HAPPY Star Wars Day!!! :)

Party at Jabba's Palace tonight! The Max Rebo Band will be performing. Here they are in the video with Sy Snootles rockin the mic to Lapti Nek.

See you there! I'll be the Jedi boogying on the dance floor. lol ;) ♥

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NBC News, Los Angeles local

Star Wars Day, also known as ‘May the Fourth Be With You Day,' brings galactic fun to SoCal

written by Alysia Gray Painter

Friday May 3, 2024

Ewok, don't run, in the direction of Disneyland, Scum and Villainy Cantina, or the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on May 4, if you're eager to connect with others who practice the noble ways of the Jedi.

May the 4th is, of course, better known as May the Fourth Be With You Day in certain circles, a lighthearted occasion that finds Force-following lovers of the "Star Wars" universe gathering together not on distant planets but at some of our planet's most cosmic spots.

And on May 4, those spots in Southern California will include Anaheim, the Miracle Mile, and Hollywood, too.

Disneyland Park has long been a draw for droid devotees, thanks to "Star Tours — The Adventures Continue" in Tomorrowland and the opening of Galaxy's Edge almost five years ago.

"Season of the Force," a series of "Star Wars" celebrations and events, is a limited-time happening at The Happiest Place on Earth, providing guests opportunities to enjoy a special Galaxy's Edge light show during the fireworks, a "Star Wars"-inspired overlay at Space Mountain, and themed confections.

In Hollywood? Scum and Villainy Cantina, "Your Friendly Neighborhood Geek Bar," will unlock the front door at 6 a.m. on May 4, all to greet party-ready Jawas and Wookiees as the suns, er, the sun rises.

The Scene

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Trivia sessions, door prizes, and other "Star Wars"-style sips will enhance the lively atmosphere, one that may be enjoyed by groups of friends or those who come Solo.

And the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which may be found in the mid-city on the Miracle Mile, will celebrate all day long on May 4, with screenings — "Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi" and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" are on the big screen — as well as fan-built droids, an R2-D2 meet-and-greet, and Dykstraflex demonstrations.

The Dykstraflex computerized camera control system was "a pivotal technology utilized in filming the original 'Star Wars' trilogy." Count on film buffs, builders, makers, and "Star Wars" lovers to be out in Force to soak in this space-like tech at the movie museum, a rare treat.

The chance to behold the Dykstraflex is, quite simply, an opportunity that is out of this world. Happy May the Fourth Be With You Day!

Rest in Peace Peter Mayhew. Thank you for Chewy. pic.twitter.com/PV6GBX64pz

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SYFY WIRE published December 10, 2017: Yes, there may be things about Star Wars: A New Hope (a.k.a. just "Star Wars") that you might not know. We are certain Chewbacca mom does not know them. 

We are here to tell you!

Disney Parks published December 25, 2018: Check out this exciting new video of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening summer 2019 at Disneyland Resort and fall 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort.

Deutsche Grammophon - DG published October 2, 2020: John Williams and Wiener Philharmoniker – "Main Title" from "Star Wars: A New Hope"

USA: 14yo Male Student Attempted To Commit Mass Shooting At Mount Horeb Middle School Never Made It Into The School Because Police Shot And Killed Him. School Received Safety Upgrades Prior.

🚨NO WHITE SUPREMACISTS INVOLVED🚨

WISN 12 News pubilshed May 1, 2024: Active shooter reported at Mount Horeb Middle School. The Mount Horeb Area School District began releasing students at 5 p.m. Wednesday after the district was put on full lockdown about 11:16 a.m. because of an active shooter near the middle school.

WISN 12 News pubilshed May 1, 2024: AG: Gunman shot dead outside Mount Horeb Middle School was a district student. Authorities confirm police shot and killed a student outside of the school.

WISN12 ABC News, Wisconsin local

Mount Horeb Middle School shooting leaves community in shock, trying to heal

written by Nick Bohr

Thursday May 2, 2024

Classes will not resume until Monday in the Mount Horeb School District, however, all scheduled evening events Friday will take place, the superintendet announced Thursday night.

Thursday was a day of healing in Mount Horeb — one day after a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed by police officers after allegedly attempting to enter a middle school armed with a gun.

"I heard people saying there was an active shooter nearby, and I started running," said Maria Van Ooyen, a student who fled from the school. "We were lining up for recess, and we heard people running. And we saw people running, and it was really scary. And we ran out of the building straight away."

According to the school district, all students were unharmed, except for the boy shot by police. His name has still not been released.

"It was insane. And we're still healing," said Mitzi Forbes, a community activist."People are in shock, and there's a deep sense of distress. There's distress for the parents and the children, but also for the community, what if ... what if it had been worse?"

The district opened up the high school on Thursday for what it called a chance for "community cohesion." Hundreds of people stopped in, healing from what Forbes calls a shared community crisis.

"Today was devoted for staff to process their trauma. Tomorrow (Friday), we will continue the process of coaching our staff in how to fully support our children in preparation for their return on Monday, May 6, 2024," Superintendent Steve Salerno said on Facebook.

When classes do resume, he's promising an extra layer of security to ease nerves.

"Without me even having to ask our departments, they said whatever you need. We'd prefer to have an officer in each one of our buildings for a while. And to bring peace of mind, to have officers driving back and checking in," Salerno said.

He reminded people as well that it's even more difficult for the family of the boy killed, WISN 12 News reporter Nick Bohr said.

"I mean, I hope everyone who might be listening to this will do everything they can to reserve judgment and give grace and allow that family to heal, just as we're attempting to heal right now as a school community," Salerno said.

Friday, the schools will provide additional time with trained student services personnel:

10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Middle School

12 p.m. - 2 p.m., Early Learning Center, Primary Center, Intermediate Center

2 - 4 p.m., High School

Mount Horeb is a village of about 7,000 people southwest of Madison in Dane County.

USA: Multiple Houses Are 6 Feet Underwater As The San Jacinto River Authority Continues To Release Water From The Lake Conroe Dam In Texas. Definitely Not Moving There.

