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Man injured in shooting on West 20th Street in Wilmington
Delaware

Man injured in shooting on West 20th Street in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, DE – A 36-year-old man was injured during a shooting incident in the 100 block of West 20th Street. File Photo (August 2025) The incident occurred around 9:08 p.m. Saturday night. The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition, according to the Wilmington Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Murphy at (302) 576-3972 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.com.
Woman injured by hit-and-run driver in the Heights
Houston

Woman injured by hit-and-run driver in the Heights

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was struck in a hit-and-run crash in the heights earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/6sFByr-poGI The incident happened around 2:32 a.m. in the 2000 block of Bevis, where a female pedestrian was hit. According to police, a rideshare driver captured the collision on dashcam video. The driver fled the scene, and the woman was transported to a hospital. A vehicle that had crashed in a ditch a couple of blocks away was later brought to the hit-and-run scene by officers. The driver of that vehicle was detained by officers, but as of last check with HPD, no one had been detained in connection with the hit-and-run. The investigation is ongoing.
Man arrested after vehicle found in ditch a couple of blocks away from hit-and-run in the Heights
Houston

Man arrested after vehicle found in ditch a couple of blocks away from hit-and-run in the Heights

HOUSTON, TX – A man was arrested after a vehicle was located in a ditch a couple of blocks from a hit-and-run crash in Houston. https://youtu.be/eDUzqpVqMQ0 The incident happened around 2:32 a.m. in the 2000 block of Bevis, where a female pedestrian was struck. According to police, a rideshare driver captured the collision on dashcam video. The driver fled the scene, and the woman was transported to a hospital. Minutes later, officers found a vehicle in the 2200 block of Bevis. The driver was detained and the vehicle was brought to the auto-pedestrian crash scene, but as of the last check with HPD, no one has been detained in connection with the hit-and-run. The investigation is ongoing.
Man shot during gunfight at southwest Houston apartment complex
Houston

Man shot during gunfight at southwest Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A man was injured during a shooting involving two males at an apartment complex in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/u4ErU8T39_M The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the 5900 block of Glenmont. According to the Houston Police Department, two males exchanged gunfire within the complex. One of the individuals was struck twice in the leg. The injured male was found in possession of a firearm with a stripped-off serial number and was reportedly uncooperative with officers. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The second suspect fled the scene before police arrived. The investigation is ongoing.
Driver killed after crashing Dodge Challenger into utility pole in northeast Harris County
Harris County

Driver killed after crashing Dodge Challenger into utility pole in northeast Harris County

CROSBY, TX – A male driver was killed after crashing a Dodge Challenger in northeast Harris County earlier today. https://youtu.be/5tWsPSKREJ0 The single-vehicle crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 12400 block of Crosby Lynchburg. According to initial information, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Daycare owner arrested for failing to report child abuse
South Carolina

Daycare owner arrested for failing to report child abuse

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Detectives with the North Charleston Police Department’s Special Victims Unit have arrested 45-year-old Robin Bryant, owner of Sweetgrass Christian Academy, for allegedly failing to report child abuse occurring at her daycare facility. Bryant was taken into custody after investigators determined she had been made aware of the alleged abuse but did not notify authorities as required by state law. The daycare is located at 1520 Remount Road in North Charleston. A daycare employee had previously been arrested and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child in connection with the same case. Bryant is now charged with failure to report child abuse or neglect and was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center.
Man charged with vehicular homicide and DUI after fatal pedestrian crash in Wilmington
Delaware

Man charged with vehicular homicide and DUI after fatal pedestrian crash in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, DE – A 21-year-old male pedestrian was killed following a vehicle collision on Northeast Boulevard late on September 18, 2025. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers were dispatched around 9:20 p.m. to the 1100 block of Northeast Boulevard in reference to a crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located the 21-year-old victim, who had succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 31-year-old Jose Ayala-Medina, was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with Vehicular Homicide 2nd Degree, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), and other traffic-related offenses. The incident remains under investigation by the Wilmington Police Department Traffic Unit. Anyone with information is encouraged to conta...
Man arrested in fatal stabbing at Arroyo Grande residence
California

Man arrested in fatal stabbing at Arroyo Grande residence

ARROYO GRANDE, CA – One person was killed and another injured after a stabbing inside a home on Victoria Way late on September 18, 2025. According to the Arroyo Grande Police Department, officers responded at approximately 11:47 p.m. to a 9-1-1 call regarding an intruder who entered a residence in the 600 block of Victoria Way and stabbed both occupants. Upon arrival, officers found two adults with stab wounds. First aid was rendered with assistance from Five Cities Fire and SLO Ambulance. Both victims were transported to a local hospital. One of the victims later died from their injuries. The suspect, identified as Fritz Schnoor, 35, of Oceano, was located nearby and taken into custody without incident. Officers from Grover Beach Police Department, Pismo Beach Police Departme...
Man arrested after shooting and vehicle pursuit in Wilmington
Delaware

Man arrested after shooting and vehicle pursuit in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, DE – A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on September 18, 2025. According to Wilmington Police, officers responded around 1:57 p.m. to the area of West 2nd and North DuPont Streets for a reported shooting. A 24-year-old male gunshot victim was later located and transported to the hospital in stable condition. While on scene, officers obtained a description of the suspect vehicle. A short time later, police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver fled the area, but the vehicle was later recovered near Oak and South Broom Streets, where officers took Travon Norton, 24, into custody without further incident. During the investigation, officers recovered a loaded 9mm handgun. Norton was charged with the fo...
Santa Clara police continue investigation into officer-involved shooting on Eisenhower Drive
California

Santa Clara police continue investigation into officer-involved shooting on Eisenhower Drive

SANTA CLARA, CA – The Santa Clara Police Department is continuing its investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 6:21 a.m. on September 3, 2025, in the 1800 block of Eisenhower Drive. According to the Santa Clara Police Department, the suspect has been identified as Nizamuddin Mohammed, as confirmed by the County of Santa Clara Office of the Medical Examiner. Mohammed shared the residence with the victim and two other tenants. Authorities state that the relationship between Mohammed and the victim had significantly deteriorated in recent months, with ongoing disputes over issues such as thermostat settings. In July 2025, tensions reportedly escalated when Mohammed damaged property during an argument with the victim. Following that incident, the landlord ...