Brookhaven

A 'destructive' thunderstorm with 80 mph wind gusts moved into central Suffolk County, threatening areas including Middle Island, Brookhaven, and Mastic Beach. The National Weather Service warned of dangerous conditions and potential debris.

Residents of Brookhaven, N.Y., are demanding action over groundwater contamination from a decades-old landfill that has spread beneath their community. A plume of pollution has affected nearby properties, prompting unrest during a town hall meeting.

A man accused of a deadly Atlanta-area shooting spree, including the killing of a DHS employee, died in jail before authorities could determine a motive. Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive at DeKalb County Jail, and prosecutors had charged him in connection with three deaths and a fatal shooting that later claimed a fourth victim.

A series of Atlanta-area attacks killed two women, including a Homeland Security employee, and critically injured a man. The suspect, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a U.K.-native granted U.S. citizenship in 2022, is charged with multiple counts. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin expressed concerns about Abel's criminal history.

A naturalized U.S. citizen from the UK, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, is accused of multiple random attacks in Georgia, killing a DHS employee and others. The suspect, with a prior criminal record, faces murder and assault charges after a series of violent incidents in DeKalb County.

A 40-year-old avid runner, Lauren Bullis, was stabbed and shot during a series of random attacks in Georgia, which resulted in her death. The suspect, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, was arrested after a police investigation linked him to multiple violent incidents across DeKalb County and Brookhaven.