FOX 26 Houston published May 2, 2024: Heavy flooding in Conroe, man had to be rescued by forklift. In Conroe, homes and businesses are facing dangerously high water levels due to the San Jacinto River and Lake Livingston Dam. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more after a man had to be rescued by first responders.

FOX 26 Houston published May 2, 2024: Conroe woman's home underwater after flooding. Multiple houses are underwater as the San Jacinto River Authority continues to release water from the Lake Conroe Dam. FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke to a woman whose home flooded for a second time.

KHOU 11 published May 2, 2024: Team coverage: Parts of Harris County, Montgomery County under evacuation orders. Mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders were given to residents along both forks of the San Jacinto River.

KHOU11 News,

Mandatory, voluntary evacuations ordered for communities near San Jacinto River as it reaches Hurricane Harvey level

written by Chloe Alexander

Thursday May 2, 2024

Hidalgo said the river was expected to reach 78 feet above sea level on Friday. That is just 3 feet below where it was during Hurricane Harvey.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Mandatory and voluntary evacuations were issued on Thursday for several communities near the San Jacinto River as thunderstorms and flooding left the river at a level we haven't seen since Hurricane Harvey.

A mandatory evacuation was issued for residents along the east side of the east fork of the San Jacinto River. On the east side of the east fork are the communities near FM 1485, all the way down to Lake Houston:

These residents were the same people who were placed under a voluntary evacuation on Tuesday.

"We want you out of this area," Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said. "This is a life-threatening situation. We need you to listen to that message that we are giving."

Hidalgo said the east fork of the San Jacinto River is usually 40 to 50 feet above sea level. On Tuesday, the river got up to 70 feet above sea level due to heavy rain Sunday night into Monday.

Hidalgo said the river is expected to reach 78 feet above sea level on Friday.

"That is just 3 feet below where it was during Harvey," she emphasized.

Hidalgo said floodwaters are expected to reach power lines in the area, which will put first responders at risk if any rescues are needed.

"For your safety, the safety of your family, your pets, as well as our first responders, please evacuate that area as soon as possible," Hidalgo said.

Neighborhoods under a voluntary evacuation

• Kingwood residents who live close to the west fork of the San Jacinto River
• Forest Cove
• North Shore
• Bellawood
• Rivercrest
• Kingspoint
• Atascocita Shores
• Rio Villa

Hidalgo said these residents have two options: Either be prepared to stay in place for two to three days or if you can't do that or leave!

Hidalgo said Kingwood residents closest to the river will be surrounded by water. Though there are multiple ways to get out of the area, Hidalgo said residents will likely be trapped for days if they chose not to evacuate. Water getting into homes was also a concern for Hidalgo. The same was said for the Forest Cove, Northshore, Bella Wood and Rivercrest neighborhoods.

Flooding was expected to hit those neighborhoods Thursday night and last through the weekend.

The Kingspoint and Atascocita Shores area, where the east and west fork of the San Jacinto River come together, was placed under a voluntary evacuation because flooding was expected along Wallisville Road, which is the only way in and out of those communities.

Hidalgo said residents of Kingspoint and Atascocita Shores had until Friday before sundown to evacuate because flooding there would peak over the weekend.

In Montgomery County, Judge Mark Keough issued voluntary evacuation orders for residents in the flood-prone areas of River Plantation, Mosswood and Woodloch. Residents were told to relocate as water levels were expected to continue to rise 10-12 feet.

Storm shelters were available in south, east and west Montgomery County.

South Montgomery County:

26777 Glen Loch Dr.

The Woodlands, Texas 77381

East Montgomery County:

816 N. Blair Ave.

Cleveland, Texas 77327

West Montgomery County:

2500 Lone Star Pkwy

Montgomery, TX 77356

What to do if you are in an evacuation area

(Information from the Houston-Galveston Area Council)

Take an emergency kit: Take all your prescriptions and other medical supplies your family uses regularly.

If you have pets, include their medications, food and other items to keep your pets happy.

Take important documents: You’ll want to take essential documents like your identification, insurance information, and medical information.

Make sure these documents are current and secured in a place that is safe and dry. Keep copies in a safety deposit box or a secure, password-protected digital space.

Evacuate When You're Told: Do not wait until the last minute. When it is time to leave, follow any guidelines. Emergency officials will let you know when it is safe to return to your home.

USA: 17yo Girl Raped And Murdered By 15yo Male She Was Good Friends With For 2 Years. Family Found Her Naked Under A Bridge In A Drainage Culvert. 🥺 He Will Be Tried As An Adult.

🚨NO WHITE SUPREMACISTS INVOLVED🚨

GlobalAwareness101 published 17yo Girl raped and murdered by her 15yo male friend she knew for 2 years. 🥺 I put this video together with current news reporting with my custom background and captions.

Click the button on the lower right side of the screen above to enlarge the screen.

👇THIS IS FROM A MONTH AGO WHEN THE FAMILY WOULDN'T GIVE UP👇 

KENS 5: Your San Antonio News Source published March 24, 2024: Community gathers to march for justice for Kaitlin Hernandez. The San Antonio community gathered Sunday night for a march in honor of 17-year-old Kaitlin Hernandez, whose strangled body was found in a ditch earlier this month.

KENS 5: Your San Antonio News Source published March 15, 2024: Family of murdered teen holds vigil to remember her and bring justice. Police found Kaitlin Hernandez early Wednesday morning off Dell Oak Drive after her family reported her missing.

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KENS5 CBS News, San Antonio local

15-year-old boy arrested in Kaitlin Hernandez murder case, authorities say

written by Sue Calberg, and Simoné Simpson

Wednesday May 1, 2024

SAN ANTONIO — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the capital murder of a 17-year-old girl found dead in a ditch in March, authorities say.

San Antonio Police say a juvenile is accused in the strangulation death of Kaitlin Hernandez, who reportedly left her northeast-side home with a male friend on the evening of March 12 and didn't return home.

Authorities say the family called the teen's phone, to no avail.

Eventually, an unknown man answered the phone and said he found the cell in a drainage ditch. That man met with the family to return the phone and cooperated with the investigation.

Hernandez's family then called authorities, who began searching for the teen. Her naked body was eventually found under a bridge in a drainage culvert in the 7600 block of Dell Oak, only a few hours after she was last seen.

