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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Horror video shows boy, 7, being kidnapped at gunpoint as dad flees
Terrifying video footage from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shows the moment a car pulled out to a house and a boy was taken - the child's father appeared to run to safety Grim video shows the moment a seven-year-old boy was kidnapped at gunpoint and his father ran away to safety. Jamal White was riding his bike outside his home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the US. Suddenly, a white Jeep can be seen in the footage pulling up and blocking the driveway. Two people then jump out and grab little Jamal as his dad Jamal Sr runs inside the house. 'Hell yeah I ran,' Jamal Sr said, responding to criticism on social media. He added: 'I ran im thinking they tryna rob me not take my damn baby.' WISN reported that an amber alert to inform the public of a missing child was not issued until nearly five hours later. Thankfully, Jamal Jr was found around a day later at a house approximately seven miles from where he was taken. Three people have been arrested. Suspect Corey Williams, 25, was charged with party to the crime of kidnapping with intent to transfer property, taking hostages and contributing to the delinquency of a child. A 14-year-old boy and a 38-year-old man were also arrested in connection with the incident. Police are not seeking additional suspects. ABC reported that Williams said the original plan was to rob Jamal White Jr's mother. He claimed she is a known drug dealer. Williams drove his girlfriend's Jeep and the other two suspects allegedly brought guns. They did not see Jamal Jr's mother, so went to his father's house instead. After taking Jamal Jr, they drove away to Williams' house. The 38-year-old suspect called Jamal's mother to demand jewellery and a $100,000 (£74,000) ransom to be exchanged in a park nearby. Jamal Jr's uncle Jamel K White allegedly opened fire on two people during the hunt for the boy and was arrested. Documents seen by the The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Jamel White shot at them as a man and his son drove past during the search. He hit an abandoned house and a tree. The uncle blamed his actions on being scared for the safety of his family, according to the complaint. He faces two charges of first-degree recklessly endangering safety with a dangerous weapon. Jamel White appeared in court on Tuesday and he was ordered to have no possession of firearms or dangerous weapons and slapped with a $20,000 bond. "I'm glad he's OK, but it's kind of like, I feel like I still can't rest because who would do something like this to a 7-year-old?" little Jamal's aunt Simone White told WISN 12 News. She also thanked the community after it rallied to the cause following Jamal Jr being taken. The boy is now with Child Protective Services.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Gunmen Abduct Child In Milwaukee As Father Abandons 7-Year-Old, Runs To Safety
The boy's father claimed that he believed the men were there to rob him, not kidnap his son. In a chilling video that recently went viral, a seven-year-old boy was kidnapped at gunpoint in the US state of Milwaukee last week. What's more shocking is how his father responded to the situation. According to the visuals, the boy's father chose to abandon his son and flee the scene. The timeline of events has sparked outrage among netizens, who have heavily criticised the father's reaction. In the footage obtained by WISN, Jamal White, the seven-year-old boy, can be seen playing and riding his bike near his home in Milwaukee. However, the joy quickly turned into horror when a white Jeep Renegade pulled up near the family's driveway. The vehicle reportedly surveyed the area before blocking the driveway. As soon as it stopped, two men jumped out and grabbed the child. Shockingly, his father, Jamal Sr., abandoned the abducted boy and ran straight into the house. Moments later, he reappeared and was seen slamming the trunk of his car. Initial details released by the police described one suspect as a Black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a face mask. Authorities also issued an Amber Alert shortly after the abduction. Responding to the backlash over his actions, the father wrote on Facebook, 'Hell yeah I ran," claiming that he believed the men were there to rob him, not kidnap his son. Fortunately, the boy was found safe within a day at a house just a few miles from his home. The father also mentioned that his son used escape strategies he had been taught. So far, three people have been arrested in connection with the incident. The boy's uncle, Jamel K. White, was among those taken into custody for allegedly opening fire on two men, as reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He faces charges of recklessly endangering safety with a dangerous weapon. However, the 27-year-old uncle has not been charged in relation to the abduction. He stated that he fired his weapon out of fear for his family's safety, not to harm anyone. Two men, aged 27 and 25, have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping. While the motive for the crime has not yet been confirmed, police say the investigation remains active. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Video shows boy, 7, being kidnapped at gunpoint — as dad runs and hides: ‘Hell yeah I ran'
Chilling footage shows a 7-year-old boy being kidnapped at gunpoint — as his father abandons him to run to safety. The footage obtained by WISN shows little Jamal White riding his bike near his Milwaukee home when a white Jeep circles back and blocks his family's driveway. Two people jump out of the vehicle and grab the youngster — as his dad, Jamal Sr., sprints inside the house, before coming back outside to slam the trunk of his car in fustration. 'Hell yeah I ran,' the dad later wrote on Facebook as he was ripped for failing to stop and help his 7-year-old son. 3 Terrifying footage shows a 7-year-old boy being kidnapped at gunpoint outside his Milwaukee home. FOX 6 Milwaukee 'I ran im thinking they tryna rob me not take my damn baby,' he wrote. Jamal was snatched at 7 p.m. Friday, but an Amber Alert wasn't issued until almost five hours later, WISN noted. He was eventually found nearly 24 hours later at a house seven miles from where he was taken. 3 Jamal White was missing for 24 hours before he was safely found. Family of Jamal White 'Yalll slow we both alive n my baby tried to get away like I taught em,' the dad said, suggesting he should be praised for his son surviving his kidnapping. 'God had us the whole time obviously I did right my baby safe !' Many commenters slammed the dad's actions. 'Your son gone beat on you when he get older and find out what you did buddy,' one user wrote. 3 His father has been slammed for running inside the house when the kidnappers came. FOX 6 Milwaukee 'Bro you ran in the house and slammed the door,' a second wrote. 'I mean did you at least jog after the car?' a third asked. Three people have since been arrested, although no motive has been disclosed for the kidnapping, Complex reported.
