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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Shooter is killed after opening fire at border agents as they arrived to work
A man wearing tactical gear ambushed U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents as they were walking into their office in McAllen, Texas, on Monday, according to the Department of Homeland Security. "This morning an individual opened fired at the entrance of the United States Border Patrol sector annex in McAllen, Texas. Both Border Patrol agents and local police helped neutralize the shooter," the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement to Fox News. "This is an ongoing investigation led by the FBI. More information will be shared as it becomes available." The shooter, identified as Ryan Louis Mosqueda, 27, fired a rifle at the agents, striking the front doors to the office and cracking the glass. Law enforcement agents returned fire and killed the gunman. McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told KRGV that Mosqueda was driving a vehicle with Michigan plates. More weapons were reportedly found inside his vehicle. No border agents were injured in the attack, but a McAllen police officer who responded to the incident was shot. That officer is reportedly in stable condition, according to Fox News. Law enforcement officials said they believe the attack was an intentional, targeted ambush of Border Patrol agents. The incident in McAllen comes just days after another Texas police officer was shot on Friday night near U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Prairieland Detention Facility. In that incident, an officer with the Alvarado Police Department was shot around 11pm on Friday while responding to reports of a suspicious person near the detention facility, according to Fox Dallas. When the officer tried making contact with the alleged suspicious person, they were shot in the neck. The officer was flown to a hospital in Fort Worth and was later released. Several armed suspects allegedly fled the scene but were arrested. In June, multiple people were arrested after a riot outside an ICE facility in Portland, Oregon. According to the DHS, one of the suspects allegedly fired a Roman Candle firework at police officers and threatened them with a large knife before throwing it at them, according to Fox News. No law enforcement officers were seriously injured in the attack. DHS confirmed at the time that three people had been arrested. "We are closely monitoring the attacks on DHS detention facilities in Prairieland, TX, and Portland, OR, and are coordinating with the [US Attorney offices] and our law enforcement partners," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said on X. "The Department [of Justice] has zero tolerance for assaults on federal officers or property and will bring the full weight of the law against those responsible." The attacks come amid increasingly brazen and public ICE raids in neighborhoods. ICE raids in Los Angeles last month kicked off nationwide protests that saw demonstrators clashing with ICE and DHS agents. Despite ICE's insistence that its raids are primarily targeting criminals, little data is available to corroborate those claims.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Yahoo
Are Roman candles, firecrackers legal in Delaware? What to know for July 4th
If your planning to celebrate the long July 4th holiday weekend with a fireworks display, you'll need to know the difference between a Roman candle and firecracker, and the laws that govern fireworks usage in Delaware and elsewhere. According to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission, burns accounted for 42% of fireworks-related injuries, so you should know what you're handling before you light any fireworks fuses on July 4th. At its most basic, a Roman candle is tube-shaped cardboard container, usually up to three feet long, and packed with an assortment of black powder, shells and other explosive material. The hand-held Roman candles are known for shooting stars, sparks and small shells in a sequence. Firecrackers are much smaller than Roman candles, but aren't any less dangerous, as firecracker accidents accounts for more than 14% of all fireworks-related injuries. In general, firecrackers are small, single-explosion fireworks wrapped in paper stock with a short fuse. Most firecrackers are designed to create a loud noise and small-area explosion. Some fireworks come attached to a main fuse, which would trigger several firecrackers to go off in a sequence and can produce colorful smoke. There are several other types of fireworks, including fountains, mines, novelties, sparklers and spinners. Although you now know the difference between firecrackers and Roman candles, you won't be able to light either in Delaware, as firecrackers and Roman candles are banned in the First State. Firecrackers and Roman candles are also banned in New Jersey and New York; however, consumer-grade firecrackers and Roman candles are legal in Pennsylvania. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Are Roman candles, firecrackers, legal on July 4th in Delaware?
