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Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van
national3 hours ago

Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van

Three witnesses dispute ICE’s version of the July 7 fatal shooting in Houston, saying no agent was in front of the white van when it was fired upon and that the officer shot from the side. ICE maintains self-defense after Salgado Araujo allegedly weaponized his vehicle; witnesses say there was no dash or body camera video. The inspector general and FBI are investigating, and Houston officials call for an independent probe. The attorney for the witnesses warns they could face deportation pressure to testify, highlighting concerns about the investigation’s integrity.

Indiana Trooper Hurt in LaPorte County Shooting; Suspect Identified, Found Dead Nearby
local14 hours ago

Indiana Trooper Hurt in LaPorte County Shooting; Suspect Identified, Found Dead Nearby

Indiana State Police identified the trooper shot in Michigan City as Sgt. Justin Heflin, and named the shooting suspect who was later found dead about 10 miles from the scene after a pursuit that began in Berrien County. The trooper was hospitalized in serious condition, and ISP investigators are continuing to piece together the events surrounding the LaPorte County incident.

Video of ICE shooting shakes family of undocumented worker
politics2 days ago

Video of ICE shooting shakes family of undocumented worker

Ronaldo Salgado recounts the moment his father, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo—an undocumented immigrant and longtime construction worker—was shot by an ICE officer during a confrontation in the Houston area; a video circulated showing the aftermath, and the Department of Homeland Security said the officer fired in self-defense after Lorenzo refused to comply and allegedly weaponized his vehicle. Ronaldo disputes the account, saying his father would have complied if officers had identified themselves and criticizing the agency’s portrayal of him; the family is calling for a full, transparent investigation, noting Lorenzo’s years of hard work and his attempts to obtain legal status, while three others were detained and Lorenzo died at Ben Taub Hospital.

ICE-involved Houston traffic stop leaves man dead, prompts calls for independent probe
national3 days ago

ICE-involved Houston traffic stop leaves man dead, prompts calls for independent probe

An ICE officer fatally shot a Mexican national during a Houston traffic stop intended to arrest him on immigration grounds; DHS says the driver rammed an ICE vehicle and refused verbal commands, and the officer fired in self-defense. The man died at a hospital. The FBI sent an evidence-response team but said it is not investigating the shooting, instead probing an assault on a federal officer. LULAC is calling for an independent local investigation, citing concerns about a pattern of ICE use of force, while Houston police say they are not involved.

Stray bullet lodges in 11-year-old Florida girl's head outside McDonald’s
us-news4 days ago

Stray bullet lodges in 11-year-old Florida girl's head outside McDonald’s

An 11-year-old girl and her father were wounded when gunfire erupted in the Hallandale Beach McDonald’s parking lot; a stray bullet struck the girl in the head and cannot be removed due to medical risk. The 18-year-old suspect, Ralph N-Kosi Blue, was arrested and is being held without bond. Two other children in the SUV were unharmed, and a GoFundMe has been set up for the family.

Three Hospitalized After Miramar Lamborghini Shooting; Police Probe Motive
crime4 days ago

Three Hospitalized After Miramar Lamborghini Shooting; Police Probe Motive

In Miramar, Florida, police say three people—two men and a woman—were shot early Sunday while in a fluorescent green Lamborghini SUV. The vehicle crashed about a block away, and all three victims were hospitalized in critical condition. Detectives are investigating whether they were followed or targeted, with limited suspect information and no indication of a broader threat to the neighborhood.

Photo Emerges After National Guard Fatally Shoots Man in Downtown Memphis Pursuit
local4 days ago

Photo Emerges After National Guard Fatally Shoots Man in Downtown Memphis Pursuit

An armed man identified as Tyrin Johnson was fatally shot by Tennessee National Guard soldiers during a predawn pursuit in downtown Memphis near Ida B. Wells Avenue just before 4 a.m. Police had responded to shots fired and encountered several people fleeing; Johnson allegedly turned toward guardsmen who then opened fire. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the state probe at the request of the Shelby County DA to determine whether the shooting was legally justified, and no officers or guardsmen were injured.

Wayne County shooting spree leaves four dead, including Rittman sergeant
local4 days ago

Wayne County shooting spree leaves four dead, including Rittman sergeant

A violent night in Wayne County left four dead, including Sgt. Scott Ries of the Rittman Police Department, after a disturbance on Chippewa Trail led to a gunfight; the suspect died by suicide, two Medina County deputies were shot (two later treated and in stable condition), a Wayne County K-9 was seriously wounded, and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation.

Memphis National Guard shooting prompts investigation
us-news4 days ago

Memphis National Guard shooting prompts investigation

Two Tennessee National Guard soldiers shot and killed a 20-year-old man, Tyrin Johnson, in Memphis after authorities say Johnson turned and pointed a gun at them during a chase; no others were injured, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe, as questions linger about the governor’s deployment of the guard and the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Guardsmen fatally shoot armed man during Memphis downtown chase
crime-and-justice5 days ago

Guardsmen fatally shoot armed man during Memphis downtown chase

Two Tennessee National Guard members on a Memphis crime-fighting patrol fatally shot Tyrin Johnson, 20, after he turned toward them with a gun during a downtown foot pursuit; Johnson died at the scene and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating. The guardsmen were part of a federal task force deployed to curb crime in Memphis, a deployment that has drawn scrutiny amid multiple shootings and ongoing political controversy.

Arrest in Arden-area pizza shop shooting
local5 days ago

Arrest in Arden-area pizza shop shooting

Delaware State Police arrested Paul Waller, 39, of Wilmington, in Pennsylvania for a July 4 shooting outside a pizza shop near Arden at the corner of Marsh and Harvey Roads. The shot woman was hospitalized in serious condition. Waller faces charges including first-degree attempted murder and a weapons count and will be extradited back to Delaware as investigators continue to seek witnesses or other information.