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News24
9 hours ago
- News24
‘End the bloodshed': Cape Town gun crisis leaves 24 dead in eight mass shootings in July
Ongoing shootings on the Cape Flats have been described as 'acts of terror against communities'. Lonwabo Mqina/Supplied Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
House to pilot program to increase security allowance to members
Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Tuesday a pilot program to raise the security allowance of members of the chamber until the end of September as lawmakers have faced increasing threats. It comes in the wake of the separate shootings of a congressional intern and two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses. Under Johnson's proposal, members of the House of Representatives will receive an additional $20,000 under the residential security allowance through the end of the fiscal year, or Sept. 30. Johnson also said the monitoring and maintenance allotment for the remainder of the fiscal year will be increased to $5,000 to be put toward personal security. Johnson said that at the end of September, he would evaluate "all the data points, see how effective it was, how it was utilized, and then make decisions going forward." "We live in an enhanced threat environment," Johnson told CBS News. "We mourn the death of this intern that Ron Estes had, that you know, has been in the news the last couple of days, just an unspeakable tragedy." Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, an intern of Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas, was shot and killed in Washington, D.C., on June 30. Police said at the time that they did not believe Tarpinian-Jachym was the intended target of the shooting, but the shooting has rattled many on Capitol Hill. The announcement also comes after Johnson and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries met last month in the wake of the shootings of Minnesota state lawmakers, Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman, and their spouses. Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in their home in the early hours of June 14, while Hoffman and his wife were shot and wounded roughly 5 miles away at their home. The FBI said the suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, went to the homes of two other Minnesota lawmakers. Boelter has been charged with two counts of murder, two counts of stalking and two weapons charges. After the shootings, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also said he had asked Capitol Police to increase security for members of Congress. All members of Congress received a security briefing in the days following the shootings, and Schumer called it "more than a regional tragedy."Nikole Killion and Kaia Hubbard contributed to this report.
CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
4 killed, 13 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings, police say
At least four people were killed and 13 others were hurt in weekend shootings across the city as of Saturday, according to police. The ages of the victims range from 13 to 47. In the first shooting of the weekend, a 17-year-old boy was walking down the street in the 300 block of North Lavergne Avenue shortly before 6 p.m. when a red sedan fired multiple shots in the victim's direction before fleeing the scene. The teen was hit in the right arm and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition. Later in the evening, a 29-year-old man was outside in the 6600 block of South Marshfield Avenue shortly before 10 p.m. when he was shot in the rear. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. The victim was not able to provide any further details. Minutes later, around 10:04 p.m., in the 2800 block of West Arthington Street, a 22-year-old man was outside when he was shot by another man who was on foot. He was taken to Mt. Sinai, where he was pronounced dead. Shortly after, around 10:08 p.m., police officers responded to a report of a person shot and found a 21-year-old woman in the stairway of a residential complex in the 7200 block of South Yates Avenue. She was hit in the neck and taken to The University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition. Chicago police responded to another shooting victim at Holy Cross Hospital, where people inside a black SUV dropped off a 17-year-old boy. The victim was shot multiple times in the body and was pronounced dead at the hospital. In other shootings from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday: Unless otherwise noted, there is no one in custody in either incident. CBS News Chicago will continue to update throughout the weekend.
Bloomberg
15-07-2025
- Bloomberg
Manhattan, Chicago Murder Rates Plunge in 2025, Officials Say
By and Miranda Davis Save Officials in Manhattan and Chicago touted sharp drops in homicides in the first six months of 2025, compared to the same period last year. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Tuesday that homicides and shootings in the New York City borough both fell by more than 40% in the first half. He said there were 22 murders in the borough in the six months ending June 29, a 46% drop from 2023. Shootings in Manhattan fell 43%.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigate fatal shootings minutes apart Saturday night in Montgomery
Two Saturday evening shootings in Montgomery have led to homicide investigations, a Montgomery Police Department spokesman said. At about 3:55 p.m. July 12, officers responded to the 400 block of North California Street and the 1700 block of Upper Wetumpka Road, said MPD Lt. David Wise. Both sites are both about five minutes from Montgomery's downtown. An adult male victim was found dead at each scene, Wise said. Police did not immediately provide any other information about the shootings or say whether they were related. MPD has opened a homicide investigation following the incidents, Wise said. Police ask anyone with any information related to this homicide investigation to contact CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP, the Secret Witness Line at 334-625-4000 or MPD at 334-625-2831. Sarah Clifton covers business for the Montgomery Advertiser. You can reach her at sclifton@ or follow her on X @sarahgclifton. To support her work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Fatal shootings minutes apart spark homicide investigation