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Multiple arrests after violent mob attacks Portland ICE facility with fireworks and knives
Multiple people have been arrested following a violent riot outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, that involved knife-throwing and explosives. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told Fox News Digital that one of the rioters had tried to fire a 'Roman Candle' firework at law enforcement. Portland Anti-ice Riot Crushed By Federal Agents The same person allegedly threatened officers with a large knife by swinging it and then throwing it at them, the spokesperson said. No law enforcement officers were seriously injured during the attack, according to officials. Multiple Arrests Near Portland Ice Building After Police Declare Riot Read On The Fox News App While the suspects' identities have not yet been released, DHS confirmed there have been three arrests. "Unfortunately, these violent attacks are becoming more and more common," the spokesperson said. "Our ICE law enforcement is now facing a 500% increase in assaults while carrying out enforcement operations. "Secretary [Kristi] Noem's message to the rioters is clear: You will not stop us or slow us down. ICE and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be fully prosecuted by the law." Officers Injured As Portland Rioters Breach Ice Building With Explosives And Rocks Fox News Digital previously reported that following a Portland "No Kings" protest on June 14, a mob had launched fireworks, smoke grenades and threw rocks at federal law enforcement. The rioters broke glass and breached the ICE facility, leaving four officers injured. Officials said the building was later article source: Multiple arrests after violent mob attacks Portland ICE facility with fireworks and knives
Toronto Sun
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Ajax councillor aims to end teen 'fireworks wars'
A screengrab from a video provided to the Toronto Sun, shows kids shooting Roman Candle fireworks at each other during the Monday of the May 2025 long weekend at the Nottingham Market Shopping Mall at Westney Road North and Williamson Drive West in North Ajax. Ajax Councillor Nancy Henry says there's a plan in place to fight what she calls 'fireworks wars' – hundreds of teenagers shooting roman candles at each other – at an North Ajax mall and the surrounding area on Mondays of long weekends. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Henry's been made aware of the occurrences since at least 2024, so she went to witness the event for herself over last year's Victoria Day long weekend at the Nottingham Market Shopping Mall – known to many as the 'No Frills Plaza' at Westney Rd. N. and Williamson Dr. W. – and again over the May 2025 long weekend. There were over 300 people last year and less than 200 this year, said Henry. 'A large group of youth all across Durham Region were meeting at this location, they were getting out of vehicles,' said Henry. 'Anywhere from four, six, to eight, depending on the size of the vehicle, of youth were exiting vehicles with backpacks filled with roman candles. All dressed in black in either a balaclava or a black surgical mask. What I witnessed was far worse than what was described to me.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Henry said when she returned to the scene on the Victoria Day long weekend, 'there were less kids there this year but it appeared to be more violent in nature. They were in closer proximity to each other, shooting each other, they were fully inside the TD bank (vestibule).' Both time she went, Henry said police were on the scene with two or three vehicles 'in different parts while all this was happening.' Durham Region Police said in a statement to the Toronto Sun : 'We were aware of an incident on the holiday Monday (May 19, 2025) where teenagers were shooting off fireworks in a plaza. There were no reported injuries and no charges laid.' Henry herself ended up getting hit by another car in the parking lot in May and also called police, but they were busy chasing down other incidents in the area so by the third call her statement was taken. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'They came full force at me,' she said. 'I called police twice that night for the TD incident (and my accident).' Read More Henry said her insurance will cover the right front bumper and headlight damage to her vehicle and she's hoping to recover from what's believed to be temporary hearing loss in her right ear, resulting from a swollen and sore right side from the shoulder up to the ear, a hobbled left knee that she thinks hit the door panel, and a whiplash effect on her upper and lower back. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Still to come in a few weeks, Canada Day long weekend, but Henry said 'there's a plan in place' after meeting with Durham Regional Police, Ajax bylaw and fire departments, the plaza management and the Catholic school board (given the close proximity of Saint André Bessette Catholic School). 'All (of the parties) have been very understanding and cooperative in the collaboration process,' said Henry. 'We also need parents to discuss the dangers of participating in these events with their children and watch for signs of involvement. So there is a plan in place, but I'm not going to reveal what it is. We are being very coy about what's coming next because we need to put an end to this.' Police said to the Toronto Sun : 'We have worked with the plaza owners to provide some security measures moving forward should this happen again.' Toronto & GTA World Toronto Blue Jays Toronto & GTA World
