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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Police seize handgun, arrest teen after shots fired in Dartmouth
An 18-year-old is facing a number of weapons charges after shots were fired in Dartmouth, N.S., Tuesday night. Halifax Regional Police responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the area of Lahey Road and Clarence Street around 10:30 p.m. No injuries were reported. Police arrested a male suspect nearby and seized a handgun they believe was used during the shooting. The teen is facing the following charges: possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace possession of a restricted firearm with accessible ammunition possession of a firearm without a licence/certificate possession of a firearm/prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime possession of a firearm in a vehicle unauthorized possession of a firearm unsafe storage of a firearm The teen, who has not yet been named, is due to appear in Dartmouth provincial court at a later date to answer to the charges. Meanwhile, police are asking anyone with information about the shooting, or video from the area, to contact them at 902-490-5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Malay Mail
21-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Klang fatal shooting: ‘I thought it was a crow-shooting operation,' says witness after man found dead in pickup
KLANG, June 21 — The daily routine of the community in Taman Meru Utama came to a standstill when the peace was shattered by the sound of gunfire in front of a motorcycle shop that claimed the life of a local man yesterday (June 20). At the time of the incident, a retail shop owner, a woman who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that the shooting happened so quickly that it was difficult for the public to ascertain where several gunshots heard at about 3.20 pm, were coming from. 'I was tying flowers to make a garland when I heard an explosion like firecrackers, then I looked towards a motorcycle shop which was just 20 metres away and saw several individuals, including the motorcycle shop workers, running towards my store. 'I thought it was a crow-shooting operation but that hasn't been staged here for a long time since many trees have been cut down (where crows perch), ... then I realised someone has been shot and killed in a vehicle right in front of the motorcycle shop,' she told Bernama here today. The woman in her 50s also said that this was the first incident of its kind to occur near Taman Meru Utama in the five years she and her family have been running a grocery and food business. Yesterday, North Klang police chief ACP S Vijaya Rao confirmed that a 46-year-old local man had died from gunshot wounds in a four-wheel drive Ford Ranger pickup truck, with a post-mortem scheduled for 9 am today. When contacted today, Vijaya Rao said police were investigating possible secret society elements in the case. He said several individuals had so far been called in to have their statements recorded. 'Preliminary investigations found that the victim, who was self-employed, was accompanying his friend who wanted to buy a second-hand motorcycle at the shop. 'He was believed to have been shot at close range, and a post-mortem is still ongoing,' he said, adding that the police were also reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the surrounding area. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. — Bernama
BBC News
20-06-2025
- BBC News
Bolton family's dream Mexico holiday 'ruined by hotel shoot out'
Colin Nulty was lying by the pool on his family's dream holiday in Cancun, Mexico, when moments later he heard gunshots being fired just metres away. He and his wife "dived for cover", hiding behind their sun loungers. Colin's 14-year-old daughter had gone back to the room so he frantically texted her to tell her to lock the door and not to go out on the balcony. "Chaos" broke out, he said, with "lots of screaming" and "people running in every direction"."It was terrifying. You could tell it was gunfire straight away. Everybody dived for cover."When the shooting stopped Colin, who worked in the fire service for 25 years, got up and ran to see if he could help a man lying on the ground who had been shot. However, he quickly realised the man "was beyond any help" as he had been shot in the head and was already dead. "At that point someone came out of the toilet just next to where his body was, and he was pointing a gun and shouting," Colin, 41, said he sprinted back to the sun loungers and grabbed his wife and they ran down a nearby grassy embankment to take cover where a lot of other holiday makers were also hiding. Minutes later pool staff cleared the area and the couple had to walk past the man's body again to go back to their room. They found their daughter there "terrified and shaking", he said. She had heard the gunshots. The Nulty family from Bolton had flown out to stay at the Riu Palace Costa Mujeres on 28 March, a year after Colin's mother had died. He had used his mother's inheritance to fund the five-star luxury holiday in her the shooting on 3 April the hotel went into lockdown with a helicopter circling in the sky said the