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"I'm not Superman, I can't stop bullets:" 3 teens, woman in hospital after shooting near CTA Red Line Station

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:32:30 GMT

CHICAGO — Three teens and a woman are in the hospital after a shooting that happened near a CTA Red Line Station Sunday afternoon, according to the Chicago Fire Department.Fire officials said an EMS plan one was called around 2:40 p.m. where four people in total were taken to various hospitals from 15 West 95th Street, three with gunshot wounds and one other who fell and was injured during the commotion of the incident.The three victims who were shot were all teenagers, according to CFD.One victim, a 16-year-old male, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition, while two other 19-year-old males were taken to Trinity Hospital in fair condition, fire officials said.One adult female, 44, was taken to Trinity Hospital in good condition after falling during the incident."Running, screaming," said Savion Lesser, a witness describing the incident. "One lady … hit the floor immediately. I'm not Superman, I can't stop bullets, I had to protect myself first." ...

American musician detained in Russia: state media

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:32:30 GMT

(The Hill) - An American musician has been detained in Russia in connection with accusations of drug trafficking, according to multiple reports.  TASS reported Saturday that a Moscow court ordered Michael Travis Leake to remain in custody on charges of “large-scale illegal production, sale or trafficking of narcotic drugs” until August 6. The Russian news agency reported that his friend, Valeria Grobanyuk, was also arrested in connection to this case and that each of them could face up to 12 years in prison if convicted.  The Associated Press reported that Leake was suspected of selling mephedrone, which has effects that are similar to MDMA and cocaine. The State Department said in a statement to multiple news outlets that it is aware of the reports of the U.S. citizen being detained in Russia.   Brittney Griner, teammates confronted by ‘provocateur’ at airport “The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens abroad. We are aware o...

Bayport man charged in ‘unprovoked’ slaying of 19-year-old who graduated hours earlier

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:32:30 GMT

A Bayport man has been charged with murder in connection with a Brooklyn Park shooting last week in which a 19-year-old was killed hours after he graduated from high school.Daniel Martez Walker, 31, of Bayport was charged this week with one count of second degree murder with intent, not premeditated, and one count of possessing a firearm after being convicted of a violent crime.Although the victim was not identified by officials, a GoFundMe account identified the 19-year-old as Reese Crenshaw, who had “not left the house in months” so he could do the work necessary to graduate. As of Sunday night, more than $11,000 had been raised.The GoFundMe account said the Crenshaw had graduated from high school the night before after a “long road” where he was determined to do what it took to graduate.“He canceled plans with friends and missed family gatherings — all so he could graduate on time,” the page said.About 15 members of his family showed up a...

10 killed in Australia after wedding bus rolls, according to police and media reports

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:32:30 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Ten people were killed in Australia when a bus carrying a group of about 40 returning wedding guests rolled overnight in the heart of wine country, according to police and media reports Monday. Police said 11 more people were injured in the accident and were taken to area hospitals by helicopter and by road. A further 18 passengers were uninjured.The driver of the bus, a 58-year-old man, was taken to an area hospital under police guard for mandatory testing and assessment, police said in a statement. The accident happened just after 11:30 p.m. in foggy conditions at a roundabout on Wine Country Drive in the town of Greta. Police said they had established a crime scene at the site and had started an investigation into the cause of the crash.Australia media reported the guests had earlier attended a wedding at the Wandin Estate Winery. One guest told Seven News it had been a nice day and a fairytale wedding.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tweeted ...

The show goes on: Tony Awards pre-show telecast kicks off Broadway's biggest night despite strike

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:32:30 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — An nervy Tony Awards kicked off Sunday with a pre-show heavy on unpredictability after the Hollywood writers’ strike left Broadway’s biggest night without a script.Entropy has been inserted into what is usually an upbeat, safe and chummy night. The strike by the Writers Guild of America has left Broadway’s biggest night to reply on spontaneity in a new venue far from the theater district. “Tonight is unscripted, darlings,” host Ariana DeBose warned those attending the show. She revealed to the crowd the only words that will be seen on the teleprompter: “Please wrap up.”A pre-show on Pluto TV beginning at 6:30 p.m. Eastern is being hosted by Julianne Hough and Skylar Astin. The duo will then throw to the three-hour main event led by Ariana DeBose on CBS and Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. Eastern.A total of 26 Tony Awards will be handed out Sunday for a season that had 40 new productions — 15 musicals, 24 plays and one special engagement during the first post-pandemic f...