Officers said Hernandez's body showed signs of trauma and possible sexual assault. She also appeared to be dragged to the location where she was found. The medical examiner confirmed Hernandez had been strangled.

A teenage boy was last seen with Hernandez, but according to authorities there wasn't enough evidence to charge him or anyone else early on.

Investigators continued their search for answers and determined the teenage boy was the main suspect in the case. DNA was then taken from the suspect and Hernandez; he was taken into custody after DNA results came back.

'Why did he do it?'

The teen appeared before Judge Cruz Shaw on Wednesday, where KENS 5 was the only news outlet in the room. Representatives for the state told the judge the teen remains a danger to himself or others.

Juveniles aren’t eligible for bail, so he will remain in custody until his next appearance on May 15.

Meanwhile, Hernandez's loved ones are left with a small sense of closure amid heartbreak in the wake of the arrest. They say they knew the boy, calling him someone Kaitlin trusted.

Now, they say, they don't know who to trust.

“It has affected all of our nieces, nephews, my children mentally," said Hernandez's aunt, Crystal Barron-Rodriguez. "They cannot trust their own friends.”

Barron-Rodriguez said the fact the suspect is 15 years old doesn't make a difference in the sentence they hope is handed down.

“My niece was 15 once, my niece was only 17 when he took her life" she said. "It doesn’t matter how old this minor is.”

The family is seeking justice, but not the death penalty.

“We want him to be served as an adult, not as a child," Barron-Rodriguez said. "Why? Because what he did to Kaitlin, the gruesome act the gruesome violence that he left my niece in. He deserves to be punished as an adult, not as a child.”

Kaitlin grandmother, Alicia, is left with only one question.

“I want to know: Why? Why did he do it?”

USA: 29yo Homeless Man Murdered Another Man, Was Found Eating His Victim’s Face At A Bus Stop In Downtown Las Vegas. He Told Police Something Was Possessing Him. :/

UPDATE 5/2/24 at 8:12pm: Added video below.

8 News Now — Las Vegas pubilshed May 1, 2024: Man accused of eating victim’s face appears in Las Vegas courtroom. The suspect in a gruesome murder case made his first appearance in court Wednesday morning. Colin Czech, 29, is accused of killing another man and eating the victim's face at a bus stop on Las Vegas Boulevard near Charleston Boulevard around 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, the 8 News Now Investigators first reported.

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GlobalAwareness101 published 29yo Man Was Found Eating His Victim’s Face At A Bus Stop In Downtown Las Vegas. 😱 click the button on the lower right corner to enlarge the screen.

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All I have to say is he is a danger to society at large. What's there to discuss? They want to do a competancy test? He lost his rights when he murdered a man and starting eating him in pubilc. Come on. He needs to be locked up in prison where he can get mental health treatment. I say that because I had to go look up if insane asylums still existed in America and well it looks they don't anymore. And if a quasi mental healthcare treatment facility exists, they most likely dump their patients out on the street and continue collecting money for the patient from the government who never audits anything. I think it was found out years ago that a state run asylum was busing their patients to other states and leaving them on the street to fend for themselves. Oh well wouldn't know it, that state I'm referring to is NEVADA. Yep, Nevada was sued by San Francisco after investigating why so many mentally ill people wound up homeless in their city. Of course, Nevada claimed, " psychiatric patients were wrongly shipped to California upon discharge." But they should have never been discharged in the first place because they were still mentally ill, a danger to themselves and the rest of society.  How much do you want to bet this same thing is happening by state-run psych wards across America. I would like to find out where this guy came from, his history, is he from Las Vegas originally? How long has he been on the street? Was he already in state care and they dumped him on the street? (emphasis mine)

8 News Now — Las Vegas published April 29, 2024: Murder suspect accused of eating victim's face near Las Vegas Strip. A man allegedly murdered another man at a bus stop near the Las Vegas Strip, eating his victim’s face in the process, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.

News 3 Las Vegas pubilshed April 30, 2024: Las Vegas murder suspect allegedly ate part of victim's face. A fight between two men has left one dead and another arrested, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

News 3 Las Vegas published April 30, 2024: Las Vegas shocked by cannibal murder case, suspect awaits hearing. It's one of the most unusual cases Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson has ever seen. News 3 got his reaction to a murder case involving alleged acts of cannibalism.

NBC3 News, Las Vegas local

Las Vegas shocked by cannibal murder case, suspect awaits hearing

written by Denise Rosch

Tuesdsay April 30, 2024

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — It's one of the most unusual cases Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson has ever seen.

News 3 got his reaction to a murder case involving alleged acts of cannibalism.

The suspect, Colin Czech, is now out of the hospital and due back in a local courtroom on Wednesday, May 1.

Wolfson has been involved in our local courts for more than 40 years as a defense attorney and prosecutor, but this case is different.

He says the competency of the defendant will no doubt be addressed.

"It is not uncommon for some of these cases to take years," said Wolfson.

Wolfson calls it an ongoing investigation— a grisly murder at East Charleston Boulevard and 3rd Street.

Czech, 29, is accused of attacking a man and eating portions of his face.

Czech was a no-show during a court hearing Monday afternoon, now rescheduled for Wednesday.

"I would be shocked if there wasn't an effort by his lawyer to talk about whether he's sane or not, whether he's competent or not," said Wolfson.

Wolfson says the details from Czech's arrest report are like nothing he's read before.

It started at 4:44 a.m. Sunday morning in front of a 7-Eleven at Charleston and Las Vegas Boulevard.

An employee calls 9-1-1 after a man tackled and punched a customer in the parking lot.

The caller also stated the suspect was banging his head on the concrete—screaming and yelling and pacing in front of the business.

Then, at 5:33 a.m., another call comes in from the Ampm just up the street.

Witnesses report a man fitting the same description at a bus stop eating the face of a male on the ground.

At 5:37 a.m., the police arrive and take Czech, who is said to be homeless, into custody.

According to the report, there is biological matter in his hair, mouth, and on his clothing.

"I was shocked, very shocked," said James Burch, who lives nearby.

News 3 met Burch, Suzanne Saccento, and Scott Hanofee outside the 7-Eleven.

