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Wawa Employees Restrain Suspect After Stabbing Incident in Hockessin, Delaware

Wawa Employees Restrain Suspect After Stabbing Incident in Hockessin, Delaware

Employees at a Wawa convenience store in Hockessin, Delaware, successfully restrained a knife-wielding man after he allegedly stabbed a worker. The incident occurred early Sunday morning at the Wawa on Yorklyn Road. According to Delaware State Police, 36-year-old Matthew Ralston entered the store, made a purchase, and then lingered in the parking lot before re-entering multiple times. Ralston then went behind the counter, pulled a knife, and threatened an employee. As the employee attempted to call 9-1-1, Ralston cut her hand. Other Wawa employees intervened, disarmed Ralston, and held him until state troopers arrived. The injured employee was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Ralston has been charged with three counts of possessing a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, second-degree assault, attempted second-degree assault, and aggravated menacing. He is currently being held on a $46,000 cash bond. Police have not yet released information regarding Ralston’s...

El Paso police identify naked man who allegedly entered school

El Paso police identify naked man who allegedly entered school

Security cameras filmed a man entering an El Paso middle school and walking around campus naked.

Brooklyn Mother of Five Fatally Shot Outside Crown Heights Bar

Brooklyn Mother of Five Fatally Shot Outside Crown Heights Bar

A Brooklyn mother of five was fatally shot outside a bar and lounge in Crown Heights early Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the early hours, leading to a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reported on the tragic event, which has left a community mourning and a family devastated. Details regarding the motive or potential suspects were not immediately available, as authorities continue their efforts to piece together what transpired. The shooting adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence in urban areas and its profound impact on families and communities.

Overnight Shooting in Sparta, Georgia, Leaves Five Hospitalized

Overnight Shooting in Sparta, Georgia, Leaves Five Hospitalized

Five individuals were hospitalized, with one in critical condition, following a shooting incident at a party in Sparta, Georgia, on Sunday morning. The Hancock County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to reports of gunshots at approximately 3 a.m. EST along Beulah Highway. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed that multiple shots had been fired, leading to the transportation of the injured to nearby hospitals. The investigation into the shooting is currently ongoing and is being led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the sheriff's office.

Robbins Mayor Grazed in Shooting Incident at Birthday Party, Gunman Fatally Shot by Security

Robbins Mayor Grazed in Shooting Incident at Birthday Party, Gunman Fatally Shot by Security

Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant was grazed by a bullet during a birthday celebration at Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar in south suburban Robbins just after midnight on Saturday. A gunman, identified as 29-year-old Marquelle Rose of Chicago, opened fire, also wounding a DJ. A security guard present at the event then fatally shot Rose. Mayor Bryant was transported to a hospital for a brief period, approximately 35 minutes, before returning to the venue to check on patrons. The DJ also received treatment and was released. According to village spokesperson Sean Howard, Mayor Bryant was not the intended target, and the shooting is considered an isolated incident. Many of the individuals inside the restaurant at the time were seniors. Howard emphasized that the incident does not reflect the progress of Robbins as a town, which has moved from being one of the poorest in America.

Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant Grazed by Bullet in Restaurant Shooting Incident

Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant Grazed by Bullet in Restaurant Shooting Incident

Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant was grazed by a bullet during a shooting incident at Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar. The event occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday when Marquelle Rose, 29, of Chicago, entered the establishment and began firing at an intended target. A security guard, contracted by the bar, responded by shooting the masked gunman, Rose, who was later pronounced dead at a hospital from multiple gunshot wounds. Mayor Bryant and a 29-year-old DJ working at the bar were both grazed by ricocheting bullets and received hospital treatment. According to Robbins spokesperson Sean Howard, neither the mayor nor the DJ were the intended targets of the shooter. Mayor Bryant was at the bar for a senior resident's birthday party and was ordering food when the shooting began. The Cook County sheriff’s office is leading the investigation into the incident, and Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar will remain closed until the Robbins police conclude their investigation, which is estimated to be by Tuesday.

