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Woman injured after freeway shooting in San Francisco

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One person is injured after a shooting on I-280 Friday afternoon, California Highway Patrol confirmed to KRON4. The shooting happened around 1 p.m. in the southbound area of Highway 101 near the I-280 split and Alemany Boulevard exit.When officers arrived at the scene, they located a female victim who suffered an injury to her leg, authorities said. She was taken to SF General Hospital for a non-life-threatening injury. CHP did not release any suspect vehicle description at this time, and no arrest(s) have been made. A portion of the southbound lanes of Highway 101 was closed for about 20 minutes but has now since reopened.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }This story will be updated.

Authorities say escaped homicide suspect may be getting desperate living in wilderness

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:40 GMT

YOUNGSVILLE, Pa (AP) — A homicide suspect who used bed sheets to escape from jail last week continues to evade capture, but authorities said Friday they believe he may be growing “desperate” as he tries to live with little support while apparently camping in the rough terrain of northwestern Pennsylvania woodlands.Lt. Col. George Bivens, the deputy commissioner of Operations for the Pennsylvania State Police, reiterated during a news conference that authorities believe Michael Burham, 34, remains in the area. Bivens showed a brief video, apparently taken by a home security camera, that showed a man walking on a residential street. Bivens said authorities believe the man was Burham but declined to provide specific details about the video, or say when or where it was taken,Authorities have said they believe someone is or may have been helping Burham evade capture, citing the discovery of “small stockpiles or campsites” in wooded areas in the general vicinity and that it was believed a...

‘Brazen act’: 5 people shot near Bladensburg Peace Cross while leaving funeral

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:40 GMT

Five people were shot near the Peace Cross Memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland, Friday afternoon while leaving a nearby funeral, according to the Bladensburg Police Department.Chief Tyrone Collington Sr. said all of the victims are alive. Sources tell WTOP news partner 7News three of the victims are in critical condition. The shooting happened just before 12:30 p.m., in the 4300 block of Bladensburg Road, near the intersection with Annapolis Road.Collington said the five people who were shot were leaving a funeral at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, when at least one person in another vehicle started shooting at their vehicle.“This is uncommon in this community,” Collington said. “This was an unnecessary, senseless act of violence.”No arrests have been made, and police do not know how many shooters may have been involved. During an afternoon news conference, Collington made a plea to anyone who was in the area when the shooting happened.“Anyone that was out here, t...

Harrison Frazar leads major Kaulig Companies Championship by 1 shot at midway point

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:40 GMT

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Harrison Frazar found Firestone a bit more difficult than he did in his opening round but still managed a solid result, shooting a 2-under 68 on Friday for a one-shot lead over Stewart Cink at the midway point of the Kaulig Companies Championship.The 51-year-old Frazar was at 7-under 133 in the fourth of five majors on the PGA Tour Champions. He had one PGA Tour victory in 409 career starts, the 2011 FedEx St. Jude Classic, and has yet to win on the over-50 tour.“As far as remembering how to win, no, it’s been a long time,” Frazar said. “Golf is a rhythm, golf is a balance. Just try to do everything the same and just try to do the best I can and see where they add up.”Frazar made three birdies in his first six holes and held on from there, making two bogeys and one more birdie on the par-4 13th.“A couple of short shots that landed pin-high and kind of bounced long, chipped in one of those. I just kind of hung in, just tried to keep fighting and tried to get the ba...

Capturan a dos sospechosos del asesinato de un empresario que era pieza clave de investigaciones en Ecuador

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:40 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Policía de Ecuador y la Fiscalía General del Estado informaron este viernes que en un operativo en Guayaquil las autoridades capturaron a dos personas, a quienes consideran autores materiales del asesinato de cuatro personas el 30 de marzo, incluyendo al empresario Rubén Cherres, que era buscado como pieza clave en investigaciones por narcotráfico y tráfico de cargos públicos en Ecuador.La Policía Nacional consignó que la captura de los dos sospechosos tuvo lugar luego de una investigación que duró tres meses.El comunicado policial señala que los detenidos son de nacionalidad ecuatoriana. Uno de ellos, identificado como José Z. de 39 años, tiene antecedentes por robo y tenencia y porte de armas; y el segundo detenido, identificado como Alex M. de 53 años, con antecedentes por extorsión, tenencia de armas y tráfico de tierras.CNN intenta conocer si los detenidos ya tienen una defensa o si la Defensoría Pública ejercerá su tutela.Durante una rueda de prensa es...

