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CBS News
16 hours ago
- CBS News
Suspect in shooting of Santa Monica officer and two teens charged with attempted murder
The 31-year-old man arrested for allegedly shooting a Santa Monica police officer and two teens in a Waymo this week now faces three counts of attempted murder. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said suspect David John Hairston also faces four more charges for the shootings. If Hairston is convicted as charged, he faces a maximum sentence of 104 years to life in state prison. The first shooting happened on June 22 at roughly 11:30 p.m. in Santa Monica. Prosecutors said Hairston ran up to the self-driving Waymo when it stopped at the intersection of 2nd Street and Broadway. He allegedly shot both of the teens and ran away. The two victims, 14 and 16 years old, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Three days later, Officer Lucas Palmeira from the Santa Monica Police Department recognized Hairston from a wanted bulletin connected to the June 22 shooting and approached the suspect. Hairston allegedly opened fire when Palmeira moved closer and ran away. A bullet pierced through Palmeria's hand. The suspect who allegedly opened fire on a Santa Monica police officer is also accused of wounding two juveniles Sunday night. SMPD "Our hearts go out to Officer Palmeira and the two young victims and their families who were senselessly targeted during these attacks," Hochman said. "Violence in our community — especially against our children and those who risk their lives to protect us — is unacceptable. We are committed to holding the suspect accountable." Police from multiple departments, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, spent hours searching for Hairston until they received a tip that he was in Palisades Park. "I want to thank all of our residents who called us and gave us information about the whereabouts of this suspect," Chief Ramon Batista said on Wednesday. "They were ultimately our best partners in determining where he was." The court ordered a competency hearing after Hairston's attorney raised concerns about his state of mind during his arraignment on Friday. The competency hearing was scheduled for July 14. Hairston will remain in custody in lieu of a $4 million bail.
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Chicago man charged with allegedly beating another man during armed robbery in West Pullman
A man was charged with allegedly beating another man during an armed robbery on the city's South Side last year. Carl Sturdivant, 44, was arrested by Chicago police on Thursday in the 2700 block of South California Avenue. He was charged with felony counts of attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery with a dangerous weapon, and aggravated battery with use of a deadly weapon. Police said he was identified as the suspect who, on March 23, 2024, allegedly beat and seriously injured a 23-year-old man during the robbery in the 11500 block of South Princeton Avenue. Sturdivant is due to appear in court on Friday. No further information was available.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Attempted murder arrest in Nuneaton after man falls from window
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police were called to reports that a man had fallen from a third floor window. Crews were called to Stoneleigh Court on Coton Road in Nuneaton at 23:57 BST on Tuesday, West Midlands Ambulance Service said. On arrival a man was found with serious injuries and transferred to hospital for further treatment. Warwickshire Police said the woman, who was also arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs, had been bailed with strict conditions, adding inquiries were continuing. The force added that the man was expected to remain in hospital for a number of days. The woman had also been issued a Domestic Violence Protection Notice, police said. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
ABC News
a day ago
- ABC News
Judge gives Erin Patterson jurors directions before deliberation
The judge in Erin Patterson's murder trial has given jurors instructions on how to consider alleged lies by the accused in their deliberations. Ms Patterson is facing three charges of murder and one of attempted murder over a lunch she hosted at her home in July 2023, after which her guests fell ill.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Moment teen found cowering in bush by cops after he knifed neighbour 51 times – as he sniffs ‘I didn't mean to'
THIS is the moment a teen was found hiding in a bush after he stabbed a neighbour 51 times. Haiden Tomlin sniffed "I didn't mean to" to cops after they discovered him cowering outside a block of flats in Maidstone, Kent. 6 6 6 The 19-year-old had just brutally knifed his neighbour, leaving him with a punctured lung, broken rib, and clinging on to life. Police bodycam footage shows the topless thug cowering in bushes. Officers repeatedly shout for him to put his hands behind his back, as Tomlin refuses. Further clips reveal the teen shivering in handcuffs by the side of the road as he says "I didn't mean to do it". He is then bundled into the back of a police van and taken into custody. CCTV footage from inside the building also showed the 19-year-old calmly pacing around the corridors before the horror unfolded. Tomlin launched the callous assault against his victim, who lived on the same floor, in the early hours of September 1 last year. Kent Police were called at just before 3am after the pair became embroiled in a fight inside someone else's flat. By the time cops arrived, Tomlin had ran away, but officers discovered the victim with 51 stab wounds. Witnesses told the force a man had fled covered in blood and Tomlin was located by 4.50am. Officers also found a discarded lock knife and multi-tool outside the block of flats. Tomlin was charged with attempted murder and pleaded not guilty at Maidstone Crown Court. The 19-year-old claimed he had acted in self-defence. The case went to trial and he was convicted of an alternative charge of wounding with intent. He was today sentenced to five years and nine months' imprisonment. Det Const Nell Shortis, of Kent Police, said: "Tomlin argued his actions were in response to also being assaulted, however the sheer number of injuries he inflicted demonstrate a brutal and ferocious attack and one which the victim was fortunate to survive. "There can never be an excuse to carry weapons and any assault with a knife has the potential to end in tragedy. "If you decide to carry a blade or associate with individuals that do, you put yourself at risk of being seriously injured or worse." 6 6 6
