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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Valparaiso man charged with murder after Monday shooting
Kuran Kinley, according to charging documents, had warned Trayveon Triplett to stay away from his ex-girlfriend's Valparaiso apartment when the child Kinley had with the woman was there. Triplett showed up Monday evening anyway and, according to court records, Kinley shot him several times, killing him before he fled. Kinley, 24, was formally charged Wednesday with murder and felony counts of criminal recklessness and carrying a handgun without a permit by a convicted felon. Prosecutors also are seeking an enhancement to the murder charge for the use of a firearm by Kinley, who lived in the same Chicago Street apartment complex as his ex-girlfriend and their child. Triplett, 24, of Valparaiso, died at the scene. Kinley's ex-girlfriend is pregnant with Triplett's child, according to the charges. A coroner's report cited in the charging documents determined Triplett's death was a homicide and he died from gunshot wounds to the anterior neck and back, 'sustaining six gunshot wounds in total.' Around 7:26 p.m. June 2, Valparaiso Police responded to an apartment in the 1900 block of East Chicago Street for a call about a man who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The caller, according to the documents, was Kinley's ex-girlfriend. Police initially believed Kinley ran into his apartment in the same building but he was later spotted running east away from the scene of the shooting. Police, according to the charges, believe Kinley may have been with a friend on Indiana Avenue and officers located a man matching Kinley's description in that area around 8:20 p.m. Police found a Glock 9mm handgun near where Kinley was located, along with a hooded sweatshirt that belonged to him and a debit card that was his ex-girlfriend's. During an interview at the Valparaiso Police Department, Kinley told investigators he was angry with Triplett and he took his roommate's handgun from his apartment and went to his ex-girlfriend's apartment. Triplett, Kinley told police in court documents, was returning to the woman's apartment because they were dating and she was pregnant with Triplett's child. 'Kinley indicated that he did not like that Triplett would come over to (the woman's) apartment when his child was present with (her),' charges state. 'Kinley stated multiple times that he threatened Triplett and warned him about coming over while his child was there.' Kinley, according to the charges, told police he shot Triplett as Triplett was about to enter the apartment. Kinley 'believed that Triplett was unarmed and going away from him.' Police showed Kinley a picture of the recovered handgun and he confirmed it was consistent with the gun he used in the shooting, records state, and told police he had tossed off the hooded sweatshirt with his ex-girlfriend's debit card in it. The shooting, police said in court documents, took place in the common area of the multi-unit apartment building and other residents were home at the time, including his ex-girlfriend and their child. 'Additionally, it was learned that the child was opening the door of (the apartment) at the time Triplett was being shot,' charges state. 'However, the child did not sustain injuries, and Triplett fell into the apartment.' Charging documents also note Kinley's criminal history; according to online court records, Kinley was charged in June 2019 in Lake County with two felony counts of robbery and one felony count of battery. He pleaded guilty to the battery charge and the robbery charges were dismissed. He was sentenced to time served, which was 227 days in jail. He also has been previously charged with misdemeanors in Lake and Porter counties. Kinley is scheduled for an initial hearing at 2 p.m. Thursday before Porter Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clymer, according to an online court docket.
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Chicago Tribune
Valparaiso man charged with murder after Monday shooting
Kuran Kinley, according to charging documents, had warned Trayveon Triplett to stay away from his ex-girlfriend's Valparaiso apartment when the child Kinley had with the woman was there. Triplett showed up Monday evening anyway and, according to court records, Kinley shot him several times, killing him before he fled. Kinley, 24, was formally charged Wednesday with murder and felony counts of criminal recklessness and carrying a handgun without a permit by a convicted felon. Prosecutors also are seeking an enhancement to the murder charge for the use of a firearm by Kinley, who lived in the same Chicago Street apartment complex as his ex-girlfriend and their child. Triplett, 24, of Valparaiso, died at the scene. Kinley's ex-girlfriend is pregnant with Triplett's child, according to the charges. A coroner's report cited in the charging documents determined Triplett's death was a homicide and he died from gunshot wounds to the anterior neck and back, 'sustaining six gunshot wounds in total.' Around 7:26 p.m. June 2, Valparaiso Police responded to an apartment in the 1900 block of East Chicago Street for a call about a man who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The caller, according to the documents, was Kinley's ex-girlfriend. Police initially believed Kinley ran into his apartment in the same building but he was later spotted running east away from the scene of the shooting. Police, according to the charges, believe Kinley may have been with a friend on Indiana Avenue and officers located a man matching Kinley's description in that area around 8:20 p.m. Police found a Glock 9mm handgun near where Kinley was located, along with a hooded sweatshirt that belonged to him and a debit card that was his ex-girlfriend's. During an interview at the Valparaiso Police Department, Kinley told investigators he was angry with Triplett and he took his roommate's handgun from his apartment and went to his ex-girlfriend's apartment. Triplett, Kinley told police in court documents, was returning to the woman's apartment because they were dating and she was pregnant with Triplett's child. 