Scott Dixon ready to defend title at Honda Indy Toronto, his ‘home’ race where he has won 4 times

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:40 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — This just feels like home to Scott Dixon.The New Zealand native often jokes that as the only IndyCar race in a Commonwealth country, the Honda Indy Toronto is essentially his backyard.He has also won four times on the street course around Exhibition Place, including a dominant performance in 2022, and has the second-most victories in race history. He won both races here in 2013 and again in 2018.“I think you can never really rest on last year’s performances,” Dixon said. “The track changes over time, right? It’s city streets. What was there one year is definitely going to be different.”The track has changed since Dixon’s victory a year ago, with the surface between turns 8 and 11 redone for a less bumpy ride. That includes the pit lane — nestled between BMO Field and the Horse Palace — which has been expanded by two bays this year to accommodate 27 cars.Dixon said those small changes make street courses so much fun.“It looks a lot smoother and a lot more consistent, a...

Denver weather: Scattered thunderstorms to start the weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Friday evening will include a few thunderstorms in Denver weather and along the Front Range. A few storms near the northern border could produce gusty wind and hail. The Pinpoint Weather team, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, said some storms could linger past midnight. Additional storms will be possible on Saturday.Rain chances for the week ahead from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Clearing late and comfortableOnce the showers and thunderstorms end after midnight, the skies will start to clear. It could be a little breezy at times. Temperatures will fall into the 40s and 50s in the Colorado mountains. The overnight lows for Denver and surrounding areas will be in the low 60s with some spots in the upper 50s. The air will be dry and breezy making for comfortable conditions.Forecast overnight lows by Saturday morning from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tomorrow: More scattered stormsSaturday will start off with abundant sunshine followed by increasing clouds during the a...

‘Hockey is for everyone’: Florida Panthers host special clinic for visually impaired kids

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:40 GMT

A group of 40 visually impaired children had a ball with the Florida Panthers, as they learned about a fun, new take on hockey.These children needed a more hands-on approach to learn about sports, and the Panthers made that happen when they hosted the young visitors at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise. on Friday morning.The Florida Panthers have always had a clear message that hockey is for everyone.Among their many outreach programs to make that possible in our community, there’s one that made this day special for these kids.The team hosted a special hockey clinic for visually impaired children. The students played and enjoyed hockey as part of their experience.“I’m actually having pretty good fun right now, me and my friends are just hitting the balls around with these pucks,” said participant Jamina Dayen. “It’s actually – I’m enjoying myself, I’m having a good time.”Virginia Jacko, CEO of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, sa...

Videos capture beachgoers harassing manatees near Clearwater

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:40 GMT

NEAR CLEARWATER, Fla. (WSVN) —Touching a manatee is against the law, but that didn’t stop some people on a Central Florida beach from putting their hands on the gentle giants.A drone video of a group of manatees near Clearwater showed the moment some beachgoers crossed the line by illegally touching the endangered creatures.“There were plenty of people that just had to touch them and chase them around,” said Michael McCarthy.In one part of the video, a man was seen nearly running over by a massive manatee that can weigh in at more than 1,000 pounds.“It’s a little surprising, but not uncommon for things like this to happen,” said Marie Filipek, a senior animal care professional at Zoo Tampa.Filipek said people need to give manatees their space.“They will come closer to shore, usually, it’s in mating herd, so it will be a group of males and one female that they are trying to breed,” Filipek said. “So, definitely in that case,...

Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in brazen North End shooting caught on camera

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:40 GMT

Boston police are turning to the public for help as they search for a 54-year-old Boston man who is facing charges in connection with a brazen shooting in the North End on Wednesday night that left a bullet hole in the window of Modern Pastry.Patrick Mendoza is being sought on a warrant bringing charges including assault to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon (gun), unlawful possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, and witness intimidation in connection with the 11 p.m. shooting on Hanover Street, according to Boston police. He is described as being white, 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighing about 160 pounds, with black hair. He is to be considered “armed and dangerous,” police said.Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call detectives at 617-343-4240. Anonymous tips can be called into the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).News of the warrant being issued comes ...