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A student died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles, following a classroom altercation. Video footage shows a physical fight and racial slurs, while police state there is no evidence of foul play. A community vigil was held, and the victim is identified by friends as Xavier.
A 17-year-old student, identified by NBC Los Angeles as Xavier Nungarary, died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park on September 30, 2026. The incident followed a physical altercation in a classroom. While LAPD Officer Rosario Cervantes stated there is 'no evidence of foul play,' investigators are analyzing video evidence to determine if the victim was disoriented by injuries or actively threatened before the fall. The school was placed on lockdown, and a community vigil was held the following day.
An 18-year-old student died on Wednesday after falling from a fourth-floor balcony at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park. The incident followed a physical altercation in a classroom, leading to a three-hour lockdown. Police are investigating whether the victim was disoriented by injuries or actively threatened before jumping.
An 18-year-old student died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park on Wednesday. The incident followed a classroom fight, and police are investigating whether the victim was disoriented by injuries or actively threatened before jumping.
Highland Park voters chose to exit the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system, the first suburb to do so since 1989; Addison and University Park voted to stay in DART, leaving 12 member cities. DART says Highland Park’s withdrawal will take effect May 14 and will cost about $270 million in sales-tax revenue over 20 years, with the closure of 15 bus stops and the loss of paratransit service in Highland Park amid ongoing disputes over taxes and service.
A 19-year-old mother, Bianca Slaughter, was arrested after leaving her nearly 2-year-old son behind during an attempted car theft in Highland Park, Los Angeles. The child was found alone in a car with a dog after the theft attempt, and authorities are seeking public help to identify the boy's family. The child remains in custody of the Department of Children and Family Services, and the mother faces felony charges.
Los Angeles police are seeking help to identify a young boy found in a car with a dog after an attempted theft; the boy is in custody but remains unidentified, and no one has come forward to claim him.
The owner of Michael Jordan's former Highland Park estate proposes transforming the property into a museum and educational site focused on 'greatness,' sparking mixed reactions from residents and city officials, with discussions ongoing about the project's future.
Michael Jordan's former mansion in Highland Park, Illinois, is now available for short-term rent on Airbnb for over $120,000 per week, offering luxury amenities like a basketball court, movie theatre, and private pond, with strict rental conditions.
Michael Jordan's former Illinois mansion, sold for $9.5 million after 12 years on the market, is now available on Airbnb for a minimum seven-night stay costing over $120,000, with restrictions including a $25,000 deposit and no parties, offering luxury amenities like a movie theater, gym, and basketball court.
Robert Crimo III, the man accused of fatally shooting seven people during a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has decided to represent himself in his upcoming trial. Crimo dismissed his public defenders and expressed his intent to defend himself, despite lacking legal education. The trial has been rescheduled for February, and Crimo faces multiple life sentences if found guilty. Prosecutors allege that Crimo admitted to carrying out the massacre after being arrested following a manhunt. His father, Robert Crimo Jr., was previously sentenced to 60 days in prison for helping his son obtain a gun license.
The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has expressed his desire to represent himself during his trial, which is set to begin on February 26, 2024. Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III, who pleaded not guilty to 117 criminal charges, including 21 counts of first-degree murder, has been informed by the judge about the consequences of self-representation. The suspect's father, Robert Crimo Jr., has already begun serving a 60-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to seven counts of misdemeanor reckless conduct related to his son's possession of a firearm.
Highland Park mass shooting suspect, Robert Crimo III, appeared in court and informed the judge that he plans to represent himself during his 2024 trial. Crimo III is accused of killing seven people and injuring over 50 others during the city's 2022 July 4th Parade. He has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including 21 counts of murder. The trial date was set for February 26, 2024, after Crimo III invoked his right to a speedy trial. His father, Robert Crimo Jr., was previously sentenced to jail time and probation for his involvement in the case.
The father of the suspect in the Highland Park parade massacre has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of reckless conduct and will serve 60 days in jail. The guilty plea is seen as a precedent for holding parents accountable for the actions of their children in cases of mass shootings. The father had signed a gun ownership card application for his son, who was underage at the time and had a history of making threats. By accepting the plea deal, the father aims to protect his son's fair trial rights. The accused shooter remains in jail on multiple felony counts, and his trial date has not been set.
The father of the man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless conduct charges in a plea deal. Robert Crimo Jr. will serve 60 days in jail, two years probation, and surrender his firearms and Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card. He had sponsored his son's FOID application, allowing him to purchase the AR-15 style weapon used in the shooting, despite previous threats made by his son. The guilty plea serves as a warning to parents, as authorities rarely prosecute them when their children commit mass violence with firearms. The son has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges and awaits trial.