All three once lived on the streets and say it's far more dangerous than most people realize.

"For the first time in my life, I was petrified, and I never thought anything like that would ever happen to me," said Hanofee.

"I stayed out on the streets for two months, then somebody set my tent on fire," said Burch.

"He's security, and I ask him to walk with me and my animal at night because I'm too afraid," said Saccento.

As for Czech, Wolfson says there is a process if the issue of competency is raised.

"First, there is an evaluation by a couple of doctors, and these doctors then submit reports to a judge, and the judge then makes a finding of whether that judge feels the person is competent or not. If the judge finds him competent, then we proceed," said Wolfson.

But if he is found not competent, he would be sent to a state facility for treatment, and the case is temporarily put on hold.

As for the victim, he's identified as Kenneth Brown.

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CBS8 News Now, Las Vegas local

Murder suspect accused of eating victim’s face near Las Vegas Strip

written by David Charns

Monday April 29, 2024

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man allegedly murdered another man at a bus stop near the Las Vegas Strip, eating his victim’s face in the process, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.

Colin Czech, 29, faces a charge of open murder.

Just before 5 a.m. Sunday, a person called police about a man who reportedly tackled another man to the ground on Las Vegas Boulevard near Charleston Boulevard, documents said. About 45 minutes later, another person called police, saying a man was on top of another man at a bus stop “eating” the other man’s face.

Officers responded, finding Czech kneeling next to the victim with “biological matter in his hair, mouth and on his clothing,” documents said. Czech reportedly told officers the victim had attacked him.

Paramedics transported the victim, identified as Kenneth Brown to the hospital where a doctor pronounced him deceased. Brown had a large cut to part of his head and he was missing an eye and ear, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.

While in police custody, Czech “was going in and out of consciousness,” documents said. He later told officers he is unhoused and was awake for “five days straight” because something was “possessing him,” according to the documents.

Czech also told detectives he used his teeth to hurt the victim, adding “he used his teeth to eat [the man’s] eyeballs and ears,” documents said.

Czech did not appear for his initial appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court on Monday afternoon because he was in the hospital, the judge said. His next court appearance was scheduled for Wednesday, May 1 at 8:30 a.m.

A booking photo for Czech was not immediately available.

ENGLAND: Humza Yousaf Resigned As Scotland First Minister On Monday 4/29 After Serving One Year. Yay! 🥳🎉👏His Hate Crime And Trans Laws Will Be His Divisive Legacy.

Channel 4 News published April 29, 2024: Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland first minister - what next for SNP? It was a self-inflicted downfall - and Humza Yousaf admitted that himself. He miscalculated - hoping for a friendly divorce with the Greens but making it a bitter one.

Sky News Australia published April 29, 2024: ‘Good riddance’: Savage reaction to Humza Yousaf’s resignation. Scottish residents have a brutal message for the ‘woke’ outgoing First Minister, Humza Yousaf.

Mr Yousaf resigned on Monday just days after abruptly ending a power-sharing agreement with the Greens. A local resident told GB News Mr Yousaf’s resignation was “brilliant news” while expressing his concerns over Scotland’s new hate crime law.

People around the world have taken to social media to express their views on his resignation. “Good News! Hope they elect someone better,” one user posted on X. "Good riddance," another wrote. Humza Yousaf will continue as First Minister until a successor has been elected.

GBNews published April 14, 2024: Scottish hate crime law | Pensioner emotionally recalls ARREST over Humza Yousaf's bill. ‘If I didn’t come they were going to handcuff me…’ Pensioner Morag McDougall Brown emotionally recalls her arrest after allegations she had broken Scotland’s new hate crime law.

GBNews published March 31, 2024: 'ABSURD!': Scotland's new hate crime law will cause 'more HATE and more division!' 'It's absolutely absurd.' Former MSP and MEP, Brian Monteith, expresses concern over Scotland's new hate crime law and believes it will cause 'more hate, and more division in society.'

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The Telegraph, UK

Humza Yousaf’s hate crime and trans laws will be his divisive legacy

written by Gordon Rayner, Associate Editor

Monday April 29, 2024

Humza Yousaf described himself as “the luckiest man in the world” when he was elected as the 14th leader of the SNP and, in consequence, the sixth First Minister of Scotland.

Less than 400 days later, Mr Yousaf has accepted the brutal truth: that he inherited a crown too heavy for his head, and one irreversibly tainted by the legacy of what went before.

Where his predecessors Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond will be remembered long after their lifetimes, for good or ill, Mr Yousaf, like his Westminster equivalent Liz Truss, is destined to become nothing more than a trivia question.

Only the very strongest of leaders could have overcome the twin horrors of Ms Sturgeon’s toxic deal with the Greens and the police investigation into the SNP’s finances, and Mr Yousaf was never that.

Having talked up his plans to reform the Scottish NHS, ease the cost of living crisis and improve rural housing when he was elected, Mr Yousaf will instead be remembered, briefly, as the man who turned the Orwellian nightmare of thoughtcrimes to reality through his Hate Crime and Public Order Act.

By empowering trans ideologists to report anyone who disagreed with them to the police – with a promise that every complaint would be investigated – Mr Yousaf ensured his complete alienation from voters who wanted their police to solve burglaries and their politicians to focus on Scotland’s appalling record on health, education and drug addiction.

In truth, the public never wanted Mr Yousaf as First Minister: opinion polls before his election consistently showed that Kate Forbes, his socially conservative rival for the leadership, was far more popular with both SNP supporters and voters as a whole.

But he won the backing of SNP members by portraying himself as the Sturgeon continuity candidate, unaware that her legacy was about to turn to ashes thanks to the criminal investigation into SNP finances, which so memorably included questions about a motorhome, and which continue to this day.

What he did know, though, was that Ms Sturgeon’s confidence and supply deal with the Green Party, cooked up after she fell one seat short of a working majority, was storing up trouble for the future.

Some of his own MSPs warned him that the Greens were “extremists” whose policies on net zero and trans rights would spell ruin for the SNP, and that he should terminate the deal and govern as a minority leader.

