Author: Henry

An investigation is underway in Stockton after an 18-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday morning. Stockton police said officers responded near West Weber Avenue and South Van Buren Street shortly after 1 a.m. to investigate a report of a person shot. At the scene, officers found the 18-year-old with a gunshot wound near a parking lot. Medics took him to a hospital, but police said he later died. Homicide detectives are investigating. No suspect information or other details about the case have been released.

The city of Pittsburgh, the Urban Redevelopment Authority, and group leaders are partnering for a new initiative to bring new housing opportunities to Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood. Currently, the city is seeking RFIs, or requests for interest, from developers and home builders who want to tour sites for potential development. “It’s time to start investing and investing fast into these properties,” said Mayor Corey O’Connor. Some of the properties in Larimer have been vacant for years, but the hope is to transform lots into new homes, driving new and current residents to the neighborhood. “The Larimer community is long overdue for…

A tortoise who has greeted customers at a Colorado pet shop for more than a decade is back in his enclosure, a day after he was snatched from outside the store and driven away. Howard, a large African spurred tortoise and a fixture at Scales ‘N Tails on North Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs since 2011, was taken from his outdoor pen on the evening of Wednesday, June 17. According to the shop, a man removed the tortoise from the enclosure, put him in a vehicle and drove off. Local broadcaster KRDO reported that the owner, Robert Bohner, believed the…

The carjacking suspect accused of hitting and killing a woman on a sidewalk in Boston last weekend was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation Monday to determine if he is competent to stand trial. Ibraim Matos, 37, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Dorchester District Court to several charges, including murder and carjacking, in the death of 32-year-old Mabinty “Binty” Janneh of Dorchester on Saturday. Prosecutor Ursula Knight said Matos “wreaked havoc on the Mattapan community.” Matos was allegedly driving his own car when he crashed on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan just before 2 p.m. Saturday. Police said he…

Michael Johnson, the man acquitted in the murder of Phylicia Barnes, was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences and another 25 years in a separate case Monday in Baltimore County. Johnson, 42, was accused of raping and strangling an 18-year-old girl during an attack that lasted six hours in 2024. He was charged with multiple assault and rape counts as well as first- and second-degree attempted murder. The trial began in April and lasted a few days before Johnson was found guilty in the Baltimore County Circuit Court. Johnson stands trial for rape, assault The victim said Johnson, who was 40…

Daughter Recalls Finding Mom in Rubble After Tesla Hit Texas Home The daughter of a woman killed when a Tesla allegedly on autopilot struck her Texas home says her mother “still had her whole life ahead of her.” Officials say Martha Avila was killed when a Tesla crashed into her home in Katy, Texas, on Friday. “My mom was such a caring woman,” said Avila’s daughter, Jennifer Barbour. The 76-year-old’s family, including Barbour, was also at the home when the crash happened. “As I was talking to the 911 operator, that’s when we saw my mom, like under the rubble,”…

The weather across the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Monday as we track rounds of rain and thunderstorms that could lead to flash flooding, especially later in the day. As we head toward lunchtime, showers become a bit more widespread, and you may run into a few isolated downpours in those same northern and western areas. Temperatures climb into the mid-70s, adding a bit more fuel to the atmosphere. By the afternoon, conditions turn more active and potentially impactful. Showers and thunderstorms become more…

A strike is looming for 500 concessions workers at Target Field in Minneapolis on Monday. Minnesota’s Hospitality Union Local 17 is asking fans to bring their own food to Monday night’s game between the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Dodgers and not cross the picket line by purchasing food or drink. The union says its members work for Delaware North Company, and they earn minimum wage and can’t get health insurance through their employer. On May 1, workers voted by 81% to authorize a strike if necessary. Delaware North says fans can expect a full and uninterrupted ballpark experience Monday with…

Clive Davis — the legendary music mogul who helped launch the careers of icons like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Kelly Clarkson, and more — is dead … TMZ has confirmed. Clive died Monday at his home in New York City … as the New York Times first reported. The cause of death is unclear … but as we reported, there were concerns about his health just weeks ago when he was hospitalized in New York with an upper respiratory infection. He was later discharged on June 4 and returned home … with a rep telling TMZ he was in good spirits and recovering. Over a career spanning more than…

Jury selection is due to begin on Monday in the criminal trial of a serving Texas sheriff accused of turning the powers of his office against an employee who reported him for sexual harassment. Adam King, the elected sheriff of Johnson County, will appear at the justice centre in Cleburne, south of Fort Worth, where prosecutors allege he retaliated against a female member of staff after she lodged a complaint against him. According to CBS News Texas, he was first arrested last August on charges of abuse of office and corrupt influence. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges…