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Suspect in 4 Georgia deaths killed in shootout with police; 3 officers wounded, authorities say

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:58 GMT

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Officers on Sunday shot and killed a man wanted in four weekend killings near Atlanta during an exchange of gunfire, with a sheriff’s deputy and two police officers wounded while trying to take the suspect into custody, authorities said.Officials said Andre Longmore was shot during an intense manhunt for the 40-year-old suspect. The exchange of gunfire came a day after Saturday morning’s shootings rocked a bucolic subdivision in Hampton, south of Georgia’s main city.Officials said Longmore was killed about 15 miles (25 kilometers) to the north of Hampton in suburban Jonesboro. A Henry County sheriff’s deputy and two Clayton County police officers were injured at separate locations in the attempt to arrest Longmore, they said.One officer was shot in the back and was taken by helicopter to an Atlanta trauma center, Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett said. “He is conscious, breathing and talking at this time,” Scandrett said of that offi...

Newton man charged, wife dead after alleged assault

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:58 GMT

A Newton man was charged with assault in connection to the death of his wife Saturday evening, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.Richard Hanson, 64, was charged with assault with intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on Saturday. Hanson allegedly fatally assaulted his wife, Nancy, in their Brookline Street residence Saturday evening, officials said.Police received a call from a juvenile inside of the Brookline Street home just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday night and found Nancy Hanson suffering blunt force injuries, officials said. She was taken to Brigham and Women’s Hospital where she was then pronounced dead.The Office of Chief Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide caused by blunt force trauma. She was 54.A restraining order was issued against Richard Hanson in the Newton District Court on July 13, officials said. Newton Police were attempting to serve the restraining order prior to the incident Saturday evening.Hanson ...

Hub Pop Warner program catches season-saving donation from Ernie Boch Jr.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:58 GMT

The Boston Bengals will play this fall after all, with the Pop Warner football program catching a season-saving donation from car dealer and part-time musician and philanthropist Ernie Boch Jr.Boch committed $15,000 to rescue the upcoming season after reading an article in Sunday’s Herald about how unsanitary conditions at Roxbury’s Clifford Park had led Domingos DaRosa to start dismantling his program.“It was not even a question because of the way it was written,” Boch told the Herald, “and the situation – it’s just so difficult. I just talked with Domingos, the coach, and the guy is a saint.”DaRosa set a fundraising goal of $15,000 on a GoFundMe he organized Friday to replace old equipment. More than $1,000 had been raised hours after Sunday’s article published, increasing the accumulated amount to over $1,900, but Boch said he wanted to take care of all of it.The $15,000 donation, DaRosa told the Herald, will go toward more than just purchasing new equipment. It will also cover r...

North American Indigenous Games officially open in Halifax as prime minister attends

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:58 GMT

HALIFAX — The North American Indigenous Games have officially opened, with the prime minister attending as thousands of Indigenous athletes from across the continent filled the Halifax Forum Civic Centre.Justin Trudeau, who was greeted by cheers and some boos, told the crowd it was important for his government to help fund the games because they further reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and help Indigenous youth connect with each other.Trudeau told the stadium filled with young athletes they will celebrate not only their athletic achievements but their identity, culture and futures as Indigenous leaders over the next week.The 2023 games will mix Indigenous culture with sporting events, which bring together about 5,000 athletes, coaches and mission staff from 750 First Nations across the continent.In interviews over the weekend, games president George (Tex) Marshall said the goal is to “infuse” all of the 21 venues in Nova Scotia with Indigenous traditions.Events inc...

Pedestrian struck by bus in Mississauga

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:58 GMT

One person has been taken to hospital after being struck by a bus in Mississauga. Peel police were called to Eglinton Avenue near Hurontario Street to reports of a collision just after 7 p.m. The pedestrian was transported to hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time.Eglinton is currently closed between Hurontario and Sorrento Drive as police investigate.More to come

Woman killed in Garfield Park shooting ID'd as mother of Ohio State football player from Chicago

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:58 GMT

CHICAGO — According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, a woman who died in an overnight drive-by shooting in the Garfield Park neighborhood has been identified, and according to community activist Andrew Holmes, she is the mother of a football player at Ohio State University.A 41-year-old woman who was shot and killed in the 4000 block of West Washington Boulevard around 2 a.m. Sunday was identified by the ME's office as Ashley Griggs. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 5 people shot, 1 fatally, in Garfield Park drive-by: CPD Four other people were also injured in the shooting and taken to local hospitals in fair condition.According to Holmes, Griggs is the mother of Ohio State freshman wide receiver Carnell Tate. Tate — originally from Chicago — was a five-star recruit and top 25 prospect nationally out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, before committing to play collegiately at Ohio State, according to 247Sports.The Chicago Police Department has no one in custody as Area Four det...

