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Military jet's mysterious collision raises questions about advanced UFOs in US airspace: 'Been here all along'

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Military jet's mysterious collision raises questions about advanced UFOs in US airspace: 'Been here all along'

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Declassified documents revealing a United States military aircraft was previously struck by an unknown flying object is raising eyebrows as experts point to other unexplainable sightings suggesting otherworldly technology flying within the country’s airspace. 

The incident occurred in January 2023, after an unidentified object collided with the left side of an F-16 Viper jet participating in training exercises near Gila Benda, Arizona, an Air Force spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital. 

The flying object struck the clear “canopy” at the top of the aircraft and was first spotted by an instructor pilot sitting in the rear of the plane, officials said. An initial investigation determined no damage was done to the near $70 million jet, with officials ruling against a possible bird strike. 

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An F-16 fighter jet was struck by an unidentified flying object while engaging in training exercises in Arizona in January 2023. (iStock)

Authorities ultimately determined the aircraft was struck by a drone, but the location and operator of the device have yet to be determined, the spokesperson said. 

The incident was the first of four encounters with unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) that were reported a day later, according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documents obtained by the War Zone. 

“According to military personnel I’ve personally met with, there were objects 200 miles off the East Coast that were extensively loitering and had no visible means of propulsion,” James Fox, a director specializing in films about UFO activity, told Fox News Digital. “So a report from 2023 about an actual impact with a UAP doesn’t really surprise me.” 

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The concerning collision comes as the Department of Defense reported 757 incidents involving UAPs from May 1, 2023, to June 1, 2024, according to an unclassified document released by the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office. 

Of those encounters, 708 occurred in the air, with only 49 instances marked as “case closed” by officials. Additionally, the department received 18 reports regarding UAP incidents near nuclear infrastructure, launch sites and weapons, according to the report.

“None of these resolved cases substantiated advanced foreign adversarial capabilities or breakthrough aerospace technologies,” the report states. 

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The Pentagon recorded 757 incidents involving UAPs from 2023 to 2024, according to unclassified documents. (iStock)

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The sightings of UAPs near military sites are nothing new, according to Fox. 

“There are reports dating back to the 1930s and 1940s,” Fox said. “Where you had mysterious, glowing, and orb-like objects that emitted very bright light that could just fly rings around the military planes from World War II.”

Fox pointed to the sheer advanced technology showcased within these sightings, such as aircraft that do not emit a heat signature or have the ability to fly stationary in high wind conditions.

“This has been well-documented for decades,” Fox said. “So either we’ve managed to track the same thing it’s been, [possibly] non-human intelligence, since the 1940s. Or someone has managed to replicate the technology, reverse engineer it and they’re flying it around.” 

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Of the 2023 to 2024 reports, 708 occurred in the air, with only 49 instances marked as “case closed” by officials, according to Pentagon documents. (iStock)

In 2020, the Department of Defense established an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force (UAPTF) to further research and investigate the various UAPs spotted throughout American skies. 

“The mission of the task force is to detect, analyze and catalog UAPs that could potentially pose a threat to U.S. national security,” the department said in a statement

Fox also cited officials’ use of updated technology to pinpoint the location and characteristics of UAPs possibly contributing to the influx in reports over recent years. 

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“They’ve adjusted the frequency on particular radars to pick up smaller objects that maybe have been here all along,” Fox said, adding, “it’s a global phenomenon exhibiting the technology that’s just lightyears ahead from anything we have. Has there been a successful effort in reverse engineering? [If not], then it falls into the category that many would say is non-human intelligence.” 

While a vast majority of UAPs spotted by officials are quickly identified, Fox insists there are a select few that have origins unknown to even the highest of government authorities and do not match the technology owned by the country’s adversaries. 

“A small percentage of these objects display a technology that’s just light-years beyond anything that we or anybody else on the planet has,” Fox said. “Which would imply, once you do the process of elimination, if it isn’t Russia or China, and if it’s not us, what’s left?” 

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Fox also attributes overall public skepticism regarding UAPs to the U.S. government remaining tight-lipped about its findings over the years. However, officials have continued to work toward transparency with the American public, with a congressional hearing on UFOs occurring for the first time in decades in 2022 and continuing to take place on the floors of Congress. 

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“The primary reason for secrecy is that it’s difficult for any governing body to admit that there are structured craft of unknown origin whizzing around with impunity,” Fox said. “They fly rings around our fastest jets, and [the government] doesn’t know who they are, where they come from or what they want.” 

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Kids, teens can enjoy free lunch at over 90 parks across Los Angeles

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Kids, teens can enjoy free lunch at over 90 parks across Los Angeles

Children and teens can enjoy a free lunch this summer at more than 90 parks across Los Angeles.

The annual Summer Food Service Program is sponsored by the city’s Department of Recreation and Parks.

From June 12 to July 31, anyone under 18 years old can grab a free lunch at a participating local park.

Menu offerings may include fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, salads, deli sandwiches and other nutritious meal options.

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City officials said the program helps to ensure that children and teens continue to have access to healthy meals while school is out for the summer.

No application or proof of income is needed. Adults and guardians can simply bring their child to a participating location to receive food.

Meals must be consumed onsite and are available at no cost. Serving times will vary by location but typically range between 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

“Summer should be a time for children to learn, play and create lasting memories, not worry about where their next meal will come from,” said Jimmy Kim, General Manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks. “Through our partnership with LAUSD, we are proud to provide free, nutritious meals in safe and welcoming park environments where young people can stay active, connect with their communities and thrive throughout the summer.”

A full list of participating parks and serving times can be found here.

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The public can also call 818-346-2700 or text “Summer Meals” to 97779 for a list of parks. Flyer information in Spanish can be found here.

More information about the city’s 2026 Lunch Program can be found here.