Miami Herald
27-06-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Baby deer falls into basement window well and gets trapped. Watch her rescue
A Wisconsin rescue group came to the aid of a baby deer that managed to find herself in a very unfortunate situation. The Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Greendale managed to pull off a very gentle save when a little fawn was in distress, video shows. 'Watch as Marcus from Skedaddle Wisconsin rescues a stranded deer fawn that accidentally fell into a basement window well,' the rescue center said in a June 18 Facebook post. 'This deer fawn is safely reunited with nature thanks to quick action and a humane approach.' The video shows Marcus Mueller reach for the tan coated, white speckled fawn in the hole, get a steady grip on her and calmly lift her out without startling her. She even let out a tiny 'squeak' as she emerged. 'This was one of those situations where acting quickly and calmly made all the difference,' Mueller told WISN. 'The fawn was clearly stuck and stressed, but with a gentle lift, we were able to free it without causing panic or harm.' According to the news station, she was reunited with her mother who 'had been waiting for hours.' Greendale is about a 10-mile drive southwest of Milwaukee.
Black America Web
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Willow Newell Becomes 1st Black Woman Crowned ‘Miss Wisconsin'
Source: Oatfeelgood / Getty Congratulations are in order for Willow Newell, who made history as the first Black woman to win Miss Wisconsin on June 21. The Racine native will now be heading to compete in the Miss America competition, which will take place in Orlando, Florida, in the first week of September. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , Newell, a recent Carthage University graduate, beat out over 29 contestants at Saturday's competition, excelling in five categories: evening gown, talent, private interview, health and wellness, and an on-stage conversation about community service. The talented 22-year-old earned $13,000 in scholarships, along with an additional $2,300 in scholarships for her impressive performance, WISN noted. Additionally, Newell earned the top-scoring vocalist during the competition. She impressed the judges with a powerful rendition of 'And I'm Telling You' from Dreamgirls , which earned her the Ryan Guy Memorial Music Scholarship. Reflecting on the huge win via Instagram, Newell told fans that her life would be 'forever changed' by the extraordinary moment. 'I AM GOING TO MISS AMERICA!!! 💚💚💚 WHAT IS HAPPENING!?!' the pageant winner wrote, captioning a photo of herself being crowned 'Miss Wisconsin' wearing a stunning green dress. 'I AM ABSOLUTELY SPEECHLESS!! This week has been an absolute whirlwind spent with the best girls in the best city @cityofnewberlin, and to represent my hometown of Racine for the past six months has been an absolute dream!' Newell has been involved with the Miss Wisconsin competition since 2017. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theater from Carthage College in May 2025. With over 15 years of vocal performance experience, she has contributed to more than 15 community and collegiate theater productions, both on stage and behind the scenes, WISN noted. Beyond her artistic achievements, Newell launched a community initiative called 'Expression Without Exclusion,' which focuses on promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the arts for people from all walks of life, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Newell said she was excited about having the opportunity to showcase her power and purpose on the Miss Wisconsin stage. 'Tonight, I had the opportunity to share my heart with the judges and the state of Wisconsin. My passion and mission in life is to transform lives through the arts, to make everyone feel included, and to create spaces for expression #ExpressionWithoutExclusion,' she wrote, adding, 'It is an absolute honor to be the first Black woman to represent the state of Wisconsin! And I cannot wait to step on the Miss America stage and meet all of you while serving this beautiful state I have the privilege of calling home!' This isn't the first time Newell has won a pageant award. In November 2024, the young star was crowned 'Miss Racine.' She beat out 10 other candidates for the incredible award. SEE MORE: Donna Robinson: Cincinnati State's Black Woman Police Chief Angela Alsobrooks Wins Historic Maryland Senate Race SEE ALSO Willow Newell Becomes 1st Black Woman Crowned 'Miss Wisconsin' was originally published on
