Richard Ford Relatives disagree over whether the 15-year-old acted to protect his family or should face a murder prosecution. HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder months after his father died following a family confrontation in west Harris County, a case that has divided relatives over whether the teenager was acting in defense of his family. The charge stems from a May 5 disturbance at a home in the 21400 block of …
Mercedes Reshard New, known as Shawty Dred, is accused of obtaining millions in food benefits during a nationwide enforcement surge. ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta rapper and social media personality Mercedes Reshard New, known as Shawty Dred, has been arrested on federal charges accusing him of fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, authorities said. New’s case was highlighted as part of a nationwide federal enforcement operation involving nearly $42 million …
Police are seeking two persons of interest after gunfire erupted inside a University Hill home late Halloween night. BOULDER, CO — A 19-year-old University of Colorado Boulder student was killed and another 19-year-old student was critically wounded in a shooting inside a University Hill home late Saturday, after police had earlier broken up a large Halloween party at the residence. Boulder police said officers began receiving reports of gunfire at about 11:28 p.m. Oct. 31 …
Police say the shooting followed a dispute over loud music that escalated into a fight between neighboring families. ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A 10-year-old boy fatally shot a 16-year-old girl during a fight between neighbors Saturday, and his mother has been charged with murder after police alleged she told the child to retrieve a handgun from their apartment. Albuquerque police identified the victim Sunday as Keinerlein Rangel, 16. Authorities initially reported that she was 17 but …
The Bahamas-bound business jet crashed near homes and a busy roadway after departing Austin, Texas, federal officials said. WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Nine people aboard a Learjet 60 were killed Sunday when the business jet plunged into a residential area of Palm Beach County after its crew reported turbulence and ice during a flight from Texas to the Bahamas, federal officials said. The aircraft crashed about 12:50 p.m. near Cresthaven, close to Military Trail …
Police said the child’s father opened fire during an argument after arriving at an apartment to deliver diapers Saturday night. HOUSTON, TX — A woman and the father of an infant are dead and the baby remains in critical condition after a shooting at a northwest Houston apartment that police are investigating as a murder-suicide. Houston police said the shooting happened at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in the 7700 block of Willow Chase …
A 16-year-old was arrested after the early-morning shooting, which came one week after a separate Milwaukee gun incident killed a 4-year-old. MILWAUKEE, WI — A 7-year-old child was hospitalized after being shot early Halloween morning in Milwaukee, prompting renewed concern among residents about children gaining access to firearms after a second young child was shot in the city within a week. Milwaukee police said officers responded around 1:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, to the 2200 …
The owner of an auto collision shop where authorities say the August blaze began was among those taken into custody. SANTA CLARITA, CA — Four people, including the owner of an auto collision shop, were arrested on suspicion of arson and conspiracy in connection with an August fire that tore through Old Town Newhall and caused an estimated $13 million in property damage, authorities said. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified the people arrested …
Emily Gold competed with the Los Osos High School dance team on Season 19 of “America’s Got Talent” weeks before her death. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA — Emily Gold, a 17-year-old Los Osos High School senior, varsity dance captain and “America’s Got Talent” contestant, died in September 2024, weeks after performing with her school’s dance team in the NBC competition’s quarterfinals. Authorities determined that she died by suicide. Gold’s death brought an outpouring of grief from …
New evidence undermined the 1982 rape and murder convictions that kept Case imprisoned from age 19 until his release at 65. SANTA FE, NM — Carl Case walked free from a New Mexico prison this week after spending 44 years behind bars for the rape and murder of a teenage girl, following a judge’s finding that new evidence established his innocence and that no reasonable juror would now convict him. Fifth Judicial District Court Judge …