'Kinley indicated that he did not like that Triplett would come over to (the woman's) apartment when his child was present with (her),' charges state. 'Kinley stated multiple times that he threatened Triplett and warned him about coming over while his child was there.' Kinley, according to the charges, told police he shot Triplett as Triplett was about to enter the apartment. Kinley 'believed that Triplett was unarmed and going away from him.' Police showed Kinley a picture of the recovered handgun and he confirmed it was consistent with the gun he used in the shooting, records state, and told police he had tossed off the hooded sweatshirt with his ex-girlfriend's debit card in it. The shooting, police said in court documents, took place in the common area of the multi-unit apartment building and other residents were home at the time, including his ex-girlfriend and their child. 'Additionally, it was learned that the child was opening the door of (the apartment) at the time Triplett was being shot,' charges state. 'However, the child did not sustain injuries, and Triplett fell into the apartment.' Charging documents also note Kinley's criminal history; according to online court records, Kinley was charged in June 2019 in Lake County with two felony counts of robbery and one felony count of battery. He pleaded guilty to the battery charge and the robbery charges were dismissed. He was sentenced to time served, which was 227 days in jail. He also has been previously charged with misdemeanors in Lake and Porter counties. Kinley is scheduled for an initial hearing at 2 p.m. Thursday before Porter Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clymer, according to an online court docket.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Business news: PNW professor earns national award and local students intern in Statehouse
Amiah Alexanderson and McKayla Guajardo are serving as interns for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, according to a release from State Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell. Currently enrolled at Indiana University in Bloomington, Alexanderson, a Crown Point High School graduate, is the daughter of Amy Alexanderson and Lewis Harris. Guajardo, also a Crown Point grad attending Indiana University-Bloomington, is the daughter of Adam Guajardo. As legislative interns, Guajardo and Alexanderson track and analyze bill data, provide constituent services, staff Senate committee hearings and meetings, and conduct legislative policy research, the release said. The Valparaiso Police Department is looking for 2025 Citizens' Police Academy members, a release said. The department's citizen academy provides an opportunity for community members to experience what it is like to be a police officer and is designed for attendees 18 and older to meet police officers and learn about their assignments, specialties, and daily operations, the release said. The academy will meet from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning April 15 for six weeks, concluding with a graduation ceremony on May 20. All classes will take place at the Valparaiso Police Department, For information, contact Capt. E.J. Hall no later than March 21 at info@ including full legal name, date of birth, address, phone number, and T-shirt size. Franciscan Health will be hosting a virtual diabetes prevention program online starting at 5 p.m. April 8, a release said. Franciscan Health's Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that have been proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Groups meet weekly for a total of 16 sessions, prior to six monthly follow-up sessions with a trained lifestyle coach, the release said. Throughout the course of the program, participants work with a certified healthy lifestyle coach who guides them in practices to lose weight, move more, reduce stress and build confidence. The program is only open to participants ages 18 and older who have been diagnosed with prediabetes, not those who have previously been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the release said. The year-long program costs $99 and is covered for approved Medicare beneficiaries. To register, please complete the DPP Qualifying Questionnaire online by clicking here. Purdue University Northwest Associate Professor of Nursing Julia Rogers was awarded the American Association of Nurse Practitioners' (AANP) 2025 Award for Outstanding Contributions for the state of Indiana, according to a release. The AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions recognizes nurse practitioners who demonstrate exceptional impact in advancing the NP profession at the state level. Selection criteria emphasize the nominee's proven track record in fostering health care innovation through evidence-based practice, mentorship, strategic partnerships and advocacy efforts, the release said. In earning her award, Rogers is specifically recognized by AANP in the core pillars of practice, education, advocacy, research or leadership (PEARL), the release said. In 2022, Rogers was named an AANP Fellow, the first PNW Nursing faculty member to receive the honor. Franciscan Health Crown Point has been recognized as being in the top 100 in the nation for medical excellence in major cardiac surgery and coronary bypass surgery by CareChex® Awards by BluCareChex Quantros, a release said. The 2025 quality awards from CareChex are based on their comprehensive quality scoring system that compares inpatient quality performance across general, acute and non-federal U.S. hospitals.
