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Lansing woman charged in connection with shooting in Meridian Mall parking lot
MERIDIAN TWP. — A Lansing woman faces assault with intent to murder and other charges in connection with a shooting in the Meridian Mall parking lot May 30 that wounded two people. Alexia Isabel Jimenez, 19, of Lansing was arrested May 30 and arraigned on June 1 on charges of assault with intent to murder, carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearm. Her bond was set at $1 million. Meridian Township police said they had identified one of two vehicles they had been looking for since the shooting at about 1:25 p.m. on May 30. The remaining vehicle they were looking for on June 1 is "described as a burgundy sedan, possibly a Chrysler 300 or Toyota Camry with dark tinted windows and dark colored rims." Meridian Township police had announced on the evening of May 30 that a 19-year-old Lansing woman had been taken into custody. Meridian Township Police Chief Rick Grillo on May 30 said multiple shots were fired in the parking lot on the Dick's Sporting Goods side of the mall. While everyone involved in the incident had left the scene by the time police arrived, police later said two people were shot and sought treatment at local medical centers. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the police department at (517) 853-4800. They can also contact Detective Sgt. Brian Canen at canen@ or submit an anonymous tip through the department's social media sites. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Lansing woman charged in Meridian Mall parking lot shooting
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Lansing woman arraigned in Meridian Mall parking lot shooting
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Alexia Isabel Jimenez, 19, of Lansing, is facing assault and gun charges in relation to a Friday shooting in the parking lot of the Meridian Mall that injured two people. The Meridian Township Police Department and other agencies were dispatched to the parking lot near Dick's Sporting Goods at around 1:25 p.m. Friday for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, all of the people involved had already left the scene. Police say two people were hit by gunfire during the shooting, and that those involved were identified and found at a nearby hospital. Jimenez was arrested Friday and arraigned Sunday, facing the following charges: Assault with Intent to Murder Carrying a Concealed Weapon Felony Firearm Her bond was set at $1 million. Police ask for help after shooting injures 2 in Meridian Mall parking lot Meridian Township police originally asked the public for assistance in tracking down two cars they believe to have been involved in the incident. One of them has been located, but they are still looking for the other—described as a burgundy sedan, possibly a Chrysler 300 or Toyota Camry with tinted windows and dark-colored rims. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Meridian Township Police Department at (517) 853.4800. Information can be directed to Detective Sergeant Brian Canen at , or an anonymous tip can be submitted through the department's social media platforms. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Hazy and cooler Sunday leads to a summer-like start to the work week!
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — We are keeping the cooler weather with us today, but don't be discouraged, as there is a warm-up in the forecast ahead! Overnight lows were a bit chilly, leading to a cooler start with temperatures into the upper 30s to low 40s area-wide. We had a beautiful sunrise thanks to some lingering wildfire smoke from the Canadian wildfires to our northwest. Today will be similar to Saturday, we still see the wildfire smoke in the sky, but it is higher in the atmosphere, which means we will see better air quality overall. Temperatures will remain on the cooler side as the sun can't warm us because of the smoky conditions aloft. Daytime highs get into the upper 60s to low 70s, which is still below average for this time of year. Don't be too upset about the cooler weather, because we will see a warm-up as we head into the upcoming work week. Daytime highs for Monday will reach the upper 70s to low 80s, with even warmer conditions into Tuesday with temps into the mid to upper 80s area-wide! Both days feature sunshine and a little bit of humidity, so as we kick off astronomical summer, we will surely feel like it as well. By Tuesday night into Wednesday, a cold front moves in and stalls, allowing for multiple chances of showers and storms. Heavier rain is possible through Wednesday and Thursday, and we could see anywhere between an inch to maybe two or more inches of rain, which could lead to some localized flooding. Keep an eye on the forecast as we iron out the details heading into the upcoming work week! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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19-year-old woman arrested after shooting leaves 2 injured at Michigan mall
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. 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@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2 injured, 19-year-old woman arrested after Michigan mall shooting
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3 days ago
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MSU hosts cybersecurity conference
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Be careful who you talk to online. That's one of the key takeaways from a cybersecurity conference held at Michigan State University Friday. 'Cybercrime is a huge problem that affects virtually everyone in society, whether you know it or not, there is data breaches that you might not even be aware of where your data is compromised, but there's computer hacks that compromise your computer,' Tom Holt, a professor in Criminal Justice at MSU. 'There's cyber stalking, there's harassment, there's all kinds of sexual offenses and interpersonal crimes. Really, anything that happens in physical space.' The goal of the event was to inform and educate business owners, city officials, and law enforcement about the potential dangers they could face online. The event comes after the Ingham County Sheriff's office recently reported an uptick in cyber crimes. 'To talk about different kinds of cybercrime, different strategies for cybersecurity, and to share some of the more cutting-edge research that's happening so people can take things back to their agencies or their organizations and do different work,' said Holt. Holt says criminals online will target anyone. 'As an example, you might see seniors being more susceptible to certain kinds of fraud because they may have a lack of understanding or knowledge, they may be a little more lonely or a little more willing to answer friend requests, but that's true,' said Holt. 'People on dating apps and any other place where you're interacting with people who you don't know.' Participants at today's conference told 6 News they wanted to learn how to protect themselves and the community. 'Cybercrime, the biggest concern is scale, right? Everybody can be accessed through their phone, through their computer, and so whether or not you're careful with your information can be really important, because even if they access your devices, if you have proper encryption or proper safety precautions, then it's a lot harder for them to get at your actual information,' said Dr. Fisher, an associate researcher with a focus on cybersecurity at MSU. To fight back against cybercrime, Dr. Fischer has some tips. 'People know to use strong passwords, they know not to click on links that come from people they don't know. But the important thing is, is not to give over any information, and even if you do find yourself in a conversation with someone that you think is a scam,' says Dr. Fischer. 'Hammer not giving up that personal information or giving any personal details, and it can really help kind of cut them off'. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
