By Ange Kasongo and Sonia Rolley KINSHASA (Reuters) -The leader of an attempted coup on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people including three American citizens arrested, a spokesman for the Central African country’s army told Reuters. Gunfire rang out around 4 a.m. in the capital Kinshasa, […]
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Winter Springs Police search for suspect wanted for attempted murder following shooting
Winter Springs Police Department said police are searching for a man accused in a shooting that left one person with life-threatening injuries on Saturday night. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Investigators said they are looking for Rey Antonio Sands, 31, who is wanted on charges of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm […]
DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coup
The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshikedi in the capital Kinshasa, involving Congolese and foreign fighters. DR Congo army spokesperson Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge said on the state-run broadcaster RTNC TV that several suspects have been detained and the “situation is now under control”. His […]
Homeless California parolee dragged female jogger by ponytail on beach in attempted sexual assault: police
A homeless man on parole for an assault conviction dragged a jogger by her hair on a beach near Los Angeles before attempting to rape her earlier this week, police said. The alleged incident occurred at around 7:15 a.m. on the Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica. Witnesses told a 911 dispatcher that a woman, […]
Man wounded, suspect accused of attempted murder following Apple Valley shooting
An Apple Valley man faces an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting and wounding another man during amid a dispute earlier this week. Humberto Cueto, 44, was arrested following the 9:30 p.m. shooting in the 14300 block of Jicarilla Road, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials and jail records. Deputies responded to reports […]
Slovakian prime minister fighting for his life after attempted assassination
Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times and gravely wounded on Wednesday in an attempted assassination that shocked the small country and reverberated across Europe. The pro-Russian leader, 59, was reported to be fighting for his life after being hit in the stomach. At least four shots were fired outside a cultural […]
24-Year-Old Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Allegedly Stabbing 7-Year-Old Brother
Cristian Gutierrez allegedly “inflicted great bodily injury” during the May 9 attack, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Duluth Police Department Stock image of court gavel A 24-year-old California man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his 7-year-old brother. According to a Tuesday, May 14, news release from the […]
Local pastor holds anti-violence event after attempted shooting in North Braddock
A North Braddock church held an event raising awareness against gun violence after a man tried to shoot a pastor there just a week earlier. >> Man arrested after trying to shoot pastor during sermon in North Braddock, state police say;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Man arrested after trying to shoot pastor during sermon in […]
Emerado man plans to stand trial in attempted murder case
May 9—GRAND FORKS — An Emerado man accused of attempted murder, among other crimes, is anticipated to stand trial on Aug. 13. Alexander Mitchell Stewart, 31, faces up to 20 years in prison for Class A felony attempted murder. He is also charged with three Class C felonies: domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, terrorizing […]
Woman charged in Van Wert County with attempted murder
May 9—VAN WERT — A Defiance woman who police say intentionally struck two pedestrians with her vehicle has been charged in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court with attempted murder. Summer Jones, 34, entered pleas of not guilty during her May 7 arraignment to two counts of attempted murder, felonies of the first degree; two […]
Canton man charged with attempted murder in connection with January shooting
CANTON ‒ A 40-year-old man from the city’s southwest section has been indicted on a charge of aggravated murder, accused of shooting of another man, 67, in the 800 block of Fifth Street SW on Jan. 29. Lionel I. Lipkins is also charged with aggravated burglary, felonious assault and having weapons under disability. Two charges […]
Suspect, 63, arrested for alleged attempted murder in Kaneohe
May 9—Honolulu police arrested a 63-year-old woman for allegedly driving her vehicle intentionally towards a 32-year-old woman, almost hitting her Wednesday morning in Kaneohe. The 32-year-old woman was “able to jump out of the way of the vehicle,” police said. The suspect was identified and arrested at 9:21 a.m. for second-degree attempted murder. The investigation […]