Stephen Flynn, the SNP’s Westminster leader, appeared to be speaking for a different party when he opposed Labour’s windfall tax on oil and gas at the same time as Mr Yousaf was committed to the Greens’ target of a 75 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 compared with 1990. The pragmatic Mr Flynn was sending a clear message to Mr Yousaf that the ideology of net zero would cost the SNP support in constituencies reliant on petrochemical jobs, and that the deal with the Greens had outlived its usefulness.

Yousaf accused of blowing in the wind

Instead, in one of the greatest miscalculations in recent political history, Mr Yousaf lashed himself to the Greens like a helmsman in a storm, saying the deal was “worth its weight in gold”.

Nor did he try to distance himself from the Sturgeon agenda, despite advice to the contrary, which his critics interpreted as evidence that he had no agenda of his own.

He was accused of blowing with the wind by using the language of the Left while introducing Right-wing policies like a freeze on council tax, and with Scottish independence becoming more and more of a side issue in Holyrood, Mr Yousaf’s detractors questioned what the point of him was.

Having been saved from himself by Westminster when the UK Government blocked his plans to introduce self-identification for people wanting to change sex, Mr Yousaf could not be stopped from bringing in the hate crime law he had championed as justice minister, which tied up police resources investigating whether JK Rowling was a criminal and whether or not to record non-crime hate incidents when anyone opined that men could not be women.

Mr Yousaf can at least console himself with the fact that he is not the shortest-serving First Minister in the 25-year history of the job: that honour goes to Henry McLeish, the Labour MSP who managed just one year and 12 days from 2000-2001 after taking over from Donald Dewar, who died in office in 2000.

Mr McLeish resigned after it emerged he had sub-let part of his tax-subsidised office without declaring it, and has largely been forgotten. It is a fate that Mr Yousaf must now realise awaits him too.

MEXICO: Serial Killer In Mexico City Kept Bones of 6 Women in His Room. Authorities Found Blood, A Saw, Cell Phones And ID Cards Of Missing Women. Suspect Arrested After Raping/Murdering A 17yo.

UPDATE 4/30/24 at 7:07pm: Added video below.

FOX 11 Los Angeles published Apr 29, 2024: Miguel Cortez, known as 'Mexican Jeffrey Dahmer,' is accused of being a serial killer. An alleged serial killer is making headlines as some call him the "Mexican Jeffrey Dahmer."

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These are the only 2 videos I could find about this news. I even looked in the Spanish news section. I tried different search words but came up with nothing. This is how countries and cities conceal their crime data. They can lie and say, "We're the safest country in the world or this region." You do a search and find no bad news in that country or city and then believe them. Censorship hurts society and helps those corrupt people and countries the information would otherwise expose them. (emphasis mine)

Associated Press pubilshed April 25, 2024: Mexico City seeks to downplay the case of a serial killer suspect who kept women's bones in his room. Mexico City prosecutors sought Thursday to downplay the case of a suspected serial killer who kept women’s bones and a saw in his room and apparently targeted women over the course of more than a decade.

Republic World published April 24, 2024: Mexican Police Investigate A Man As A Possible Serial Killer After Finding 'Biological Material'.

Mexico City police is investigating a murder suspect as a possible serial killer after bones, a saw, blood and the ID cards of missing women were found at rooms he rented.

Mexico City prosecutors did not identify the suspect by name, but said that he was being held over for trial on charges of murder and attempted murder of two women.

Those charges stemmed from a brazen attack on April 16 in which the suspect apparently sexually abused and strangled a 17-year-old woman.

Because the suspect lived near the scene of the crime, he was quickly identified and caught.

In keeping with Mexican law, police identified him only by his first name, Miguel.

People.com

Suspected Serial Killer Kept Bones of 6 Women in His Room, Prosecutor Says

written by Kirsty Hatcher

Friday April 26, 2024

A man is being investigated as a suspected serial killer after bones, blood, a saw, cell phones and the ID cards of missing women were found in rooms he previously rented, prosecutors claim.

On April 19, Mexico City police said the suspect, who has only been identified as Miguel, was being held over for trial on charges of murder and attempted murder of two women, ABC News, the Washington Post and NBC 5 Dallas Fort-Worth reported.

Per ABC News, head prosecutor Ulises Lara claimed that the remains of six women were found in the murder suspect’s rented room. Other “biological material” was also found in the rooms, according to the outlet.

Per NBC 5 Dallas Fort-Worth, local media reported that the remains that were found were skulls.

The suspect was caught when he allegedly broke into a neighbor's apartment on April 16 and sexually abused and strangled her 17-year-old daughter, according to the Washington Post.

The outlet reported that the teenager’s mother then returned to the apartment and saw him leaving, at which point he allegedly slashed her in the neck and fled, according to authorities. The mother survived but her daughter did not.

The charges the suspect is facing are both related to the most recent victims.

Lara alleged the evidence found in an apartment that was searched following the incident “clearly indicate we are looking at a possible serial killer of women.” Notebooks were also found that “may well be narrations of the acts that Miguel carried out against his victims,” Lara claimed, per the Washington Post.

The prosecutor added that five of the IDs that were found belonged to women who have been located alive, but they didn’t specify how many belonged to women who are still missing or dead, according to ABC News.

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NBC5 News, Dallas Forth-Worth local

Suspected Mexico City serial killer allegedly kept bones in his room, wrote narrations of what he did

written by Maria Verza, Associated Press

Friday April 26, 2024

Mexico City prosecutors sought Thursday to downplay the case of a suspected serial killer who kept women’s bones and a saw in his room, apparently having targeted women over the course of more than a decade.

The city’s head prosecutor said the remains of six women were found in the suspect’s rented room, “not 20 as some unfounded reports have suggested.”

City prosecutor Ulises Lara stressed that only three of the man's alleged crimes occurred during the present administration, which took office in late 2018. He said the others apparently occurred in 2012, 2015 and 2018, meaning the killer went uncaught for at least 12 years.

Lara slammed reports that all the crimes took place in 2023 and 2024, during the term of former Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, who is now running for president. He called those reports “absolutely false and unfounded.”

The prosecutor contended the killer was essentially unstoppable because “he showed no signs of violent or aggressive behavior in his daily life.”