One Dead, Two Injured in Kearns Church Shooting; Schools Placed on Secure Protocol

One Dead, Two Injured in Kearns Church Shooting; Schools Placed on Secure Protocol

A shooting incident at a church in Kearns, Utah, resulted in one fatality and two injuries on Monday. The Unified Police Department responded to a call for police presence at a church near 5000 South 4600 West. Officers were already on the scene when shots were fired just before 11:30 a.m. One man sustained critical injuries and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. A second victim, also critically injured, was transported to a hospital after individuals attempted to flee the scene with him in a vehicle, leading to a brief police chase. A third male victim with critical injuries was also found at the church and taken for treatment. Following the incident, West Kearns Elementary, Gourley Elementary, and Kearns Jr. High were placed on a secure protocol as a precautionary measure, which was later lifted. Assistant Chief Justin Hoyal confirmed that an investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

Two Women Injured, Officer Fires Weapon During East Columbus Shooting Investigation

Two Women Injured, Officer Fires Weapon During East Columbus Shooting Investigation

Two women were hospitalized in stable condition following a late-night shooting on Gibbard Avenue in East Columbus. The incident, which occurred just after 10:30 PM on Monday evening, prompted a police officer to discharge their weapon. Columbus police were already in the area investigating a prior incident when shots began to be fired by one or multiple suspects. Authorities have not yet identified any suspects, and it remains unclear whether the shots were directed at officers or community members who were outside at the time. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has confirmed an officer-involved shooting in north Columbus on Saturday afternoon, and is looking into this incident. Police have clarified that the injured women were not struck by the officer's firearm. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is urging anyone with information to contact the Columbus Police Department.

Woman Grazed by Bullet in Canarsie Shooting; Police Search for Three Men on Scooter

Woman Grazed by Bullet in Canarsie Shooting; Police Search for Three Men on Scooter

A 52-year-old woman was grazed in the left arm by a bullet during a shooting incident in Canarsie, Brooklyn, on Monday. The incident occurred around 1:10 p.m. at 1660 Ralph Ave., near the Glenwood Houses and Glenwood Playground. The victim was transported to Brookdale Hospital and is expected to recover. Authorities believe she was not the intended target of the shooting. Police are currently searching for three male suspects who fled the scene on a scooter, heading westbound towards Kings Highway. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. This shooting follows another incident just one day prior, where 33-year-old Sofronia Hartzog was fatally shot less than three miles away in Crown Heights, and a 34-year-old man was also shot and is recovering at Kings County Hospital. Investigators are exploring potential connections between these recent shootings.

Hospital Lockdown and Heavy Police Presence Follow Funeral Shooting in Kearns, Utah

Hospital Lockdown and Heavy Police Presence Follow Funeral Shooting in Kearns, Utah

A shooting occurred at a funeral in Kearns, Utah, leading to a significant police response and a temporary lockdown at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. Three individuals were shot outside a meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One person was killed, and two others were injured. Following the shooting, officers pursued a vehicle carrying one of the victims to Intermountain Medical Center. The hospital initiated a precautionary lockdown, diverting ambulances and deploying a heavy police presence, including SWAT teams, snipers, and an armored car. Hospital officials, including IHC spokesman Jess Gomez, assured the public that there was no active threat inside the facility and that patients and caregivers were safe. Unified Police Assistant Chief Justin Hoyle stated that officers responded to the hospital due to the number of people attempting to see the victims.

Delaware Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide and DUI After Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Delaware Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide and DUI After Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Samuel Larkin, 42, of New Castle, Delaware, has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence following a fatal motorcycle crash on U.S. Route 13 near Schafer Boulevard. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. According to Delaware State Police, an Indian Scout motorcycle was traveling northbound on Route 13 when a Mazda 6, driven by Larkin, failed to stop while traveling westbound on Schafer Boulevard, resulting in a collision. The 54-year-old female motorcyclist from New Castle was transported to an area hospital where she later died. Larkin exhibited signs of impairment when officers spoke with him and was taken into custody without incident. He was subsequently charged with second-degree vehicular homicide – driving under the influence – negligent causing death, a felony; driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol; and failure to stop at a stop sign. Larkin was arraigned and committed to the Department of Correction on a $5,101 secured...

Delaware Faces Persistent Drought Challenges

Delaware Faces Persistent Drought Challenges

Delaware is grappling with persistent drought conditions, as highlighted by historical and recent data. The Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, has experienced rapid-onset droughts and multi-year dry spells, such as the 1960s drought of record. Impacts include fish kills, saltwater intrusion, and drinking water concerns. NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) has launched the Mid-Atlantic Drought Early Warning System to improve resilience and response. Source time: not specified.