Latest news with #firstresponders
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Child hurt after being struck by vehicle in St. Louis Park
The Brief A 4-year-old child was hit by a vehicle in St. Louis Park on Sunday. The child was taken to the hospital but was stable and alert after the crash. Police say the driver stopped and was cooperating with the investigation. ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 4-year-old child was hurt on Sunday after being hit by a vehicle in St. Louis Park. What we know First responders were called to the area of Texas Avenue South and 36th Avenue South around noon for the report of a pedestrian crash. At the scene, crews found a 4-year-old child had been hit by a vehicle that was making a turn. The backstory Officials say the child was transported to the hospital for treatment but was stable and alert after the collision. What's next Police say the driver stopped and is cooperating with authorities. It's unclear if they will face charges. The incident is under investigation. The Source A press release from the St. Louis Park Police Department.
CBS News
3 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Eyewitness describes heartbreaking search for 7-year-old girl pulled from Frisco pond
Witness Doug Boehner said there was an overwhelming response to the heartbreaking search for the 7-year-old girl pulled from a pond behind Uncle Julio's at Stonebriar Center in Frisco Saturday night. Police said just before 9 p.m., they received reports about a 7-year-old missing from the restaurant. Doug Boehner said he was dining there that night. The moment he saw divers, he knew something was wrong. "Immediately, I thought somebody fell into the water. We watched as firefighters started moving through the brush that's in the water," said Boehner. Officers searched the area and found the girl's shoes near the pond. Boehner said there was a massive response. "So many vehicles," said Boehner. "They had ladder trucks, they had drones, they had divers come out." Boehner said he and several other customers helped with the search. "I walked around the edge ... went back close to the highway. Didn't see anything. A few other people jumped down," said Boehner. Police said that after searching for half an hour, they found the girl unresponsive. First responders attempted CPR, but the girl was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Boehner said he's still processing what he witnessed. "I didn't expect to see any of that," Boehner. "It was probably one of the worst things I've ever seen in my life." Uncle Julio shared the following statement with CBS News Texas: "Our family mourns for this family's tragic loss. Our deepest condolences go out to them during this difficult time. We ask the community to keep this family in their hearts."
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man accused of injuring 2 Nashville first responders with car
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two members of the Nashville Fire Department were injured while responding to a call in the Edgefield area Saturday afternoon, leading to one man's arrest. The Metro Nashville Police Department said NFD personnel responded to a report of two people passed out inside a vehicle at the intersection of Fatherland Street and South 6th Street around 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. When personnel arrived, 44-year-old Anthony Maynard Jr. had regained consciousness, but his female passenger was unresponsive. 1 charged after 2 killed, 1 injured in Columbia shooting According to authorities, Maynard became combative while one paramedic was assisting him. Then, while the other first responder tried to help the passenger, Maynard allegedly accelerated the car, injuring both NFD employees. Officials said the two first responders were transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-critical injuries. Meanwhile, police said the Kia was found a short time later, stopped at the intersection of Marina Street and Myrtle Street, with both Maynard and his passenger unconscious inside. Motorcyclist critically injured after multi-vehicle crash on I-440 in Nashville According to law enforcement, Maynard became combative with officers, but he was eventually taken into custody. Authorities also provided Narcan to the passenger, who reportedly recovered. Officials said Maynard — who was driving on a revoked license — admitted during an interview that he didn't remember the incident 'due to taking narcotics.' He is being held on a $45,500 bond for two counts of aggravated assault on a first responder, driving under the influence, and resisting arrest. No additional details have been released about this incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Firefighter mental health support group aims to break stigma
Editor's note: This story talks about suicide and may be triggering for some viewers/readers. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – First responders can battle a sometimes-secret battle: their mental health. A study from the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology finds that approximately 20% of firefighters and paramedics meet the criteria for PTSD at some point in their careers. A lieutenant with Sedgwick County Fire is leading the charge on how firefighters take care of their mental health. 'Those calls pile up and you're not processing, you're not sleeping, you're not eating, the coping skills that you're using, typically in the first responder world, we're talking about drug use, prescription or illicit,' SCFD1 Lieutenant Jeremiah Christophersen said. That 'pile up' of situations is what Chistophersen wants people to know about. He wants to ensure a firefighter's mental health is as important as their physical health. He says he doesn't want anyone to reach the point he did years ago. 'I sat up in bed, I screamed, there's the grim reaper at the end of my bed multiple occasions,' he said. Christophersen says a divorce, financial strain and years of suppressed trauma from his career nearly cost him his life. 'Not telling anybody that I'm hurting, not telling anybody I'm scared. That wall kept getting bigger and bigger and bigger,' he said. Study reveals decline in mental health among US mothers In 2016, Christophersen says he attempted suicide. His inner voice stopped him. 'It kept burning through my mind the things that I was going to miss out,' he said while holding back tears. Christophersen says that moment changed everything for him. He wanted to channel his experience into making an impact. He now leads a peer support group in the Sedgwick County Fire Department. 'If they choose to, and they are having an issue that they would like to talk about, they can reach out to anyone on that team. If they go on a call, and anybody on that crew feels like, 'hey, this one was bad,' and would like to speak about it. They make that same thing,' he said. Christophersen says mental health resources and support have evolved significantly from when he went through his challenges, saying he is now trying to break the silence and stigma. 'They're starting to get comfortable with having conversations that they aren't normally having. We just need to continue and keep pushing that forward,' he said. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Whether it's for a family member, friend, coworker, or for yourself, there is help out there for anyone looking for mental health care. Click here to find a list. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Monroe officer hurt in shooting released from the hospital
MONROE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The officer shot multiple times following a police chase in Monroe early Saturday morning has been released from the hospital. Around 1:45 a.m., a Monroe officer was driving on Old Charlotte Highway when they noticed a suspicious vehicle near Rocky River Road. Officials said the driver took off, and the officer started a pursuit. Less than five minutes later, officers successfully used stop sticks, ending the chase on Goldmine Road near River Chase Drive. Police say the suspect, 18-year-old Joshua Hayden Sikes, opened fire and struck a female officer multiple times. The identity of the officer has not been released. She was taken to a local hospital, and was released the next day. After being released, she was escorted home by first responders in the area. 'The support we have received from the community has been overwhelming. We are so appreciative for this outpouring of love! Please continue to pray for the injured officer and those involved as we move forward in the following days,' officials said. Anyone who wishes to send cards or give anything for the officer is asked to contact Lt. Morgan Malone with the department so it can be delivered to the officer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
