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crime1 year ago

81-Year-Old 'Serial Slingshot Shooter' Dies After Jail Release

An 81-year-old man, Prince King, accused of using a slingshot to terrorize an Azusa neighborhood by firing metal ball bearings at homes and vehicles for nearly a decade, has died after being released from jail. He had pleaded not guilty to several counts of vandalism and was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 17. The cause of death is not immediately known.

crime1 year ago

Elderly 'Serial Slingshot Shooter' Arrested After Years of Vandalism

An 81-year-old man, dubbed the "serial slingshot shooter," has been arrested in California for allegedly using a slingshot to fire ball bearings at homes and cars, causing damage and narrowly missing people over nearly a decade. The arrest followed a lengthy investigation by Azusa police, who found ball bearings and a slingshot in his home. The suspect, Prince King, pleaded not guilty to felony and misdemeanor vandalism charges and has been released without bail until his next court date. Residents expressed relief at the arrest.

sports-ncaa-basketball1 year ago

"Bracket Breakers: 10 Likely First-Round Upsets in March Madness"

Bracket Breakers, powered by their statistical model Slingshot, has identified the 10 most likely first-round upsets in the NCAA tournament, with the top pick being No. 6 Clemson Tigers vs. No. 11 New Mexico Lobos with a 57.8 percent upset chance. Other potential upsets include No. 6 South Carolina Gamecocks vs. No. 11 Oregon Ducks, No. 6 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. No. 11 NC State Wolfpack, No. 5 Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. No. 12 McNeese Cowboys, and No. 5 Saint Mary’s Gaels vs. No. 12 Grand Canyon Lopes.

crime2 years ago

Teen uses slingshot to protect sister from kidnapper

A 13-year-old boy in Michigan used a slingshot to fend off a kidnapper who had grabbed his 8-year-old sister while she was mushroom hunting in their backyard. The boy hit the kidnapper twice with the slingshot, allowing his sister to escape and run back inside their home. The kidnapper fled into the woods but was later arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping and child enticement, attempted assault, and assault and battery. The boy's bravery has been praised by his family and community, and he has received support and gifts from well-wishers.

crime2 years ago

Michigan Teen Saves Sister from Kidnapper with Slingshot

A 13-year-old boy in Michigan used a slingshot to save his 8-year-old sister from an attempted kidnapping. The boy struck the 17-year-old assailant in the head and chest, allowing his sister to get away. The attempted kidnapping occurred on May 10 outside the family's home in Alpena Township. The teen has been charged with attempted kidnapping and other crimes. The boy's actions were praised by police, who said he saved his sister's life or at least prevented "something seriously bad happening to her."

crime2 years ago

"Michigan Teen Saves Sister from Kidnapper with Slingshot"

A 13-year-old boy in Michigan used a slingshot to save his 8-year-old sister from an attempted kidnapping outside their home. The boy struck the 17-year-old assailant in the head and chest, allowing his sister to get away. The teen has been charged with attempted kidnapping and other crimes. The boy's actions were praised by the police, who said he saved his sister's life or at least prevented "something seriously bad happening to her."