. He served his nation faithfully for over 15 years."

Logging Helicopter Crash Claims Life of Pilot

Logging is a dangerous occupation, whether above or on the ground.

(DETROIT, OR.) - A log-transporter helicopter crashed in Linn County near Blowout Road, two miles from Highway 22 east of Salem, claiming the life of the pilot Monday morning.

The helicopter had picked up a load when witnesses reported hearing a loud snapping sound which was followed by logs hitting the ground and it appeared the pilot had released the logs electronically, indicating the pilot knew of a problem prior to the crash.

Salem Shooting Victim Dies

The victim of the Saturday morning shooting at the Londonaire Apartments, 955 Concord St NE, died Saturday evening at Salem Hospital

(SALEM, Ore.) - The victim of the Saturday morning shooting at the Londonaire Apartments, 955 Concord St NE, died Saturday evening at Salem Hospital.

He has been identified as 23 year old Charlie Rivera of Woodburn. Next of kin have been identified. An autopsy is planned for Monday morning.

Death Investigation Following Shooting in Josephine County

An investigation by members of the Josephine County Major Crimes Team, led by Oregon State Police (OSP) Criminal Investigations Division, is continuing following a Saturday afternoon shooting near Kerby.

(SALEM) - An investigation by members of the Josephine County Major Crimes Team, led by Oregon State Police (OSP) Criminal Investigations Division, is continuing following a Saturday afternoon shooting near Kerby.

The shooting resulted in the death of an adult male after he was taken to a Grants Pass hospital. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues with the involvement of the Josephine County District Attorney's Office.

Christopher Lane Murdered By A Black Teen Younger Than Trayvon

Authorities allege Lane, a 22-year-old baseball player who had a scholarship with an Oklahoma college and was visiting his US girlfriend Sarah Harper in Duncan, was jogging along Country Club Road when he was shot in the back in a random drive-by shooting.

(CLEVELAND) - The harrowing last moments of Lane's life have been revealed on a 911 emergency call.

The seven-minute call, released by the District Attorney's office in Duncan, Oklahoma, begins with local Joyce Smith telling the operator she was driving her Toyota Corolla and spotted a bloodied man at the side of the road.

Two Dead After Head-On Crash Near Stayton

Alcohol is being investigated as a possible contributing factor.

(STAYTON OR) - Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into the cause of Tuesday evening's double fatal traffic crash involving two vehicles on Highway 22 near Stayton in Marion County.

Two others were seriously injured in the crash when the vehicles collided head-on in the eastbound lane.