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CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Minnesota man shot and killed neighbor he believed to be an alien, charges say
Charges say a southern Minnesota man last week shot and killed his older neighbor, whom he believed to be an alien. The 38-year-old man from Windom, Minnesota, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder, according to a criminal complaint filed in Cottonwood County on Friday. The Windom Police Department says they were called to the 1400 block of 12th Avenue at approximately 5:19 a.m. Wednesday on a report of a shooting. Officers found the victim, a 70-year-old woman, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was able to speak to an officer, telling them she believed she was shot but did not see a firearm. She added that the suspect had called her, saying he needed help, and that she had gone to his house about 45 minutes earlier. The woman was transported to the Windom Hospital, where she later died. An autopsy found she had been shot seven times. She died due to blood loss from the gunshot wounds, according to the provisional report. A witness told investigators the suspect had woken him up to sit on the couch when he began talking about aliens, allegedly stating he thought his neighbor, the victim, was an alien, and that an alien ship was coming to take them, according to the complaint. The witness recalled seeing the victim, hearing gunshots and seeing flashes, then the victim leaving. Charges say the witness was scared and ran to their neighbor's house, where they found her on the floor. That's when they called 911. While police were responding to the shooting, the complaint says dispatch informed officers around 5:30 a.m. that a woman called saying a man had broken into her nearby home on the 1200 block of River Road. Upon arriving at the residence, police reported seeing a significant amount of broken glass and blood within the entrance, and hearing the sound of moaning and running water coming from the bathroom area. Inside the bathroom, charges say officers found the suspect in the bathtub. Police removed him and placed him in handcuffs, noting the water in the tub was blood-stained. The suspect was transported to the hospital for treatment before going to jail. His first court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 8.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
She went back for her belongings — and never came out: Police suspect foul play in fatal Segamat fire
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Police suspect foul play in the case of a 70-year-old woman found burnt to death after a fire destroyed five single-storey homes in Kampung Bukit Siput, Segamat, early Friday morning. Police said the fire is believed to have started around 4.15am on July 25 at a garage connected to one of the homes along Jalan Francis Khoo. A local man living in the first affected house spotted flames and quickly alerted his family members to evacuate. However, the witness's mother-in-law re-entered the house to retrieve some belongings and did not exit again, believed to have been trapped inside, said district police chief Supt Ahmad Zamry Marinsah. The fire also destroyed two cars and two motorcycles before firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control at around 8am. 'Police investigations indicate there may be elements of foul play. However, further investigations are still underway to determine the exact cause of the incident,' said Ahmad Zamry. 'We urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation,' he said, adding that the public can contact the Segamat police hotline at 07-9324222. Police are investigating the case under Sections 304A of the Penal Code for causing death by negligence and Section 436 for arson, which carry punishments of up to 20 years in prison and a fine upon conviction.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
4 sent to hospital following west Charlotte stabbing, MEDIC says
Four people were sent to the hospital following a stabbing in west Charlotte early Sunday morning, MEDIC said. ALSO READ: 1 seriously injured in Uptown stabbing, MEDIC says MEDIC said they responded to the scene on Fairwood Avenue near Remount Road around 1 a.m. There are several bars on Fairwood Avenue, and witnesses told Channel 9 that the stabbings stemmed from a brawl. There isn't confirmation that the violence started inside one of those establishments, but it definitely spilled out into the street. Police haven't said much about the incident, but medic said four people were stabbed, one seriously and the others with injuries that aren't considered life-threatening. One witness, who didn't want to show his face, told Channel 9 what he saw. 'It's always problems over there on Fridays and Saturdays,' the witness said. 'Ambulance, police are always over there.' One of the clubs in the area, Scorpio RSVP Complex, issued the following statement: 'Scorpio RSVP Complex is aware of the serious public safety incident that occurred down the street from our venue early this morning, which resulted in injuries to four individuals. We are deeply saddened by this act of violence, and our hearts and prayers go out to those who were hurt and all others involved. We have been informed that one individual sustained life-threatening injuries, and we are hoping for their full recovery. We want to clarify that this incident occurred around 1:30 AM down the street from our venue and did not take place within our establishment. We can confirm that none of our patrons were involved. Upon becoming aware of the external threat, our team immediately alerted the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Violence of this nature is in direct opposition to our core values. We take immense pride in providing a secure and welcoming environment for all. We do not condone such behavior and are committed to protecting the safety of our community. We are in full cooperation with the authorities to assist their ongoing investigation in any way we can. To protect the integrity of the investigation, no further comments will be released at this time. All inquiries should be directed to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for official updates." For now, there is no word if police made any arrests in the case. This is a developing story. Check back with for updates. WATCH: 2 sent to hospital following shooting in NoDa, MEDIC says
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Pedestrian dies and man arrested after Forest of Dean crash
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car on an A-road in services were called to the A4136 near Staunton in the Forest of Dean just before 23:00 BST on Friday, Gloucestershire Police said.A man in his 50s was declared dead at the scene, while the driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.A man, aged in his 20s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed while enquiries continue, police said. Road closures that were in place around the scene of the crash have now been are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage to contact them.
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Electric motorbike rider, 19, dies in Bedlington crash
A 19-year-old has died after his electric motorcycle crashed, police have happened near Moorland Avenue in Bedlington, Northumberland, at about 15:00 BST on Friday. Northumbria Police said it involved a black and red Talaria electric motorcycle and no other vehicles were involved, but did not reveal any other detail about the nature of the man was given treatment at the scene but died a short time later, the force said. "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the young man who has sadly passed away," a representative said."Our specialist officers will continue to offer them any support they may need."The force has appealed for witnesses to come forward. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
