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2 dead, 4 injured in Louisville shooting days after mass shooting at bank

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:32 GMT

(The Hill) – At least two people were killed in a shooting at a park in Louisville, Kentucky, over the weekend, less than a week after a mass shooting at a bank in the city left five people dead.Two people died and four others were injured after shots were fired into a crowd at Chickasaw Park in Louisville on Saturday. Police responded to reports of the shooting around 9 p.m., and two victims were pronounced dead at the scene.Louisville Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said at a press conference on Saturday night that while there were hundreds of people in the park at the time of the attack, police had no witnesses to the shooting. Humphrey also said it was unclear who opened fire. ‘Multitude of injuries,’ 4 killed in Alabama birthday party shooting “I want to speak directly to whoever the shooter is,” Humphrey said. “Turn yourself in. The best thing for you to do is to turn yourself in. We know that this will not end well. The best-case scenario is for you to turn yourself in and stop ...

Woman seeking parents on TikTok reignites Oklahoma cold case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:32 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - For nearly 30 years, Dallas Burr thought her parents were missing. When she went looking for them with the help of social media, Burr discovered her parents are actually at the center of an Oklahoma cold case. Brian and Rachel Burr were identified by the Oklahoma State Board of Investigations (OSBI) on April 10. The two were found dead on  April 9, 1995, with gunshot wounds, and remained unidentified until this month. Burr said her parents left when she was 3 years old, and she never heard from them again. ‘Multitude of injuries,’ 4 killed in Alabama birthday party shooting "I'm 30 years old and I don't even remember my parents," said Burr. "I've been looking for them for most of my adult life but there's not a lot of resources when all you have is a name and a birthday." Burr said she was inspired when she saw a 26-year-old woman on TikTok in a similar situation. "She found out that she was a kidnapping victim. And the only reason she found out was posting ...

Austin Police to roll out new bullet shields, citing increased need

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:32 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 16, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is set to outfit patrol and specialized units with new bullet shields, attributing the addition to expiring shields and an increased need.APD's executive and command staff requested funds back in September "to better equip peace officers with protective equipment," a department spokesperson told KXAN. Those requested shields will replace those set to soon expire.APD's patrol and specialized units -- such as SWAT and Bomb Squad teams -- will use the shields, with specific use prioritized for units that respond to "violent and serious offenses, such as with armed individuals." PUBLIC SAFETY NEWS: Nearly 200 arrests made since DPS patrols started in Austin The spokesperson said Austin, along with other major U.S. cities, are seeing increases in violent crimes and a higher demand for bullet shields as a result."Austin (in line with other large cities ac...

Hoosick Falls man charged in jewelry store burglary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:32 GMT

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Stephen E. Shuler, 47, of Hoosick Falls, was arrested on Friday by Hoosick Falls Police. They say that he robbed a jewelry store in the early morning hours of Monday, April 3. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Stephen Shulen mugshotLast week, police sent out an alert—including a grainy surveillance photo—seeking help from the public to identify the person who robbed Hoosick Falls Jewelry. They say that he used a hammer to break a window and steal over $800 worth of jewelry.Now, Shuler faces third-degree burglary and third-degree criminal mischief charges, which are felonies. Police also charged him with misdemeanor petit larceny. He's set to reappear in Hoosick Falls Village Court on Thursday evening.

19-year-old in custody after robbery in St. Louis City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man is in custody after a Saturday morning robbery in St. Louis City.Police responded to a "holdup" located on 14th Street and Clark Avenue around 5:00 a.m., where a 19-year-old Cameron Moreland, who was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants, approached a 41-year-old victim displaying a firearm, and then demanded him to drop his bag. Top Story: Apparent tornado strikes Hecker, Illinois Moreland fled the scene on foot after stealing several items from the bag. He was last seen running westbound on the Market and 14th Streets.He was later found by officers with the items he stole from the victim, as well as a black-colored AR-style pistol. This is an open investigation. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Crowd takes over street, loots gas station in Compton 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:32 GMT

A street takeover in Compton early Sunday morning was followed by a large mob breaking down the door of a gas station and stealing thousands of dollars worth of products. Video of the street takeover shows a large group of people blocking the four-way intersection with cars drifting in circles with tires screeching loudly around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Another video shows several men kicking the door of the mini mart down followed by many more individuals ransacking the store of thousands of dollars of alcohol, snacks and condoms. The gas station and convenience store sustained severe damage as a result of the looting. The intersection of Central Avenue and Alondra Boulevard was covered in tire marks and trash littered the sidewalk outside of the Arco mini mart in the hours after the illegal street takeover. The crowd, which consisted of roughly 100 people, dispersed in all directions quickly after the looting.  L.A. planning changes to combat street takeovers in ‘Fast &...

Argument leads to man being stabbed to death in Ventura 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:32 GMT

A man from Ventura is dead after he was stabbed following an argument early Sunday morning. According to a release from the Ventura Police Department, officers responded to a call of a stabbing around 1 a.m. in the 200 block of East McFarlane Drive in Ventura. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found 31-year-old Jose Contreras of Ventura suffering from a stab wound “to his upper extremities.” He was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he later died. “The...investigation revealed that the suspect and victim knew each other and were at a gathering at a residence on East McFarlane,” the Ventura Police Department said in a statement. “An argument ensued resulting in the victim being stabbed. This investigation is ongoing and may be gang related.” No suspects have been identified or taken into custody. Anyone with any information is asked to call Detective Nuñez at 805-339-4328. 

4 CA cities in top 10 for nation's best city for weed, but none in top 5: report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver lost its place as the nation's marijuana mecca, according to an analysis from Clever Real Estate. The new king of kush is Portland, Oregon. Oregon was two years behind Colorado in legalizing recreational cannabis. Washington and Colorado legalized it in 2012, while Alaska and Oregon legalized it in 2014. To be the nation's top hash hub, cities had to score highly in a handful of categories including legality, number of dispensaries and cannabis doctors, dispensaries' customer ratings, pot prices, Google search trends for marijuana-related terms, public perception and the number of hiking trails, concert venues, and – most importantly – Taco Bells. Where is marijuana legal in 2023? Portland took the top spot mainly because Portland's pot is cheaper than other cities'. High-quality cannabis costs $210 per ounce in Portland as opposed to $242 in Denver. Portland also has more dispensaries per 100,000 residents - 13.7 to Denver's 11.5. While no California cities...

San Francisco Restaurant Week begins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:32 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco Restaurant Week kicks off this week which means the return of delicious dining deals across the city by the bay.Mat Schuster, Golden Gate Restaurant Association president, joins KRON4 Anchor Stephanie Lin to share tasty recommendations.

Rublev rallies to beat Rune in Monte Carlo Masters final

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:32 GMT

MONACO (AP) — Andrey Rublev rallied from 4-1 down in the final set to beat Holger Rune 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday for the first Masters title of his career.The fifth-seeded Russian clinched victory on his second match point with an ace, stood still for a moment to check if the ball was in and then lay on his back for several moments to savor the moment. The sixth-seeded Rune climbed over the net to go over and congratulate him.“I don’t know what to say. Losing 4-1, 0-30, saving break points. Somehow I did it,” the 25-year-old Rublev said. “I was deep inside hoping (that) at least I would have one chance.”Rune missed a golden chance to clinch a second Masters title after beating Novak Djokovic with a stunning comeback at the Paris Masters last November.This time it was the opposite.The 19-year-old Dane let the match slip and lost his nerve in the 11th game of the decider, hitting two balls out of the court in frustration. “I was definitely in control in ...