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AP Source: NFL Player Phillip Adams Killed 5, Then Himself

April 8, 2021

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The gunman who killed five people including a prominent doctor in South Carolina was former NFL player Phillip Adams, who killed himself early Thursday, according to a source who was briefed on the investigation. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly, said Adams’ parents…

Suspect Arrested in Sawyer County Death Investigation

April 7, 2021

Site Staff,

STONE LAKE, Wis. – Authorities in Sawyer County have arrested a man in connection to the death of 42-year-old Cary Lynne Elkin. According to reports Cary’s husband, 43-year-old Timothy P. Elkin has been arrested and is facing charges of hiding a corpse. The body of Cary Elkin was found in a residence on Hungary Lake in the Town of Sand…

Sawyer County Authorities Identify Female Found Dead From Multiple Gunshot Wounds

April 6, 2021

Site Staff,

SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – Authorities in Sawyer County have identified the female victim found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in residence in Sawyer County last week. According to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a deceased female around 12:26 a.m. Friday at a residence on Hungary Lake Lane in the Town of Sand Lake. The Sawyer…

Authorities: Navy Medic Shoots 2, Is Shot and Killed on Base

April 6, 2021

The Associated Press,

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — A Navy medic shot and critically wounded two people at a Maryland business park Tuesday, then fled to a nearby Army base where he was shot and killed, police and U.S. Navy officials said. The man entered a business at the Riverside Tech Park, causing people inside to flee, but it was unclear if the shooting…

Police Chief: Fired Cop Broke Policy in Pinning Floyd

April 6, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis police chief who called George Floyd’s death “murder” soon after it happened testified that Officer Derek Chauvin had clearly violated department policy when he pinned Floyd’s neck beneath his knee for more than 9 minutes. Chief Medaria Arradondo took the stand on Day Six of Chauvin’s trial in the death of the 46-year-old Black man…

Trial in Floyd’s Death Expected to Turn to Ex-Cop’s Training

April 5, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death is expected Monday to turn toward the fired officer’s training after a first week dominated by emotional testimony from eyewitnesses and a devastating video of his arrest. Derek Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter in the May 25 death of Floyd. Chauvin, who is…

Lieutenant: Kneeling on Floyd’s Neck ‘Totally Unnecessary’

April 2, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The head of the Minneapolis Police Department’s homicide division has testified that kneeling on the neck of someone who is handcuffed and lying on his stomach is top-tier, deadly force, and “totally unnecessary.” Lt. Richard Zimmerman testified Friday at the trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with killing George Floyd last year. His testimony…

Authorities Investigating Death in Sawyer County

April 2, 2021

Site Staff,

SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – Authorities in Sawyer County are investigating a death after deputies responded to a residence in the Town of Sand Lake on reports of a deceased female early Friday morning. When deputies arrived at the residence around 12:26 a.m. Friday they discovered a 42-year-old female dead from apparent gunshot wounds. A death investigation is now underway by…

Car Rams 2 Officers at Capitol Barricade; One Officer Killed, Driver Shot Dead

April 2, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man rammed a car into two Capitol Police officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol on Friday afternoon before being shot to death by authorities when he got out of the vehicle while holding what appeared to be a knife, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. Both Capitol Police officers were taken to…

Child Among 4 Dead in Shooting at California Office Building

April 1, 2021

The Associated Press,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The latest U.S. mass shooting has happened at a Southern California office building where four people were killed, including a child, and a woman was critically wounded. The gunman was also wounded and hospitalized. Police did not disclose a motive for Wednesday’s shooting in the city of Orange southeast Los Angeles. When officers arrived, shots were…

Watch Live: Derek Chauvin Trial Continues – Day 4

April 1, 2021

Site Staff,

Categories: Chauvin Trial, Crime, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Watch Live: The Trial of Derek Chauvin – Day 3

March 31, 2021

Site Staff,

Categories: Chauvin Trial, Crime, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Firefighter Blocked From Helping Floyd Returns to Stand

March 31, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis firefighter who wept as she recounted how a police officer prevented her from helping George Floyd is resuming testimony Wednesday in the trial of the fired police officer charged in Floyd’s death. Genevieve Hansen said Tuesday that she came upon Derek Chauvin restraining Floyd while out on a walk last Memorial Day. Hansen says she…

Authorities Find Body of Missing Odanah Man in River

The body of 32 year old Kevin Rosin was found in The White River around 1:45 Tuesday afternoon.

