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Man comes out with hands up after fatal Illinois shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:53 GMT

TROY Ill. -- A woman is dead after a shooting in Troy, Illinois. Police say they have identified a suspect and that person is under arrest.Officers were called to the 2100 block of Tramore Tuesday for a report of a shooting. They found a man standing at the front door of the apartment with his hands up. He was placed in handcuffs by police. Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid Police searched the building and found a woman with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers attempted to save her life until EMS arrived. She was eventually pronounced dead at the scene."There is no ongoing public safety concern. A suspect has been identified and in custody, We are grateful for the quick resolution to this incident," states Troy Police Chief Chris Wasser.The identity of the victim is expected to be released after all of her family has been notified of the death. This story will be updated after charges are filed in the shooting.

Man dies after after Ferguson vehicle shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:53 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Ferguson on Monday night. A man was found shot at around 10:30 p.m. in a vehicle near the intersection of South Florissant Road and Woodstock. First responders attempted to save his life at the scene, but he was later confirmed dead at an area hospital. Call for Help closure has East St. Louis mothers crying for aid "We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation into this tragic incident. Our hearts go out to the victim's family during this difficult time. We are deploying all available resources and engaging with the community to bring the perpetrator to justice. I urge anyone with information to come forward," states Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle.Do you have any information about this crime? Call Ferguson police at 314-522-3100.

Aurora man dies after Labor Day weekend crash involving speeding, intoxication

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:53 GMT

An Aurora man died Sunday after his car was hit by a driver who ran a red light at an intersection Saturday night.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Colorado trucking company in I-25 crash that killed 5 family members tried to buy insurance hours after wreck Crime and Public Safety | Reported road rage incident in Larimer County now investigated as planned robbery Crime and Public Safety | One person dies in crash on northbound Interstate 25 and Yale Avenue Crime and Public Safety | Man who drove through crowd at Golden bar pleads guilty to murder Crime and Public Safety | Bicyclist killed in car crash near I-25 on-ramp, Denver police say Speeding and intoxication were contributing factors in the Saturday night crash near the intersection of South Chambers Road and East Iliff Avenue, Aurora police said in a Tuesday news release, and charges against the driver who ran the red light are pending.Offi...

AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain shutting down Oct. 6, leaving Rockies broadcasts in limbo for 2024, sources say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:53 GMT

The Rockies’ TV future is in limbo.AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain gave notice to its employees that the regional sports network is shutting down, according to multiple sources close to the situation. The last day of work for full-time employees at the network is Oct. 6, which will mark the official end of AT&T SportsNet.That leaves a giant question mark as to how Colorado fans will watch their team’s games, considering Warner Bros. Discovery’s transfer of regional TV rights back to their respective MLB teams.Among the potential options to pick up Rockies games going forward are Stan Kroenke’s Altitude Sports and Entertainment, which is already home to the Nuggets, Avalanche, Mammoth and Rapids, or a deal through MLB’s streaming service, MLB.TV. That is unless the Rockies opt to pick up the broadcasts, which they have yet to indicate they will do. For the network’s on-air talent, such as Drew Goodman, Jeff Huson, Ryan Spilborghs and Jenny Ca...

Person of interest sought in series of Long Beach vehicle fires

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:53 GMT

Long Beach Fire Department arson investigators want to talk to a man believed to be connected to a series of vehicle fires.Over the last two weeks, five fires have been set in the area between the Convention Center and the Camden Harbor View Apartments along Cedar Walk, Long Beach Fire Department Capt. Jacob Heflin said.On Tuesday morning, a truck was set on fire in the parking garage of the apartment complex, causing extensive damage.The aftermath of a truck fire inside a Long Beach apartment complex parking structure is seen on Sept. 5, 2023. (KTLA) “Obviously our concern is we don’t want any additional fires and we want to make sure we take the appropriate action and identify the individual that’s involved in this,” Heflin said.Authorities want to speak with a man who was photographed walking in the area around the time of the blazes.Anyone who knows who the person of interest is, or how to find him is asked to call the Fire Department’s arson unit at 562-570-2582.A person of int...

