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Yahoo
30-05-2025
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Two 18-year-olds charged for robbery that ended with shooting death in Kearns High School parking lot
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. KEARNS, Utah () — The two 18-year-olds in the Kearns High School parking lot that left a 17-year-old dead have been charged. Brandon Ray Hollins, 18, was arrested days after the shooting and faced a murder charge. However, now that charges have officially been filed, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office did not charge him with murder. He is instead charged with two counts of felony aggravated robbery, one count of felony discharge of a firearm with serious bodily injury, and one count of capital felony obstruction of justice. Tesfaye Mebratu Shabi, 18, was also initially arrested on a murder and aggravated robbery charge. The DA also declined to file a murder charge against Shabi. He has been charged with two counts of felony aggravated robbery, one count of capital felony obstruction of justice, and one count of felony discharge of a firearm. The Unified Police Department previously told ABC4 that the adult man who fatally shot the 17-year-old victim did so in self-defense and will not be facing any charges connected to his death. PREVIOUSLY: Teen arrested for murder at Kearns High School parking lot According to documents, police involvement began one month earlier than . On April 16, 2025, officers were called to Granite Credit Union in Millcreek on reports of shots fired. Shell casings were located nearby. Later that night, a then 17-year-old — a different 17-year-old than the one later killed in the shooting at the high school, who we will refer to as a survivor for clarity — was taken to St. Marks Hospital and appeared to be dropped off by two strangers in a white van. The officer who watched surveillance video saw him crawl out of the sedan and onto the ground, and he had a 'gunshot wound to his left leg.' The 17-year-old survivor told police that he and his friends, Hollins and Shabi, had used Snapchat to meet up with another group at the Granite Credit Union and buy 'cannabis vape carts' from them. He told police things 'escalated,' and that Hollins was the one to drive him to the hospital. The group selling the carts told police that when one of them exited the vehicle to meet with Hollins and his group, someone popped up at the car window with a gun and demanded that they empty their pockets. They got back in the car and fled the parking lot, hearing a gunshot after them. Surveillance video showed that struggle happened in the parking lot, and a flash of a gunshot is seen, which struck the 17-year-old survivor in the leg. He would later tell police that only Hollins had a gun at the altercation, and he was shot during a struggle after someone from the other group tried to wrestle it out of Hollins' hands. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 17-year-old killed in shooting at Kearns High School During an interview after the deadly May 18 shooting, the 17-year-old survivor told police that another 17-year-old — who we will refer to as the victim for clarity — came to pick him up with Hollins and Shabi. The group were talking about going to a party and were driving around in a gray Honda Accord late Saturday or early Sunday night. Hollins was driving with Shabi in the passenger seat, and the two 17-year-olds were in the backseat. He told police that the 17-year-old victim wanted to 'cop some bottles,' meaning purchase alcohol, and they went to the Kearns High School parking lot to meet up with someone. The 17-year-old survivor said he wasn't aware of what they were doing, but that 'they' put on their ski masks and got out of the vehicle; he and Hollins stayed in the car. Surveillance video from the parking lot showed a gold Malibu enter the parking lot, and a short time later, a gray sedan arrived. An adult exited the Malibu and opened the trunk. Two individuals could then be seen rushing out of the gray sedan and rushing toward the Malibu driver. Detectives say they saw a scuffle, and then one individual running away while firing. Syracuse police release photo of assault suspect, provide update According to documents, detectives saw the driver of the gray sedan exit and appear to 'touch or take things from [the victim] on the ground.' Then, the three occupants of the vehicle sped away from the parking lot, leaving the 17-year-old victim behind. The Unified Police Department was called to the scene of the shooting. Officers say that they located the 17-year-old victim upon arrival, lying near the Malibu with a single gunshot wound to his chest. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Another officer, who was driving to the school to respond, noticed a man running in a crosswalk near the high school. The man, later identified as the adult who shot the 17-year-old, flagged the officer down. He told police, 'He tried to rob me with a big *** AR, and I shot his ***!' The adult man told police that he had discarded his gun on the side of the road. According to him, he had been contacted on Instagram to meet someone at Kearns High School and sell them bottles of champagne. When he arrived, he opened the trunk and waited for the other party to arrive. Man who allegedly held Millcreek family hostage for months charged with 13 felonies According to him, the adult man knew it was a robbery when he saw them exit the vehicle with ski masks. He closed his trunk, but he felt a handgun against the right side of his head. He heard one of them say, 'Give it up, we gonna