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Catawba County mass shooting: 12 people shot with at least one dead, deputies say
CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) — Multiple law enforcement are currently searching for a suspect of a mass shooting in the Mountain View community. According to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to multiple people being shot around 12:45 a.m. Sunday at a residence on Walnut Acres Drive in southwest Catawba County. Deputies said they found 12 people shot at this time. One person is dead, and one person is in critical condition. 'Several other remain hospitalized,' deputies said in a release. CRIME TRACKER — Sign up for CBS 17's newsletter with the latest in local crime As of this time, deputies have reported that no arrests have been made. They are working with the Hickory Police Department and Special Agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. All are actively investigating who all is responsible and what the motive is behind this shooting. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Catawba County Sheriff's Office at 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 hours ago
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One person dead in reported Catawba County mass shooting with at least 12 victims: Sheriff
CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One person is dead after a reported mass shooting that left at least 12 people hurt in Hickory, according to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office. Around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, law enforcement responded to reports of multiple people shot at a residence on Walnut Acres Drive in the Mountain View community. Officials said 12 victims have been reported; one of which was pronounced dead, one in critical condition, and several others still hospitalized. Alleged 18-year-old murderer killed after reportedly shooting a Monroe police officer As of now, no arrests have been made, but investigators from the Hickory Police Department and special agents from the State Bureau of Investigation are working to establish a motive and to identify any suspects. Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Catawba County Sheriff's Office at 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11 hours ago
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CHP issues endangered missing advisory for man last seen in Mountain View
(KRON) — The California Highway Patrol has issued an endangered missing advisory in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda Counties for 40-year-old Hugo Garcia. The alert was activated on behalf of the Mountain View Police Department. CHP said Garcia was last spotted on Friday at 8 p.m. in the area of W. El Camino Real and S. Shoreline Boulevard in Mountain View. He is believed to be traveling on foot. Garcia is described as 5-feet-5-inches tall, weighing 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his appearance, Garcia was wearing a gray Golden State Warriors t-shirt, beige pants, and brown shoes, said officials. Anyone with information on Hugo Garcia's whereabouts is urged to call 911. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Android Authority
a day ago
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This is how I make any Android phone feel more like a Google Pixel
Andy Walker / Android Authority Many people will argue that the Google Pixel series is the pinnacle of Android smartphones. These devices offer the slickest implementation of the OS I've ever used, while including heaps of exclusive features. Google's constantly adding to this list, further distancing the Pixel line from its contemporaries. But, to be completely frank, Pixels aren't entirely unique. Even their 'exclusive' features can be ported to other Android phones without much fuss and some know-how. You've come to the right place if you've ever wanted your OnePlus, Samsung, or Xiaomi to feel a bit more like a Pixel phone. After experimenting with my Galaxy S24 FE, I've slowly made my Samsung-designed phone feel like a Mountain View invention. You can too by following my guide below. Do you want your phone to feel more like a Google Pixel? 0 votes Yes, I do. NaN % I only want certain Pixel features on my phone. NaN % No, I'm happy with my phone as it is. NaN % Why would I want Pixel features on my phone? Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Pixel Screenshots Well, why wouldn't you? First of all, it's fun to experiment! Even if you don't want a Pixel per se, turning your phone into one is a great learning exercise. Secondly, there are some incredibly useful Pixel-only features that I'd love to have on my Samsung. Take Now Playing, for instance, a feature that uncovers and records the details of music in the background. It's satisfying to get home from a trip to the mall and see a list of new songs registered. Then there's the look and feel of Pixel Launcher. While I have quarrels with the native launcher, it's so slick that I can forgive its quirks. I crave its quickness when I'm using anything else. Pixel-exclusive features are part of their charm. Why wouldn't you want them on your Android phone? There's some merit to adopting some traits that make Pixels Pixels. But, of course, there are some features