All articles tagged with #gunpoint
Two masked suspects robbed a children’s lemonade stand in South Boston at gunpoint, taking cash (about $50) before fleeing; no arrests have been made, and police are searching as officials condemn the act and call for safer policing.
Actor Dylan Sprouse tackled a trespasser and held him at gunpoint after Barbara Palvin spotted a creepy man outside their Hollywood Hills home; the intruder was taken into custody by police with no injuries reported. The couple’s house, bought for about $1.8M in 2021, is now estimated near $2M by Realtor.com.
A Minnesota prosecutor charged Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., an on-duty ICE agent, with two counts of second-degree assault after he allegedly pulled alongside a car on a Minneapolis-area highway, rolled down his window and pointed his service weapon at the driver and a passenger. Prosecutors say there is no absolute immunity for federal agents who violate state law and Morgan faces up to seven years per count if convicted; an arrest warrant is active nationwide. The case appears to be the first criminal action against a federal immigration officer tied to the Trump-era crackdown on immigration enforcement.
Terence Crawford, celebrated for his recent boxing victory over Canelo Alvarez, was involved in a traffic stop in Omaha where he was held at gunpoint by police after a reckless driving report; he was found to have a legal firearm and was cited for reckless driving but released without charges. The incident prompted an official investigation and community concern, overshadowing the celebratory day.
Boxer Terence Crawford was pulled over and ordered out of his car at gunpoint during a traffic stop in Omaha, Nebraska, after police observed reckless driving and found a firearm in the vehicle. The incident, which involved legal firearm possession by all occupants, is under internal investigation, and Omaha's mayor emphasized the importance of community trust and transparency following the event.
Authorities in Florida believe they have found the body of a woman who was carjacked at gunpoint after being followed by a gunman in a separate vehicle. The victim, Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas, was stopped at a red light when the gunman forced his way into her car. She made a U-turn, but the Acura following her continued to pursue. Her car was later found on fire with a body inside, believed to be De Aguasvivas. Investigators are still searching for the suspects and are asking for any information from the public.
Authorities in Florida believe they have found the body of a woman who was carjacked at gunpoint after being followed by a gunman in a green Acura. The victim, Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas, made a U-turn to escape but was ordered to turn back and drive toward a construction area where her car was later found on fire with a body inside. The suspects are believed to have known their target, and investigators are working to determine a motive. De Aguasvivas had called her husband to report being followed before the carjacking, but neither of them called 911. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information on the green Acura involved.
A Burger King customer in Ohio pointed a gun at a drive-thru employee after the worker tried to give him a discount on his breakfast order, which led to a confrontation. The incident, captured on surveillance video, occurred in a Cleveland suburb on Easter morning. The customer initially argued about the price of his order, then returned to the drive-thru and brandished a firearm at the employee. Police are seeking the public's help in locating the suspect.
Police in Ohio are seeking a Burger King customer who pointed a gun at a drive-thru employee after being offered a discount on his breakfast order. The incident occurred in a Cleveland suburb, and the suspect became agitated when the employee tried to explain the promotion, ultimately driving away before returning and brandishing the firearm. No injuries were reported, and authorities are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the armed individual.
John Cardoza, known for his role in “Notebook” on Broadway, was robbed at gunpoint in a Harlem Dunkin’ Donuts, with the robber taking his wallet containing personal items and $9 in cash. The incident occurred around 2 p.m., and Cardoza later described the robber as a middle-aged Black man in a green camouflage hoodie and black sweatpants. He urged people to be vigilant as the weather warms up and more people are out and about. This incident came on the same day as another attack in Central Park involving actor Michael Stuhlbarg.
Chicago police reported that the Ken Kee restaurant in Chinatown was robbed at gunpoint, with two male suspects demanding money from the cashier and patrons inside. No one was injured during the incident, and the suspects fled on foot. Area One detectives are currently investigating the robbery.
A 34-year-old woman in Jefferson Park was robbed at gunpoint by a group of individuals who targeted her twice, leaving her deeply traumatized and constantly fearful. Despite seeking help from a passing CTA bus and two cars, no one stopped to assist her. The robbers struck her and forced her to unlock her phone before fleeing. The woman, who recently became a U.S. citizen, is now seeking counseling to cope with the aftermath of the violent robbery.
The parents of a 21-year-old man who was robbed at gunpoint while celebrating his birthday in Oakland expressed shock and concern over the apparent normalization of crime in the area. They criticized the indifferent response from authorities and the community, highlighting the lack of security and police presence at the gas station where the robbery occurred. Despite reaching out to local officials, they have received no response and fear that complacency towards violent crimes is becoming the new norm in Oakland and the Bay Area.
An Oklahoma mother held an HIV-positive youth sports coach at gunpoint after finding him sexually abusing her 12-year-old daughter inside her home. The suspect, Donovan Scott Sheppard, was a youth baseball coach and admitted to being HIV-positive. The girl reported that this was not the first time Sheppard had allegedly raped her, with six other similar attacks occurring since she was 11 years old. Sheppard has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including exposing others to AIDS and rape.
An employee at Up-Down, a popular arcade bar in East Nashville, was robbed at gunpoint and tied up by a suspect who demanded access to the bar's safe. The robber stole thousands of dollars before tying the employee to a chair and cutting the video surveillance system. Police are seeking information to track down the suspect, described as a 25 to 35-year-old man wearing all black with a red brim on his hat and a neck gaiter.