Police say the same group attacked two riders on a northbound train in Brooklyn within about 20 minutes early April 10. BROOKLYN, NY — New York police are asking for help identifying six people they say attacked two men on a northbound L train in Brooklyn early April 10, robbing one rider after using a Taser and threatening another with a knife before both victims escaped with non-life-threatening injuries. The case has drawn fresh attention …
One vehicle overturned on Sunrise Boulevard, and officials said three children were among the injured. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Nine people were hurt after two minivans crashed just before 9 p.m. Sunday on West Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, leaving one vehicle overturned and trapping some occupants inside, according to fire rescue officials. The crash drew a large emergency response late Sunday and sent all nine victims to Broward Health Medical Center. Fort Lauderdale Fire …
Authorities said the athlete disappeared during the swim leg in Lake Woodlands before crews recovered the body hours later. THE WOODLANDS, TX — A participant in the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas triathlon died Saturday after disappearing during the swim portion of the race in Lake Woodlands, prompting a large emergency response near Northshore Park and an investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The death cast a shadow over one of the region’s biggest endurance …
Police say a black Jeep Grand Cherokee turned in front of 28-year-old Azariah Smith on Gull Road and the driver left before officers arrived. KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI — A woman who rushed to help a motorcyclist after a fatal hit-and-run on Gull Road said she held 28-year-old Azariah Smith in her arms and talked to him as paramedics were on the way after a black Jeep Grand Cherokee struck him Tuesday evening and sped off. …
Deputies say the two women reached an apartment complex on Kuykendahl Road after gunfire erupted at another, still unknown location. HARRIS COUNTY, TX— One woman died and another was wounded after authorities found them with gunshot injuries early Sunday at a north Harris County apartment complex, where investigators say the victims had gone looking for help after a separate confrontation. Deputies were still trying Sunday to piece together where the shooting began, who opened fire …
Authorities say the attacks wounded three people, may be gang-related and left two more suspects still being sought. IMPERIAL BEACH, CA — Three men were jailed this week on suspicion of taking part in a string of stabbings that wounded three people in Imperial Beach over four days, and investigators say they have identified two additional suspects who had not been arrested as of Friday. The arrests came after two men were stabbed on Saturday, …
Federal investigators say a gang member stockpiled guns, cash and a stolen car to help an inmate break free during a hospital transfer. ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Federal authorities say a Phoenix arrest this week unraveled an alleged plan to arm a New Mexico inmate during a court-related hospital trip and send him on a run toward Mexico, linking a suspected gang member, hidden weapons and a stolen getaway car. Prosecutors say the case matters now …
Deputies said the victims were minors and their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ — Four teenagers were shot after gunfire erupted at a house party in the West Valley early Saturday, sending deputies to a neighborhood in the Litchfield Park area just after 1 a.m. and leaving investigators with no announced suspects by the end of the day. The shooting jolted a suburban pocket west of Phoenix and added to …
Authorities say an 18-year-old driving a stolen vehicle lost control near Miller Grove Middle School, killing 56-year-old Antoinette Catchings and badly hurting her 14-year-old grandson. DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A grandmother was killed and her 14-year-old grandson was badly hurt after police said suspects in a stolen vehicle fled a traffic stop Thursday afternoon and crashed into the pair as they walked along Covington Highway near Miller Road. The crash quickly became one of the …
Authorities said two relatives were critically hurt and a 5-year-old boy was found unharmed after a search that ended in Love County. ROFF, OK — An Oklahoma man was arrested Friday after deputies said he attacked his wife and stepson with a hatchet at a home in Roff, seriously injuring both victims before leaving with a 5-year-old boy who was later found safe. The attack set off a multi-agency search and brought in state investigators …