you won't be able to access unless you have a Google phone yourself. This includes the myriad calling features like Hold for Me and Call Screen, both of which aim to reduce the annoyance of using one's smartphone, you know, as a phone. Best Take and Add Me are two additional smarts I wish I could access on all devices, but remain locked to Pixel hardware. So, which Pixel features can you port to your Android phone? Despite the restrictions Google imposes on most Pixel-exclusive features, several can still be enjoyed on your Android phone. This is largely achieved using specific apps inspired by Pixel features or ports of those features. Below is a list of those apps, including a general overview of their functionality and any dependencies they may have. At a Glance Required app(s): Smartspacer and Shizuku Andy Walker / Android Authority At a Glance can be annoying at times. The irremovable info bar sits at the top of the home screen, ticking through information as it becomes relevant, such as an upcoming event or a traffic update. As it's a fixture on the Pixel Launcher, I've grown to love and hate it. Naturally, I wanted to feel the same emotions when using any Android device. The easiest way to bring At a Glance to any Android phone is through Smartspacer. I've covered this rather brilliant app before, and, in many ways, it's an upgrade of At a Glance. It can be used in a widget slot and but offers more customization options and information sources from many apps. Everything from stock fields, like Digital Wellbeing data and weather forecasts, to third-party plugins that include package tracking and a particularly adorable lively greeting option, are available to me. There's one small caveat: Smartspacer requires Shizuku to run. Shizuku effectively allows Smartspacer to run at an elevated privilege, and the app needs this to replace At a Glance. One must follow its own installation and activation steps, which is essential as several apps on this list require Shizuku's help. Now Playing Required app(s): AmbientMusicMod and Shizuku Andy Walker / Android Authority Remember me mentioning how much I love it when my Pixel 8 greets me with a list of songs it heard along my daily journey? You can have this feature on any Android phone with AmbientMusicMod. Incidentally, it comes from the same developer as Smartspacer and requires Shizuku to run. Like Now Playing, AmbientMusicMod offers automatic music recognition, the frequency of which can be adjusted to increase the number of results or conserve battery. It also includes history, favorites, a summary, and a manual trigger if you're impatient. Finally, it can show the song currently playing on the lock screen, which I find endlessly entertaining. Pixel Launcher experience Andy Walker / Android Authority Required app: Lawnchair 14 beta Lawnchair is both a hilarious name and one of the oldest third-party launchers available for Android devices. The open-source app has largely followed the stock Android and Pixel experience throughout its development history, with version 14 based on the current look and feel of Pixel Launcher. This includes full support for Google's Material aesthetic, a slot for At a Glance, and the Google search bar at the foot of the home screen. While it looks like Pixel Launcher, Lawnchair is fundamentally better. Its global search smarts allow you to find items across your device, while its support for wider grid layouts makes it easier to place icons and widgets. There are more toggles to tinker with, making it perfect for those who want the look and feel of Pixel Launcher without the fuss. There's one small problem with Lawnchair: version 14 has been in beta for several months. While version 15 is available, finding and downloading it is comically difficult. The launcher also has its fair share of bugs, but I saw no game-breakers while using it on my Pixel 8. Regardless, Lawnchair remains the best reinterpretation of the Pixel Launcher you can get on Android, and it makes a fine base for anyone wanting to make their phone feel more like a Pixel. System hint color customization Andy Walker / Android Authority Required app(s): ColorBlendr and Shizuku Depending on your Android phone's skin, you may be unable to change the hint color of your various UI elements freely. ColorBlendr puts those buttons and toggles back in your hands. It's a brilliant app that I use on my Pixel 8 and other devices. It allows finer control of system colors to match your wallpaper or mood. Maybe you want to customize the saturation or companion colors — ColorBlendr offers these features. Like Smartspacer and AmbientMusicMod, ColorBlendr will not work without Shizuku. Using the app without rooting your phone will open up the majority of the available features, however, you will need to root your device to access everything. Back Tap Andy Walker / Android Authority Required app: Tap Tap One of the more unique Pixel features of recent years is Back Tap. This feature turns a simple finger tap on the rear of the phone into a powerful shortcut launcher. With Tap Tap, almost any Android phone can utilize this feature. The app uses the gyroscope and accelerometer of a phone to monitor for taps, and, once detected, can launch over 50 actions in response. The options are truly limitless, especially when you factor in Tasker