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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Yahoo
After plowing his car into a crowd outside an LA nightclub, the driver was beaten and shot by bystanders, police say
A lively night outside a bustling East Hollywood nightclub took a devastating turn early Saturday when a car barreled through a crowded sidewalk, injuring at least 30 people, including seven critically. The crash occurred outside The Vermont Hollywood, where 29-year-old Fernando Ramirez had been kicked out for being disruptive before police say he drove his car into the crowd. The suspect was beaten and shot by bystanders after the crash and is now in custody, facing potential charges including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, police said. Video footage after the crash showed blood on the street and injured patrons sprawled on the pavement as first responders provided aid, with some victims carried away on stretchers. Police cordoned off the area as investigators worked to piece together the sequence of events. The crowd had gathered outside for valet services, food stands and entry to the nightclub. A taco stand and valet podium were among the structures hit, but the venue itself sustained no structural damage, officials said. Ramirez, who remains hospitalized, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, but a motive has not yet been identified, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told CNN. Here's what we know so far, as investigators piece together what happened that night: How the incident unfolded The crash occurred around 2 a.m. local time, as patrons were leaving The Vermont Hollywood, located just west of the famed Sunset Junction in the Silver Lake district. 'A driver veered onto the sidewalk and struck multiple individuals,' the venue said in a statement. The club was hosting a reggae-hip hop event from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to its online calendar. A fight broke out outside the club before the crash, Maria Medrano told the Associated Press. The car hit a hot dog stand operated by Medrano and her husband, who narrowly escaped injury. 'The car stopped once it hit the hot dog stand; it got stuck there,' Medrano told the AP from the hospital. 'If not, I wouldn't be here to tell' the story. Police initially responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon but arrived to find the car had plowed into the crowd 'for reasons unknown,' with bystanders assaulting the driver, authorities said. The suspect was 'immediately taken into custody by the LAPD, and an investigation is currently underway,' the venue said. What we know about the driver The driver had been kicked out of The Vermont Hollywood for being disruptive prior to the incident, Los Angeles Police Department Captain Ben Fernandes told the Los Angeles Times. 'From review of the video, he went up to the sidewalk further down and when he hit bystanders, it was an intentional act,' Fernandes told the LA Times. After the crash, bystanders pulled the driver from the vehicle and began assaulting him, according to Jeff Lee, a public information officer with the LAPD. During the altercation, one of the bystanders shot the driver, Lee said. First responders discovered the gunshot wound during a secondary assessment, said Capt. Adam VanGerpen, public information officer for the Los Angeles Fire Department. The suspect, who police believe was intoxicated, was taken to the hospital for surgery, a law enforcement official briefed on the situation previously told CNN. Authorities have found no evidence to suggest the incident was connected to terrorism or motivated by criminal intentions beyond the driver's impaired state, a law enforcement official said. The man who police believe shot Ramirez reportedly fled the scene wearing a blue jersey, officers said. Police believe he used a silver revolver in the shooting. More than 120 firefighters respond A massive emergency response team of 124 firefighters responded to the crowded scene, treating and transporting victims to trauma centers and nearby hospitals, the LAFD said. 'Many people were lined up at the valet podium, coming out of the nightclub, and gathered around the food stands,' said LAFP public information officer Erik Scott. Seven victims were hospitalized in critical condition, six in serious condition, and 10 in fair condition. An additional seven people declined transport after being evaluated at the scene. The victims, ranging in age from their mid-20s to early 30s, included 18 women and 12 men, according to the LAPD. Most injuries were from broken bones and soft tissue trauma, but one victim also suffered a gunshot wound. A night that could have been worse 'We're very fortunate there were no deaths … When you have 30 individuals injured and seven critical. We're very appreciative of the coordinated effort of our public safety partners and we remain committed to supporting the victims in the community,' Scott said. Scott commended the efforts of bystanders, many of whom stepped in to help injured strangers. 'People were helping each other out,' VanGerpen said. 'People were waiting to go inside there (the nightclub), they're ordering tacos, so they're seeing people that they don't even know are injured. They're stepping in to help them out.' Videos taken after the crash show bystanders helping victims, some of whom were still bleeding on the pavement as they waited for aid. Mayor Karen Bass called the incident a 'heartbreaking tragedy' and praised the swift response of more than 100 police and fire personnel. 'The hearts of Angelenos are with all of the victims impacted this morning — a full investigation into what happened is underway.' CNN's Julia Vargas Jones, Emma Tucker, Josh Campbell, David Williams and Lauren Mascarenhas contributed to this report.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Yahoo
Teen charged with attempted murder, sexual assault in Quadeville, Ont., attack
Ontario Provincial Police confirmed Wednesday that a 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault in connection with an attack on a young girl in Quadeville, Ont last month. Police initially said they suspected an animal attack had led to the girl's injuries, but further DNA testing revealed 'no traces of animal DNA.'
