A 41-year-old woman, Cecilia Simpson, was fatally shot outside a Dallas PetSmart after an argument escalated into a physical altercation. The incident began when the suspect, Keona Zachyua Hampton, did not thank Simpson for holding the door open. The argument continued into the parking lot, where a fight ensued, and Hampton allegedly shot Simpson multiple times. Following an investigation, police arrested 22-year-old Hampton, who is now in custody. Hampton confessed to the argument and shooting, with bond not yet set.
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On Saturday, a 57-year-old surfer was fatally attacked by a suspected “large shark” off the coast of Long Reef and Dee Why beaches in Sydney, Australia. The experienced surfer, who was with friends, was pulled underwater and lost limbs during the encounter. Attempts to resuscitate the man on shore were unsuccessful, and nearby beaches were subsequently closed for at least 24 hours while authorities investigated and patrolled for shark activity. Officials will examine the surfboard and body to determine the shark species, as fatal attacks are rare, with this being Sydney’s first since 2022.
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A large-scale rescue operation was launched following a severe avalanche on the Eiger mountain in the Swiss Alps on Saturday. Seven ski tourers were caught in the midday avalanche, resulting in two fatalities. One victim died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries at the hospital. Despite the initial report that all buried individuals were rescued, two ultimately perished.
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