support. But essentially, you can flick on the flashlight, trigger an app or shortcut launch, or even use this action to replace the home button's duties. It sounds great on paper, but I couldn't for the life of me get it to work on my Galaxy S24 FE. Regardless of the size or sensitivity I chose, the app couldn't register my taps. Granted, your mileage will vary. There's a good chance that Tap Tap still works on other devices. Magic Compose Andy Walker / Android Authority Required app: Ainput If you use Google Messages on a Pixel phone, Magic Compose allows you to rewrite your text in various styles and tones. With a simple tap, I can make an invitation more formal or send a cheery happy birthday message. In short, it makes typing up message content far easier than on any other Android phone. Notably, several OEMs now have similar AI generation features for text, but if yours doesn't, you may want to consider Ainput to plug the gap. Larger volume panel Andy Walker / Android Authority Required app: Precise Volume (in-app purchase required) Google rolled out a new volume panel with Android 15 that's as useful as it is fetching. While the volume rocker still triggers the smaller volume popup, tapping a three-dot menu on that popup now expands the panel to a larger bottom display, which includes volume adjustments for media, calls, the ringer, notification pings, and alarms. It's super helpful, so porting this to your Android phone will give you more control. One such app that does this is Precise Volume. Unfortunately, this is the only app on this list that requires a premium unlock to gain this feature. Is it worth it? For my uses, no. I own a Samsung phone, and Good Lock's SoundAssistant module exists. However, if you own another model, it's perhaps worth considering. To give Precise Volume its dues, the app offers plenty of additional functionality, including further panel customizations, various equalization options, and automation smarts. Pixel Screenshots Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Required app: PixelShot Pixel Screenshots is a must-have app if you religiously record content on your screen for later. Available on the Pixel 9 series, the app collates and organizes screenshots and information for easier recall later. It leans heavily on onboard Gemini smarts, so it's not a feature that can be easily replicated on other devices. Nevertheless, third-party app PixelShot aims to do something similar for phones running Android 11 and newer. Like Google's tool, PixelShot organizes and extracts information from screenshots for use later. The app also offers a note facility for screenshots and a collections tool that lumps similar shots into bundles. I don't appreciate that the app demands access to all my storage, not just the Screenshots folder. If you value your privacy, you may want to think twice about this. As PixelShot isn't a Google product, it doesn't use onboard Gemini processing (and how can it, if it's compatible with much older Android phones?) Instead, online services require a connection to do the heavy lifting. Still, if you must have Pixel Screenshots on your Android phone, here's one good way. The finishing touches Robert Triggs / Android Authority Now, I've covered all the apps and services that imitate exclusive Pixel features on any phone, but what about the smaller bits and bobs that matter? What about wallpaper, widgets, icons, and the like? We've collated the best Pixel wallpapers from the Pixel 9 series to the legacy models. Be sure to grab these and apply your favorite. Google makes the vast majority of its vast widget library available to Android phones. Lawnchair makes it easy to select and move these widgets around the home screen, too. You will want to grab a few third-party widgets, though. Personally, I prefer using Breezy Weather's Material widget for my ambient condition needs. It makes full use of Google's Material stylings, making it a great fit. As for icons, you can opt to use the default list of icons your device offers, utilize Lawnchair's own icon pack called Lawnicons, or opt for a third-party Pixel-inspired pack from the Play Store. If I can get all these features on my Android phone, why buy a Pixel? Robert Triggs / Android Authority You're likely asking yourself, 'Is it even worth buying a Pixel phone anymore if I can get exclusive features on my average phone?' My answer to that question is still 'yes!' Beyond the firm Pixel-exclusive features, you're still likely to be among the first smartphone users in the world to receive the latest versions of Android. In addition, Google has robust update support for modern Pixel models, with support spanning over seven years since a device's launch. Only Samsung can match that promise, and few other Android manufacturers come close. There's also the distinct design. You can't use an app to redesign your phone's exterior, so if you're craving those quirky stylings, that polished pebble exterior, and the cyclops camera module, you'll have to purchase the actual hardware. There's no getting around that. Nevertheless, the list of apps and my suggestions will help your smartphone feel a little bit more like a Pixel phone than before. Have I missed any apps or services that port a Pixel-exclusive feature to Android phones? Let the community know in the comments!