Man dies after morning shooting in Vallejo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:32:30 GMT

(KRON) -- A man died after a shooting Sunday morning in Vallejo, the city's police department announced in a press release. The shooting happened around 7:29 a.m. on the 100 block of Simonton Street. One dead, six injured in Antioch birthday party shooting Vallejo Police Department (VPD) officers arrived at the scene of the shooting and saw the man with at least one gunshot wound. Medical crews took him to the hospital where he later died.The victim's identity is not yet being released by officials. VPD said this is Vallejo's eighth homicide of 2023.No arrests have been made in this shooting. No information has been released about potential suspects.VPD says anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Stephanie McDonough at 707-648-5425 or [email protected] or Detective Bradley Phillips at 707-805-1359 or [email protected]. In 2022, there were at least 24 homicides recorded in Vallejo.

Man faces $35 million bail in fatal domestic shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:32:30 GMT

(BCN) -- An Antioch man was placed on a $35 million bail for allegedly shooting a woman he was in a domestic relationship with, said police on Thursday. 1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Antioch birthday party Police first responded to reports of a shooting in the 4400 block of Delta Fair Boulevard on May 25, where they found a man with gunshot wounds in his legs and a woman shot in the head. The man survived, but the woman died from her injuries at the scene, said police. Detectives determined that the male victim was the husband of the homicide victim. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }With the help of the U.S. Marshals Service, police later arrested 46-year-old Brain Yacopetti, who allegedly was in a relationship with the woma...

Man arrested on suspicion of sexual battery in Macy’s store, Monterey County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:32:30 GMT

(BCN) -- Monterey police arrested a 25-year-old Seaside man on Wednesday in relation to a sexual battery that occurred in a Macy's store in the Del Monte Center. 1 dead, 6 injured in Antioch birthday party shooting Police first responded to reports of a man groping someone at the Macy's on 1420 Del Monte Center at 5:42 p.m. Upon further investigation, police said they found that the man allegedly attempted another sexual battery earlier in the day. Anyone with more information about the sexual battery is encouraged to contact Sergeant Greg Galin at 831-646-3872 or [email protected]. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Pleasant Hill police recover stolen wedding ring after it was pawned

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:32:30 GMT

(BCN) -- Pleasant Hill police successfully recovered a woman's stolen jewelry after it was pawned, announced authorities on Thursday. 1 dead, 6 injured in Antioch birthday party shooting Police first responded to reports of a woman's bag being stolen on Maxine Drive on June 4. The woman said she put her bag into her car, parked in a driveway and quickly stepped away. When she returned to her car, her bag that contained her wedding ring and earrings was stolen, said police. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Thanks to the help of neighbors and home security cameras, detectives were able to develop a suspect lead and obtain a search warrant for a suspect's house in Martinez. Police said they found the bag at the suspect's house, but the j...

Martin Truex Jr. surges to 4th career Sonoma Raceway victory

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:32:30 GMT

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. won at Sonoma Raceway for the fourth time in his career Sunday, passing Chase Elliott for the lead after a final-stage restart and holding off Kyle Busch for his second NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season.The 42-year-old Truex confidently drove his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota to another victory on the hilly road course at the base of Northern California wine country, where he also won in 2013, 2018 and 2019. Only Jeff Gordon has more victories (five) at Sonoma than Truex, who earned the 33rd win of his Cup career and his second in the last six races after winning at Dover.Elliott finished fifth in his return from a one-race suspension for deliberately wrecking Hamlin at Charlotte. Elliott, who has missed seven races this season, twice held the lead in the final stage before Truex blew past him on fresher tires. Truex has seven top-10 finishes in his last nine races.“Hats off to my team,” said Truex, who finished 26th at Sonoma last year. ...