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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Boy, 6, critically injured after huge piece of ASPHALT flew through car windshield and struck him
A six-year-old boy was critically injured on a busy Las Vegas thoroughfare when a chunk of asphalt flew off a passing vehicle and smashed into the car he was riding in. The freak accident occurred on Monday at about 7:43am while the child was riding in the backseat of a 2017 Honda Pilot heading northbound on Durango Drive with the driver and another child inside the car, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. That's when a 'large portion of asphalt became dislodged' from a vehicle passing in the other direction, flew through the Honda's windshield and struck the boy. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and took the child to University Medical Center of Southern Nevada with critical injuries. Both the driver, identified as Makayla Engstrum, 34, and the second passenger, a four-year-old boy, were unharmed, police said. Engstrum, whose relationship to the two boys is unclear, declined to comment on the horrifying ordeal when reached by the Daily Mail. Police haven't released the names of the two boys. The accident remains under investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Collision Investigation Division. The area was closed in both directions on Monday for the investigation.


New York Times
2 days ago
- New York Times
Police Investigators Dissect Recent Movements of Manhattan Gunman
A detailed picture began to emerge of the Park Avenue gunman's life in recent years and the cross-country drive he took before killing a police officer and three other people on Monday in Midtown Manhattan. An internal police document gives a birth date for the man, Shane Devon Tamura, his drivers license information, cellphone number and eye color. It shows a photograph of Mr. Tamura's concealed firearms permit, issued by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and a screenshot of his Instagram account. Over the past five years, the document says, he had home addresses in Las Vegas and Canyon Country, a neighborhood in Santa Clarita, Calif. There are also photographs of Mr. Tamura taken from his Instagram and Cash App accounts. The document lists his connection to several casinos, too, including one in Lake Las Vegas, where he worked as a security guard in 2020. In November 2021, he spent $16,615 at a casino that appeared to be associated with Hotspur Resorts Nevada Inc., according to the document. A month later, he won $12,860 at another Nevada casino. The document includes a group photo of Mr. Tamura and four other men. The photo, which appears to be taken at a hotel, shows him in a light blue collared shirt, smiling. Authorities traced his movements in recent days through surveillance photos, beginning on July 23. A black 2011 BMW 328i connected to Mr. Tamura was first parked at a Las Vegas apartment complex, according to the document and public records. The BMW was then spotted on Interstate 70 in Colorado and Interstate 80 in Nebraska and Iowa. On Monday, the BMW was seen again on Interstate 80 in New Jersey near the Delaware River. Two hours later, Mr. Tamura shot five people at 345 Park Avenue.


News18
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Cardi B Sued For Throwing Microphone At Fan During Las Vegas Concert In 2023
Last Updated: Cardi B is facing a lawsuit from a woman who claims the rapper threw a microphone at her during a 2023 Las Vegas performance. Rapper Cardi B is facing a lawsuit after allegedly injuring a fan by throwing a microphone at her during a live show in Las Vegas in July 2023. The incident occurred at a beach club, where the artist was performing in extremely hot weather. A video from the event quickly went viral online. According to Billboard, the fan, who is going by the name Jane Doe in legal papers, says Cardi B had asked the audience to splash her with water to cool her down. Jane Doe claims she followed this request and gently tossed her drink toward the stage, something several others in the crowd were also doing. What the Lawsuit Says But things took a turn when Cardi B allegedly threw her microphone at the woman in response. The lawsuit says Cardi's reaction was unexpected and violent. 'Multiple attendees responded in kind, throwing drinks toward the stage, several of which visibly reached Cardi B and the surrounding performance area," the lawsuit states as quoted by Hindustan Times. 'Plaintiff, acting by the environment created by Cardi B's express words and conduct, and in a manner consistent with other attendees, splashed a small portion of her drink in Cardi B's direction. In apparent anger and without warning, Cardi B suddenly and forcefully threw her microphone directly at the plaintiff," the complaint adds. The woman says the mic hit her and caused physical injuries. She also says she suffered emotional distress and was harassed online after the clip went viral. Her condition worsened when the microphone was later auctioned for $99,000 (approximately Rs 85 lakh). Jane Doe is also suing the Las Vegas beach club where the performance took place. She claims the staff failed to keep the crowd safe and should have known Cardi might act out, especially since the lawsuit says she had thrown a mic at a DJ just one day earlier at the same location. 'What has been written off as a joke by many people is a traumatic experience that has significantly impacted my well-being and quality of life," Jane said in a public statement as quoted by Hindustan Times. 'I'm seeking justice in the hopes of holding Cardi B accountable for her misdeeds, as no celebrity is above the law," she added in her statement. Her lawyer, Cierra N. Norris, is expected to hold a press conference in Las Vegas. Reportedly, Jane Doe has chosen to stay anonymous due to ongoing mental health struggles and fear of public backlash. Cardi B's Team Responds Cardi B's lawyer, Drew Findling, has denied all claims, calling the lawsuit a money grab. 'The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Clark County District Attorney's Office closed this matter for insufficient evidence a long time ago, but the opportunity to try to make money off of a celebrity was too much for some willing law firm to pass up," he said. First Published: July 24, 2025, 19:18 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


