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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Man dies after officer-involved shooting in Lehigh County, officials say
The Brief A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Lehigh County. Officials say multiple officers were confronted by the man who appeared to be armed with a rifle. SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in South Whitehall Township, in Lehigh County. What we know Prosecutors in Lehigh County say police were called to a home on the 1800 block of North 38th Street around 1 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a man with a gun. They say multiple officers were confronted by the man who appeared to be armed with a rifle. Prosecutors then say the man advanced toward the officers, who gave commands to drop the weapon, but prosecutors say he refused. Officers fired six rounds at the man, killing him. A preliminary investigation indicates the man was suffering from long-term health issues and a note was found inside the home. What's next Multiple Lehigh County agencies are involved in the investigation along with the Pennsylvania State Police. An autopsy will be performed Friday, May 30th. No other details were released.
CBS News
6 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Man shot, killed by police in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, officials say
A man who was allegedly armed with a rifle was shot and killed by police in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, Lehigh County officials announced. Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and South Whitehall Township Police Chief Frank Lombardo said in a news release that the shooting happened at around 1 p.m. on the 100 block of North 38th Street. Multiple South Whitehall Township officers were called to the home and encountered a man with "what appeared to be a rifle," according to officials. Officials said the man was told to drop the weapon, but he continued to advance toward officers, despite the warning. Police then used "less-than-lethal" force against the man, but it didn't stop him from approaching the police officers at the scene, according to officials. Officials said police then fired about six rounds, fatally striking the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The man's identity isn't known at this time. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday, officials said. Officials said the man fatally shot by police was "suffering from long-term health issues," and a note was found inside the home following his death. The shooting is under investigation. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988. CBS News Philadelphia also has a list of mental health resources. For more information about mental health care resources and support, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. ET, at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or email info@
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Pension Fund's Board Votes To No Longer Purchase Tesla Stock
This year has been difficult for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Lehigh County, Pennsylvania's pension fund, just made it a little bit worse. According to the Lehigh Valley News, the pension board voted 4-2 in favor of a motion to suspend future purchases of Tesla stock. The board also voted to advise its investment manager to create a written plan on how to divest from Tesla entirely. 'I introduced this motion out of concern for CEO Elon Musk's political public profile and its adverse impact on Tesla's brand and Tesla's market performance," County Controller Mark Pinsley reportedly said in a statement,"With Tesla's earnings down 71% year-over-year and auto revenues falling 20%, our $500 million pension board prioritizes fiduciary responsibility. I believe this decision protects our retirees and may serve as a precedent for other institutional investors.' Don't Miss: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Pinsley's statement referenced Musk's role with the Department of Government Efficiency as part of the motivation behind the decision. 'This is the first pension fund to make a public decision in response to Elon Musk's nefarious activities with DOGE,' he said. However, the statement also noted that Tesla profits have "Taken a sharp dive. We owe it to our retirees and taxpayers to take a hard look at whether these are wise investments at this time.' This would not be the first incident of a public pension fund divesting its Tesla interests. In March, Bloomberg reported that Denmark's $20 billion AkademikerPension was dropping its Tesla shares. The fund's CEO, Jens Munch Holst, took direct aim at Musk in his announcement explaining the divestiture decision. Holst said, "In short, it's our view that Elon Musk is in the process of destroying Tesla's brand and value." Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Business Insider reported on Dutch pension fund ABP's decision to divest from Tesla in January. That sell-off saw nearly $600 million worth of Tesla stock hit the market, something which likely contributed to the company's massive stock slide. A blog post by ABP President Harman Van Wijnen took issue with the $50 billion bonus Tesla's board authorized for Musk. "We felt this amount was not in line with our rules for good governance," he wrote. There can be no doubt that Musk's public persona and time with DOGE have made him a lightning rod for criticism, but the intensity of the blowback has been surprising. With that said, not everyone on Lehigh County's pension board supports the decision. Lehigh Valley Commissioner Ron Beitler voiced public frustration with Pinsley's announcement. Beitler told the Lehigh Valley News that Pinsley's announcement was ' A headline grab by a politically motivated controller.' However, he also wrote a Facebook post expressing his commitment to keeping politics out of pension investment decisions. 'It doesn't matter whether a stock is linked to liberal or conservative causes or personalities — I don't care. Our job is to make sound financial decisions. And we've done that. Even through tough markets, Lehigh County investments have delivered steady, reliable returns for our retirees," he said. Read Next:Nancy Pelosi Invested $5 Million In An AI Company Last Year — Image: Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Pension Fund's Board Votes To No Longer Purchase Tesla Stock originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
CBS News
15-05-2025
- CBS News
Shooting in Macungie, Pennsylvania, leaves person critically injured, DA says
A shooting in Macungie, Pennsylvania, left a person critically injured on Wednesday night, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said. The shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Ridings at Brookside condominium development on the 100 block of Lindfield Circle. Holihan said three occupied homes were struck by gunfire, and a person inside one of the homes was shot. The person was taken to the hospital and placed in critical condition, according to Holihan. So far, no one has been arrested and there's no threat to the public, Holihan said. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Macungie Police Department.