Passenger dies after violent collision in Burbank sends speeding car into power, traffic poles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:53 GMT

A Saugus woman was killed Sunday when the vehicle in which she was riding attempted to accelerate through an intersection, striking another vehicle before hitting multiple poles alongside the road, officials said.The crash at Victory and Magnolia boulevards in Burbank was reported at about 2:15 p.m., the Burbank Police Department said in a news release.The woman, later identified as 24-year-old Evonnie Nicole Caceres, was in the passenger seat of a white Dodge Challenger that attempted to speed through the intersection, but the car instead hit a black Nissan SUV that was making a left turn, police said.After the Challenger hit the SUV, the car "collided with the curb, traffic signal pole, and power pole on the northeast corner of Victory Boulevard and Magnolia Boulevard," the release said.Police found Caceres still in the Dodge's passenger seat, and she was taken to Holy Cross Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.The Dodge driver, meanwhile, was taken to a local hospital to...

2nd ex-deputy to plead guilty to illegally detaining, injuring, framing man in Compton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:53 GMT

A second former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge of depriving a man of his civil rights in Compton more than three years ago.Miguel Angel Vega, 33, of Corona, admitted in a plea agreement on Tuesday that he and his then partner, Christopher Blair Hernandez, 37, illegally detained a man after a verbal altercation in April 2020, then injured him when Vega crashed their patrol car, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release.Prosecutors identified the victim as J.A., though the Los Angeles Times said his name is Jesus Alegria. Alegria, who was also challenged to a fight by Vega and threatened with a being left in gang territory where he would be beaten, was not given a valid reason for his detention and "was not handcuffed, his seatbelt was not secured, he never was told he was under arrest, nor was he informed of his rights at any time – all of this in violation of LASD policy," prosecutors said. 2 ex-L.A. Co...

Orange County man dies when motorcycle slams into tree

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:53 GMT

The Fresno County coroner has identified a man who died when his motorcycle crashed into a tree Saturday evening as Robert McGhee, 58, of Santa Ana, KSEE/KGPE reports.CHP says around 6:50 p.m. officers responded to Kearney Boulevard, just east of Valentine Avenue, for an injury collision.Investigators say McGhee was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle eastbound on Kearney Blvd. when his bike veered off the south edge of the road and crashed into a palm tree.McGhee was ejected from his bike and suffered critical injuries, CHP said. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.CHP says McGhee was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, which remains under investigation.

Gary Busey accused of hit-and-run in Malibu

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:53 GMT

Actor Gary Busey is currently under investigation for an alleged hit-and-run along PCH in Malibu. According to Entertainment Weekly, Busey is being investigated by the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station.Gary Busey appears at the Entertainment Studios' Daytime Emmy and series launch party for "Mr. Box Office" in Los Angeles on June 19, 2012. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)A told the outlet that Busey "was listed in a hit-and-run report filed on Wednesday by a woman who claimed that Busey hit her vehicle. The case is being investigated by the station's traffic detectives at this time." ‘Dream Weaver’ singer Gary Wright dies at 80 TMZ posted a video shared by the alleged victim. She told the site that Busey hit her back bumper as he pulled out of a shopping center along PCH. She says he kept driving, so she followed him and started recording. "You hit my car," she shouted at Busey, who turned to look at her. "I need your information. Sir! You hit my car!" Diana Ross ...

The Remarkable Digital Artistry of Timothy Hancock

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:53 GMT

Meet the incredible 36-year-old artist Timothy Hancock, whose life story is moving. Unexpectedly, he fell in love with the world of fine photography and editorial portraits when he was in college for architecture studies. What makes Timothy unique is that he was adopted as a baby and was born eighty percent deaf in both ears. His life is proof that the immense potential we all possess can overcome any external barrier.However, Timothy’s life is everything but typical. While still in school, he branched into fine art under the employment  of Cabela’s founder and famed figurehead, Dick Cabela. He  joined the team to open the Indian River Gallery on the Strip in Las Vegas, a venue dedicated to presenting Native American artwork. During his six formative years, Timothy matured into a genuine virtuoso, becoming an expert in fine photography and eventually taking on the duties of creative director and website manager at the gallery.The adventures of Timothy had barely begun. A...