Chicago Tribune
23-02-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Business news: PNW professor earns national award and local students intern in Statehouse
Crown Point graduates intern at Indiana Statehouse Amiah Alexanderson and McKayla Guajardo are serving as interns for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, according to a release from State Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell. Currently enrolled at Indiana University in Bloomington, Alexanderson, a Crown Point High School graduate, is the daughter of Amy Alexanderson and Lewis Harris. Guajardo, also a Crown Point grad attending Indiana University-Bloomington, is the daughter of Adam Guajardo. As legislative interns, Guajardo and Alexanderson track and analyze bill data, provide constituent services, staff Senate committee hearings and meetings, and conduct legislative policy research, the release said. Participants wanted for Valparaiso Citizens' Police Academy The Valparaiso Police Department is looking for 2025 Citizens' Police Academy members, a release said. The department's citizen academy provides an opportunity for community members to experience what it is like to be a police officer and is designed for attendees 18 and older to meet police officers and learn about their assignments, specialties, and daily operations, the release said. The academy will meet from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning April 15 for six weeks, concluding with a graduation ceremony on May 20. All classes will take place at the Valparaiso Police Department, For information, contact Capt. E.J. Hall no later than March 21 at info@ including full legal name, date of birth, address, phone number, and T-shirt size. Virtual diabetes program planned Franciscan Health will be hosting a virtual diabetes prevention program online starting at 5 p.m. April 8, a release said. Franciscan Health's Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that have been proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Groups meet weekly for a total of 16 sessions, prior to six monthly follow-up sessions with a trained lifestyle coach, the release said. Throughout the course of the program, participants work with a certified healthy lifestyle coach who guides them in practices to lose weight, move more, reduce stress and build confidence. The program is only open to participants ages 18 and older who have been diagnosed with prediabetes, not those who have previously been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the release said. The year-long program costs $99 and is covered for approved Medicare beneficiaries. To register, please complete the DPP Qualifying Questionnaire online by clicking here. Faculty member earns national recognition Purdue University Northwest Associate Professor of Nursing Julia Rogers was awarded the American Association of Nurse Practitioners' (AANP) 2025 Award for Outstanding Contributions for the state of Indiana, according to a release. The AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions recognizes nurse practitioners who demonstrate exceptional impact in advancing the NP profession at the state level. Selection criteria emphasize the nominee's proven track record in fostering health care innovation through evidence-based practice, mentorship, strategic partnerships and advocacy efforts, the release said. In earning her award, Rogers is specifically recognized by AANP in the core pillars of practice, education, advocacy, research or leadership (PEARL), the release said. In 2022, Rogers was named an AANP Fellow, the first PNW Nursing faculty member to receive the honor. Franciscan Health Crown Point earns national notice Franciscan Health Crown Point has been recognized as being in the top 100 in the nation for medical excellence in major cardiac surgery and coronary bypass surgery by CareChex® Awards by BluCareChex Quantros, a release said. The 2025 quality awards from CareChex are based on their comprehensive quality scoring system that compares inpatient quality performance across general, acute and non-federal U.S. hospitals.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Valparaiso woman who had stroke wants to raise awareness, particularly for first responders
Pat Ingram remembers leaving a Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis meeting held at First Christian Church a little more than a year ago but after that, things got fuzzy. The Valparaiso woman, 67, has vague memories of someone tapping on the window of her car, which she pulled into a snow bank in the parking lot of a pediatrician's office a few blocks west of the church. She recalls the cold of metal handcuffs around her wrists and seeing her husband Steve and son Aaron when she was placed in an ambulance. And Ingram remembers waking up hours later, early the morning of Jan. 18, 2024, at Community Hospital in Munster and subsequently finding out that she had had a stroke and undergone emergency brain surgery. For the most part, Ingram has recovered from the stroke and has been able to piece together what happened on Jan. 17 of last year. What she and her husband Steve are still unable to understand is why Valparaiso Police officers who responded to the scene spent so much time focusing on whether she was intoxicated without evaluating her for a stroke. 'We would have loved to meet with the city two weeks after this happened,' Steve Ingram said, adding they would have liked an apology and assurance from officials that police were properly trained to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Per an email from Patrick Lyp, Valparaiso's city attorney, all of the city's police officers receive 'general first aid training and basic life support as part of their initial recruitment and basic training instruction,' as well as training on CPR, the use of AEDs and the administration of the opioid antidote naloxone, and other measures. 