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New York Post
23-06-2025
- New York Post
Gunman behind Michigan church rampage ID'd as local who attended services with mother
The gunman who opened fire outside a Michigan church over the weekend, sending parishioners fleeing for their lives, was a local who attended services with his mother, according to authorities and reports. Brian Anthony Browning, 31, was loaded to the teeth with weapons and ammo when he began shooting outside the CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday, leaving stunned worshippers running for cover, according to footage posted on X by BNO News. 'Everybody to the back!' a woman yelled to panicked parishioners inside the church. 'Please, everybody, come to the back!' Advertisement 3 Brian Anthony Browning, 31, was fatally shot by security guards after he opened fire outside a Michigan church Sunday. Wayne Police Department Browning's mother is a member of the church, and he attended services there a handful of times over the past year, the Detroit News reported. The motive for the shooting is not clear. Browning was shot dead by church security before he could enter the church. A security guard also was wounded in the firefight. Advertisement Browning was armed with an AR-15 style rifle at the time, along with more than a dozen fully loaded magazines, a semiautomatic handgun with an extended magazine and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, the outlet said. He was spotted driving 'erratically' outside the church before the shooting, the News said. The suspect was wearing a tactical vest when he exited a vehicle and opened fire with a long gun and handgun, Wayne Police Chief Ryan Strong said during a press conference Sunday. 3 The shooting sent parishioners into a panic. Getty Images Advertisement A churchgoer drove over him with a pickup truck to try to stop him, CrossPointe Community Church Senior Pastor Bobby Kelly Jr. told the outlet. Then 'the security team locked the front doors and exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who was shot and killed by a member of the security team,' Wayne Police said in a statement. At least two church security officers fatally wounded Browning before he had a chance to enter the church, cops said. 3 Browning had no previous contacts with police. WXYZ Advertisement Cops arrived and attempted to perform life-saving measures on Browning, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, Strong said. A security guard was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital in stable condition, according to authorities. More rifles, semi-automatic handguns and ammunition were found in Browning's home, the outlet reported. He had no previous contacts with police or a criminal record, cops said. 'We are grateful for the heroic actions of the church's staff members, who undoubtedly saved many lives and prevented a large-scale mass shooting,' Wayne Police Chief Ryan Strong said in a statement.
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman 'assassinated', Sen. John Hoffman shot: 10 key details
In a harrowing incident that unfolded in Minnesota, State Senator John Hoffman and State Representative Melissa Hortman, along with their spouses, were shot by individuals at their homes in Brooklyn Park and Champlin. According to law enforcement and local media reports cited by BNO News, the attackers arrived in what looked like official police vehicles. Tragically, Representative Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed in the attack Also Read: 'No Kings' flyers found in Minnesota shooting suspect's car; Tim Walz urges against attending protests Location of the Minnesota shooting: The Minnesota shooting occurred in the Minneapolis suburbs of Champlin and Brooklyn Park, which is 10 miles from downtown Minneapolis, during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 14. Victims identified: State Representative Melissa Hortman (former House Speaker) and her husband, Mark, were killed in the shooting. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were wounded but survived after surgery, as reported by Reuters. 'Targeted' political attack: Governor Tim Walz described the shooting as a 'politically motivated assassination' as he addressed the incident and revealed the deaths of Hortman and her husband. About the suspects: According to KMSP-TV, the assailants posed as a police officer, wearing a uniform, and arrived in what looked like official police vehicles. Manhunt: One of the suspects remained at large as of Saturday evening, prompting a significant manhunt involving local police, sheriffs, the FBI, and support from the White House, as reported by CNN. Suspect's escape: The gunman fled after exchanging gunfire with officers at one of the victims' homes. Suspect's manifesto found: Law enforcement found a manifesto inside the suspect's fake police vehicle, listing multiple lawmakers and public officials as potential targets. Shelter-in-place orders: Authorities issued shelter-in-place orders for areas surrounding the Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park as the manhunt for the suspect intensified. Political leaders react: The shootings sparked widespread grief, outrage, and condemnation from political leaders, including President Donald Trump, Amy Klobuchar, and former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords on X. Ongoing investigation: The FBI is fully engaged in the investigation, and authorities have not ruled out further threats, given the manifesto's contents and the possibility of additional accomplices.
