An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Catholic priest Arul Carasala at a church rectory in Seneca, Kansas. Gary Hermesch, 66, allegedly shot Carasala three times, leaving the community in shock. Carasala, a beloved pastor since 2011, was originally from India and had become a U.S. citizen in 2011, with authorities not yet revealing a possible motive for the shooting.
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GoFundMe removes fundraising campaigns for accused Ukrainian refugee killer
GoFundMe removed fundraising campaigns for Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska to death on a Charlotte light-rail train, citing a policy against fundraisers for individuals charged with violent crimes; donors were refunded. Zarutska, a 23-year-old artist who fled Ukraine, was remembered by her family and local community for her creativity and kindness, while calls for increased public safety have been renewed following the incident. Want More Context? 🔎
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