All articles tagged with #bystander
During a fight at WestFest in West Valley City, a 16-year-old suspect opened fire, killing three people including an infant and a woman who were bystanders, and injuring others. The suspect was taken into custody, and police are investigating the incident, which occurred amidst a large public event.
A suspect and a bystander were injured in a shooting at a Kroger in Colerain Township after the suspect pointed a gun at officers and retreated into the store, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Both the suspect and the bystander are expected to survive. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, and an independent investigation is underway. The store has since reopened, and Kroger is providing counseling services to its associates.
A man named Brandon was robbed at knifepoint after a Taking Back Sunday concert in Dallas, with the incident captured on surveillance footage showing a bystander doing nothing to help. Brandon, a sound specialist, had his phone stolen and did not file a police report, suspecting the bystander might have been a crew member for one of the bands.
The NYPD is searching for a suspect who allegedly opened fire in Times Square, injuring a bystander and attempting to shoot a police officer as he fled. The incident began with an alleged shoplifting confrontation in a store, leading to shots fired that hit a tourist. The suspect fled and evaded capture, prompting a search effort by law enforcement. The injured tourist is in stable condition, and the investigation is ongoing.
A bystander found Jolene Waldref, a 49-year-old mother of two from South Milwaukee, lying in the snow at a bus stop, not breathing, after a private ambulance crew had driven past without seeing her. The crew later blamed snowbanks, an electrical box, and darkness for not spotting her. Questions have been raised about why the bystander could see Waldref but the EMTs in the ambulance could not. The president of Curtis Ambulance stated that the EMTs interviewed "did their due diligence," but the bystander believes they should have properly checked the intersection, especially in freezing temperatures. Experts suggest that first responders should use all senses to find a patient, especially in extreme weather conditions.
An eyewitness in Dublin described the chaotic scene as a bystander disarmed a man with a knife, after five people were injured in the incident. The witness, Siobhan Kearney, rushed to help and formed a protective ring around the man to prevent further harm.
A man was shot in the chest in North Nashville after two men were arguing with each other. The shot missed its intended target and hit a bystander nearby, who was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. No one has been arrested, and investigators believe all three men knew each other.
A wealthy Portland businessman, Geoffrey E. Hammond, allegedly shot and killed a man in a road rage incident before turning his weapon on a bystander who was filming the incident. Hammond fired two shots at the bystander, injuring him, before fleeing the scene. The businessman later called 911 and admitted to shooting the two men. Hammond faces multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder. Witnesses reported that Hammond claimed he was justified in shooting the victims.
A bystander was shot during a purse snatching incident at a Sam's in Houma, Louisiana. The bystander intervened and was shot by the thief, who fled on foot. The bystander is now in stable condition after being transported to a hospital. The suspect has been apprehended by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. The investigation is ongoing.
A video captured a car plunging over the stairs at 19th and Sanchez Streets in San Francisco, flipping and landing on its roof after hitting a tree and a parked car. Bystanders helped the occupants of the vehicle, who fled the scene and appeared to be uninjured. The incident occurred on Saturday night, and there is no word yet on whether it is under investigation.
A 61-year-old man from Texas is accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl in San Antonio, Texas, and sexually assaulting her multiple times during a two-day drive to California. The victim managed to write a "Help me!" sign while alone in the car at a Long Beach laundromat, catching the attention of a bystander who called the police. The girl was rescued, and the suspect was arrested. He faces charges of kidnapping, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, and fugitive from justice, with a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.
A mistrial has been declared in the trial of Emanuel Lopes, who was charged with killing Weymouth Police Officer Michael Chesna and bystander Vera Adams in 2018. The jury could not reach a unanimous decision on whether Lopes is a murderer or mentally ill. Lopes, who faced 11 charges, including two life sentences, was hoping for a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. A new trial with a new jury will begin on July 21.
A vicious cat fight involving at least four women erupted on the casino floor of the Encore at Wynn hotel in Las Vegas. Two separate videos captured the brawl, with one showing a woman in a gold outfit pinning another woman to the floor. A man in a blue top and a security guard intervened to separate the women, while a bystander filmed the incident. The fight escalated again in a second clip, with the women locked in a vice grip. Eventually, the men were able to pull the women apart, and it is unclear if any arrests were made.
A shooting at Piedmont Park in Atlanta left one bystander injured, but not critically. The incident began as an argument on the basketball courts that escalated to gunfire. A person of interest was detained at the scene, but no charges have been filed. Nearby park-goers, including a doctor who trained in emergency medicine, were the first to respond to the shooting. The incident has rattled residents who frequent the park.
A bystander rescued a police officer from a "guillotine" chokehold by a man who had been harassing shoppers at the Deptford Mall. The man resisted arrest and put the officer in a chokehold, but the bystander intervened and helped the officer escape with minor injuries. The suspect was charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and defiant trespass. The police chief expressed gratitude for the bystander's intervention.