'Many officers decide to extend their basic medical response knowledge, to include the certifications of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The Valparaiso Police Department currently has 16 EMR-certified officers and three EMT-certified officers,' Lyp said in the email. The training, which ranges from 80 to 160 hours depending on the level of certification, addresses patients suffering from strokes. 'Within the past year, the Valparaiso Police Department has completed refresher training in medical response, to include CPR, AED, and patient assessment,' Lyp said in the email. 'Additional officers have been added to the Emergency Medical Response team, as certification in this area is extremely important to the well-being of our community. VPD continues to offer training courses biennially to increase the number of officers who have this expertise.' Police officers in Indiana are required to have training in Basic Life Support and Basic First Aid as part of their initial training, Lyp said, adding that training is set forth by department and may include specialty training and/or refresher training in those basic skills. 'VPD was the first law enforcement agency in Porter County to incorporate an emergency medical specialty, starting the program in 2020,' Lyp said. Because Pat Ingram filed a tort claim notice, indicating the possible filing of a lawsuit, Lyp said there were limitations on how the city could respond to media questions. Attorney Jessica Smithey filed the tort claim notice on June 4. 'Patricia's No. 1 goal has always been to have a conversation about what occurred and what she went through,' Smithey said, adding she filed a notice of tort claim act 'to preserve Patricia's rights moving forward.' The Ingrams note that Pat's car came to rest in a physician's parking lot and the Valparaiso Medical Center, a facility that's part of the Northwest Health system, was directly across the street. 'This would have turned out differently if a firefighter had pulled up instead of a cop,' Steve Ingram said. The Ingrams have lived in Valparaiso since 1987 and have long been active in the community. 'I dislike doing this because I love this city,' Pat Ingram said. Ingram's ordeal was captured on police body and squad car cameras; the couple paid the requisite fee of $150 per video, for a total of $750, per the invoice, to the police department to get the footage a week after she had the stroke. One of those videos is about an hour long and begins as an officer is on his way to the parking lot of Associated Pediatricians at 1111 E. Glendale Boulevard for a call of 'a possibly intoxicated subject,' according to the police report, and ends when she is placed in an ambulance headed to Northwest Health-Porter. She was later transported by medical helicopter to Munster. Throughout much of the video, Pat Ingram speaks so softly that when she speaks at all, she is difficult to hear or understand. She appears confused by instructions she receives from police to lower her car radio and step out of her car, and is unsteady on her feet. When police transport her to the sallyport at the police station and take her out of the squad car to again try to assess what's going on, an officer hands her a pad of paper and a pen to write down where she had been before she crashed into the snowbank on but Ingram is unable to hold the objects in her right hand. Sometimes, she sighs and closes her eyes instead of responding to officers. They ask her numerous times if she's had a drink; she answers yes then later says no. They ask if she's on any medication and she says no, unable to communicate that, according to her and her husband, she's on an assortment of medications for various health issues. Police ask if Pat Ingram is diabetic; again, she is not able to articulate what's going on. Police appear genuinely puzzled by her condition. Once they make contact with Steve Ingram and call for an ambulance while they're in the police department's sallyport, first responders deduce she's having a stroke. Pat Ingram told her husband she was getting groceries ahead of a predicted snowstorm after the Kiwanis meeting, which wrapped up around 1:15 p.m. or so. When Steve Ingram couldn't reach her on her cellphone after repeated attempts, he called their son. At 4:48 p.m., according to the police report, Valparaiso Police were called to the Associated Pediatricians parking lot for a call of a suspicious person with a possible medical issue. Per that report, Pat Ingram was never charged with a crime, nor was she formally taken into custody. Steve Ingram contacted police at 5:09 p.m. that afternoon, according to a timeline put together by the Ingrams. About 24 minutes later, police told Steve Ingram they were taking Pat to the police station. Steve Ingram's conversation with police is captured on the body camera video. He told police his wife had previously had a stroke and from her symptoms, it sounded as though she was having another one. Around 5:41 p.m., police told Steve Ingram they were calling an ambulance; Steve and Aaron Ingram arrived at the station a few minutes later, at the same time as the ambulance. When Pat Ingram was in the hospital in Munster, her then-fifth grade granddaughter, who had first aid training in Girl Scouts, asked Pat why police didn't ask her to stick her tongue out or smile, two actions, or inability to do so, that would have revealed she was having a stroke. According to the American Stroke Association website, people can use FAST to determine whether someone is having a stroke. The letters stand for face drooping; arm weakness; speech difficulty; and time to call 911. Other symptoms include numbness; confusion; trouble seeing; trouble walking; and severe headache. Pat Ingram said her speech is still somewhat impacted by the stroke, particularly when she's recounting her ordeal. 'I'm getting over it. I'm working on it,' she said. 'But it's just like, I don't want anybody else to go through this, but your first responders should be your first advocate.' alavalley@