Navy arrived quickly and they did room-to-room searches as "there were still gunmen on the loose".The family did not leave their room that night. "We kept the door locked. We were still scared," he following day he said he found out from the local media it was a shootout between a cartel and undercover police. The holiday firm TUI, who the family had booked with, organised a transfer to another hotel but there was another dramatic a stop-off at a shop on route to the "safe" hotel, Colin said they saw on the news an "ongoing" shooting there which was also between a gang and undercover were taken back in disbelief to the Riu said: "We didn't even feel safe on the roads; we felt exposed."The family tried to just "make the best" of the rest of the trip but he said they were "on edge" all the time and felt vulnerable. Colin said the hotel did not increase security after the shooting and he felt anyone could have entered the complex from the beach. He said the hotel had felt "unsafe" from the offset with people on the grounds with no wristbands who clearly "shouldn't have been there" but they were on friendly terms with the hotel BBC has contacted Riu for a comment. "The holiday was a disaster from start to finish," Colin said. "It was the holiday from hell."He said the experience had left his family "traumatised".Since returning home, Colin has been trying to recover the £7,000 costs for the getaway from said the company had only offered £3,940 cash and a £1000 TUI voucher as compensation. TUI has been contacted by the BBC for comment. "I just want a refund for what was a disastrous holiday," Colin said he was determined to take the case to the small claims court because the holiday had been a gift from his late mother. "I just feel we've been wronged in a massive way," he Foreign Office said drug-related violence in Mexico had increased over recent years with some areas of the country having a high crime rate due to fighting between rival organised crime said there was a risk of being caught in the crossfire although risks were lower in tourist advised travellers to use reputable companies and seek advice from local authorities or the hotel and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
CBS News
19-06-2025
- CBS News
Indiana man died of suicide during shootout with police in Chesterton, autopsy finds
A man shot himself in the head during an exchange of gunfire with police Wednesday morning outside a hotel in Chesterton, Indiana, an autopsy determined on Thursday. The Porter County Coroner's Office said 45-year-old Joseph Gerber, of Winamac, Indiana, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, and his death was deemed a suicide. An autopsy revealed he also suffered multiple other gunshot wounds. Shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday, Chesterton police were called to the Hilton Garden Inn to investigate a complaint about a suspicious person at the hotel who was not a guest, according to Indiana State Police. Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson said, when two officers arrived at the scene, they had an interaction with Gerber, leading to an exchange of gunfire between Gerber and police. Gerber was killed, and a 33-year-old officer also was shot, and was taken to an Illinois hospital for treatment. Richardson said the officer's prognosis is good. "Our thoughts are with the officer and his family. They are most important to us right now," he said. Indiana State Police were investigating the shootout, and once the investigation is completed, police will turn over their findings to the Porter County Prosecutor's Office for review. If you or someone you know is concerned about suicide, you can contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7 by dialing 988. You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, or go here to online chat. More helpful resources can be found here.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Alexandria armed robbery backfires when store clerk fires gun; teen later arrested
A 15-year-old faces three charges after he allegedly tried to rob a business Tuesday night but ended up fleeing because the store clerk fired a gun, according to police. The Alexandria Police Department issued a news release Tuesday night that said its officers had responded to the 200 block of Bolton Avenue because of an attempted armed robbery. New date: Sentencing in Donnie Cayer's death delayed for retired Louisiana State Police trooper Murder cases: 2 men sentenced to prison in separate Rapides homicides, while other cases move forward Dog deaths: Glenmora mother, son arrested after shooting deaths of pet dogs still in jail "The store clerk fired several shots during the encounter, and the suspect fled the store," read the release. No one was injured, and the department asked for the public's help in identifying the person who tried to rob the store. The public responded, and the teen was arrested shortly after the attempted robbery, reads another news release. The teen was arrested on charges of armed robbery, simple burglary and being a juvenile in possession of a handgun. This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Police: Bolton Avenue store clerk fires gun during attempted robbery
