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Denver officer fires at suspect during hostage situation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Denver Police officer shot a suspect during a hostage situation following a police chase late Friday night, according to Police Chief Ron Thomas.That suspect was injured but was in stable condition as of early Saturday morning, according to police.The incident happened in the 3500 block of North York Street.Chief Thomas said around 5:30 p.m. a road rage shooting was reported in the area of Colfax Avenue and Interstate 25. The victim of that shooting said he was shot by someone in a vehicle that he then began to follow to the area of 47th Avenue and Josephine Street while on the phone with dispatchers. Man killed by Aurora officer was being robbed: police Police said officers arrived at the scene and eventually found the suspect vehicle in that area, where it had been abandoned.Police kept an eye on the vehicle for several hours after that and around 11 p.m., several people entered it and started driving away.Police then pursued the vehicle to the 3500 block of N...

Car severely wrecked after falling over I-95 ramp in NW Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:47 GMT

First responders and Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene of a reported bad accident on Interstate 95, on Saturday morning. A red Toyota sedan lost control while traveling north on the I-95 express lanes taking the exit ramp to State Road 7. The Toyota collided into the concrete barrier wall, drove over it and subsequently fell onto the southbound lanes of I-95 underneath. It also struck an overhead road sign attached to the bridge causing damage that requires extended repairs. The Toyota was then struck by a grey BMW that was traveling south on I-95.Officials found the Toyota completely destroyed by the Golden Glades Interchange and I-95. The driver of that car suffered severe injuries and was transported as a trauma alert.Southbound I-95 was shut down during the preliminary investigation.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

FIU police issue notice warning students of Peeping Tom around campus apartments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:47 GMT

Florida International University has reported a mysterious Peeping Tom on campus.According to FIUPD, a male subject has been looking into students’ windows at the University Apartment Complex at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus between July 3 and August 24. The reported incidents occurred between midnight and 5:30 a.m.The subject is believed to be a white male driving a black sedan.Campus police recommended that students ensure their front doors and windows are locked, also encouraging them to keep windows covered and to and report any suspicious activity.Police haven’t released further details since there’s an ongoing investigation. FIUPD is asking for community assistance to identify the person engaged in this type of criminal activity. If anyone sees anything suspicious in any housing facility, you are urged to call FIUPD immediately at their non-emergency line 305-348-2626 or 305 348-5911 for emergencies.

Woman hospitalized for gunshot wound after car approached people in NW Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:47 GMT

Miami-Dade Police reported a woman being shot, sending her to the hospital. They said an SUV approached the corner of 92nd Street and Northwest 27th Avenue around 6 a.m. when someone started shooting at the people standing around.The victim was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and is reported to be in stable condition.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

FIFA suspends Spain soccer chief Luis Rubiales amid row over kiss with Women’s World Cup winner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:47 GMT

(CNN) — FIFA has provisionally suspended Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, from “all football-related activities” over his kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso.Rubiales has been refusing to stand down over the incident, in which he kissed Hermoso on the lips last Sunday after Spain won the tournament for the first time, despite fierce criticism from Hermoso, her teammates and the Spanish government.Hermoso said the kiss was unwanted and she and the entire World Cup-winning squad have refused to play while Rubiales remains president.Rubiales said the kiss was consensual and the federation has been sticking by him, threatening legal action against Hermoso and others.World soccer’s governing body FIFA said Rubiales was initially suspended for 90 days and banned Rubiales and the Spanish football federation from contacting Hermoso, who described refusing requests to issue a statement to “alleviate the pressure” on Rubiales.FIFA said further i...

Shooting during Chicago White Sox game leaves 2 women wounded

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:47 GMT

Two women were wounded during a shooting at a White Sox baseball game in Chicago Friday night.The violence unfolded just before 9 p.m. at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday during a game between the White Sox and the Oakland Athletics, according to authorities.A 42-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 26-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to her abdomen. The older of the two was hospitalized at University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition while the latter refused medical attention, according to the police statement.Both women were seated midway up Section 161 in left-center field, police said, according to NBC Chicago.“Upon receiving notification of this incident, CPD responded immediately and deployed additional resources while coordinating with White Sox security to maintain the safety of those who were in attendance or working at the game,” the police said in its statement. “At no time was it believed there was an active threat.&#...

Isiah Kiner-Falefa talks impending free agency, taking back seat to Yankees’ youth

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:47 GMT

TAMPA — When the Yankees called up Everson Pereira and Oswald Peraza earlier this week, Aaron Boone spoke with some veterans whose playing time would be impacted by the promotions.Isiah Kiner-Falefa was one of those veterans.With Pereira and Peraza expected to mostly play left field and third base, respectively, the versatile Kiner-Falefa figured to lose as much playing time as any roster incumbent. The Yanks are in last place, so their focus is on the future.“It’s just part of it,” Kiner-Falefa told the Daily News. “When you’re not winning, you got to give the other guys opportunities, and it just so happens to be me. So it is what it is.”Kiner-Falefa played for the first time since the promotions on Friday. He went 1-for-5 with a double while roaming centerfield in the Yankees’ series-opening win over Tampa Bay.“Kiner’s done a really nice job, and with some guys coming up, it’s cut into his playing time,” Boon...

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole doesn’t want to be ‘distracted’ by chasing 1st career Cy Young

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:47 GMT

TAMPA — Shortly after Gerrit Cole exited his Friday start against the Rays, Aaron Boone showered him with praise.“I said to him afterwards, ‘That’s about as good as I’ve seen you right there,’” Boone said after Cole struck out 11 and walked none while holding Tampa Bay to two earned runs in a 6-2 win. “That’s what it looked like to me against, obviously, a really good offense that’s familiar with him.”The performance — a bounce-back after a clunker against Boston on Aug. 19 — saw Cole lower his ERA to 2.95. He is also 11-4 with 181 strikeouts over 168 innings this season.“He’s doing something special out there this year,” DJ LeMahieu said.While the last-place Yankees are all but officially out of the playoff race, their ace’s Cy Young candidacy has given fans a reason to pay attention over the last month or so of the season. Cole, however, doesn’t want to look too far ahead.&#...

7 people shot at Boston’s Caribbean Carnival; Council prez calls for 2nd parade to be canceled

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:47 GMT

Seven people have been shot, all with non-life threatening injuries, at today’s Caribbean Carnival as City Council President Ed Flynn urges the day’s second parade to be called off.Police are on the scene in force in Dorchester and the wounded have been taken to the hospital. Firearms have been recovered, police added.The call came in at 7:44 a.m. for an active shooting on Blue Hill Avenue and Talbot Avenue, according to police.“We’re praying for the recovery of the victims, and grateful to the police and first responders who were on the scene,” At-large City Councilor Erin Murphy told the Herald. “This is an event for children, on a Saturday morning, and it’s appalling that bad actors would visit violence and evil on it.”Flynn said this morning police have been “confiscating guns” in the neighborhoods but a more “comprehensive plan” is needed to address gun violence.He’s also calling for the city to cance...

Man, 35, facing murder charge in death of Richmond Hill woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:47 GMT

A 35-year-old Toronto man is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a woman in Richmond Hill.York Region police say just after 6:30 p.m. on August 25 they were called to check on the welfare of the residents at a home on Taylor Mills Drive South. When they arrived they found a man needing medical attention and a woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police have charged a 35-year-old with second-degree murder. Police did not release the suspect’s name or relationship to the dead woman.