Metro
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Metro
'Rare' tornado with 111mph winds leaves thousands without power in Chile
Five people have reportedly been injured after a tornado swept through southern Chile and destroyed several buildings. The tornado hit the city of Puerto Varas at around 3.30pm local time on Sunday, bringing wind speeds of 86 to 111 miles per hour, BNO News reported. So far it's believed that the tornado made 'moderate damage' to the city, including severely damaged roofs, overturned vehicles and kiosks, broken windows, and loss of doors. Journalist Salvador Schwartzmann wrote in a post on X: 'Five injured and 10,000 without power in Puerto Varas. Thirty homes destroyed, power lines and trees downed, and many roofs blown off by gusts of 170 km/h.' In follow-up posts, he said supermarkets had been destroyed and reposted videos of cars and homes that had been wrecked in the city. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Couple lost arms holding on to each other as tornado hit their home MORE: Black tornado looms 'like scene in Stranger Things' during storms which killed 27 MORE: Map shows severe storms in US after 21 killed across three states
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
‘I'm angry that I exist, the end goal is…': Chilling audio by Guy Edward Bartkus reveals true motive behind Palm Springs IVF clinic blast
FBI confirms Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, is dead suspect in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing (Photo: X) The motive behind the Saturday bombing at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has been revealed through a disturbing 30-minute audio. The recording was made by the suspect, Guy Edward Bartkusn reports BNO News. The 25-year-old man described himself as a 'pro-mortalist' and 'anti-life,' expressing deep anger about his existence and the IVF industry. Bartkus shared the recording online where he explained his decision to attack the American Reproductive Centers clinic. 'I figured I would just make a recording explaining why I've decided to bomb an IVF building, or clinic,' he said at the start of the audio. Explaining what social media has described as an "anti-life stance," Bartkus said: 'Basically, it just comes down to I'm angry that I exist and that, you know, nobody got my consent to bring me here.' 'Stupid' to have kids His views stem from a philosophy called promortalism , which argues that life is suffering and that it would be better to end existence sooner rather than later. On his website, Bartkus further described his beliefs, rejecting the idea of prolonging life and blaming people who choose to have children. 'I'm very against [IVF], it's extremely wrong. These are people who are having kids after they've sat there and thought about it. How much more stupid can it get?' Death as inevitable In a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section in his website, Bartkus explained that promortalism is not about supporting violence or 'psycho killers,' but about accepting death as inevitable and avoiding unnecessary suffering for all sentient beings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo He criticised pro-lifers, calling them 'stupid' and 'willing agents for a DNA molecule,' accusing them of ignoring the harm caused by continuing life. California Explosion Motive Revealed: Chilling Audio Recording Of Conspirator Guy Edward Bartkus Best friend Sophie Bartkus also shared a personal story about his best friend Sophie, who held similar beliefs and recently died by suicide. He wrote, 'IIRC we had agreed that if one of us died, the other would probably soon follow.' Sophie Tinney , 27, died in Fox Island, Washington, after allegedly convincing her boyfriend to shoot her while she was sleeping. Her boyfriend, Lars Eugene Nelson, 29, was charged with second-degree murder. 1 dead, 4 injured Law enforcement officials say Bartkus was the only person killed in the bombing, though four others were injured and taken to a hospital. The IVF clinic was closed during the attack, and all stored embryos are believed to be unharmed. The suspect had also attempted to film the bombing by setting up a tripod with a camera, but the footage failed to upload to his website, according to sources quoted by BNO News. The FBI called the attack an "intentional act of terrorism ". Authorities are still working to formally identify Bartkus's remains. 'Would choose satan over your evil god' When asked what kind of philosophies he believed in, Bartkus pointed to ideas like Negative Utilitarianism , Efilism, and Abolitionist Veganism. He described them as beliefs that reject religion and instead focus on reducing harm for sentient beings. 