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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Good Samaritans help rescue man swept down river, Maury County officials say
MAURY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The quick actions of two good Samaritans have been commended by first responders after an emergency on the water was reported in Maury County. According to the Maury County Fire Department, rescue crews responded Friday around 5:30 p.m. to the Chickasaw Trace Park boat ramp after receiving a report about three people who were swept down the Duck River. Preparing for potential summer hazards: Swimming safety Witnesses told authorities that a man with autism had entered the water and struggled as he was swept downstream. Two men jumped in the water to help him, and bystanders eventually lost sight of all three people as they were pulled down the river. The Maury County Sheriff's Department and Maury Regional EMS responded to assist in the search. Officials said shortly after the search was launched, emergency crews found all three men on a river bank several hundred yards downstream. They were taken back up the river by rescue boat. Authorities said no injuries were reported. ⏩ The fire department said in a statement on social media, 'The heroism of these two bystanders undoubtedly saved a life. We continue to encourage swimmers, kayakers, and boaters to wear Coast Guard approved life jackets while enjoying activities on the water this summer.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
30-01-2025
- CBS News
Trooper "justified" in firing shots at armed man on I-94 in Minneapolis, county attorney says
MINNEAPOLIS — No criminal charges will be filed against the Minnesota State Patrol trooper who shot at, but didn't wound, an armed 23-year-old man Minneapolis man on Interstate 94 in September. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced on Thursday there was "no evidence of unlawful behavior" by trooper Mark Vande Steeg, who opened fire on Eddie James Freeman III on Sept. 21, 2024. Freeman was charged soon after the incident with one count of first-degree assault for use of deadly force against a peace officer, four counts of second-degree assault and a count of fourth-degree assault on a peace officer. According to the criminal complaint and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's investigation, troopers were called to the interstate near Dowling Avenue in Minneapolis just after 10 p.m. on a report of a crash followed by gunfire. Vande Steeg arrived to see a man walking on the interstate's shoulder. He focused his squad's spotlight on the man — later identified as Freeman — who then fired multiple rounds at the squad, striking it at least once. The trooper returned fire with his rifle, missing Freeman. A Minneapolis police officer at the scene also told the BCA Freeman had pointed something at him before he heard "what he believed to be a gunshot." Freeman then threw his weapon before he was arrested by officers, the complaint states, allegedly spitting in one of their faces, which led to the fourth-degree assault charge. Investigators later determined Freeman was a passenger in the vehicle of a woman who was trying to break up with him. She told police Freeman grabbed her steering wheel, leading the vehicle to crash. He then allegedly "fired a number of shots toward her," according to the county attorney's office. Investigators later found a bullet lodged in her driver's side door. Freeman is also accused of firing several rounds toward two good Samaritans at the scene. No one was hurt. County Attorney Mary Moriarty says Vande Steeg's use of force "was justified." "As we pursue accountability for Mr. Freeman, our thoughts are with the victims of his actions," Moriarty said. Vande Steeg was placed on critical incident leave following the shooting. The BCA says he had one year of law enforcement experience at the time of the confrontation. It's unclear when Freeman will make his next court appearance. Local Domestic Violence Resources Women's Advocates Crisis Line: (651) 227-8284 St. Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project Crisis Line: (651) 645-2824 Minnesota Day One Crisis Line: 1-866-223-1111 Esperanza United Bilingual crisis line: (651) 772-1611. For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