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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Colorado councilman Brent Metz accused of disturbing act on 17-year-old near his $1.5m home loses his seat
A local Colorado councilman has sensationally lost his seat after he allegedly shot a 17-year-old in the face while the teen was looking for a picturesque spot to take homecoming photos. Brent Metz, 39, was removed from his seat last week in a recall vote by horrified residents of Mountain View, a tiny 12-square-block enclave just outside of Denver. He is facing trial on four felonies related to the September incident including assault, menacing and illegal discharge of a firearm. The identity of the teenager, who survived, has not been released. 'The fact that the incident happened is kind of a blight on the town,' former mayor Jeff Kiddie, an instrumental member of the recall committee, tells Daily Mail. 'To have somebody make that rash judgement, accidental or not, just the act of pulling the firearm on two teenagers? ... It just doesn't rise to that level of need.' According to the arrest affidavit, the 17-year-old and his friend were driving through the mountain community of Conifer on Wednesday, September 11, when they spotted a home on with a scenic lake, dock and vistas. The pair parked at the gate and walked up the long driveway, knocking on the door to ask for permission to take pictures at the site for homecoming the following weekend. When nobody answered, the teens returned to their white Audi, parked on the road, where one 'took out his school binder and was writing a note to leave for the homeowner.' Metz was elected to Mountain View Town Council in 2023 but recalled last week; he is pictured with his fellow council member and live-in partner, Brittany Loucher, center, who called the police to report the teens trespassing in September, and Mayor Emilie MItcham Unbeknownst to them, the property, valued at nearly $1.5million, belonged to Metz. His girlfriend, who also serves on the Mountain View council and lives with Metz at the home, spotted the teens and called both the councilman and police to report trespassing. But Metz, listed on voting records as a registered Republican, arrived first. He pulled his truck, a Black GMC Sierra, alongside the passenger side of the teens' car 'so the Audi could not pull forward.' The 6'3, 225-pound councilman got out of the truck, walked towards the Audi, 'pulled a handgun from his holster and pointed it towards them,' the affidavit continues. The next thing the teens knew, the gun went off, the windshield shattered and Metz exclaimed: 'Oh s***, my gun went off.' A Jefferson County sheriff's deputy arrived minutes later, responding to the call from Metz's girlfriend, Brittany Loecher. He found the victim 'bleeding heavily from his face' with 'blood running down his arm,' a white t-shirt held to the teen's face to put pressure on the wound. 'The right corner of his mouth appeared to be missing flesh and he also had [wounds] on both the right and left side of his nose which were actively bleeding' and 'also had swelling around both of his eyes,' the affidavit states. The deputy noted the bullet hole in the windshield and handcuffed Metz, who did not answer when asked whether he'd shot the gun but did ask for a lawyer. The victim told the deputy that he didn't think Metz had intentionally shot him 'and did not see the gun but only heard the shot,' according to the affidavit. 'He also said [Metz] tried to help him after the gun went off,' it continued. The teenage victim was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where the deputy was told doctors 'believed there was a fragment of a bullet located in [the victim's] head.' Metz was charged with one count of assault in the second degree, two counts of menacing and one count of illegal discharge of a firearm. He pleaded not guilty in April to the charges, all felonies. By that time, however, Kiddie and others had spent months working towards a recall. 'We were expecting a resignation of some sort, and when it became perfectly clear that that wasn't the case, that's where we formed a recall committee,' the former mayor says. Metz sent a letter to constituents before the vote offering his side of the story, describing the incident as 'an unintentional discharge of a firearm and the injury of another person. 'I am thankful that this individual appears to have quickly recovered, and I want to assure you that I never intended to harm anyone,' he said in the letter, provided to the Daily Mail by Metz's lawyers. Addressing constituents and neighbors querying why he wouldn't just resign, he insisted upon his innocence and asked: 'What would you do, if you were wrongfully accused of a crime? However much easier a choice this would be, would you abandon your sworn obligation to your neighbors and community?' The community provided its answer in the recall vote. More than 60 percent of voters decided to oust him, replacing Metz with candidate Ryan Debner, according to Ballotpedia. When contacted separately by Daily Mail, Ms Loecher responded through Metz's lawyer, who complained it was 'disrespectful' to seek comment from the sitting public representative regarding the recall and the shooting. 'Brittany has authorized me to inform you not to contact her directly regarding Mr Metz's criminal or recall matters,' Christopher R Decker wrote to Daily Mail. Misspelling his client's name, he added that Locher was 'confident that Mr Mets (sic) will be found not guilty, as he is presumed, and as all the facts will be established at trial.' Mountain View Mayor Emilie MItcham did not return Daily Mail requests for comment. A pre-trial court date for Metz is scheduled for June 23.