Country star Jason Aldean ends concert early after suffering heatstroke mid-performance

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:58 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFLA) – Country singer Jason Aldean ended his concert early Saturday after he suffered a heatstroke during the show.Aldean was onstage at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, when he ran off and never returned. Fans captured the scary moment and quickly shared it on social media. Concertgoer K.C. Schweizer posted a video of Aldean running off stage mid-performance due to the heatstroke, saying she couldn't imagine performing in the heat because it was "bad enough just standing in the pit." WATCH: Buccaneers Tristan Wirfs joins country star Luke Combs onstage to shotgun beer during concert "Poor guy. It was hotter than hell. It was bad enough just standing in the pit. I can't imagine performing in jeans, boots, and hat under all those lights in that humidity with no breeze. Hope he's okay!" Schweizer captioned the video.In a Facebook post Sunday, the Xfinity Theatre stated that a representative for Aldean confirmed the performer suffered a heatstroke and c...

Georgia suspect in 4 killings shot and killed, 3 officers hurt during encounter: official

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:58 GMT

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Officers on Sunday shot and killed a man wanted in four weekend killings near Atlanta during an exchange of gunfire, with a sheriff's deputy and two police officers wounded while trying to take the suspect into custody, authorities said.Officials said Andre Longmore was shot during an intense manhunt for the 40-year-old suspect. The exchange of gunfire came a day after Saturday morning's shootings rocked a bucolic subdivision in Hampton, south of Georgia's main city.Officials said Longmore was killed about 15 miles (25 kilometers) to the north of Hampton in suburban Jonesboro. A Henry County sheriff’s deputy and two Clayton County police officers were injured at separate locations in the attempt to arrest Longmore, they said.One officer was shot in the back and was taken by helicopter to an Atlanta trauma center, Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett said. “He is conscious, breathing and talking at this time," Scandrett said of that officer.Clayton County Polic...

Matt Hagan claims second Mile-High Nationals title in the event’s swan song at Bandimere Speedway

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:58 GMT

MORRISON — On Sunday afternoon, fans simply sat back and appreciated Bandimere Speedway’s final moments.They crowded the bleachers while the sun beamed down on their heads as they consumed the fumes from the cars that sped down the track. Ear plugs were the only things between them and the thunderous roar of the engines.On the last day that the NHRA Mile-High Nationals would be hosted at the 65-year-old racetrack, Matt Hagan gave a sold-out crowd, who waited hours in traffic and consumed countless bottles of water to stay hydrated, a moment to remember.NHRA Funny Car driver Matt Hagan(left) leaves the starting line and beats Alexis DeJoria (right) to take home the trophy at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)Hagan, a three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion, edged out Alexis DeJoria to win the Mile-High Nationals. Sitting inside the Dodge Direct Connection Cha...

3 dead, 3 arrested after alcohol-fueled crash on 5 Freeway in Norwalk

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:07:58 GMT

Three people are dead, and three others are in custody for driving under the influence of alcohol after a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on the 5 Freeway in Norwalk, officials with the California Highway Patrol announced.  A preliminary investigation into the crash found that the driver of a 2017 Honda, identified as Clarence Hill, was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 at around 2:20 a.m. when he crashed into a sound barrier south of Florence Avenue. As a result of the collision, the Honda was disabled in the roadway. Oscar Sosa, a Hadley’s tow truck driver, stopped behind the disabled Honda to assist, according to a CHP news release.  That’s when officials say the driver of a 2011 Kia, identified as Hector Rivero, crashed into the rear of the tow truck at an unknown rate of speed, killing an unidentified 32-year-old woman who was a passenger in the Kia. Yet another driver, identified as Luis Marroquin in a 2016 Toyota, crashed into the rear of the tow tr...