Following the ambush-style shooting of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, former DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz implied that President Trump bore responsibility for the death. Schultz argued the presence of the National Guard in U.S. cities, stemming from Trump’s policies, created the dangerous situation. She questioned Trump’s decision to deploy military troops, criticizing the lack of coordination with local authorities. The White House responded by placing blame on the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
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During a press conference regarding a shooting near the White House, FBI Director Kash Patel announced a manhunt for the shooter, vowing to bring them to justice. However, Metropolitan Police Executive Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll quickly clarified that the suspect was already in custody at a hospital. The suspect, later identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, was apprehended at the scene. This incident adds to the controversy surrounding Patel’s tenure, which has previously been marked by missteps and questions of transparency.
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In a recent court appearance, Curt Andersen, the Indiana man accused of killing Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez, a house cleaner who mistakenly arrived at his home, had his bail set at $25,000 and was ordered to surrender his passport. Andersen, charged with voluntary manslaughter, appeared in court wearing a jail jumpsuit and bulletproof vest. The judge also scheduled a jury trial for March 30. The incident occurred when Rios and her husband, part of a cleaning crew, went to Andersen’s home by mistake, and Andersen fired a shot through the door, fatally wounding Rios.
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On Friday morning, an 11-year-old boy was fatally shot in a road-rage incident on a Las Vegas-area freeway. The shooting occurred after two drivers were jockeying for position and arguing. Tyler Matthew Johns, 22, was arrested at the scene and charged with open murder and discharging a firearm at a vehicle after allegedly firing a single shot into the victim’s car, striking the child in the backseat.
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The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office reported a shooting at a large party outside of Maxton, resulting in 13 injuries and at least two fatalities. Authorities have stated there is no ongoing threat to the community, indicating the incident was isolated. Over 150 individuals fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. The Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information to contact investigators immediately.
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A truck driver was shot and wounded by law enforcement officers after attempting to ram a vehicle into a U.S. Coast Guard base in the San Francisco Bay Area. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the driver was trying to weaponize the vehicle at Coast Guard Base Alameda, where protests against federal immigration agents had occurred earlier. The FBI is investigating the incident, which appears isolated, as the driver failed to comply with multiple verbal commands to stop, accelerating toward officers. The incident occurred hours after President Donald Trump called off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement following the shooting that contained several inaccuracies, which has prompted concern. Specifically, the initial statement falsely claimed the victim had threatened officers with a weapon and rammed their vehicle. These claims are contradicted by the criminal complaint and body-cam footage. Representative Jamie Murphy has requested Governor Noem provide an accounting for these official deceptions and investigate whether government information was improperly leaked to an influencer.
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A 41-year-old woman, Cecilia Simpson, was fatally shot outside a Dallas PetSmart after an argument escalated into a physical altercation. The incident began when the suspect, Keona Zachyua Hampton, did not thank Simpson for holding the door open. The argument continued into the parking lot, where a fight ensued, and Hampton allegedly shot Simpson multiple times. Following an investigation, police arrested 22-year-old Hampton, who is now in custody. Hampton confessed to the argument and shooting, with bond not yet set.
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A woman was shot by federal agents in Chicago after allegedly ramming a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) vehicle, with her attorney claiming body-camera footage shows an officer saying, “Do something, bitch,” before opening fire. The government alleges that the woman and another individual were part of a convoy that boxed in the CBP vehicle before the shooting. Both individuals were charged with assaulting a federal officer but were later released pending trial, with conflicting accounts emerging regarding the events. Federal officials claim the woman was armed and had previously published agents’ information online, while the defense disputes the government’s portrayal of the incident, citing the body cam footage.
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Two Chicagoans, Including a Woman Shot by Federal Agents, Charged with Ramming a Border Patrol Vehicle: Right off the bat, this story is incredibly complex and raises a whole host of serious questions. We’re talking about a situation where a woman, a resident of Chicago, was shot by federal agents. And not just shot, but the context suggests it happened after some kind of confrontation involving a Border Patrol vehicle. The charges themselves, the “ramming,” add another layer to the puzzle, leading us to wonder exactly what led to this escalation. It’s the kind of incident that immediately grabs your attention, demanding scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding it.… Continue reading
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