CTV News
10-07-2025
- CTV News
Teen charged with attempted murder, sexual assault in attack that injured young girl in Quadeville, Ont.: OPP
The sign for Quadeville, Ont. where police tape has been set up. (Shaun Vardon/CTV News Ottawa) A 17-year-old male has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack that seriously injured a young girl in the Ottawa Valley two weeks ago, according to police. An eight-year-old girl was found with serious injuries along Quadeville Road in Quadeville, Ont. at approximately 12:30 a.m. on June 24. Ontario Provincial Police had responded to a report of a missing child in the community. The Renfrew Paramedic Service said the girl was suffering from 'multiple life-threatening traumatic injuries.' The child was transported to CHEO, where she was listed in serious but stable condition last week. The child remains under the care of medical professionals. Ontario Provincial Police announced Wednesday a teenager from eastern Ontario has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon on a person under 16 years old. Police say the name of the accused cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. On June 25, police initially said investigators suspected the girl was injured in an animal attack but said that 'further testing and analysis is required.' 'During the investigation, the cause of the victim's injuries was unclear. While early evidence suggested a possible animal attack, investigators did not rule out human involvement,' the OPP said in a media release Wednesday evening. 'To aid in the investigation, multiple pathology experts were consulted. While the incident is still under investigation, recent testing of samples taken from the victim's wounds has now revealed no traces of animal DNA.' Quadeville Police cruisers in Quadeville, Ont. on Wednesday, July 9. (Dylan Dyson/CTV News Ottawa) There was a heightened police presence in Quadeville Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, with several OPP cruisers parked on one street in the community. 'Really hard for the parents to think that….they didn't seem like they didn't know anything either,' Bernard Dwyer told CTV News Ottawa. 'I never figured it was an animal,' Mary Dwyer said Wednesday afternoon. Police had warned residents to keep children indoors or under close supervision as the investigation continued into the incident. Ontario Provincial Police are planning to hold a townhall meeting in Quadeville on Saturday to 'address questions and concerns from local residents.' 'The OPP acknowledges the community's concerns regarding this incident and sincerely appreciates the public's patience as the investigation progresses,' the OPP said. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Quadeville is located 160 km west of Ottawa and 75 km of Renfrew. With files from CTV News Ottawa's Dylan Dyson and William Eltherington
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Yahoo
Teen charged with attempted murder in attack on girl in Quadeville, Ont.
A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack on a young girl in Quadeville, Ont., that provincial police initially said was likely caused by an animal. The eight-year-old girl had been missing for hours on June 24 when she was found with potentially life-threatening injuries in the woods in the village roughly 60 kilometres southwest of Renfrew. At the time, police said they suspected an animal attack had led to the girl's injuries. In a news release Wednesday night, OPP said they had charged a teenage male from eastern Ontario with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon on a person under 16 years old. Because of the youth's age, they cannot be named. Police said the young girl remains in hospital. More to come.
CBC
10-07-2025
- CBC
Teen charged with attempted murder in attack on girl in Quadeville, Ont.
Social Sharing A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack on a young girl in Quadeville, Ont., that provincial police initially said was likely caused by an animal. The eight-year-old girl had been missing for hours on June 24 when she was found with potentially life-threatening injuries in the woods in the village roughly 60 kilometres southwest of Renfrew. At the time, police said they suspected an animal attack had led to the girl's injuries. In a news release Wednesday night, OPP said they had charged a teenage male from eastern Ontario with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon on a person under 16 years old. Because of the youth's age, they cannot be named. Police said the young girl remains in hospital.