kill you.' The adult man said he then started shooting and running away. As he was running away, the adult man said he heard someone shout 'ah' but he continued running and hid in a backyard across the street and up the hill. When he finally left his hiding spot, he flagged down the police officer. He told police that he believed the men were going to kill him, so he shot. The Unified Police Department used surveillance footage to find the three individuals with the 17-year-old victim that night. During an interview with the 17-year-old survivor, he told police that the 17-year-old victim had an AR pistol, and Shabi had a 'glock.' Kearns man charged with alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of 16-year-old girl He told police that Shabi had taken the handgun and hidden it in his bedroom air vent. Police located a Taurus handgun consistent with a bullet hole found on the gold Malibu during a search on his residence. A search of Hollins' residence located the gray sedan with damage consistent with the vehicle's appearance on surveillance footage. They also found a bullet hole on the front side of the sedan and an AR pistol in Hollins' bedroom. Hollins and Shabi are both being held at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail without bail. Their initial appearances are set for June 3. Two 18-year-olds charged for robbery that ended with shooting death in Kearns High School parking lot Several states call for tighter restrictions on SNAP benefits Salt Lake Co. crews conduct 4 rescues over Memorial Day weekend 'M*A*S*H' actress Loretta Swit dies at 87 President Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office send-off Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Teen arrested for murder at Kearns High School parking lot
KEARNS, Utah (ABC4) — An 18-year-old has been arrested for murder after an armed robbery went awry at a Kearns High School parking lot early Sunday morning. Brandon Ray Hollins, 18, was arrested in Salt Lake County on charges of murder (first-degree felony) and aggravated robbery (first-degree felony). Shortly before 1:50 a.m. on May 18, Unified Police responded to a shots-fired call at the north parking lot of Kearns High School, located at 5525 South Cougar Lane. Upon arrival, officers found a male lying on the ground next to a gold Chevy Malibu. Officers began life-saving measures before the male was taken by medical personnel to Intermountain Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. PREVIOUSLY: 17-year-old killed in shooting at Kearns High School According to Lt. Melody Cutler, Unified PD, the incident was a robbery-gone-bad. The seller had reportedly showed up at the parking lot to sell champagne bottles. Another car — a gray Honda Accord — with multiple individuals inside showed up to the parking lot to make a purchase. As the Accord arrived, the seller went to his trunk where he kept the bottles. According to court documents, two armed males got out of the Accord and began to attack the seller, who then ran to his driver's seat, grabbed a gun, and fired at the individuals as he ran away. One individual was shot and left lying on the ground. The driver of the Accord — later identified as Hollins — was reportedly seen on camera walking around his body, picking up items, and getting back in the Accord before driving away. The seller flagged down police as they arrived at the scene. He was taken into custody without incident and interviewed regarding the incident. Police later went to search for the gray Honda Accord and found an address where the car was registered. Officers then arrested Hollins, finding guns and ammunition matching casings found at the scene. 'Brandon Hollins was involved in an aggravated robbery. Brandon drove the vehicle to the scene and was a participant in an aggravated robbery,' court documents state. 'During the course of the robbery, [the victim] was shot and killed by the individual that Brandon, [the victim], and at least one other individual were trying to rob. Brandon has multiple videos and photos posted to his instagram account that show him with guns and firing guns. There is substantial evidence to support the charges of murder and aggravated robbery against Brandon Hollins.' Hollins was booked into Salt Lake County Jail on the aforementioned charges. No further information is available at this time. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. House Republicans advance Trump bill 2025 Indianapolis 500: How to pack for the track Behind the scenes of Disneyland's 70th birthday celebration Teen arrested for murder at Kearns High School parking lot President Trump announces talks between Russia and Ukraine to start 'immediately' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Woman missing for over 2 weeks last seen on West Side
CHICAGO (WGN) — A search is underway this weekend for a woman who officers say has been missing for over two weeks. Chicago police say 61-year-old Carolyn Hollins has been missing since Wednesday, April 30. LATEST CASES: Missing people in Chicagoland Officers said she was last seen around 1 p.m. on that day in the vicinity of the intersection of West Douglas Boulevard and South Homan Avenue, in North Lawndale on the West Side. Police say the missing woman, who has brown eyes and grey hair, stands 5-foot-7 and weighs around 210 pounds. She was last spotted wearing a black coat, white t-shirt, black pants, and black gym shoes while carrying a black book bag that contained her identification. Authorities provided details about the missing woman's disappearance in a news release sent out on Friday afternoon. A photo provided by Chicago police shows Hollins wearing a pair of black plastic-framed glasses, though it is unclear if she was wearing them at the time of her disappearance. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 61-year-old Carolyn Hollins is asked to contact the CPD Area Four SVU at 312-746-8251 or dial 911. Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at Tips can be filed anonymously. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
