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A suspect in a fatal shooting triggered a manhunt that forced security delays and postponed opening gates for The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, interrupting play during the tournament’s second round.
Sonya Massey's father expressed anger after former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder for shooting Massey, an unarmed Black woman, sparing him a potential life sentence. The case involved police body cam footage and highlighted issues of police conduct and accountability. Grayson's sentencing is scheduled for January, and Massey's family received a $10 million settlement.
A settlement has been reached between three crew members and the producers of the film 'Rust' over a lawsuit related to the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set, amid ongoing legal and criminal proceedings surrounding the incident.
A settlement has been reached in a civil lawsuit filed by crew members of the film 'Rust' against producers and Alec Baldwin, related to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal. The lawsuit accused producers of negligence in safety protocols, though terms of the settlement are undisclosed. Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charge was dismissed last year, while armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
Minneapolis police responded to a crime spree involving juveniles and stolen vehicles, leading to the arrest of three juveniles and the seizure of four handguns. Shortly after, police investigated a fatal shooting where a man was found with gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead at a hospital. The incidents are under investigation.
A Florida sheriff's deputy, Eddie Duran, has been fired following an internal investigation that found his use of deadly force in the fatal shooting of U.S. Airman Roger Fortson was unjustified. The incident occurred when Duran responded to a disturbance call at Fortson's apartment, where Fortson was shot while holding a legally owned firearm. The family and their attorney, Ben Crump, are calling for criminal charges against Duran, asserting that the shooting was a senseless killing.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has fired Deputy Eddie Duran after an internal investigation found his use of deadly force in the fatal shooting of Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson was not objectively reasonable and violated agency policy. The incident, which occurred on May 3, is still under criminal investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Fortson's family has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump and is seeking justice.
Minnesota leaders and agencies are mourning the loss of Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell and another civilian victim in a mass shooting. The suspected shooter is also dead. Officer Mitchell, recognized for his heroism in 2023, was ambushed while responding to the incident. Local and state officials, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, expressed their condolences and support for the affected families and community.
"General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot while trying to stop a group from stealing a catalytic converter from his car in downtown Los Angeles. His co-worker, Anita Joy, described the tragic moments leading up to his death and called for justice. The suspects remain at large, and the LAPD is seeking public assistance in identifying them.
Johnny Wactor, a 37-year-old actor from "General Hospital," was tragically shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles while trying to stop a group of men from stealing a catalytic converter from his car. His friend and coworker, Anita Joy, shared the harrowing details of his final moments, praising his bravery and character. Despite their efforts to save him, Wactor succumbed to his injuries. Joy expressed her heartbreak and anger, remembering Wactor as a genuine, compassionate, and magnetic individual.
"General Hospital" star Johnny Wactor was tragically killed while protecting a co-worker during an attempted theft of his car's catalytic converter. His ex-fiancée, Tessa Farrell, expressed her devastation but was not surprised by his heroic actions, describing him as a "Southern gentleman" who always did the right thing. Wactor's family and friends are calling for justice and changes to local laws to prevent similar tragedies.
"General Hospital" star Johnny Wactor was tragically killed while protecting a co-worker during an attempted theft of his car's catalytic converter. His ex-fiancée, Tessa Farrell, and family members described him as a brave and kind "Southern gentleman." Farrell expressed her devastation and called for justice and changes to prevent such crimes. Wactor, who had been sober for several years, was remembered for his strength and positive impact on those around him.
A GoFundMe has been set up by Johnny Wactor's godmother to support his family after the former General Hospital actor was fatally shot while protecting a female co-worker from thieves in Downtown Los Angeles. The fundraiser aims to raise $100,000, with over $35,000 collected so far. Excess donations will go to charities chosen by the family in memory of Johnny.
"General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot early Saturday while confronting three men attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his car in Los Angeles. The incident occurred around 3:25 a.m. near Pico Boulevard and Hope Street. Wactor, who had been working as a bartender, was walking a co-worker to her car when he noticed the thieves and was shot. The 37-year-old actor, known for his role as Brando Corbin on "General Hospital," was pronounced dead at the hospital. The theft of catalytic converters has surged in California, leading to new state laws to curb the crime.
An armed suspect involved in a police chase and standoff on the 91 freeway in Anaheim died by suicide, leading to a full freeway closure and significant traffic disruptions. The standoff, which lasted several hours, ended around noon, and the freeway was gradually reopened after police completed their investigation. Two nearby elementary schools enacted shelter-in-place orders during the incident.