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Armed home invasion in L.A.’s Fairfax District leaves resident assaulted

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Armed home invasion in L.A.’s Fairfax District leaves resident assaulted

A resident was assaulted after two armed suspects forced their way into a home in Los Angeles’ Fairfax District early Saturday morning, police said.

The home invasion robbery was reported around 4:32 a.m. in the 800 block of North Detroit Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Police said two suspects, both described as adult males, entered the property while armed with handguns.

The resident was assaulted during the confrontation, though authorities did not immediately release information about the victim’s injuries.

  • LAPD officers and patrol vehicles outside a residential property on North Detroit Street in Los Angeles following a reported armed home invasion robbery in June 2026.
  • LAPD officers and patrol vehicles outside a residential property on North Detroit Street in Los Angeles following a reported armed home invasion robbery in June 2026.

Investigators said the suspects stole jewelry and cell phones before fleeing the area in an unknown vehicle.

Video from the scene showed LAPD officers investigating outside a modern residential property as daylight broke Saturday morning. Several patrol vehicles were parked nearby while officers canvassed the area.

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No arrests had been announced as of Saturday afternoon.

Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to contact the LAPD.

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Woman, man found shot to death in Pomona, suspect leads officers on erratic chase

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Woman, man found shot to death in Pomona, suspect leads officers on erratic chase

Loved ones are devastated after a woman and a man were found shot to death at a Pomona apartment complex and the woman’s boyfriend was arrested after leading officers on a dangerous pursuit.

On Friday, friends and family gathered outside the Pomona apartment complex where Veronica Lopez, 24, and Richard Brady, 48, were found fatally shot.

On June 18, Pomona police were called to the Monterey Station Apartments at 180 E. Monterey Ave. just before 3:30 p.m. on reports of a shooting.

Officers made their way up to a fourth-floor apartment hallway where they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

  • Veronica Lopez, 24, is seen in a family photo.
  • Richard Brady, 48, is seen in a family photo.
  • Armed and dangerous Pomona pursuit
  • Armed and dangerous pursuit
  • Pomona double homicide arrest
  • Pomona double homcide
  • Pomona double homicide arrest
  • Loved ones gathered at a growing memorial outside the Pomona apartment complex where the victims and the suspect all lived on June 19, 2026. (KTLA)
  • A 48-year-old man was arrested in connection to a double homicide in Pomona after a lengthy and dangerous high-speed chase on June 18, 2026. (KNN News)
  • Veronica Lopez, 24, is seen in a family photo.
  • Veronica Lopez, 24, is seen in a family photo.
  • Pomona double homicide arrest

Despite life-saving measures, both were pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect and Veronica’s boyfriend, Robert Galtman, 48, had fled the scene in a Kia sedan.

Around 5 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers spotted his vehicle on the freeway and he led them on a high-speed, hour-long chase before officers successfully performed a PIT maneuver that disabled his vehicle. He surrendered and was taken into custody. 

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Friends and family members are devastated over the victims’ deaths and have so many unanswered questions.

“I don’t understand,” said Sheila Lopez, Veronica’s mother. “She didn’t deserve this.”

Sheila had spoken to her daughter just hours before the deadly shooting. She told her daughter she would call her later after work, but when she did, her daughter never answered the phone.

Her family later learned that Veronica had been shot and killed and that her boyfriend of several years, Galtman, was under arrest.  

Lopez’s family said that Veronica was in an abusive relationship and they believe she was trying to leave her boyfriend when she was killed. They had also previously urged her to leave.

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“I believe she was walking away,” Sheila told KTLA’s Lindsey Pena. “I think she should’ve just walked away. This is why this all happened.”

They also believe the other victim, Brady, was likely just trying to help her. Brady’s close friend and the mother of his child, Heather Cantu, agreed, saying helping others in a situation like that is something he would’ve done.

“I just think that if she was in an abusive relationship, that’s what he was doing,” Cantu said.

  • Richard Brady, 48, is seen in a family photo.
  • Richard Brady, 48, is seen in a family photo.

His brother told The Daily Bulletin that he was aware of Veronica’s abusive relationship.

“My brother helped her out of that situation,” he told the outlet. “They became friends. My brother stuck up for those who couldn’t stick up for themselves. Unfortunately, he walked into a situation out of his control.”

Cantu described him as a loving father to two children and a kind man and who will be greatly missed. 

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“We’ll all remember how happy he made everybody,” Cantu said. “He was a jokester. He was always happy and he always tried to make everybody else feel good.”

On Friday night, loved ones gathered at a growing memorial outside the Pomona apartment complex where the victims and the suspect all lived.

Sheila said Veronica was the youngest of her five daughters, who always lit up a room and brought joy to those around her.

  • Loved ones gathered at a growing memorial outside the Pomona apartment complex where the victims and the suspect all lived on June 19, 2026. (KTLA)
  • Loved ones gathered at a growing memorial outside the Pomona apartment complex where the victims and the suspect all lived on June 19, 2026. (KTLA)
  • Loved ones gathered at a growing memorial outside the Pomona apartment complex where the victims and the suspect all lived on June 19, 2026. (KTLA)
  • Sheila Lopez, (on right) Veronica Lopez's mother, speaks to KTLA in Pomona on June 19, 2026. (KTLA)

“She’s definitely someone to miss,” Sheila said. “She’s a great skateboarder. She loves to go to games and she loves her family.”

In a GoFundMe page, loved ones said Veronica “had a way of making everyone around her feel loved and valued. The pain of losing her is unimaginable, and our hearts are broken.”

Galtman remains in custody on $3.1 million bail.

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A GoFundMe page to help Veronica’s family with funeral expenses can be found here.

A GoFundMe page to help Brady’s family with funeral expenses can be found here.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Pomona Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 909-620-2085.

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