'Basically, philosophies that have realized religion is retarded, but that there is objective value in the universe, and it lies in the harm being experienced by sentient beings,' he explained. 'So, although it all may seem 'dark', it's the polar opposite of nonsense like nihilism. ' In response to a message saying he would burn in hell, Bartkus wrote: 'I know, not a question. But I just wanted to say, your god definitely doesn't exist, but if he did, I'd choose satan over your evil god. Did you ever think that maybe the bible is just slander against satan, and that satan just realized what a f***g creep your god is?' End goal: 'Sterilise the planet of the disease of life' Bartkus said the ultimate aim of his beliefs was for what he called 'the truth', a philosophy known as Efilism, to take over. 'The end goal is for the truth (Efilism) to win, and once it does, we can finally begin the process of sterilizing this planet of the disease of life,' he explained.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
Who was Guy Edward Bartkus? Alleged ‘anti-life' man behind Palm Springs IVF clinic blast
Palm Springs explosion A deadly blast at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs has shocked the quiet desert city, and now, investigators have identified the man behind it. The suspect in Saturday's deadly bombing at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has been identified as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus , a resident of Twentynine Palms, reports BNO News . Authorities say he died in the explosion that injured four others and damaged parts of the American Reproductive Centers facility. Bartkus allegedly left behind a disturbing 30-minute audio manifesto and a website detailing his motivations, and his actions are now viral on social media. In the recording, he said: 'I figured I would just make a recording explaining why I've decided to bomb an IVF building, or clinic. Basically, it just comes down to I'm angry that I exist and that, you know, nobody got my consent to bring me here.' 'Anti-life' and against IVF In the audio, Bartkus described himself as a pro-mortalist, someone who believes life itself is a form of harm. He voiced strong opposition to in vitro fertilisation, calling it 'extremely wrong.' 'These are people who are having kids after they've sat there and thought about it. How much more stupid can it get?' he said in the recording. He reportedly tried to film the bombing by setting up a tripod and camera, but according to investigators, the video failed to upload to his website. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 'Swing is King': Mr. Hemant's Strategy Finally Explained in Free Session TradeWise Learn More Undo Death of a friend On his website, Bartkus talked about a friend named Sophie who he said shared his views. 'IIRC we had agreed that if one of us died, the other would probably soon follow,' he wrote in a FAQ section. That description appears to reference the case of 27-year-old Sophie Tinney, who was shot dead in Fox Island, Washington, on April 22, reports BNO News. Her boyfriend, Lars Eugene Nelson, 29, was charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting her in the head as she slept. Authorities believe Tinney may have persuaded him to do it. Scene of the blast The explosion took place shortly before 11 am local time near North Indian Canyon Drive and East Tachevah Drive. According to the city's Facebook post, emergency crews from police and fire departments quickly arrived and cordoned off the area. A powerful blast tore through the clinic, however, it was closed at the time. 'Thank God today happened to be a day that we have no patients,' said Dr Maher Abdallah, who runs the clinic. 'I really have no clue what happened.' While some consultation rooms were damaged, the IVF lab and all stored embryos were not affected. Witnesses and federal response Nima Tabrizi, who was nearby at a cannabis dispensary, described the moment of the blast: 'The building just shook, and we go outside and there's massive cloud smoke. Crazy explosion. It felt like a bomb went off... We went up to the scene, and we saw human remains.' Images circulated on social media showed shattered glass and debris across the street. People from different parts of the city reported feeling the impact. The FBI has called the incident an act of domestic terrorism . 'Make no mistake, this is an intentional act of terrorism,' a spokesperson said. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has also joined the investigation. Officials have not yet formally confirmed Bartkus as the person killed in the explosion, but authorities believe he acted alone. The four injured individuals are currently recovering in a hospital.
