A small Northern Ontario town is grieving the heartbreaking loss of four young lives taken far too soon in an early morning crash on Saturday. 💔
This kind of tragedy shakes an entire community, leaving families, friends, and neighbors in deep sorrow.
May the victims rest in peace, and may their loved ones find strength and comfort in one another during this unimaginable time.
Thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. 🙏🏼🕊️
Rest in peace. You will be deeply missed by so many. Such a great person, gone far too soon. Fly high and watch over us. 💔🕊️
This beautiful young lady was the daughter of a dear friend of mine. Such a heartbreaking and tragic loss of another young life. She was one of the two teens who lost their lives in Sunday’s fiery crash on 9th Street. May she rest in peace alongside her friend. My thoughts and prayers are with both families during this unimaginable time. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😢😢😢
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Victim: The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Anton Vincent Carifell of McLennan. An autopsy conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton concluded that his death was a homicide caused by a firearm.EverythingGP
Suspect: Authorities have arrested 25-year-old Kelleo Alook, a resident of Peace River. Alook has been formally charged with:
Manslaughter
Firearms-related offences
Pointing a firearm
Assault with a weaponEverythingGP
Custody & Court Appearance: Alook was remanded into police custody and was scheduled to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice on Monday, August 18, 2025.EverythingGP
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Victim | Anton Vincent Carifell, 35, of McLennan |
| Cause of Death | Homicide due to firearm (confirmed by autopsy) |
| Suspect | Kelleo Alook, 25, of Peace River |
| Charges | Manslaughter, firearms-related offences, pointing a firearm, assault with a weapon |
| Court Date | Appearance scheduled August 18, 2025 |
| Investigating Body | Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit |
Date & Location
On Monday, August 18, 2025, a deadly shooting occurred on I‑26 Westbound near Exit 82 (also known as the Prosperity exit) in Newberry County, South Carolina.ABC Columbiahttps://www.wistv.com
Suspect Identified
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 45‑year‑old Wilfrido George Luna, a resident of West Columbia.https://www.wistv.comhttps://www.foxcarolina.com
Circumstances of the Shooting
Luna allegedly shot a female victim on the interstate. Following the shooting, he fled across both lanes of the highway and entered the Mid Carolina Country Club, where he was apprehended after a brief standoff.https://www.wistv.comABC Columbia
Fatality & Victim
The incident was later confirmed to be fatal: the female victim died from her injuries.https://www.foxcarolina.comhttps://www.wistv.com
School Lockdown
As a precaution, nearby schools—including Mid‑Carolina High School, Mid‑Carolina Middle School, Little Mountain Elementary, Pomaria‑Garmany Elementary, and Prosperity‑Rikard Elementary—were placed in lockdown or “secure mode”. District officials later confirmed all students and staff were safe and that normal operations had resumed.https://www.wistv.comABC Columbiahttps://www.foxcarolina.com
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 18, 2025 |
| Location | I‑26 Westbound, Exit 82 (Prosperity exit), Newberry County, SC |
| Suspect | Wilfrido George Luna, 45, of West Columbia |
| Victim | Female, shot on interstate; later died |
| Apprehension | Occurred at Mid Carolina Country Club after a brief standoff |
| Impact on Schools | Multiple nearby schools locked down; later returned to normal |
Date & Location: The fatal crash occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. on August 18, 2025, along the eastbound I‑44 (Will Rogers Turnpike) near mile marker 315 in Ottawa County, close to Miami, Oklahoma. 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa
Victim: An employee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) was killed. While initial publicly available reports did not name the individual, your mention identifies him as Zac Rinehart, Heavy Equipment Operator II. KOCO2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa
Incident Details: According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, two OTA workers were involved. One was inside an OTA vehicle, while another—believed to be Zac Rinehart—was on foot, reportedly performing roadside duties such as picking up debris or trash. A semi-truck left its lane, striking the worker on foot, then colliding with the OTA vehicle containing the other worker. 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa
The worker on foot was killed immediately (presumed to be Zac Rinehart).
The second worker was critically injured and transported to a hospital in Joplin, Missouri. 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa
Turnpike Closure & Investigation: Eastbound lanes were shut down while authorities investigated the crash and cleared the scene. The incident remains under investigation. 2 News Oklahoma KJRH TulsaKOCO
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | August 18, 2025, ~2:00 p.m. |
| Location | Eastbound I‑44, mile marker 315, Ottawa County (near Miami, OK) |
| Victim | OTA Heavy Equipment Operator II Zac Rinehart (deceased) |
| Injured | OTA coworker (critical condition, hospitalized) |
| Cause | Semi-truck veered into work zone, striking both worker (on foot) and OTA vehicle |
| Response | Turnpike lanes closed; investigation ongoing |
Location & Time:
The stabbing occurred on August 17, 2025, at approximately 4:28 p.m. in the 200 block of Carrington Lane, St. Louis County, Missouri.St. Louis Call Newspapershttps://www.firstalert4.comJust In NewsRiverBender.com
Victim:
Identified as 39-year-old Derrick Merit, who was a resident of the same block. He sustained life-threatening stab wounds and, despite medical efforts, tragically died at the hospital.St. Louis Call Newspapershttps://www.firstalert4.comRiverBender.comJust In News
Suspect:
A 15-year-old juvenile has been taken into custody. They are being held by St. Louis County Family Court and face charges including second-degree murder and armed criminal action.St. Louis Call Newspapershttps://www.firstalert4.comRiverBender.comJust In News
Investigation:
The case is under the jurisdiction of the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons. Investigators are actively working on the case and seeking any relevant information.St. Louis Call NewspapersRiverBender.com
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | August 17, 2025, ~4:28 p.m. |
| Location | 200 block of Carrington Lane, St. Louis County, MO |
| Victim | Derrick Merit, age 39, resident of the same block |
| Suspect | 15-year-old juvenile, held on second-degree murder & armed criminal action charges |
| Leading Agency | St. Louis County Police — Bureau of Crimes Against Persons |
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Location & Time: The crash occurred very early Saturday morning at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Highway 11 near Moonbeam, north of Timmins in northern Ontario.Global NewsCityNews Toronto
What Happened: A collision between an ATV and a commercial motor vehicle (transport truck) resulted in four fatalities.Global NewsMy Cochrane Now+1
Victims:
A 16-year-old from Moonbeam
Two 18-year-olds, also from Moonbeam
A 20-year-old from Kapuskasing
All were pronounced dead at the scene.Global NewsCityNews TorontoMy Cochrane Now
Community Impact: Both Moonbeam and Kapuskasing have announced a period of mourning, with flags flown at half‑mast and tributes pouring in for the young lives lost.CTVNews+1
Ongoing Investigation: The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate the collision and are asking witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.Global NewsCityNews TorontoMy Cochrane Now
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| When | ~3:20 a.m., Saturday |
| Where | Hwy 11 near Moonbeam, Ontario |
| Involved | ATV vs. commercial transport |
| Fatalities | Four young people (3 from Moonbeam, 1 from Kapuskasing) |
| Community Response | Mourning declared, flags at half-mast |
| Next Steps | OPP investigation ongoing; seeking public assistance |
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