Sunday, June 8, 2014

3 Prisoners Escape Quebec Prison Via Helicopter

For the second time in just over a year, a prison break took place in Quebec, with use of a helicopter.

Saturday night, three men escaped from a prison in Quebec City, by climbing into a helicopter, which landed in the courtyard.

The helicopter then flew a few miles and landed, where it was later found by police.

At this time it is unclear if the helicopter was part of the escape or hijacked.

All three prisoners, as well as the pilot, are missing.

The military has joined police in the search for the prisoners.

13 Killed in Attack on Kirachi Airport

Gunmen stormed Pakistan's Jinnah International Airport, in Kirachi, on Sunday night.

The battle with them lasted on into Monday morning.

Officials say that ten gunmen were involved in the attack, and that their bodies were all accounted for.

Two of them managed to blow themselves up, before they were killed, while the others were killed first.

Another three people were killed, with officials stating that no passengers were harmed.

The gunmen were attempting to make their way to aircraft, and damage them, but were kept from doing so, by security forces.

Saturday, June 7, 2014

US Army: Private First Class Matthew H. Walker

Private First Class Matthew H. Walker, twenty of Hillsboro, Missouri, died on June 5.

He was killed during combat in Paktika province, Afghanistan.

Walker was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

His decorations include: Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Assault Badge.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Police Capture Cop Killer in Moncton

A massive man hunt ended in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Shortly after midnight, on the morning of Friday, police found the shooter they were looking for.

Police were able to arrest Justin Bourque, without further incident, not far from where he the shootings took place.

His capture ended a nearly thirty hour lock down of that section of the city.

It all began on Wednesday, when the twenty-seven year old went on a shooting spree that left three police officers dead and two wounded.

There is still no known motive, for the attacks.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

US Army: Captain Jason B. Jones

Captain Jason B. Jones, twenty-nine of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, died on June 2.

He was killed during combat in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.

It was his second deployment.

Jones was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Among his completed courses were: US Army Basic Airborne Course, US Army Combatives Course, Basic Infantry Officer Course, Ranger School, Jumpmaster School, Captains' Career Course, Special Forces Qualification Course; Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Course; Special Forces Operations Detachment Officer Qualification Course.

His decorations include: Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Campaign Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Special Forces Tab.

Colorado Police Looking for 3 Suspects After Teen Shot and Killed at Aurora Taco Bell

Aurora police are looking for three suspects after a nineteen year old male was shot and killed.

The shooting happened shortly after midnight, in the parking lot of a Taco Bell/Pizza Hut at Hampden and Tower.

According to police, the teen was arguing with three men, when a fight broke out, and shots were fired.

The three men are all described as being white, in their late teens to early twenties, and wearing dark Tshirts.

A two thousand dollar reward has been announced for information that leads to an arrest, in the case.

Anyone with information should call the Aurora Police Department at 303-739-6710.

USMC Jet Crashes in California

A United States Marine Corp AV-8B Harrier crashed in Imperial, California, Wednesday afternoon.

It had been flying out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.

Eight homes were damaged, with three of them considered destroyed, when the plane crashed, but there is no word of civilian injuries.

The pilot safely ejected, but was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

2 RCMP Officers Wounded and 3 Killed in New Brunswick, Shooter Still on The Loose

Five Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers have been shot in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Three of them were killed, while the other two are in the hospital.

Their shooter, who has been identified as twenty-four year old Justin Bourque, is still on the loose.

Police have much of the city on lockdown as they continue their search for him.

Residents have been warned to stay indoors, since the shooting began.

Bourque was last seen dressed in camouflage and carrying two high powered rifles, a crossbow, and a knife.

At this point, no motive is known for the shootings.

Rebels Seize Border Crossing in Eastern Ukraine

Rebel forces in eastern Ukraine seized border crossings, on Saturday.

They also were successful in seizing several military bases around Luhansk.

Government forces were able to take back part of Krasny Liman, and are attempting further gains.

The government claims that hundreds of separatist fighters have been killed, in fighting, while the separatists state that they have lost a mere dozen.

Civilian casualties are growing, as the fighting continues.

It is unclear at this time when the fighting will end, or if it will continue until a full on civil war takes over the country.

Monday, June 2, 2014

King Juan Carlos Abdicates

Juan Carlos signing his abdication
In a surprise announcement King Juan Carlos abdicated the Spanish throne, Monday morning.

The seventy-six year old king cited his health problems as the reason for the move.

His son, Crown Prince Felipe, forty-five, had been taking over more duties, as his father's health declined.

Felipe's coronation as king has yet to be scheduled, but will likely occur within the week.

Many Spaniards took the opportunity to call for the end to the almost entirely ceremonial monarchy.