Under Mexican law, the suspect can be identified only by his first name, Miguel. Local media reported he worked as a chemist.

Lara did not specify the nature of the remains found in a search of the suspect’s rented rooms last week, but local media reported they were skulls.

Investigators also said they found blood stains, bones, a saw, cellphones and missing women’s ID cards, as well as other “biological material” in the rooms. Lara said five of the IDs belonged to women who have been located alive, but did not say how many belonged to women who are still missing or among the dead.

Last week, Lara said investigators also found “a series of notebooks that may well be narrations of the acts that Miguel carried out against his victims.”

The prosecutor rejected criticisms that Mexico City authorities do little to investigate the cases of missing women until their bodies pile up, saying the number of reported women's killings has declined.

The suspect in this case was caught when he allegedly broke into a neighbor's apartment seeking to kill his seventh victim last week, was interrupted and left a surviving witness.

According to prosecutors, the man apparently waited for a woman to leave her apartment last week and then rushed in and sexually abused and strangled her 17-year-old daughter.

The mother returned and saw the man leaving, but he slashed her in the neck and fled, authorities said. The mother survived but her daughter did not.

The suspect lived near the scene of the crime, and he was quickly identified and arrested. He has been ordered held over for trial on charges of murder and attempted murder, both related to the most recent victims.

Without proper funding, training or professionalism, prosecutors in Mexico's capital have routinely failed to stop serial killers until the number of victims reaches a point that can't be ignored.

For example, Lara said his office has contacted the families of four missing women because there is reason to believe they may be among the victims of the current suspect.

Juan Carlos Gutiérrez, a lawyer who represents the family of one of those women, questioned why authorities didn't investigate her disappearance earlier — acting only when evidence linked to her case showed up at the suspect's apartment.

“Why was there never an investigation, why were people never interviewed, despite missing person reports being filed starting in 2015?” Gutiérrez said.

In 2021, a serial killer in a Mexico City suburb was only caught after years of alleged crimes — 19 bodies were found hacked up and buried at his house — because his final victim was the wife of a police commander.

In 2018, a serial killer in Mexico City responsible for the deaths of at least 10 women was caught only when he was found pushing a dismembered body down the street in a baby carriage. He had dumped most of the bodies of his victims in vacant lots.

CANADA: Forestry Minister Confirmed 100% Of Alberta's Wildfires Caused By Humans So Far This Year. Last Year 60% Of The 1,088 Fires That Burned In The Forest Were Started By Humans.

Look at Alberta, Canada. Woah. I took this screenshot today at this website: https://data.newsleader.com/fires/

cpac pubilshed April 24, 2024: Alberta forestry minister provides update on wildfire situation. At a news conference in Edmonton, Todd Loewen, the Alberta minister of forestry and parks, provides an update on the wildfire situation in the province. He is joined by Josee St-Onge, an information officer at Wildfire Alberta.

YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) published April 29, 2024: Highlighting wildfire preparedness in Alberta. Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen announced Budget 2024 funding to enhance Alberta’s wildfire preparedness, prevention and response efforts.

***FYI, THIS TWEET BELOW IS FROM AUGUST 2023***

"In my province, we had 650 fires and 500 of them were human caused": Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pushes back against recent climate-related hysteria over wildfires.https://t.co/jvF8CGs3rE pic.twitter.com/zYFTkLaDiH

— Rebel News Canada (@RebelNews_CA) August 25, 2023

Rebel News, Canada local

Human-caused fires make up 100% of Alberta's wildfires so far this year: Forestry minister

written by Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

Thursday April 25, 2024

All of the 63 wildfires burning in Alberta's forest right now are human-caused, Todd Loewen, minister for forestry and parks, said on Wednesday.

Loewen's comment came during Wednesday's weekly Alberta wildfire update, where he urged citizens living in forested areas to obey all local fire bans and restrictions.

More than 170 wildfires have been put out across the province so far this year.

Currently, 63 wildfires are burning the province's forest protection area, with seven mutual aid fires. A mutual aid wildfire is a wildfire outside of the Forest Protection Area of Alberta in which Alberta Wildfire assists the lead agency.

This wildfire is classified as out of control at approximately 1500 hectares, the Alberta government reports.

"I urge you to assess your property for wildfire danger and take any preventive action you can to address these risks," Loewen said. "This includes breaking up fuel sources that could ignite a structure, removing trees in close proximity to your home, and properly maintaining your gutters and roofs to rid the materials that could easily ignite such as leaves and dry needles."

Loewen added that community members should be aware of fire bans in the area.

"These preventative measures play a crucial role in reducing human-caused wildfires when risk levels are high," he said.

"We expect that almost all of the wildfires we've experienced so far this year are human-caused, given the point we're at in the season and the types of weather we're seeing."

According to Josee St-Onge, an information officer with Alberta Wildfire, many regions of the province are expecting cool, wet weather. However, she cautioned that this might not be sufficient to alleviate the fire risk.

"We need significant and continued rain to overcome the drought conditions that we are experiencing across many parts of the province," she said.

"Snow has melted and exposed dead and dry vegetation which is extremely flammable for wildfire. Until vegetation green-up happens, wildfires will easily ignite and can spread very quickly."

Last year, the UCP government had to hire out-of-province arson investigators due to the uncharacteristically destructive wildfire season.

It was suspected that arson, not purported climate change, was to blame for a number of the large fires.

Throughout the 2023 wildfire season, 1,094 fires burnt a record 2.2 million hectares. The five-year average is 1,110 wildfires, though 2023 saw 10 times the amount of land burned.

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CBC.ca, Canada local

What you need to know to stay up-to-date on Alberta wildfires

written by Staff

Saturday April 27, 2024

Wildfire season is well underway in Alberta, with some communities already being forced to evacuate and provincial government officials implementing fire restrictions.

Last year marked a record wildfire year, burning more than 2.2 million hectares in Alberta. But drought helped several dozen fires survive throughout the winter and has left various regions drier than a year ago, resulting in an early wildfire season.

The Alberta government introduced fire restrictions for forest protection areas on April 24, as drought conditions bring extreme wildfire risk. Emergency management officials urged people to be cautious in the weeks ahead.