March 30, 2021

Arman Rahman,

ASHLAND, Wis.- A missing Odanah man has been found dead after an extensive search by multiple agencies since Friday. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 32-year-old Kevin Rosin was found in The White River around 1:45 Tuesday afternoon. Police K-9s helped to end the search. Rosin went missing after a single-vehicle rollover crash Friday morning south of…

Suspect in Fond du Lac Reservation Shooting Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

March 30, 2021

Site Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Brevator Township man charged with murder for shooting his friend at his home in November 2019 has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. According to court records, 45-year-old Thomas Allen Micklewright shot 65-year-old James Arthur Couture at his home located at the 3500 block of Brevator Road. When police arrived on the scene they found Couture dead in…

Watch Live: Trial of Derek Chauvin Continues

March 30, 2021

Site Staff,

Categories: Chauvin Trial, Crime, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Witness Describes Seeing Floyd ‘Slowly Fade Away’

March 30, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man who was among onlookers shouting at a Minneapolis police officer to get off George Floyd last May returns to the stand on Tuesday, a day after he described seeing Floyd struggle for air and his eyes rolling back into his head, saying he saw Floyd “slowly fade away … like a fish in a bag.”…

Duluth Police: Minnesota State Patrol Vehicle Shot At With BB Gun During Traffic Stop

March 29, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Police Department says officers responded Monday afternoon to reports of shots fired at a Minnesota State Patrol Trooper’s vehicle during a traffic stop. The incident happened around 10:21 a.m. in the area of Central Avenue and 7th Street. Duluth police say the State Patrol’s squad was struck twice with what appears to be ‘projectiles consistent…

Jurors Shown Video at Ex-Officer’s Trial in Floyd’s Death

March 29, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shocking video footage of George Floyd gasping for breath was front and center Monday as the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee into the Black man’s neck went on trial Monday on charges of murder and manslaughter. Prosecutors played the video that shows Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes, 29 seconds…

Former Staff at Duluth Jail Sues After Guard Attacked Her

March 29, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former member of the medical staff at the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth, Minnesota has sued the county over an alleged 2016 incident in which a correctional officer attacked the medical technician and claimed it was an impromptu training exercise. Natalina Slaughter said in a lawsuit she had recently started working at the jail when…

Watch Live: Trial of Derek Chauvin

March 29, 2021

Site Staff,

Categories: Chauvin Trial, Crime, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Video of Floyd Arrest May Appear Early at Ex-Cop’s Trial

March 29, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer goes on trial Monday in George Floyd’s death, and jurors may not wait long to see parts of the bystander video that caught Derek Chauvin’s knee on Floyd’s neck. Prosecutors have not said when they will play the video, but legal experts say they expect it to be early as part of…

Jacob Blake Files Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Officer

March 26, 2021

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Black man who was paralyzed after he was shot in the back by a white police officer in southeastern Wisconsin has filed an excessive force civil lawsuit. Jacob Blake Jr. was shot by Kenosha Officer Rusten Sheskey in August while Blake was about to get into an SUV during a domestic dispute. Blake’s federal complaint against…

6 Arrested After Locking Themselves To Line 3 Construction Site

March 25, 2021

Dan Hanger,

FLOODWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Six people are under arrest in St. Louis County after locking themselves to the Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline construction site. The arrests happened Thursday in Floodwood Township, just east of the city of Floodwood. When deputies arrived, as many as 30 anti-pipeline demonstrators were there. Four of them were locked to heavy machinery and two…

Colorado Shooting Suspect Makes His 1st Court Appearance

March 25, 2021

The Associated Press,

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Three days after he was led away in handcuffs from a Boulder supermarket were 10 people were fatally shot, the suspect appeared in court for the first time and his defense lawyer asked for a mental health assessment “to address his mental illness.” Kathryn Herold, the lawyer for suspect Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, provided no other…

Man Arrested After Shooting In Duluth Heights

Investigator witnessed the suspect shoot from a vehicle.

