Oak Haven – Chaos and devastation have gripped Oak Haven following a catastrophic event at the historic St. Jude’s Cathedral earlier this evening. Witnesses report a sudden and violent collapse of the church’s central spire, followed by a mass outbreak of demonic possession, leaving a trail of destruction and prompting a city-wide state of emergency.

Initial reports indicate that the collapse began around 7:15 PM local time. Eyewitness accounts describe a shimmering distortion in the air preceding the structural failure, followed by a deafening roar and a shower of debris. Within minutes, individuals began exhibiting erratic and violent behavior, displaying signs of possession and engaging in acts of vandalism and aggression. Emergency services were immediately overwhelmed, struggling to contain the escalating situation.

“It was… horrifying,” stated Officer Daniel Miller, one of the first responders on the scene. “One moment, people were just walking down the street, and the next, they were screaming, attacking each other. It wasn’t human. It was like something *else* was controlling them.”

The possessed individuals, numbering in the hundreds, targeted the city’s core – downtown Oak Haven – systematically destroying businesses, public monuments, and attempting to breach the city’s perimeter. Local authorities have established a tight security cordon, utilizing National Guard units to maintain order and prevent further spread of the chaos.

Dr. Evelyn Reed, a leading expert in occult phenomena consulted by the emergency response team, believes the event may be linked to the recent reopening of the St. Jude’s Cathedral after a century-long closure. “The church’s history is… troubled,” she explained in a brief statement to the press. “There have been rumors of dark rituals performed within its walls decades ago. It seems something dormant has been awakened.”

As of this report, the number of casualties remains unclear, though preliminary estimates suggest dozens have been injured and several fatalities have been confirmed. The situation is fluid and rapidly evolving. Mayor Patricia Davies addressed the city in a televised broadcast, urging calm and promising a full investigation. “We are facing an unprecedented challenge,” she said, visibly shaken. “But Oak Haven will not be defined by this. We will overcome this darkness.”

The long-term implications of this event are still unknown, but experts are warning of potential psychological trauma and a significant disruption to the city’s social and economic fabric. The investigation into the cause of the possession and the events leading up to the collapse is ongoing.