This article contains information and publicly available resources so people can prepare in advance for wildfires and stay updated about potential hazards in their community.

Tracking wildfires

Alberta Wildfire tracks all the wildfires burning in the province. It also keeps tabs on where fire bans, restrictions and advisories are in effect.

All wildfires that have occurred so far in 2024 can be found on the Alberta Wildfire interactive map. The map is part of the agency's status dashboard, which contains various statistics, such as the number of active fires and in what forest areas — Alberta has 10 of them — are affected.

The agency also updates a list of particularly serious fires — called wildfires of note — that are of public interest or could threaten people, communities, or important infrastructure. Fire information on that list is updated daily. The list can also be found on the Alberta Wildfire dashboard.

People can stay up to date by following Alberta Wildfire on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and YouTube.

Albertans can also use the Alberta Wildfire Status mobile app

People can also visit Alberta 511 to view highway conditions, including potential closures.

Wildfire starters

Alberta Wildfire investigates how fires are caused, breaking it down into two categories: human activity or lightning strikes.

About 60 per cent of the 1,088 wildfires that burned in Alberta last year were started by humans, provincial data shows. About one-third were caused by lightning.

But the lightning-caused fires did the most damage last year, burning about 1.75 million hectares — about 80 per cent of the total burned area.

Alberta Wildfire operates a lightning detection system that allows officials to track the wave of electricity and differentiate between bolts that land on the ground. Aerial patrols can then use the location data to check on certain points for fires.

Human-caused fires could include things like campfires and recreational activity, agricultural operations, industrial activity and arson.

Fire bans, restrictions and advisories

The Alberta government has a map, showing what communities and regions have active fire advisories, restrictions and bans.

Alberta Parks also lists such prohibitions within provincial parks and campgrounds.

The provincial government explains how each distinction differs:

• Fire advisory: A signal that fire danger has increased. Fire permits may be restricted or suspended, but safe wood campfires and charcoal briquette barbecue fires are allowed.
• Fire restriction: Prohibits wood campfires on public land, but allows them inside provincial campgrounds and private property. Charcoal barbecue fires are also allowed. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended or cancelled, but no new permits would be issued.
• Fire ban: Prohibits wood campfires — on any type of property — and charcoal barbecue fires. Any existing fire permits will be suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.

Restrictions on off-highway vehicles, such as ATVs, and forest closures could also be issued.

People could be penalized for violating fire prohibitions, according to the provincial government's website. Someone who burns without a permit could be fined $360. People who knowingly contravene the Forest and Prairie Protection Act by starting a wildfire can be prosecuted in the courts and can be fined up to $100,000 or imprisoned for up to two years.

Prevention and preparation

Alberta's FireSmart program teaches people how to mitigate the risks and how fires could affect their communities and local infrastructure.

The program helps people plan at three different stages, helping residents, government officials and industry learn how to manage the landscape around homes and properties to prevent fires from causing damage.

The provincial government suggests people should be prepared to care of themselves for at least three days, such as storing important documents — IDs and banking information, for example — in a safe place above ground and maintaining an emergency kit.

An emergency kit should have non-perishable snacks, like granola bars and trail mix, and at least 72 hours worth of water and electrolytes — four litres of liquid per person, per day. It should have medical supplies, like bandages and antiseptic wipes, and medications — over-the-counter and prescription.

A copy of all personal documents, including IDs, social insurance numbers and citizenship papers, should be stored in the kit in a protective, sealable bag.

If possible, people should pack enough cash to cover up to three days' worth of expenses. They should pack a multi-tool, a battery-powered crank radio and flashlight, extra blankets, electronics with a vehicle charger and some small things to amuse themselves — books and portable toys and games.

The provincial government suggests people check on their supplies to make sure nothing is expired, batteries are charged and documents and credit cards are updated.

Alberta Wildfire tracks fire danger, how fires are behaving and how weather is affecting potential risk.

Anyone who sees a wildfire should report it to Alberta Wildfire by calling 310-3473.

Evacuations

When a wildfire is nearby, the Alberta government urges people to listen for updates from local authorities and be prepared to evacuate quickly.

There are two types of evacuation advisories:

• Evacuation alerts: warn the public of a potential or current threat. If an alert is issued, people should prepare to evacuate because an evacuation order could be coming.
• Evacuation orders: issued when the public must evacuate the area for their safety.

People can stay up to date about emergencies through Alberta Emergency Alert.

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency tracks alerts and places them on a map. Yellow icons mark advisories, encouraging people to take action. Red icons are critical and people need to take immediate action.

USA: Monroe County, NY District Attorney Sandra Doorley Drove Home When Officers Tried To Pull Her Over For Speeding 50mph In A 35mph Zone. She Was Hostile And Not Cooperating.

UPDATE 4/30/24 at 8:18pm: Added info below.

13WHAM ABC News published April 30, 2024: 2 investigations launched into Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley over controversial traffic stop. The controversial traffic stop of Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley in Webster, N.Y. is now the center of a pair of new investigations. The Monroe County Office of Public Integrity launched its own investigation, and another was requested by Governor Kathy Hochul through the NYS Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct. Janson McNair, director of the Monroe County Office of Public Integrity, says their investigation will begin immediately.

News 8 WROC published April 26, 2024: [FULL VIDEO] Police release bodycam footage of Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley traffic violation. Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley drove home and called the Webster police chief when officers tried to pull her over for speeding Monday. Officer-worn body camera footage of the incident was released to the public Friday.

News 8 WROC pubilshed April 26, 2024: "I don't care:" Video shows Monroe Co. DA traffic stop. Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley drove home and called the Webster police chief when officers tried to pull her over for speeding Monday.

RochesterFirst.com

Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley drives home, calls chief before pulling over for police

written by James Battaglia

Friday April 26, 2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley drove home and called the Webster police chief when officers tried to pull her over for speeding Monday.

Officer-worn body camera footage of the incident was released to the public Friday, showing Doorley repeatedly invoking her position as district attorney and refusing to follow orders.

“I’m the D.A.,” Doorley says to the first officer to approach her, standing outside her car and parked in a garage when the video begins. “I was going 55 coming home from work.”

“55 in a 35,” the officer says.

