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CNN
5 days ago
- CNN
New bodycam footage shows Manhattan gunmen suffering mental health episodes
Newly released police reports and body camera footage are shedding light on the troubled path that led a shooter on a cross-country drive from his home in Las Vegas to the skyscraper in Manhattan where he killed four people last week before turning the gun on himself. CNN's Brynn Gingras reports.
Washington Post
09-07-2025
- Washington Post
Most public school parents say their children are safe in D.C.-area schools
Andre Thompson sometimes worries about his daughter's safety while she attends classes at Dunbar High School in Northwest Washington. A decade ago, his older son was attacked by another teenager at the school and hospitalized, the 44-year-old D.C. resident said. Last year, a student was grazed in the head by a stray bullet that was fired outside and flew through a classroom window.
CBS News
06-07-2025
- CBS News
2-year-old boy injured after hit by stray bullet on Detroit's east side
Detroit police say a 2-year-old boy was hurt after being struck by a stray bullet while sitting in front of his home with family Saturday night. The incident happened at about 11:50 p.m., July 5, in the 8000 block of Marion Avenue. Police Chief Todd Bettison says a group of juveniles was at a park about a block away from the home when an altercation occurred at the park and shots were fired. Bettison says the child and his family were watching fireworks when a stray bullet struck him from a block away. He says the child is in temporary serious condition and is expected to survive. Police detained two juveniles, who are considered persons of interest, according to Bettison. His injuries are considered minimal. Bettison says the department will be stepping up its curfew enforcement. "I'm appalled by it, upset by it, and as a result, this department will definitely be stepping up our efforts tremendously when it comes to curfew violations," the chief said. "Just the fact that we have a lot of unsupervised juveniles at a park ... I understand it's the holiday weekend, I understand that folks are out watching fireworks, but at the same time, parents still have the responsibility to ensure they know where their children are and that they are supervised." The investigation is ongoing. Last week, Bettison said the department would be making changes after a string of recent shooting incidents involving youth. In one of those incidents, a 4-year-old boy was killed after shots were fired at Skinner Playfield on June 27. An 18-year-old was also killed and a 17-year-old was injured in that shooting. Two teens, Brandon Lee Ware, 18, and William McKinley Wheeler, 19, were charged in connection with the deadly shooting. They are each charged with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of assault with intent to murder, two counts of discharge from a vehicle causing death, one count of discharge from a vehicle causing serious injury and five counts of felony firearm.
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Horrifying moment road rage killer shoots toddler in the head after family car honks at him to move out of their way
This is the horrifying moment a driver shot a 23-month-old girl in the head in a road rage attack. The killer, identified as pick-up truck driver Alex de Oliveira Nunes, had seconds earlier pulled over to let a family saloon pass him when it honked at him to get by. But grim CCTV footage filmed in Areia Branca, in Sergipe, in Brazil, on June 24 shows how 28-year-old Nunes then began tailgating the tiny hatchback. As he pulls closer, a hand with a pistol emerges from the driver's window and fires twice at the car in front. Terrified, the hatchback driver tries to get away but is followed by Nunes' pick-up truck as the clip comes to an end. Toddler Layla Sofia Santos Menezes died instantly when one of he bullets hit her in the head, police told local media. He reportedly fled the scene, and was arrested hours later at his home. Nunes, who was drunk at the time, later told the police that he had opened fire to 'scare' the other driver. Police spokesperson Miguel Maximino said Nunes has neither a gun licence nor a driving licence. Maximino added: 'He says he was drunk and that he didn't know who was in the other vehicle.' Nunes is being held in custody while police investigate the killing. He reportedly told cops that he bought the gun from another truck driver two years prior. The child's family told local media that they were less than 100m (330ft) from their home when she was killed. Valéria dos Santos, the child's mother, said: 'We stopped next to a church, I got out with her in my arms asking for help, she was already sighing.' She was buried on June 25 in Povoado Rio das Pedras, in Itabaiana.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Family pushing for change after woman killed in Taco Bell drive-thru shooting
STOW, Ohio (WJW) – The family of a young woman who was murdered while in the drive-thru line at the Taco Bell on Graham Road in Stow is fighting to make all drive-thru lanes safer. 'My daughter would still be alive, I truly believe that,' said Nick Keleman, father of Megan Keleman. The 25-year-old was with her dog at the fast food restaurant on August 14, 2024, when a disturbed man pulled up behind her. Police say 53-year-old Jason Williams, who had struggled with mental health issues, began blowing his horn and ramming his vehicle into Megan's, although they don't know why. 'Whole world shattered': Local mom speaks after son killed in OVI crash; former Buckeye charged With no escape, Keleman asked Taco Bell employees to call the police, while she was also on the phone with her father. 'I deal with this every day,' said Nick with tears in his eyes. 'I heard the fear in her voice. I couldn't get to her quick enough., I couldn't protect her.' Before Nick or the police arrived, Williams fatally shot Megan and then himself. Police Chief Jeffrey Film said at the time, 'we have no information to indicate that the two subjects knew one another.' Megan's family strongly believes she would still be alive if that drive-thru had a second open/exit lane. 'You have a building on the left and an embankment on right. There's no way to get out,' he said. Tuesday night, the Keleman family — including Megan's mother Kelly and her brother Matthew — met with Stow's planning commission in support of 'Megan's Way Out,' a zoning code proposal that would require drive-thrus to have a 10-foot bypass lane. It's basically a second open lane that could be used for any number of emergencies. About 40 people, mostly supporters, also attended the meeting where the bypass lanes were described as, 'necessary and important to provide for emergency and safety access in the event of medical emergencies and mechanical issues as well as improving traffic flow and congestion management on the property.' It would apply to all new restaurants and businesses with drive-thru lanes and/or those undergoing restoration. The planning commission unanimously passed 'Megan's Way Out.' The next step will be full hearings in July, then public comment and a final vote scheduled for September. Swimmer's body recovered from lake at Portage Lakes State Park: ODNR The family hopes to start with Stow and then have 'Megan's Way Out' adopted across the state. They're getting help from a state senator. 'It's something we want to implement statewide,' said Ohio State Senator Casey Weinstein, (D) Hudson. The family calls it common sense and said they'll be there every step of the way. 'We just want to honor Megan and make her proud and make change,' said Kelly Keleman. The family also started a nonprofit called Megan's Rainbow of Hope to provide scholarships and 'spread happiness & kindness like confetti,' just like Megan who lived to help others. FOX 8 reached out to Taco Bell for comment on the proposed changes but have not yet received a response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
