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USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
19-year-old woman arrested after shooting leaves 2 injured at Michigan mall
19-year-old woman arrested after shooting leaves 2 injured at Michigan mall Meridian Mall has since reopened for business following the shooting, local police said. Show Caption Hide Caption Two injured after mall shooting in Little Rock, Arkansas, police say A shooting at the Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock, Arkansas left two people injured, police say. A 19-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a shooting at a mall in Michigan that injured two people, according to police. The Meridian Township Police Department said the shooting occurred on Friday, May 30, at the Meridian Mall in Okemos, around 7 miles from Lansing. Officers responded to the area after receiving reports of gunfire in the parking lot near Dick's Sporting Goods. Those involved fled the area before the police arrived, according to the department. Two people suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the incident, the department said. Officers later identified and interviewed the involved individuals at a local hospital. Following the interviews, officers took the 19-year-old woman from Lansing into custody, police said. Police did not share what possible charges the unidentified woman could face. The conditions of the two injured individuals are unclear. USA TODAY contacted Meridian Township police on May 31 but has not received a response. Meridian Township police searching for vehicles involved in shooting Now the police are asking for the public's assistance in finding the vehicles believed to be involved in the shooting, including a burgundy sedan, possibly a Chrysler 300 or Toyota Camry with dark-tinted windows and dark colored rims, and a black sedan, possibly a Chevy Malibu with tinted windows. Once police secured the area, they said, "There is no threat to the public at this time." The mall has also since reopened for business, according to the department. Police said the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding this incident can call the Meridian Township Police Department at 517-853-4800. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Hometown Hero: Marine Thomas Andrejeski honored with heartfelt surprise from Freedom High School students
FREEDOM, Wis. (WFRV) – In a heartwarming display of gratitude and community spirit, students from Freedom High School went above and beyond to give back to a local hero. This week's Hometown Hero, Thomas Andrejeski, a proud Marine Corps veteran, received a remarkable surprise that left him both speechless and grateful. Andrejeski shared his journey from military service to becoming a vital part of the Veterans Village, where he serves as a driver for fellow veterans. After dedicating years to his country, he found himself giving back to those who had also served. However, little did he know that a group of high school students had a special surprise in store for him. Hometown Heroes Special: Local 5 tributes those who made ultimate sacrifice serving our nation Jay Abitz, an automotive instructor at Freedom High School, explained the initiative funded by the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Community Impact Grant, which provided the budget to purchase a vehicle that students would then repair and donate to a veteran in need. This year, the project, named 'Freedom Wheels 3.0,' took on an even more poignant significance. The vehicle, a 2012 Chevy Malibu, was previously owned by Abitz's grandmother, a WWII Navy veteran who passed away. Freedom High School senior Jacob Martino, who played a significant role in the project, expressed the pride he felt in contributing to this meaningful cause. He recounted the lessons learned throughout the repair process, highlighting the mentorship of Mr. Abitz. Hometown Heroes: Robert Lace of Neenah selected as grand marshal for nation's oldest Flag Day parade 'There were some things in here that I did not know how to do. I did not know how to take the belt off, replace the serpentine belt, but Mr. Abitz showed me what to do and showed me how to do it, and now I know how to do it; everything else was just nuts and bolts,' he explained. 'He's essentially a second dad, like he'll teach you all the stuff you really need to know.' Martino also emphasized the importance of giving back to someone who had selflessly served the country, stating, 'It just feels good to give back to him.' Jonny Bradle, an alumnus of the program and now the owner of his own auto shop, joined the effort, excited to lend his skills to a project that meant so much to him. 'I was really excited to do this project with Jay simply because I started here when I was in high school,' he shared. 