“I don’t really care,” Doorley says. The officer asks her to exit the garage. “You can call Dennis Kohlmeier right now,” she says.

“Why are you so upset at me,” the officer says while Doorley dials the phone. “I’m doing my job. You just admitted to me you were going 55 in a 35 on Phillips Road.”

In a statement Thursday, Doorley said she called Webster Police Chief Dennis Kohlmeier, “to inform him that I was not a threat and that I would speak to the Officer at my house down the street.” Body camera footage released Friday shows exactly what she said on the phone in the driveway.

“Can you please tell him to leave me alone,” Doorley says.

“Can you please stay over here,” the officer says when Doorley begins to walk away.

“No I’m not staying over here,” she says.

“This is a legal traffic stop. Do you have your ID?”

Doorley does not give the officer her ID. Instead she gives him her phone, says Dennis Kohlmeier is on the line, and once again walks into the garage, eventually going all the way into her house.

“I understand the law better than you,” she tells the officer as he tries to get her back outside. She continues to refuse to leave the garage, at one point returning to her car to get her badge to show the officer.

“I just don’t understand the hostility toward me,” the officer says. “I’m doing my job.”

“No, you’re being an [expletive],” Doorley says.

“How am I being an [expletive],” the officer says.

“I am the DA of Monroe County,” Doorley says.

“I understand that, but that doesn’t give you a right to go 55 in a 35,” the officer says.

“I don’t really care,” Doorley says. “I don’t really care. You know what? If you give me a traffic ticket that’s fine. I’m the one who prosecutes it.”

As more officers and a supervisor arrive to the scene, Doorley continues refusing to leave the garage, telling police she’d had a bad day dealing with murders in Rochester.

“I’m going to prosecute myself,” Doorley says later in the video. “Do you know what I’ll do with the ticket?” Then she laughs.

In a statement Thursday, before the video was released, Doorley said she pled guilty and sent the ticket to Webster Town Court.

News 8 reached out to the district attorney’s office after the video was released. The office referred to the previous statement, in which Doorley said, “I believe in accepting responsibility for my actions and had no intention of using my position to receive a benefit.” That statement is available in full below, along with body camera footage from four of the responding officers.

Read the statement from Sandra Doorley

“On Monday, April 22, 2024, I was driving home following a busy day at work. I admit that I was not paying attention to my speed on Phillips Road in the Town of Webster. Less than half a mile from my neighborhood, I noticed a Webster Police car behind me. Once I realized that the intention of the car was to pull me over, I called the Webster Police Chief to inform him that I was not a threat and that I would speak to the Officer at my house down the street. The Webster Police Officer followed me to my house and issued me a speeding ticket for my speed of 55mph in a 35mph zone. I acknowledged that I was speeding and I accepted the ticket. By 1:00PM the following day, I pled guilty and sent the ticket to the Webster Town Court because I believe in accepting responsibility for my actions and had no intention of using my position to receive a benefit. Nobody, including your District Attorney, is above the rule of law, even traffic laws. Anybody who knows me understands without a doubt that I have dedicated my entire 33 year career to the safety of this community. My work to ensure the safety and respect of law enforcement is well proven time and time again. I stand by my work and stand by my commitment to the public safety of Monroe County.”

USA: 16yo Male Accused Of Mass Shooting At A Nightclub In Florida After Midnight Sunday Morning. Video Of Shooting Released. 10 People Injured Including Houston Texans Wide Receiver Tank Dell.

🚨NO WHITE SUPREMACISTS INVOLVED🚨

WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando published April 28, 2024: Sheriff’s office IDs 16-year-old accused of shooting 10 at event venue in Seminole County. A 16-year-old boy is accused of shooting 10 people at an event venue near Sanford early Sunday, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

KPRC 2 Click2Houston pubilshed April 28, 2024: Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffers minor injuries in shooting, expected to make full recovery. Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was shot Saturday night, sustaining minor wounds in Florida as an innocent bystander in a mass shooting at a nightclub.

Fox26 Houston pubilshed April 29, 2024: Tank Dell shot in Florida: Video of shooting released. Seminole County Sheriff's Office showed the video of the shooting in Florida where Tank Dell was shot.

Click2Houston NBC News, Houston local

‘We’re fortunate no one is dead:’ Security footage shows fight, shooting that injured Texans’ Tank Dell at Florida venue

written by Christian Terry, Digital Content Producer

Monday April 29, 2024

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Florida – Security camera footage from a Florida event venue shows the moment a fight broke out which led to a shooting that left 10 people, including Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell, injured.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office released the video along with more information about what happened at the Cabana Live event venue during the early morning hours on Sunday.

The sheriff’s office says deputies initially responded to the venue just after midnight to establish an area patrol due to a large crowd, estimated at around 200 people.

“The event was promoted as “No One Leaves Sober” and did not have the required event permit. Concerned about the number of patrons in the establishment, shortly after arrival, deputies heard multiple gunshots originating from the rear of the establishment, prompting the dispersal of the crowd,” a press release on the incident said.

When deputies got inside, they were met with an armed security officer who had successfully apprehended the suspected shooter, a 16-year-old male. The deputies also discovered 10 people had received non-life threatening injuries from the shooting. The sheriff’s office says nine of the 10 victims have since been treated and released from hospitals.

The sheriff’s office said the shooting began as a fight between attendees. During the fight, the 16-year-old suspect pulled out a handgun and fired multiple shots towards a crowd of people. Deputies said they later found out a second unidentified person had returned fire with five additional rounds. The search continues for the second unidentified gunman.

“We’re fortunate no one is dead or more people injured,” said Sheriff Dennis Lemma, who credited the actions of a security guard as “heroic.” “He literally tackled this guy from behind, got his weapon, and delivered him to us in handcuffs.”

The promoters had ten armed security guards working the event and had a no-firearms policy for patrons. It’s unclear how the teen charged got in with the handgun, but will be part of the ongoing investigation.

Tank Dell received minor wounds as an innocent bystander in the shooting. He was treated and released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

The 16-year-old suspect has been charged with possession of a firearm by a minor, use and display of a firearm during a felony, firing a weapon on public property and attempted homicide. He is being held at a Florida juvenile detention center.