All articles tagged with #attempted homicide
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was extradited from Dubai to the US to face an attempted murder charge related to a May shooting at a celebrity boxing event in Miami.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by WFMZ.com
An 18-year-old Burger King employee in Allentown was arrested after allegedly stabbing a coworker in the throat, leading to charges of attempted homicide and assault; the suspect also faces a recent obstruction of justice charge related to a shooting near William Allen High School.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
A man in Commerce City, Colorado, was saved from a potentially fatal gunshot wound by a 10 mm wide silver chain he was wearing, which stopped a .22 caliber bullet during an argument. The suspect was arrested and charged with attempted homicide.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A man in Commerce City, Colorado, survived a shooting after a .22-caliber bullet was lodged in his 10-millimeter silver chain, preventing a fatal neck injury. The suspect has been arrested and faces attempted homicide charges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A man's life was saved by his silver chain when a .22 caliber bullet, fired during an argument, lodged in it instead of hitting his neck. The incident occurred in Commerce City, Colorado, and the suspect was arrested and charged with attempted homicide. The victim suffered only a puncture wound.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bakersfield Now
Paul Flores, convicted of the murder of college student Kristin Smart, was stabbed at a California prison for the second time in a year. The attack, which took place in the recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison, is being investigated as an attempted homicide. Flores, who was injured in the stabbing, was transported to a medical facility and later returned to the prison in fair condition. The inmate suspected in the assault has been placed in restricted housing, and two suspected inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered. Flores is serving a 25 years to life sentence for the murder of Smart, who disappeared in 1996.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Paul Flores, convicted of murdering Kristin Smart in 1996, was stabbed in a California prison for the second time in a year. The 47-year-old was attacked by a fellow inmate and is in "fair condition" after receiving treatment. The assault is being investigated as an attempted homicide, and two inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered from the scene. Flores is serving 25 years to life for Smart's murder, and her family has sued the California college, alleging that officials could have prevented her death by addressing reports about Flores' behavior.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Paul Flores, the convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart, was stabbed at a California prison for the second time in a year. The attack, which occurred in the recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison, is being investigated as an attempted homicide. Flores, who is serving a 25 years to life sentence for Smart's murder, was transported to a medical facility and later returned to the prison in fair condition. The inmate suspected in the assault has been placed in restricted housing, and two suspected inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
Morgan Geyser, who stabbed a classmate at age 12 to please the fictional character Slender Man, has been deemed a risk to the public and will not be released from a psychiatric hospital in Wisconsin, despite psychiatrists testifying that she was ready to return to the community under certain conditions. Geyser, now 21, has shown improvement and has been off antipsychotic medications since 2022, but the judge cited concerns about her credibility and the risk to public safety. Her accomplice, Anissa Weier, was granted a release in 2021 to live with her father.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
Paul Flores, convicted of killing Kristin Smart, was stabbed by another inmate at Pleasant Valley State Prison, prompting an investigation as an attempted homicide. This is the second time Flores has been attacked in prison, with the previous incident occurring last August. The attacker, whose identity has not been disclosed, has been placed in restricted housing as the investigation continues. Flores, who was hospitalized but is now in fair condition, was convicted in 2022 for Smart's murder, which occurred in 1996.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Paul Flores, convicted of killing Kristin Smart, was attacked in prison for the second time, this time being stabbed in a recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison. The assault is being investigated as an attempted homicide, and Flores was transported to an outside medical facility but has since returned to prison in fair condition. The attacker has not been identified, and Flores was previously attacked in 2023. He is serving a 25 years to life sentence for Smart's murder and is eligible for parole in 2037.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Morgan Geyser, who stabbed a classmate at age 12 to please the fictional character Slender Man, has been deemed a risk to the public and will not be released from a psychiatric hospital in Wisconsin. Despite testimony from psychiatrists stating her readiness to return to the community, the judge ruled against her release, citing concerns about her credibility and the risk to public safety. Geyser, diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder, has shown improvement and has been off antipsychotic medications with no new symptoms since 2022. She can file another petition for release in six months.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Morgan Geyser, one of the perpetrators of the "Slender Man" attack, has been denied release from a mental institute by a Wisconsin judge due to the risk she poses of harming herself, others, or damaging property. Geyser, who was sentenced to 40 years in a mental hospital in 2018, had requested release for the second time, with conflicting testimony from psychologists about her condition. Her accomplice, Anissa Weier, was released under strict conditions in September 2021 after almost four years in a mental institution.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSBY News
Paul Flores, convicted of Kristin Smart's murder, was attacked for the second time at Pleasant Valley State Prison, with prison staff witnessing an inmate stabbing him in the recreation yard. Flores was treated for his injuries and is in fair condition. The attacker's name has not been released, and an investigation is ongoing. This incident comes after Flores was previously slashed in the neck by another inmate in August.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TribLIVE
A man in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, has been taken into custody after a seven-hour standoff with police. Michael Paul Plopi, 42, has been charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and a firearms violation. The standoff began after Plopi allegedly shot a woman multiple times during an argument. He barricaded himself and his adult daughter inside his house before eventually surrendering peacefully. The victim is in critical condition but expected to survive. Plopi has a criminal history and is prohibited from owning firearms.