'This automotive program, I've always loved it, it made me want to go to school and do what I do today.' When Thomas learned he was the recipient of a newly refurbished car, he was overwhelmed with disbelief. Hometown Heroes: Wisconsin Blue Star Mothers serve community while their children serve the country 'There are so many scams out there nowadays, so I actually got to see things to believe it,' he remarked. The moment he laid eyes on the vehicle, painted in his favorite color, black, the shock quickly turned into joy. 'This car is going to benefit not just me but the veterans at Veterans Village in Grand Chute,' Andrejeski explained. 'I take them to their appointments for the doctor, the VA clinic, and grocery shopping, so the ones without vehicles will appreciate this.' The touching collaboration between the students, their instructors, and the local community showcases the profound impact of honoring those who have served. Freedom High School's initiative not only provides a vehicle but also reinforces the values of service, respect, and gratitude within the community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
3 men charged with firing at cars, killing teen outside Pierce County smoke shop
Three people have been charged in a shooting outside a smoke shop that later left a 16-year-old Tacoma boy dead. Antoinne Pierre Miles Jr, 18, Jayshaun Cordell Shepherd, 18, and Joseph Ralphael Morgan, 18, have been charged with first-degree murder and four counts of first-degree assault in the April 12 shooting. Prosecutors also charged Miles with first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm because he has a previous conviction for second-degree robbery, according to court documents. All three men are accused of shooting a man and Marco Teran, who died from his injuries four days later. Pleas of not guilty were entered on behalf of Miles, Shepherd and Morgan during their respective arraignments at Pierce County Superior Court Thursday afternoon. Court Commissioner Barbara McInvaille set Shepherd and Morgan's bails at $1.5 million, with Miles' bail at $2 million. At one point during Miles' hearing, McInvaille reprimanded him for laughing as state prosecutor Elizabeth Vincent began her arguments for conditions of release. 'Mr. Miles, this is not funny,' McInvaille said. 'This is a very, very serious proceeding.' Tacoma officers were dispatched at 10:06 p.m. to the 4300 block of East Q Street for reports of gunshots. Twenty-five shell casings were found scattered in the area, according to charging documents. Ring video footage from a home showed two people near where the shell casings were found. Documents show the video quality was poor. Soon after, officers were dispatched to St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma where two people with gunshot wounds had arrived. The man had a gunshot wound in the arm that was non-life threatening. Teran was shot in the chest and had to be rushed to surgery because he could not speak, documents show. He succumbed to his injuries a few days later. The surviving victim told police he was with his two friends and Teran in a vehicle going into the drive-thru of the War Pony XPress Smoke Shop near the 4200 block of Portland Avenue when they were shot at, documents show. The shooters kept firing at them as the driver drove away, later dropping him and Teran off at the hospital. The man also said he did not know who shot them. Detectives learned later that during the time of the shooting a white Chevrolet GMT had been struck by the stray bullets. The driver was uninjured and told detectives the bullets might have come from a Salishan-area apartment near the smoke shop, documents show. When detectives went to the area, they found shell casings on the ground. Surveillance footage showed a Chevy Malibu pull into the smoke shop's parking area. That car had three people in it that were later determined to be the alleged shooters, documents show. The Chevy pulled out after the BMW arrived. Detectives believe the alleged shooters saw the BMW, pulled out and then drove across the street, documents show. They allegedly went out of the car and spread out along a dark tree line where they 'ambushed' the occupants of the BMW by opening fire. One of the alleged shooters reportedly had a fully automatic gun 'with rapid fire.' Through the license plate of the Chevy, detectives learned it was rented out by one of the alleged shooter's relatives, documents show. Shepherd was allegedly identified as the driver of the car during the shooting. Detectives also spoke to the other people who were in the BMW with Teran, and one of them said the vehicle had been shot at two days prior. Teran was in the vehicle during that time. GPS data from the Chevy showed the vehicle was in the parking lot of the smoke shop just before the shooting, documents show. The driver then parked where the three alleged shooters fired gunshots towards the smoke shop. The Chevy then drove off and went to a home on East 66th Street where Miles lived. Documents show Morgan and Miles had been arrested together in Fife on May 12 for shoplifting ammunition from Sportco. All three men also seemed to have similar neck/throat tattoos since the shooting, according to detectives. They were arrested at Miles' home Wednesday. After they allegedly saw police arrive, the men ran inside but eventually surrendered, prosecutors wrote. 12 guns were found in the home and one of them appeared to have been modified so it could convert to a fully automatic weapon. Prosecutors wrote the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hopkins County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 16-year-old girl
