All articles tagged with #911 call
Mohamed Morray Bangura, charged with stabbing a Bellevue police officer after allegedly making a fake 911 call to lure officers, also assaulted a second officer and had a prior complaint against another officer. Prosecutors seek a $5 million bail, citing the risk of reoffending.
A North Carolina man, Wellington Dickens III, called 911 to report killing his four children, whose bodies were found in the trunk of his car and his home. Dickens has been charged with their murders, with authorities not revealing the cause of death or motive. The children ranged in age from 3 to 18, and Dickens is held without bond as investigations continue.
A 17-year-old in Aurora, Colorado, called 911 threatening to open fire, and when police responded, he charged at them despite being unarmed, leading an officer to fatally shoot him. The officer is on paid leave pending investigation, and the incident highlights the quick decision-making in potential active shooter situations.
Villanova University was the target of a false active shooter report caused by a swatting incident, prompting a large law enforcement response that was ultimately unnecessary. The false calls, which included gunshot sounds and a wounded person, led to a shelter-in-place order that was later lifted, with investigations ongoing to identify those responsible.
Quinshon Judkins, a rookie NFL player, was arrested on a domestic violence charge after his girlfriend claimed he assaulted her, with audio of her 911 call revealing she was still in pain and had visible bruises. The incident reportedly occurred in Florida in July, and Judkins was charged with misdemeanor battery. The Browns are currently gathering information regarding the case.
Thieves broke into Beyoncé's choreographer's SUV in Atlanta, stealing unreleased music, footage, and personal items, just before her tour started. An arrest warrant has been issued, and police are investigating with surveillance footage and tracking devices.
A woman, believed to be Kelley Wolf, made a distressing 911 call from her estranged husband's Utah home, alleging psychological abuse, family conflicts, and feeling unsafe, leading to her police detainment and hospitalization amid their divorce proceedings. The incident also involved a past assault claim, but no charges were filed, and Kelley later shared her experience on social media, emphasizing her well-being and calling for kindness.
Kelley Wolf, ex-wife of actor Scott Wolf, was detained in Utah following a 911 call reporting a family fight at their home, shortly after their divorce was announced. The call and subsequent events suggest ongoing family issues, with Kelley claiming abuse and sharing her distress publicly.
Brandon Durham, a Las Vegas resident, was fatally shot by police after calling 911 during a home invasion, fearing for his life. The incident involved a confrontation with Alejandra Boudreaux, who was in a casual relationship with Durham and is now facing multiple charges. Body camera footage showed Durham in a struggle with Boudreaux before being shot by officer Alexander Bookman, who is on paid leave pending investigation. Durham's family is calling for Bookman's arrest, citing police negligence, as officers were previously familiar with the involved parties.
A 43-year-old father, Brandon Durham, was shot and killed by a Las Vegas police officer after he called 911 reporting a shooting at his home. Officer Alexander Bookman, responding to the call, found Durham and a woman, Alejandra Boudreaux, wrestling over a knife. Despite commands to drop the knife, Bookman shot Durham, who was then shot five more times. Durham's death is the eighth fatal officer-involved shooting in Las Vegas this year. The incident is under investigation, and Boudreaux faces multiple charges.
A Las Vegas police officer fatally shot Brandon Durham, a 43-year-old father, who had called 911 for help during a home invasion. Durham reported a break-in and was found struggling with Alejandra Boudreaux, a suspect in the case, when officers arrived. The officer fired after Durham allegedly held a knife, resulting in his death. Boudreaux was arrested and faces multiple charges, including home invasion and child endangerment. The incident is under investigation, with the officer's use of force being reviewed under the "objective reasonableness" standard.
Former South Dakota mayor Jay Ostrem has been arrested on charges of first-degree murder for allegedly killing three people, including a man who was on a 911 call at the time. Ostrem reportedly claimed the shootings were in retaliation for a sexual assault on his wife. He is being held on $1 million bail and could face the death penalty if convicted.
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Melissa Gorga initially mistook the recent 4.8 magnitude earthquake in the Tri-State area for a ghost, prompting her to call 911 in a panic. She was working out in her New Jersey mansion when the quake hit, and thought her home was being invaded or haunted. After the scare, she took to Instagram to share a home security video capturing the sounds during the earthquake, including her screams, and made light of the situation. Damage from the earthquake is currently being assessed, marking the largest in the Tri-State area since 1973.
Police have released the emotional 911 call made by Vontae Davis' personal assistant after finding him unresponsive in his Florida home, shedding light on the moments before his untimely death at 35. No foul play is suspected, and investigators are still seeking answers. Davis, a former NFL player with the Dolphins, Colts, and Bills, was remembered by Colts owner Jim Irsay in an emotional tribute.
Amanda Nenigar, a woman who went missing after calling 911 for help when her car got stuck off the highway, has been found dead in a remote area near the Arizona-California border. Her body was discovered about 1 ½ miles away from her abandoned car, and authorities suspect she may have died from exposure. The investigation is ongoing, and an autopsy will determine the cause of death. Nenigar's family expressed frustration that the 911 call did not result in a timely rescue, as she had provided her exact location to California dispatchers.