March 24, 2021

KQDS Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – One man was taken into custody Wednesday evening after a shooting in the Duluth Heights neighborhood involving several rounds. A spokesperson for the Duluth Police Department said the shots were fired around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Baylis Street and Pecan Avenue. An investigator witnessed the shooting go down while under surveillance for a different case…

Records Suggest Defendant Called 911 During Minnesota Attack

March 24, 2021

The Associated Press,

BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — A man charged with carrying out a mass shooting at a Minnesota health clinic last month allegedly called 911 during the attack and told the dispatcher he was the shooter and to send “a lotta ambulances,” records show. Medical assistant Lindsay Overbay was killed and four other staff members were wounded in the Feb. 9 shooting at the…

Jury Set for Ex-Cop’s Trial in Floyd Death; Starts Monday

March 24, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A jury has been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for Monday. The final juror was chosen Tuesday, more than two weeks after the process began. Attorneys and the judge worked through more than 100 people, dismissing most because they acknowledged strong views about an…

Duluth Man Arrested in Lincoln Park Home Invasion, Assault

A felony warrant was also issued to the victim for violating his supervised release for a separate criminal court case -- days before this latest crime.

March 23, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth man was arrested on Saturday after breaking into a home in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and assaulting the 92-year-old female resident. According to the criminal complaint, officers responded to a burglary in the 700 block of North 20th Avenue West around 4:00 p.m. Saturday. When officers arrived at the residence they learned that the…

Jury Set for Ex-Cop’s Trial in Floyd Death; Starts March 29

March 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A jury has been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for March 29. The final juror was chosen Tuesday, more than two weeks after the process began. Attorneys and the judge worked through more than 100 people, dismissing most because they acknowledged strong views about…

Boulder Supermarket Shooter ID’d as 21-Year-Old Man

March 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police on Tuesday identified a 21-year-old man as the suspect in the killing of 10 people at a Boulder, Colorado, supermarket. Supermarket employees told investigators that Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa shot an elderly man multiple times Monday outside the Boulder grocery store before going inside, according to the documents. Another person was found shot in…

Suspect Sought in Shooting at Madison Homeless Shelter

March 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A shooting at a Madison homeless shelter has left one man wounded by a shooter who is on the run, authorities said Tuesday. According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, one officer fired his or her weapon when confronting the armed suspect inside the shelter, but did not hit anyone. Police were dispatched to the temporary…

Colorado Shooting Leaves 10 Dead in Latest Mass Tragedy

March 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police say 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a Colorado supermarket, including a police officer. Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold said Monday night that a lone suspect is in custody and is getting medical treatment. Police refuse to speculate on a motive and say the investigation has just begun. Herold identified the slain…

Man Accused in Minnesota Clinic Shooting To Get Mental Exam

March 23, 2021

The Associated Press,

BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — A judge has ordered a mental health exam for a Minnesota man accused of opening fire in a health clinic northwest of Minneapolis, killing one staff member, and injuring four others. The exam, granted Monday at the request of the defense, will help determine if Gregory Ulrich is mentally competent to help with his own defense….

Police: 10 People Killed In Colorado Supermarket Shooting

March 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A shooting at a Colorado supermarket killed 10 people Monday, including a police officer who was the first to respond to the scene, authorities said. Police arrested a suspect, but didn’t reveal his name or any details about the shooting at an evening news conference where Boulder police Chief Maris Herold fought back tears. Investigators had…

Prison Death Investigated as a Homicide, Inmate in Custody

March 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The death of an inmate at the Rush City prison is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Officers were doing regular rounds at the Minnesota Correctional Facility and found James Francis Howard with face and head injuries in his cell about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, correction officials said Monday. Staff…

14th Juror Seated for Ex-Officer’s Trial in Floyd’s Death

March 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A 14th juror has been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. At least one more juror is needed before opening statements next week. Derek Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter. The juror chosen Monday is a social worker who says she has talked with friends about police…

Jury Selection in 3rd Week for Ex-Cop’s Trial in Floyd Death

March 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jury selection enters its third week Monday for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. Thirteen jurors have been seated for Derek Chauvin’s trial on murder and manslaughter charges, with the judge saying two more will be seated ahead of opening statements expected March 29. Only 12 will deliberate; the others will be alternates….

