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3 days ago
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7 people shot at park in Washington state: 'Careless act of violence'
Seven people were shot at a park in Washington state on Wednesday, May 28, police said. The Lakewood Police Department said in a Facebook post that seven people, ranging from ages 16 to 38, were shot at shortly before 8 p.m. local time at Harry Todd Park in the city. Police also said on May 29 that two out of the seven victims remain in serious condition, while one is in critical condition and the four others are in stable condition. Five of the victims were found at the park, while two others walked to local hospitals, police told KOMO News. "Most of these people were unintentionally struck during this careless act of violence," police wrote in its Facebook post. "Detectives will continue to sort through the information gathered to hold those involved accountable for their actions." According to the social media post, police believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from a conflict. "Currently detectives believe that this incident began as a dispute between two groups that escalated to gunshots," police wrote. "There is no threat to the public and this was not a targeted attack on park goers." As of May 29, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Police told KOMO that the scene at the park was 'chaotic' once they arrived, as many families and children were present when the shots rang out. 'We've had these couple days here where the sun finally came out and it's been a gorgeous time for people to get out and enjoy the park, the lake and then you have something like this that happens,' Lakewood Police Sgt. Charles Porche told the Seattle, Washington-based TV station. In the police's initial Facebook post on May 28, the department said the "scene was hectic because many of these people were trying to leave the park after hearing the gunshots." Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 7 people shot at a park in Washington state, no arrests made
USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
7 people shot at park in Washington state: 'Careless act of violence'
7 people shot at park in Washington state: 'Careless act of violence' Lakewood police believe the shooting was not random, and it stemmed from a conflict between to groups that escalated. Show Caption Hide Caption At least 1 killed in mass shooting at Fairmount Park Reports say multiple people were injured and at least one person was killed in a shooting near Lemon Hill Drive on Memorial Day. Fox - Fox 29 Seven people were shot at a park in Washington state on Wednesday, May 28, police said. The Lakewood Police Department said in a Facebook post that seven people, ranging from ages 16 to 38, were shot at shortly before 8 p.m. local time at Harry Todd Park in the city. Police also said on May 29 that two out of the seven victims remain in serious condition, while one is in critical condition and the four others are in stable condition. Five of the victims were found at the park, while two others walked to local hospitals, police told KOMO News. "Most of these people were unintentionally struck during this careless act of violence," police wrote in its Facebook post. "Detectives will continue to sort through the information gathered to hold those involved accountable for their actions." Why do police believe the shooting happened? According to the social media post, police believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from a conflict. "Currently detectives believe that this incident began as a dispute between two groups that escalated to gunshots," police wrote. "There is no threat to the public and this was not a targeted attack on park goers." As of May 29, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Police describe scene at American Lake Park during shooting as 'chaotic' Police told KOMO that the scene at the park was 'chaotic' once they arrived, as many families and children were present when the shots rang out. 'We've had these couple days here where the sun finally came out and it's been a gorgeous time for people to get out and enjoy the park, the lake and then you have something like this that happens,' Lakewood Police Sgt. Charles Porche told the Seattle, Washington-based TV station. In the police's initial Facebook post on May 28, the department said the "scene was hectic because many of these people were trying to leave the park after hearing the gunshots." Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Shooting at Connecticut mall leaves multiple injured, with shooter on the run: Police
Police in Waterbury, Connecticut, say a shooting at a mall on Tuesday afternoon has injured multiple people. According to a Facebook post from the Waterbury Police Department, a shooting reported at the Brass Mill Center left multiple people injured. 'Multiple victims have been reported, and law enforcement is actively on scene,' police said. 'We urge the public to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to respond effectively and ensure everyone's safety.' According to reporting from local news station NBC Connecticut, five people were transported to area hospitals with gunshot wounds, but police would not tell the station the severity of their wounds. Multiple media outlets reported that the shooter was still on the loose. The Waterbury Police Department did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on Tuesday. Witness Javon Turner told CBS News that he heard the gunshots. "A girl got shot. She was losing a lot of blood," he said. "It was crazy, and I tell everybody, 'Get out of here, let's go.' I tried to get everybody out of here in safety." Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Shooting at Connecticut mall leaves multiple injured: Police
USA Today
5 days ago
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Shooting at Connecticut mall leaves multiple injured, with shooter on the run: Police
Shooting at Connecticut mall leaves multiple injured, with shooter on the run: Police Police in Waterbury, Connecticut, say a shooting at a mall on Tuesday afternoon has injured multiple people. According to a Facebook post from the Waterbury Police Department, a shooting reported at the Brass Mill Center left multiple people injured. 'Multiple victims have been reported, and law enforcement is actively on scene,' police said. 'We urge the public to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to respond effectively and ensure everyone's safety.' According to reporting from local news station NBC Connecticut, five people were transported to area hospitals with gunshot wounds, but police would not tell the station the severity of their wounds. Multiple media outlets reported that the shooter was still on the loose. The Waterbury Police Department did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on Tuesday. Witness Javon Turner told CBS News that he heard the gunshots. "A girl got shot. She was losing a lot of blood," he said. "It was crazy, and I tell everybody, 'Get out of here, let's go.' I tried to get everybody out of here in safety." Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
USA Today
22-05-2025
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Grizzly bear relocated near Yellowstone National Park after attacking cattle
Grizzly bear relocated near Yellowstone National Park after attacking cattle Show Caption Hide Caption 5-year-old grizzly bear found dead in Grand Teton National Park A 5-year-old grizzly bear known as Grizzly 1058, the son of the world-famous Grizzly 399, has been found dead in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park. unbranded - Newsworthy A grizzly bear that Wyoming wildlife officials said was continuously attacking cattle was captured and relocated to a location near Yellowstone National Park last week. According to a press release from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the adult male grizzly bear was captured after state wildlife officials consulted with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Officials said the bear was captured due to "cattle depredation on private land." The Wyoming Game and Fish Department did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's questions regarding the number of cattle damaged by the relocated bear. The release continued, saying that the bear was relocated to the Glade Creek drainage, some 2.5 miles south of Yellowstone National Park. Why are grizzly bears relocated? According to wildlife officials, the relocation of these bears is done in order to "minimize conflicts between humans and grizzly bears." "Game and Fish consults with appropriate agencies to minimize the chance of future conflicts and maximize the relocated grizzly bear's survival," the release said. Wildlife officials also said that before a bear is relocated, its age, sex and type of conflict are taken into account before choosing its new home. Human encounters with grizzly bears becoming more common Although not an encounter between a grizzly bear and cattle, incidents between grizzly bears and humans have become more common in Western states. In April, a man shot and killed a female grizzly bear in Montana after state wildlife officials said she charged at him. The man was "shed hunting," or looking for antlers shed by deer, elk and other animals, when he saw the bear on a "brushy hillside," according to a news release issued by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. "As he was leaving the area, the bear charged him at close range," the agency said. "He shot and killed the bear. Fortunately, the man was uninjured." Officials said the incident happened in north-central Montana near Dupuyer, about 70 miles south of the Canadian border. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
