All articles tagged with #bystanders
After a medical helicopter crash on Highway 50 in Sacramento, bystanders and drivers helped lift the wreckage to free a pinned nurse, Suzie Smith, who was in critical condition. The community's quick response and collective effort played a crucial role in the rescue, with no injuries reported among the helpers or other drivers.
Bystanders at a Nashville store trapped alleged burglars inside until police arrived, but the suspects escaped through the back before officers could apprehend them.
Bystanders in Danbury, New Hampshire, rushed to rescue a pilot from a burning Hughes TH-55 helicopter that crashed in a wooded area. The pilot, who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, was taken to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
Surveillance video captures an officer-involved shooting on 6th Street in Austin, Texas, resulting in one person dead and three bystanders injured. The video shows officers approaching an individual who then pulls out a firearm and points it towards officers and innocent bystanders. The person is later handcuffed, and blood is seen on the ground. The Austin Police Department is investigating whether the bystanders were shot by police or the suspect. The incident was captured on police body cameras and will be made public within 10 business days.
A 26-year-old U.S. Navy veteran, Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, was arrested after attempting to burn down the birth home of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. Tourists and bystanders intervened, preventing the historic home from being engulfed in flames. Henderson was charged with second-degree criminal attempt to commit arson and interference with government property. She was denied bond due to an unstable place of residence and the random nature of the event.
Bystanders, including two off-duty police officers and two tourists, intervened and stopped a 26-year-old woman from setting fire to the home where Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta. The woman had poured gasoline on the porch and door of the house, but the quick actions of the bystanders prevented any damage. She was arrested and charged with attempted arson and interference with government property. The incident highlighted the importance of the historic property and raised concerns about the woman's mental well-being.
Two people were killed in a shooting at the Walmart parking lot near Dimond Boulevard in Anchorage, Alaska. The victims, a man and a woman, were found dead at the scene. The police are investigating the incident and have not made any arrests yet. Fortunately, no bystanders were injured during the shooting. The store is closed for the night, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The mother of a 13-year-old girl who was attacked by a woman inside a McDonald's in Southern California is suing the fast food chain and the alleged assailant, claiming that the staff did nothing to intervene. The incident, which occurred in September, was captured on video and showed bystanders recording the attack instead of helping. The girl's injuries could have been prevented, according to the family's attorney.
A suspect was apprehended by bystanders at a shooting range in Greenville County, South Carolina, after attempting to steal guns by breaking display cases. The suspect was taken into custody by deputies and transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
A mother and her 5-year-old daughter were rescued from the San Joaquin River after their SUV crashed into the water. Bystanders witnessed the incident and two of them jumped into the river to help the child back to shore. One of the bystanders attempted to rescue the mother but was unsuccessful. The mother was later found on the shoreline with major injuries and was revived by emergency personnel. The witness who went after the driver is currently missing, and search efforts will continue.
A 12-year-old girl in India was brutally raped, and surveillance footage showed bystanders ignoring her pleas for help for two hours. The girl was eventually rescued by a Hindu priest and underwent surgery at a nearby hospital. A rickshaw driver has been arrested and charged for the attack. The video of the incident has sparked widespread outrage in India, with many expressing their disgust at the bystanders' indifference. The girl had been reported missing from another city, over 430 miles away, the day before she was found.
A man, Christopher Joseph Sharp, allegedly committed six sexual assaults over two days in Washington, D.C., including a violent attack that was interrupted by bystanders. Sharp was initially arrested for three groping-type offenses but was released on a promise to return for trial. Shortly after his release, he allegedly assaulted two more women outside the hospital where he was hospitalized the previous day. Later, he violently attacked a sixth victim, lifting her into the air and attempting to strangle her. Sharp was arrested again and is facing charges of assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse, kidnapping, and misdemeanor sexual abuse.
An 18-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after his car crashed under a tractor-trailer in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Bystanders used fire extinguishers and water from a concrete truck to put out the fire before first responders arrived. The crash may have been the result of street racing, and the area was shut down for several hours.
A baby was rescued from a hot car in southern Texas after the family accidentally left the keys inside. Bystanders worked together to smash the front windshield, allowing a woman to climb through and hand the child out. The incident occurred in a parking lot with a heat index of over 100 degrees. It is unclear how long the baby was in the vehicle before being rescued.
Two people were rescued from a rip current at Hampton Beach by firefighters and off-duty lifeguards after multiple reports of swimmers in distress. Bystanders also helped bring the swimmers back to shore before first responders arrived. The condition of the swimmers is currently unknown.