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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Two-year-old Laurel girl injured in drive-by shooting
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – A two-year-old girl was injured during a drive-by shooting in Laurel, police said. The shooting occurred on Ellisville Boulevard near the Interstate 59 exit around 6:00 a.m. on June 2. One injured in Hattiesburg shooting after shots fired at vehicle Laurel Police Chief Tommy Cox said the victim was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson for treatment. She is in stable condition as of June 4. According to Cox, the suspect was a young Black man who was in a white four-door car. Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Laurel Police Department at 601-425-4711. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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New Straits Times
2 days ago
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- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Police: Tracing movements of missing Briton led to Bangsar body discovery
KUALA LUMPUR: A police search for a missing Briton at a partially under construction condominium along Lorong Maarof in Bangsar led to the discovery of decomposed body there. Brickfields police chief Assistant Commissioner Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood confirmed that police had traced the movements of the missing man — Jordan Johnson-Doyle — to the condominium about 4pm today. "We then launched a search of the entire building with a team comprising at least 30 policemen. "At around 5pm, a body was discovered in a partially submerged elevator shaft in a part of the building that was still under construction," he told reporters at the scene today. He said, however, it was too early to determine the identity of the body. Ku Mashariman said further action would be taken at the University Malaya Medical Centre pathology unit to identify the body as well as the cause of death. "As the body was found in a rather isolated area which was partially submerged, it will take some time and effort before members of the Fire and Rescue Department can remove it and hand it over to us for further action. "We will not be taking DNA samples from the body at the scene. All efforts to either identify the body physically or through DNA analysis will be conducted at UMMC," he said, urging the public to refrain from speculating on the case until they had identified the body. Asked if there was a possibility that the deceased individual whose body was found here had fallen into the elevator shaft, he said that possibility and all other angles would be investigated thoroughly by the police. Staff at the Bangsar bar where Johnson-Doyle was last seen confirmed he had attended a quiz night the evening he disappeared. One employee said the 25-year-old was present but could not confirm what happened next or who he was with. Another employee said he could not clearly recall seeing him and only learned about the case via media. Ku Mashariman had told the New Straits Times that officers had visited several locations in Bangsar believed to have been frequented by Johnson-Doyle. Statements were recorded from two individuals at those locations. Checks by the NST at several nearby residential flats — where Johnson-Doyle's mother, Leanne Burnett, claimed to have last tracked him — found no residents matching his description. Police had earlier issued a public appeal following Johnson-Doyle's disappearance, after he was last heard from on May 27. Speaking to the UK's Daily Mail, Burnett said she felt "numb" and "just wants to bring him home." His last known location was Healy Mac's Irish Bar in Bangsar around 8pm, where he had sent a photo of the pub's quiz night poster to his best friend, Owen. Johnson-Doyle, a software engineer, had been backpacking across the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia for over a year, working remotely for an American tech company. He arrived in Malaysia on May 17 after visiting Vietnam and is believed to have been staying at the Robertson Residences in Bukit Bintang. Burnett last spoke to her son on May 26. Those with information on the case should contact the police hotline at 03-2115 9999 or go to the nearest police station.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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15-year-old wanted for Warren County shooting
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Warren County deputies are searching for a 15-year-old suspect in connection to a shooting. The Vicksburg Post reported the shooting occurred on Heartwood Drive on Thursday, May 29. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said deputies found a 33-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. The 15-year-old suspect has not been identified. The victim was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson for treatment. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Star
25-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
UM medical students use music for healing
DESPITE the demanding nature of her studies, fourth-year medical student Ainura Musaeva finds time to play the piano – not only to continue pursuing her passion for music, but also for a greater purpose: offering comfort to patients and visitors at a hospital. 'My goal is to help people feel at ease and offer them a moment of peace in what may be a stressful or uncertain environment,' she told StarEdu. Ainura is one of 23 medical students at Universiti Malaya (UM) – each of whom holds certified piano qualifications – who have volunteered as pianists at the UM Medical Centre (UMMC). Their inaugural initiative, the Piano Therapy Project, which began this year, aims to extend patient care beyond procedures and prescriptions. As the project's founding director, Ainura said music can have a significant effect on emotional and physical well-being. 'When selecting the musical pieces to perform, I focus on classical compositions that are calming and uplifting, as my primary aim is to create a soothing atmosphere that can provide comfort and emotional relief,' she said. She added that the initiative has helped her understand the holistic approach to patient treatment. 'It has reminded me that healing is more than just medications and procedures; it is also about meeting patients' emotional needs and providing a supportive, comforting environment,' she said. Programme supervisor Dr Christina Lee Lai Ling, a transfusion medicine specialist, noted that music therapy is increasingly recognised as a valuable complementary approach in healthcare, offering benefits for both patient care and medical education. 'Studies have shown that the gentle, flowing melodies of the piano have a profound impact on the human psyche, helping to slow the heart rate, lower blood pressure and reduce cortisol levels – key indicators of stress. 'Piano instrumental play without lyrics reduces analytical mind engagement and allows listeners to immerse themselves in pure sound, promoting relaxation and emotional balance. 'Live performances of soothing piano music often create a comfortable ambience and momentarily relieve the mind from the challenges of illness and recovery,' she offered. For medical education, Dr Lee said music therapy serves as a tool to teach empathy, communication and holistic care to students. 'By integrating music therapy into medical education, studies have shown that medical students not only gain knowledge about it but also gain positive experiences regarding its use and efficacy, in line with affective and psychomotor skill-oriented learning aims. 'Ultimately, music therapy bridges the gap between science and art, enriching both patient outcomes and the education of healthcare providers,' she said. Dr Lee shared that the project was set in motion after a grand piano was placed on the ground floor of The Plaza at UMMC following a suggestion from UMMC deputy director of management Mariashabiradalia Mohammed Hashim to create a calming space for patients waiting for their transport. Dr Lee 'The initiative gained momentum when medical students began volunteering during their free time to perform regularly, with support from the public relations department team overseeing the piano's maintenance. The team later helped organise a roster for regular performances,' she said. She added that the project has received positive feedback from patients, staff and visitors, many of whom expressing gratitude and appreciation for the medical students' performances. Ainura encouraged her fellow medical students to volunteer for community projects that positively impact patients. 'Although it is reasonable to assume that medical students have a lot going on in their lives, the opportunity to contribute to community projects that provide great value to both students and patients is priceless. 'The chance to make a positive impact on someone else's day is well worth the effort,' she said. As for what's next for the Piano Therapy Project, UMMC Corporate Relations Department head Syarifah Hasniza Syed Hassan Almashoor said plans are underway for collaboration with students from the UM Faculty of Creative Arts. 'Plans for conducting research on patients, staff and their mental health, as well as improving the overall hospital visit experience, are underway. 'The public, including patients and their accompanying persons, may also request to play the piano,' she said. – By DR WONG ZHI YONG
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in Natchez officer-involved shooting dies
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – The 19-year-old who was involved in a Natchez officer-involved shooting has died, officials said. The Natchez Democrat reported Phillip Stokes, Jr., died on Thursday, May 15 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson. Mississippi police release body-cam footage of arrest involving handicap parking space The shooting occurred on Sunday, May 11 at the closed Natchez Visitor Center on Canal Street. According to Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), officers were attempting to serve a warrant. When they arrived at the location, Martin said the suspect displayed a firearm, which resulted in an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and police. Stokes was wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred on Friday, May 9 on Lafayette Street in Natchez. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are investigating the officer-involved shooting and will share their findings with the Mississippi Attorney General's Office. Two Natchez police officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