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas (KETK)– The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 16-year-old girl who was last seen at work on Thursday in Sulphur Springs. Friends, family mourn loss of Karsen Stewart found stabbed in Tyler According to the sheriff's office, 16-year-old Evelyn Vazquez was last seen working at the McDonalds in Sulphur Springs. Photos courtesy of Hopkins County Sheriff's Office Officials said Vazquez could be with 25-year-old Angel Daniel Garduno who has a 2010 tan Chevy Malibu. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Couple's rental car impounded by Georgia police — why they blame Avis's ‘negligence' for ‘unsafe' situation
On the lookout for stolen cars, police in Suwanee, Georgia pulled over a couple visiting from California. The driver, Noelle Wilson, wondered what was wrong. She and her partner had just gone to pick up groceries. 'My heart dropped into my stomach,' Wilson recalls, sharing her story with ABC7 News. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) The officer asked about the car registration. Wilson explained she was driving an Avis rental. She was surprised when the officer told her that the license plate on the vehicle — a black Honda CR-V — was registered to a different car: a white Chevy Malibu. He said that's why he'd stopped her, wondering if she was driving a stolen vehicle. It turns out this isn't the first time this has happened. The officer radioed a colleague who confirmed the problem lies with Avis. "All of their brand new cars, they haven't registered them, and they've just been throwing different plates on the cars," the colleague said. While the officer on the scene was apologetic to Wilson and her partner, he had to impound their rental vehicle, leaving the couple high and dry. They had to order an Uber to get back to their vacation rental, but that proved to be a minor inconvenience compared to resolving the situation that Avis created. "Their negligence put us in a very unsafe predicament,' she said of the car rental giant. Wilson spent a week trying to clear up the matter with Avis so she and her partner could get home to California. "All I kept getting is, 'We can't do anything until the car is returned,'' Wilson recalled. 'How do I return this car that's been impounded?" To add insult to injury, Avis was charging Wilson for not returning the vehicle, in addition to maintaining the charge for the full term of her rental even though she didn't actually have use of the car because it was impounded. After that week of getting the runaround, Wilson reached out to ABC7 News, and the outlet reached out to Avis for comment. Read more: You're probably already overpaying for this 1 'must-have' expense — and thanks to Trump's tariffs, your monthly bill could soar even higher. Here's how 2 minutes can protect your wallet right now In response, the company reviewed Wilson's case and a spokesperson confirmed that the incident 'occurred as a result of a system error." What's more, the company apologized. "Avis Budget Group apologizes for the inconvenience caused to Noelle, and will be refunding the rental fee in full, as well as covering the additional Uber expense incurred as a result of this incident." Wilson, however, calls the incident a safety issue, not just one of inconvenience or lost money. "I honestly think if maybe we were pulled over by somebody else, the ending on [this] story would have been completely different." The officer who pulled the couple over agrees. "We ran the VIN, the car's not even registered with the state," he said in a phone interview with ABC 7. "You'd think big companies like this, this wouldn't happen." There are a number of consumer protection laws that apply to car rentals, including protections for reserved cars being available on-time and at the right location, pricing for services, disclosure of additional fees, and protecting your rights during damage claims. To avoid the kind of situation Wilson for herself in, you may have to do extra due diligence when you pick up a rental car. You can verify the vehicle registration number (VIN) online, read your rental agreement thoroughly, and ensure you hold onto any documentation related to the rental. The Federal Trade Commission advises car rental customers who find themselves in a situation where they suspect car rental fraud report it to or contact the attorney general for their state. Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