Court Could Reimpose Boston Marathon Bomber’s Death Sentence

March 22, 2021

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider reinstating the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, presenting President Joe Biden with an early test of his opposition to capital punishment. The justices agreed Monday to hear an appeal filed by the Trump administration, which carried out executions of 13 federal inmates in its final six months in office….

Minnesota Man Charged in Connection With Capitol Siege

March 19, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged a Minnesota man in connection with the U.S. Capitol siege. The U.S. attorney’s office tweeted Friday that 31-year-old Jordan K. Stotts with trespassing in connection with the Jan. 6 incident. FBI agents took him into custody Friday. He was set to make his initial court appearance in Bemidji later Friday afternoon. The tweet…

One Arrested in Connection With Shooting Incident in Lincoln Park

March 19, 2021

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – One man was arrested Thursday evening in connection to a shots fired incident in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. According to police, officers responded to the 2000 block of West 2nd Street around 8:20 p.m. Thursday on reports of shots fired. Officers were told two vehicles had already left the scene quickly. When officers arrived at the location…

Judge Refuses To Delay, Move Trial of Ex-Cop in Floyd Death

March 19, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Friday denied a defense request to delay or move the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death after a $27 million settlement for Floyd’s family raised concern about a tainted jury. Jury selection was halfway complete last week in former officer Derek Chauvin’s trial when the city of Minneapolis…

10th Juror Picked, Lawyers Clash Over Expert in Floyd Trial

March 18, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors at the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death want a judge to allow expert testimony about how people react to traumatic events. A prosecutor said Thursday that a forensic psychiatrist should be able to testify that Floyd’s actions when he struggled with officers trying to put him in a squad…

Suspect in Wisconsin Grocery Warehouse Killings Identified

March 18, 2021

The Associated Press,

(Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP) OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (AP) — A law enforcement official says the man suspected of killing two co-workers at a Wisconsin grocery distribution warehouse before fatally shooting himself was a 41-year-old from suburban Milwaukee. Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Nicholas Ollinger identified the suspect Thursday as Fraron Cornelius, of Wauwatosa. Police say the suspect died from…

Chauvin Jury Grows Despite $27M Settlement to Floyd Family

March 18, 2021

The Associated Press,

(Court TV, via AP, Pool) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jury being seated for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death is growing despite concerns about publicity from a $27 million payout to Floyd’s family to settle their civil lawsuit. The city of Minneapolis agreed to the settlement last week in the midst of jury selection. That…

Wisconsin Judge Charged With Seven Child Pornography Counts

March 17, 2021

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled a Wisconsin judge from the bench after he was charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography. State Department of Justice attorneys filed seven felony counts against Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Brett Blomme. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison. The charges were filed…

Atlanta-Area Shootings Leave 8 Dead, Many of Asian Descent

March 17, 2021

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: CNN) ATLANTA (AP) — The man accused of killing eight people at massage parlors in the Atlanta area told police his act was not racially motivated, and that he had a potential “sex addiction.” Still, officials said they were investigating whether the deaths were hate crimes amid concerns over a wave of attacks on Asian Americans. Six of the…

Officials: Wisconsin Man Kills 2 Co-Workers, Later Dies

March 17, 2021

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A worker shot and killed two colleagues at a supermarket distribution center near Milwaukee before crashing his vehicle during a police pursuit and then killing himself, a union official and police said Wednesday. The attacks happened Tuesday night at the Roundy’s distribution center in Oconomowoc, about 30 miles west of Milwaukee, said Thomas Bennett, secretary-treasurer of General…

Wisconsin Judge Arrested, Suspected of Possessing Child Porn

March 17, 2021

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin judge was arrested Tuesday on tentative charges of possession of child pornography, authorities said. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Brett Blomme, 38, was apprehended following an investigation into “multiple uploads of child pornography,” the Wisconsin Department of Justice said in a release. A criminal complaint was expected to be filed Wednesday, the DOJ said. The…

Juror Dropped From Chauvin Trial After $27m Settlement

March 17, 2021

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Wednesday dismissed a juror who had been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death over fears that the juror had been tainted by the city’s announcement last week of a $27 million settlement to Floyd’s family. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill recalled seven jurors and was questioning…