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A man named Conway admitted encouraging others to commit drug-facilitated sexual assaults against unconscious women. Police say most offences occurred in the UK, with some possible overseas victims, and are identifying victims from seized footage. He is due to be sentenced on Oct 30, and prosecutors urge other potential victims to come forward.
Final victim in the Wrightwood crash has been identified: Cole Torres, 19, who died in the Sept. 4 wreck that killed five others when a 2016 Hyundai Veloster veered off Highway 2 and struck a utility pole; none of the six passengers were wearing seatbelts and alcohol was listed as a contributing factor, with two others hospitalized. Friends and families have started GoFundMe campaigns, while CHP investigators continue to probe the incident.
Convicted UK serial rapist Zhenhao Zou could face additional charges after fresh allegations from seven more women were forwarded to the Crown Prosecution Service; the Metropolitan Police say the file includes alleged rape and administering a substance to commit a sexual offence, with inquiries also ongoing into alleged assaults in China.
Two residents of a Minneapolis apartment building were killed and the suspected gunman died after a shooting that also injured three MPD officers. Victims were Dale Henry Spry, 63, and Muse A. Afrah, 61. Carlton Neal Johnson II, 35, opened fire during a domestic custody exchange and was killed in a police exchange. Officers Joseph Michnowski and Yahye Ahmed were injured, and a third officer, Ernest Boateng, was hurt by breaking glass; Liban Mohamed Ibrahim discharged a firearm during the incident. Johnson had been facing eviction, and investigators say it’s not yet clear if he targeted the victims.
A mass shooting at Loring Towers in downtown Minneapolis left three dead (including the shooter) and six injured—three police officers and three civilians. Police identified the suspect as Carlton Johnson II, arrived within minutes to rescue victims, and are investigating motive while aid shelters and services are set up for those affected.
An AP/FRONTLINE investigation finds the United States lacks a coordinated national strategy to reimburse scam victims, leaving many with ongoing losses, tax bills on stolen funds, and little chance of recovery. While scam losses run into tens of billions annually and crypto crimes rise, other countries (UK, EU, Australia, Singapore) increasingly require reimbursements or stronger protections, and U.S. efforts—Congress proposals, DOJ strike forces, and agency actions—have yet to deliver a cohesive, adequately funded solution. Victims describe feeling abandoned by police and banks, with only a few cases of partial recovery, underscoring a broad gap between the scale of the problem and U.S. policy response.
Several people, including children, are dead in Billings after a family disturbance escalated to gunfire and a home blaze. Authorities say a male suspect was taken into custody with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and died later; the fire hindered rescue and recovery efforts, and victims’ ages or relationships haven’t been released. Residents were evacuated but returned home, and authorities have not disclosed a motive; more information is expected Aug. 26.
A stabbing spree across multiple Oakland locations left one person dead and four others injured, including a victim at Fruitvale BART station; police say a single suspect is in custody after a brief foot pursuit, with no motive disclosed and investigations ongoing.
Five people were found dead at a Forest Grove-area home in Oregon after a fire; the victims include three generations of the Kimsey family and a friend and her partner. The suspected killer, Benjamin Parker, 36, was found dead by suicide in Enumclaw, Washington; authorities say he was Stella Kimsey’s boyfriend. The pets also died at the scene; investigators have not released a motive and say more information will come as the case develops.
Police arrested 19-year-old Camron Harris in connection with the Virginia State University shooting that wounded five people and prompted a campus lockdown; Harris, who is not a student, was found hiding in a residence hall closet as investigators pursue possible additional charges related to malicious wounding and firearm offenses.
Police released the clearest surveillance video yet of the Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out shooting, detailing a rampage that killed three and wounded seven before gunman Chad Williams fatally shot himself; the footage shows him firing through the drive-thru, inside the restaurant, and at nearby vehicles as officers and an off-duty trooper evacuate patrons, with investigators saying no motive has been identified.
Six people were shot early Sunday in Portland’s Cully neighborhood near Northeast Alberta Street; one adult man died at the hospital, four others — including a teenager — were injured and transported by private vehicles. No arrests have been made; investigators are seeking tips (case 26-224255).
About 100 people gathered Monday at Seattle Center's International Fountain to honor victims of the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, as authorities continue investigating the incident and community members show support.
Vance Boelter received two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years after pleading guilty to stalking and shooting Minnesota lawmakers; the death penalty was removed as part of the plea deal. Survivors and relatives, including the Hortman and Hoffman families, described the lasting impact and grief from the attacks. Boelter also faces state charges, for which he has pleaded not guilty, while federal prosecutors stressed the long prison term ensures no release.
Mechanicville police released the identities of six people found dead in a Harris Avenue home: Amy Steadman, 64; Sarah Myers, 44; and four Harmon children (Harper, 13; Hudson, 11; Gavin, 10; Gracelynn, 10). The bodies were discovered Tuesday evening during a welfare check; Steadman is Myers’ mother and the children's grandmother. Authorities say there is no evidence of anyone outside the group being involved and there is no known threat to the public, with autopsies underway as the investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mechanicville police at 518-664-7383.