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A driver deliberately rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans during New Year's celebrations, killing 14 people and injuring many more.
French surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec was placed on trial for allegedly sexually abusing 299 victims over the course of 15 years. His crimes, spanning from 1989 to 2004, have been called some of the worst in France's history.
The proceedings, which began on February 24, mark the largest child sexual abuse case ever tried in France. Survivors and prosecutors seek justice for the horrific abuse, which was uncovered through disturbing journals detailing his offenses.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as revelers ran for safety, with emergency responders rushing to assist the wounded. The horrific attack has been described as one of the deadliest in the city's history.
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Many of the victims had immigrant backgrounds, raising concerns about possible racial or ideological motives. As Sweden's deadliest attack, it has ignited debates on gun laws and school security while investigations continue.
The stabbing attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany, occurred on January 22. A 28-year-old Afghan national was arrested following the incident, which resulted in the deaths of a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man.
Authorities are investigating possible motives, including links to extremism. The attack has reignited debates over immigration policies and national security in Germany.
As 2025 unfolds, a series of brutal crimes has shocked the world, leaving communities reeling and authorities scrambling for answers. From mass shootings to disturbing individual acts of violence, these cases have sparked outrage, grief, and urgent debates on crime prevention. With motives ranging from extremism to personal vendettas, each crime highlights deep societal issues, raising questions about security, mental health, and justice.
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Authorities believe he was radicalized online and had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. The attack has intensified debates on counterterrorism and preventing extremist influences.
A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker drove a Mini Cooper into a crowd during a trade union demonstration in Munich, killing two and injuring 39, including a toddler, on February 13.
On February 15, a Syrian asylum seeker went on a stabbing rampage in Villach, Austria, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring five others before being apprehended.
Authorities are investigating potential religious motivations and extremist links. Witnesses described chaos as pedestrians fled in panic before the suspect was apprehended.
Imam Muhsin Hendricks, recognized as the world's first openly gay Muslim religious leader, was fatally shot in South Africa on February 15.
On February 4, former student Rickard Andersson opened fire at Campus Risbergska in Örebro, Sweden, killing 10 before taking his own life. Firing 70 shots and using smoke grenades, he created chaos before police intervened.
His murder has sparked global outrage, with LGBTQ+ activists calling for justice and an end to targeted violence.
Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota, was tortured for weeks before being murdered in upstate New York.
Five suspects have been charged with his brutal killing, which has sparked national outrage. Authorities are treating the case as a hate crime, with activists demanding justice and stronger protections.
The shooting has once again raised concerns over school safety and access to firearms among teenagers in the US.
Gunfire erupted at Antioch High School in Nashville on January 22, leaving multiple students injured. The suspect, a fellow student, turned the gun on himself before the police arrived.
A Wyoming mother shot her four daughters before turning the gun on herself. She called 911 moments before committing the horrific act on February 10.
Authorities are investigating possible motives, including mental health struggles. The tragedy has left the community in shock, prompting discussions on mental illness.
A mass shooting in Cetinje, Montenegro, left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, on January 1.
The suspect, believed to have had a personal dispute, opened fire on neighbors before being killed by police.
On February 22, a violent stabbing spree occurred in Mulhouse, France, resulting in the death of a 69-year-old Portuguese man and injuries to several others, including police officers.
The attacker, a 37-year-old Algerian national known to police, was apprehended at the scene.
In the resulting confrontation, Archangel-Ortiz fatally shot West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte and wounded several hospital staff members before being killed by police.
On February 22, a tragic incident unfolded at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, 49, armed with a handgun, took the intensive care unit staff hostage after learning of a loved one's death. Pictured are people running from the scene.
Four gunmen fired around 30 shots into a crowd before fleeing in a light-colored sedan. The attack occurred during an event honoring a deceased gang member, raising concerns over gang-related violence.
On January 2, a mass shooting near the Amazura nightclub in Queens' Jamaica neighborhood left at least 10 people injured.
On February 10, eight-year-old Kim Ha-neul was fatally stabbed inside her school in Daejeon, South Korea.
The suspect, a teacher in her 40s, confessed to the crime, reportedly driven by frustration over being barred from teaching. The brutal attack has sparked national outrage.
Most notable crimes of 2025 (so far)
From mass shootings to heinous murders, these are some of the most shocking crimes this year
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As 2025 unfolds, a series of brutal crimes has shocked the world, leaving communities reeling and authorities scrambling for answers. From mass shootings to disturbing individual acts of violence, these cases have sparked outrage, grief, and urgent debates on crime prevention. With motives ranging from extremism to personal vendettas, each crime highlights deep societal issues, raising questions about security, mental health, and justice.
Click on for the most shocking crimes of 2025 so far.