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Global News
3 days ago
- Global News
2 teens shot during drive-by shooting in Edmonton's Strathearn area
Two teens were hit by bullets during a drive-by shooting in a south-central Edmonton neighbourhood last week. The Edmonton Police Service said it happened around 8:20 p.m. on May 23 near 92 Street and Strathearn Drive. Police said a group of young people were in the area when a suspect in a black Mazda 3 car fired several shots at them. Stock image of a 1st Generation (2003-2009) Mazda 3 Sedan. Edmonton Police Service Two teenage boys, ages 14 and 17, were hit by the bullets. As of Tuesday night, one of them had been released from the hospital, while the other one was in stable condition. Story continues below advertisement Residents say Strathearn is usually a quiet, safe neighbourhood on the southern banks of the North Saskatchewan River, full of families and people out enjoying area walking trails and parks. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Residents Cheryl and Neil Prior have lived in Strathearn for 35 years and said because there are two high schools nearby, they see teenagers coming and going all the time. 'We were quite shocked when we heard,' Cheryl said of the shooting. 'It's very unusual for the area — you know, it's pretty safe. That's why we walk this area all the time.' 'Young people should be safe. We like to see them out here rollerblading, walking, whatever.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "Young people should be safe. We like to see them out here rollerblading, walking, whatever." The fact the shooting happened during daylight on an evening when plenty of people would have been outside enjoying themselves alarmed them, Neil added. 'The sun's out and it was calm. Like, (if) it would have been two in the morning, maybe a bit more understandable,' he said. Resident Jim Kinney said police canvassed the neighbourhood, asking residents for any info they may have. 'Shocked, I suppose, is the first reaction — but somewhat resigned to the fact that it seems to be happening more and more,' Kinney said. He said the upper-middle-class neighbourhood is generally quiet and safe, and hopes that doesn't change. Story continues below advertisement 'This is a nice little area, a little piece of paradise. Hopefully it's once and we don't have it happen again because it is quite nice to live here.' It's not known if the shooter and victims knew each other or if it was a random drive-by shooting. 'Why this neighbourhood? Is it a resident, is it somebody that frequents the neighbourhood?' Kinney said. Police said officers continue to investigate and no other information is available. Anyone with any information, security camera or dashcam footage related to this incident is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mazda Leads Industry in IIHS 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards: Moves Closer to Goal of Eliminating Traffic Fatalities
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced the winners of its 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards and Mazda is proud to receive eight TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, more of the absolute highest award in vehicle safety than any other brand. The awarded vehicles include the 2025 model year Mazda3 Sedan, Mazda3 Hatchback, CX-30, CX-50 including CX-50 Hybrid, CX-70, CX-70 PHEV, CX-90 and CX-90 PHEV. To earn these esteemed awards, vehicles must achieve top ratings in IIHS's front and side crash tests, pedestrian front crash prevention assessments and come with standard acceptable- or good-rated headlights. With each year IIHS strengthens the award criteria, making the 2025 awards program the toughest yet. "The success of our awards program depends on automakers' commitment to safety," IIHS President David Harkey said. "Kudos to Mazda for meeting this challenge with eight TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners, the most of any brand." Mazda has risen to the top through outstanding performance in IIHS's newest crash test that requires heightened rear seat occupant protection, with all tested models earning a top, Good rating. It was accomplished through the addition of rear seat belt pretensioners and load limiters and advanced airbags to our already robust structures, which Mazda proudly offers as standard equipment across all models. For Mazda, making safer cars is about more than just protecting the people riding in them. In our approach to advanced crash avoidance technologies, Mazda has also ensured that our crash avoidance systems are tuned to consider pedestrians in a variety of lighting conditions. "Mazda's dedication to keeping our customers and their passengers safe in the pursuit of eliminating traffic fatalities is evidenced in these latest awards from IIHS," said MNAO President and CEO Tom Donnelly. "We deeply appreciate IIHS continually challenging the industry with ever moving targets with their rigorous crash testing that reflect real-world crash scenarios." To learn more about advanced safety at Mazda, please visit the website - The IIHS is an independent, non-governmental safety-testing organization, funded by the insurance industry. For more information, visit About Mazda North American OperationsProudly founded in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda has a history of sophisticated craftsmanship and innovation, and a purpose to enrich life-in-motion for those it serves. By putting humans at the center of everything it does, Mazda aspires to create uplifting experiences with our vehicles and for people. Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at Follow @MazdaUSA on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and Threads. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