Metro
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Cardi B sued for hurling microphone at audience member
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Cardi B is facing a civil lawsuit stemming from an onstage incident that occurred in the summer of 2023 during a performance in Las Vegas. The plaintiff, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, filed a complaint this week alleging assault, battery, and negligence against the Grammy-winning rapper. According to the lawsuit, the incident took place at Drai's Beachclub, located at The Cromwell hotel, during a daytime party. The plaintiff claims that Cardi B (born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar) encouraged the crowd to throw water on her due to extreme heat. The lawsuit states that Cardi 'verbally requested that the audience splash her with water.' However, after a member of the audience threw a cup containing liquid and ice toward the stage, the artist allegedly responded by throwing her micorophone, causing the audience member 'severe emotional distress, shock, humiliation, and physical injury.' Video footage of the incident circulated widely online at the time, showing Cardi B reacting after being splashed during her performance. The video shows a fan right at the front of the crowd throwing a beer at the rapper, and after a short, shocked pause, Cardi hit back. She hurled the microphone into the crowd and then appeared visibly shaken and furious as the backing track continued without her. Security can be seen reacting as Cardi attempted to regain her composure on stage, flicking her hair off her face. Cardi B was investigated by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 2023 in connection with the same incident. However, following that inquiry, authorities declined to pursue criminal charges: This afternoon we were notified by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept. that as a result of their investigation, there will be NO charges against Cardi,' attorneys Drew Findling, David Chesnoff, and Richard Schonfeld said in a joint statement to TMZ at the time. 'On behalf of Cardi, we appreciate the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept's diligent and prompt resolution of this matter.' More Trending Despite the conclusion of the criminal investigation, the civil suit – filed two years after the event – now brings the matter back into the spotlight. The plaintiff's attorney, Cierra N. Norris, is expected to hold a press conference in Las Vegas on Thursday to discuss the case. As of now, Cardi B has not publicly responded to the lawsuit. Cardi isn't the only celebrity to have faced the rising trend, which sees audience members launch items on stage to hit whoever they came to see – something that left Bebe Rexha battered and bruised, and Harry Styles doubled over in pain. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Ozzy Osbourne's final days revealed after air ambulance was called out to save him MORE: Hollywood superstar worth $1,400,000,000 financially cuts off family members MORE: Matthew Perry's doctor pleads guilty to supplying Friends star with ketamine before his death


Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Cardi B sued for assault and battery after the mic-throwing incident in 2023
American singer Cardi B is facing a lawsuit for allegedly injuring a woman by throwing a microphone at her during a 2023 performance at a beach club in Las Vegas. According to report in billboard, the woman, who has filed under the pseudonym Jane Doe, is accusing the rapper of assault, battery, negligence, and emotional distress stemming from the incident. Cardi B is being sued for assault, batter and negligence The altercation occurred in July 2023, when Cardi was performing in sweltering heat. In viral footage from the day party, Cardi appeared to ask fans to toss water on her to cool her down. According to a report in Billboard, Jane Doe claims she followed this prompt, lightly splashing her drink toward the rapper — something multiple audience members were reportedly doing. But Cardi's reaction, according to Doe, was both sudden and violent. 'Multiple attendees responded in kind, throwing drinks toward the stage, several of which visibly reached Cardi B and the surrounding performance area,' her lawyers wrote in the lawsuit filed on Monday, as per the report. 'Plaintiff, acting in accordance with the environment created by Cardi B's express words and conduct, and in a manner consistent with other attendees, splashed a small portion of her drink in Cardi B's direction. In apparent anger and without warning, Cardi B suddenly and forcefully threw her microphone directly at plaintiff,' the complaint read further. According to the complaint, the microphone struck the woman, allegedly causing both physical harm and deep emotional trauma. Jane said she faced online harassment and personal embarrassment after the incident went viral. Her distress, she claims, was worsened when the microphone was auctioned for $99,000 online shortly after the show. The woman is also suing the beach club in Las Vegas for negligence, saying the venue failed to take reasonable precautions or step in when things escalated. She also alleged security staff should have been aware of Cardi's volatile behaviour — especially since, according to the suit, the rapper had thrown a mic at a DJ the night before at the same location. 'What has been written off as a joke by many people is actually a traumatic experience that has significantly impacted my well-being and quality of life. I'm seeking justice in the hopes of holding Cardi B accountable for her misdeeds, as no celebrity is above the law,' the woman said in a public statement. '.' Her lawyer, Cierra N. Norris, is expected to hold a press conference in Las Vegas today. Reps say the woman is choosing anonymity because she is suffering mental health issues from the incident and fears public backlash. Meanwhile, Cardi's legal team is dismissing the case. Her attorney, Drew Findling, called the suit a 'transparent and pitiful attempted financial shakedown.' 'The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Clark County District Attorney's Office closed this matter for insufficient evidence a long time ago, but apparently the opportunity to try to make money off of a celebrity was too much for some willing law firm to pass up,' Findling said.