All articles tagged with #innocent bystander
During the 'No Kings' protest in Salt Lake City, an innocent bystander, Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, was shot and killed by a 'peacekeeper' while police arrested Gamboa, who was charged with murder after allegedly firing an AR-15-style rifle and causing chaos during the demonstration.
An innocent bystander was killed and at least five others, including two teenagers, were injured in a shooting on a subway train at the Mount Eden Avenue station in the Bronx during rush-hour. The shooting occurred after a fight between two groups of teenagers broke out on the train, leading to chaos and panic among passengers. The NYPD is actively investigating the incident and seeking the shooter, while transit officials have bypassed the station and are providing support to law enforcement during the probe.
A 79-year-old woman was shot in the head during a shootout between two men, one of whom was on a dirt bike, in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section. The victim, an innocent bystander leaving a grocery store, was critically injured and underwent surgery. Family members describe her as a beloved figure in the community. Police are searching for two individuals in connection with the shooting.
A man in his 60s, believed to be an innocent bystander, was fatally shot near a gas station in north Harris County, Texas. The shooting occurred around 10:20 p.m., and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Surveillance video showed the victim standing in front of the store moments before the gunfire erupted. Investigators found about two dozen shell casings and believe at least two shooters fired shots from a dark-colored car. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of violent crimes in the area, with several murders reported in the vicinity this year.
A shooting at Oakland's Lake Merritt left an innocent bystander critically injured. The woman, who was not targeted by the shooter, was found with at least one gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, and residents in the area quickly came to the woman's aid. Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
Atlanta Police are investigating three separate shootings overnight, including the death of a woman near a gas station, a woman injured at a house party, and the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man outside a residence. The aunt of the man killed claims he was an innocent bystander and not the intended target. Police are speaking to witnesses and searching for surveillance footage, but no arrests have been made.
Marie Hunt mourns the loss of her 13-year-old daughter, Miracle Hunt, who was fatally shot while hanging out with friends in Buffalo. Miracle, described as a bubbly and happy girl, had just completed seventh grade and had dreams of becoming a hair stylist, nail stylist, or veterinarian. The police are investigating the possibility of a stolen vehicle being involved in the shooting. Marie Hunt urges anyone with information to come forward, and the community mourns the tragic loss of Miracle and another innocent bystander, Columbus Brooks.
A 7-year-old boy named Yitzian Yzacc Torres García was killed during a dispute that turned violent on the Fourth of July in Tampa. The argument between two groups of people, which started over jet skis being ridden too close to children playing in the water, escalated into gunfire. Yitzian's grandfather tried to protect him by pulling him into a truck, but a stray bullet pierced the vehicle and struck the boy in the head, killing him. The family is devastated and seeking justice, while authorities continue to investigate the case.
A mass shooting at a Kansas City nightclub over the weekend left three people dead and two others injured. One of the victims was identified as Antoinette Brenson, an innocent bystander and mother of three. The shooting occurred inside the Klymax Lounge nightclub and spilled out onto the sidewalk. Police are still searching for a suspect and urge anyone with information to come forward.
A 16-year-old girl was critically wounded after being shot in the head while sitting in a car in Queens, likely caught in gunfire between two groups who were shooting at each other. The victim was rushed to Jamaica Hospital and is brain dead. Officials say the shooter is still on the run and an investigation is ongoing. The incident happened outside P.S. 015 Jackie Robinson, and the victim appears to have been an innocent bystander.
A 12-year-old girl, Secret Pierce, was killed and three others were injured in a drive-by shooting in Hartford, Connecticut. The suspects appeared to target three males who were standing on a sidewalk, but Pierce was an innocent bystander sitting in a parked car when she was shot in the head. The three other victims, males ages 16, 18, and 23, were expected to survive. Pierce was a seventh-grader at Milner Middle School, and her death has left the community mourning. Several children, nearly all of them teens, have been fatally shot in Hartford over the past several years.
A 12-year-old girl was shot in the head and three others were injured in a drive-by shooting in Hartford, Connecticut. Police believe the child was an innocent bystander and not the intended target. The girl is in critical and unstable condition, while an 18-year-old is also in serious condition. Police are investigating and searching for suspects.
James MacEgan, an innocent bystander, was shot and killed in a Roseville park during a confrontation between seven CHP officers and a man wanted for questioning in a felony investigation. MacEgan and his wife were active parishioners at two Roseville Catholic churches and were remembered for their strong faith and MacEgan's musical talent. The church community is planning tributes and a candlelight vigil to remember him.