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South Carolina drops both game of doubleheader at #8 Auburn
AUBURN (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina baseball team fell in both ends of a doubleheader to No. 8 Auburn Friday (May 9) at Plainsman Park. The Gamecocks lost game one, 11-10, on a walk-off squeeze bunt and lost 11-3 in the second game. In game one, Auburn jumped out to a 2-0 lead on Eric Guevara's fifth home run of the season. Beau Hollins answered with a solo home run in the top of the second. Ike Irish brought in Auburn's third run of the day with an RBI single up the middle, but the Gamecocks responded in the third on Henry Kaczmar's single that scored KJ Scobey. Auburn scored four runs in the fourth, capped by a three-run Chris Rembert home run. Jordan Carrion's groundout scored Jase Woita, who doubled to lead off the frame, making it 7-3 in the fourth. Evan Stone's RBI double plated Hollins to make it a three-run game. Scobey followed with a single to right to score Stone. Scobey's three-run home run in the sixth gave Carolina an 8-7 lead. Auburn scored three runs in the sixth, but Kaczmar cut the lead to 10-9 with a solo home run in the eighth. The Gamecocks tied the game in the ninth as Stone's sacrifice fly scored pinch runner Cayden Gaskin. Guevara's squeeze bunt in the bottom of the ninth gave the Tigers the walk-off win. Hollins was 4-for-5 in the game, while Scobey was 3-for-4 with four RBI. Jase Woita and Kaczmar also had three hits apiece. The loss went to Ashton Crowther, who allowed an unearned run in three innings of work. In game two, Woita's double scored Blake Jackson in the top of the first to give the Gamecocks a 1-0 lead. Stone then had a two-run home run to right center, his fourth of the year, to give Carolina a 3-0 lead. Auburn answered with a two-spot in the bottom of the second, then scored four runs in the fifth, highlighted by a Cooper McMurray three-run home run. The Tigers added a run in the sixth and one in the seventh on a Lucas Steele home run. Auburn ended the scoring with three runs in the bottom of the eighth. Carrion had two hits to lead Carolina's offense in game two, while Stone had two RBI. Dylan Eskew took the loss, allowing six runs in four-plus innings of work. POSTGAME NOTES Carolina had 24 hits on the day. The Gamecocks had five home runs in the Auburn series. Woita was 5-for-12 with three extra-base hits in the Auburn series. UP NEXTCarolina opens the first of four home games in the final week of the regular season on Tuesday night (May 13) against Winthrop. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m., and the game will be streamed on SEC Network Plus. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
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Wichita teen guilty in acid attack where drain cleaner was thrown in girl's face
A jury has convicted a Wichita woman of participating in an acid attack last year that left another teenager with second-degree burns to her face. Ye'Kira Hollins, 19, was found guilty Wednesday at trial of one count of aggravated battery where she recklessly caused great bodily harm, court records show. She is scheduled for sentencing on June 13. She pleaded not guilty in January. Hollins is one of three teens accused of taking part in the May 27, 2024, attack in the 400 block of North Dodge, near Second Street and Seneca. Court records say Hollins, Tayronnia J. West and a 16-year-old Topeka girl went to the Dodge address so West could fight with the victim after bickering with her over social media for months. Hollins and West, both of Wichita, were 18 at the time. As West and the victim started to brawl, the Topeka girl tossed a cup of what police later determined was Liquid Fire drain line opener, which contains sulfuric acid, at the victim's face, a probable cause affidavit says. The acid was so strong that it also melted parts of the victim's clothes and burned the hand of a police officer who picked up a wig that had been torn from the victim's head during the fight. The officer had latex gloves on at the time. Witnesses said initially they thought a drink had been thrown in the victim's face or that she had been pepper sprayed, according to the affidavit. They figured out it was more serious, though, when her skin and clothing began burning. According to the affidavit, Hollins poured the drain cleaner into a cup that the Topeka girl was holding while West rang the doorbell at the Dodge address to draw the victim out. The victim was taken to a Wichita hospital, where she received treatment in the burn unit for her injuries, the affidavit says. The other teens involved in the attack are also facing charges. West has a jury trial on May 27, where she'll be tried on charges of aggravated battery. She has pleaded not guilty. The girl accused of throwing the cup of acid is currently charged with aggravated battery in juvenile court, although she may be prosecuted in adult court later. The Eagle does not name juveniles charged with crimes unless they are prosecuted as adults. Two Wichita teens arrested in reported acid attack that hospitalized another teen Wichita teen gets 'acid poured on her face' during fight; police look for 3 teen suspects
