
2 teens indicted on murder, battery charges in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist captured on video
Two teenagers have been indicted and charged as adults with several felonies, including murder and auto theft, after allegedly recording the moment they targeted and fatally struck a bicyclist in a hit-and-run in Las Vegas
2023-10-07 09:56

Suspect admits to fatally shooting Texas college student outside a bar – but can’t explain why
A Texas man admitted to fatally shooting a Texas Christian University student outside a bar, but could not give a reason as to why he committed the crime, a police affidavit revealed. Matthew Purdy Jr, 21, was located by police and arrested shortly after the tragic killing happened around 1am on Friday. Wes Smith, a junior at Texas Christian University, was shot three times while standing on a sidewalk in Fort Worth’s West 7th entertainment district, according to a police affidavit. Purdy told police that he did not know Smith and could not give a reason for the shooting. But did ask if he knew his father, who was assaulted in the area in the past, arrest documents stated. The college student had gunshot wounds to his stomach, shoulder and head, according to the affidavit that also revealed Purdy told police that he shot Smith in the head “because he wanted to make sure he was dead.” He also told police he would have fired more shots “if he hadn’t run out of ammunition.” Surveillance video reviewed by police showed the suspect as he approached Smith and appeared to speak to him before the student fell to the ground. Purdy, who was wearing a white T-shirt, dark pants, red ball cap and carrying a backpack, stood over Smith before running off, the affidavit said. A witness who later described the chaotic scene to police, said the suspect hit an unknown person in the back of the head with a gun. When Purdy was detained by police a short time later, he appeared to have “fresh blood” on his backpack, according to the affidavit. He was placed in the back of a patrol car where he dismantled a 9mm handgun that police say he had hidden, and threw pieces of it outside. At the time of the incident, Purdy was on probation for aggravated robbery. He now faces a murder charge and was booked at the Tarrant County Jail with a bond set at $500,000. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that “Smith was shot and killed in a senseless act of gun violence.” Smith was a “remarkable young man who impacted countless lives including my own son as a football coach for his middle school team.” The Tennessee native was a junior at TCU where he was double-majoring in finance and marketing, according to Kathy Cavins-Tull, TCU Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, who said in a statement that the university is “devastated.” Read More Shooting outside wedding in Ottawa leaves two dead and six injured Manhunt for dangerous fugitive hones in on heavily wooded area after four sightings BTK serial killer’s chilling drawings released amid search for new victims
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Former ByteDance executive says Chinese Communist Party tracked Hong Kong protesters via data
A former executive at ByteDance, the Chinese company which owns the popular short-video app TikTok, says in a legal filing that some members of the ruling Communist Party used data held by the company to identify and locate protesters in Hong Kong
2023-06-07 18:59

Minnesota on track to legalize recreational marijuana after legislature advances bill to governor
A bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota is on its way to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz for his signature after the state Senate gave the legislation its final stamp of approval following weeks of debate.
2023-05-20 23:55

Japan Inflation Slows in Line With BOJ’s Cooling Price View
Japan’s consumer inflation slowed in July in line with the central bank’s view that price growth has peaked,
2023-08-18 07:52

Conor McGregor won't face charges after sexual assault claim
Prosecutors drop their inquiry into a woman's allegation the UFC fighter attacked her at a Miami arena.
2023-10-19 06:49

How tall is Doja Cat? 'Streets' rapper is known to flaunt her height by wearing high heels
Hip-hop singer Doja Cat's height, slender body shape, and toned legs contribute to her commanding presence on stage
2023-09-09 19:28

Australia’s Capex Misses Estimates Even as Firms Bolster Plans
Australian business investment missed estimates in the three months through September, even as companies increased expected outlays for
2023-11-30 09:46

FedEx jet skids off the runway at a Tennessee airport after landing gear failure
A plane operated by FedEx skidded off the end of a runway at an airport in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after reporting a landing gear failure, emergency officials said.
2023-10-05 17:59

Analysis-Trump allies' push to move Georgia subversion trial could mean delays
By Tom Hals Efforts by Donald Trump allies to move Georgia's criminal case charging the former U.S. president
2023-08-25 18:21

Pfizer CEO calls US drug price plan 'negotiation with a gun to your head'
By Michael Erman and Bhanvi Satija NEW YORK (Reuters) -Pfizer Inc Chief Executive Albert Bourla called U.S. plans to negotiate
2023-05-13 04:55

From playgrounds to parade grounds: Russian schools are becoming increasingly militarized
Russia's playgrounds are becoming parade grounds. At schools from the Pacific to the Black Sea, children in nursery grade don uniforms and take part in marching practice. Older kids are being taught how to dig trenches, throw grenades and shoot with real ammunition.
2023-09-24 12:49
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