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6th grader killed, 5 others hurt in shooting at Perry High School in Iowa: authorities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:37 GMT

PERRY, Iowa (WHO) – A gunman opened fire inside a small-town Iowa high school early Thursday as students prepared to start their first day of classes after their annual winter break, killing one person and wounding five others, authorities said.Seventeen-year-old student Dylan Butler is believed to have shot and killed a sixth grader inside Perry High school, and wounded four high school students and an administrator, according to Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Asst. Director Mitch Mortvedt.It's not yet clear why the sixth grader, who attended classes in the adjoining middle school, was in the building at the time of the shooting, but it may have been to attend a breakfast program for multiple grade levels, Mortvedt said.Law enforcement was notified about an active shooter at Perry High School at 7:37 a.m. CT. When Perry police offers arrived, they found multiple gunshot victims, along with the body of Butler, who police say died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound....

Crews put out house fire in Tamarac; 1 hospitalized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:37 GMT

Crews in Tamarac battled fierce flames after a fire ignited in the garage of a home.Tamarac Fire Rescue units arrived at the home in the area of Northwest 46th Way and 44th Street, Thursday morning.Once at the scene, crews dealt with heavy, smoky conditions and cut a hole in the roof to safely extinguish the flames. Officials said no one was critically injured, but firefighters did rescue one resident and transported her to the hospital. She is expected to be OK.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Hollywood man arrested after 5-year-old son shot self with unattended gun says he’s not a bad father

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:37 GMT

A Hollywood man is speaking out after, police said, his 5-year-old son who accidentally shot himself with a loaded gun he had left unattended.Travoynne Martin Sr. spoke with 7News on Thursday, shortly after he was released from jail.Showing pictures of his children, he said they are his life.“This is [my son] when he graduated pre-K, and I stood in the crowd screaming as aloud as I could, ‘That’s my baby,'” he said. “So this baby’s all I got, man, but right now, I feel like I ain’t got nothing.”On New Year’s Day, this family’s lives changed when, police said, Martin’s son, Travoynne Jr., injured himself with his father’s GX4 handgun.According to the arrest report, Martin and his family arrived at their home along Pierce Street from eating dinner, at around 10 p.m.The report states they were watching TV when Martin placed his gun on the living room table in its holster.Shortly after, the report said, Martin heard...

7 injured after vehicle plows into bicyclists outside Delray Beach resort

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:37 GMT

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) – A group of bicyclists found themselves in the path of danger when an SUV driver collided with them in front of a Delray Beach golf resort, Thursday. The incident left the vehicle mangled and debris scattered across the roadway.According to police reports, six cyclists and the SUV driver were rushed to the hospital. Three of the riders sustained traumatic injuries.

Russia used North Korean missiles in Ukraine, White House says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:37 GMT

Russia recently used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles, a top White House official said Thursday.“Our information indicates that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea recently provided Russia with ballistic missile launchers and several ballistic missiles. On Dec. 30, 2023, Russian forces launched at least one of these North Korean missiles into Ukraine,” National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters, adding that Russia launched further missiles days later.The first missile landed in an open field. The U.S. is still assessing the damage caused by the second launch, Kirby said during a White House briefing.“We anticipate that Russia will use additional North Korean missiles to target Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and to kill innocent Ukrainian civilians,” he continued.The partnership between the two countries is a result of their shared isolation on the global stage, and shows how Russian President Vladimir Putin has...

Winter storm watch issued ahead of expected heavy snow in New England

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:37 GMT

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch Thursday ahead of a storm that is expected to bring snow, rain and some wind to New England over the weekend. Currently crossing into the southern Plains region as of Thursday afternoon, the storm is forecast to move into Massachusetts late Saturday night. Snow is then expected to linger in some spots into Sunday afternoon, dropping up to a foot of accumulation before pulling out of the region. Days before the storm, forecasts to date call for steady snow outside Route 128. Communities inside Route 128 and further south may see a mix of rain and snow. When all is said and done, areas including the South Coast, South Shore, Cape Cod and Boston itself could receive between one and three inches of snow. Snow totals are expected to climb further east, with six to nine inches of snow possible between Route 128 and I-495.Areas around Worcester, Fitchburg and southern New Hampshire could see anywhere from nine to 12 in...

Arrest made in connection with Lynn shooting that left 3 wounded at a Pizza Hut location

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:37 GMT

Authorities say an 18-year-old suspect has been taken into custody as state and local police continue to investigate a shooting that left three people wounded in Lynn.According to the Lynn Police Department, Delvin Sanchez was arrested by members of Lynn PD, as well as police in Peabody and Massachusetts State Police.The department said Sanchez was arrested in connection with a shooting that left three people wounded at a Pizza Hut on State Street back on Dec. 26. The 18-year-old was reportedly found by police at an address in Peabody following a lengthy investigation that involved several departments and units, leading to a warrant for Sanchez’s arrest on charges that included:Armed Assault to MurderAccessory Before the FactAccessory After the FactWith the suspect’s arrest, police continue to investigate the State Street shooting, as well as a fatal shooting on Camden Street that left two teenagers dead a day later.Lynn Police Chief Christopher Reddy, who previously sai...

WATCH: 71-year-old woman survives being struck by MBTA bus in Chelsea, driver now off the job

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:37 GMT

A 71-year-old woman is expected to recover after she was struck by an MBTA bus driver in Chelsea on Thursday.According to an MBTA spokesperson, the pedestrian accident happened around 8:45 a.m. at the busy intersection of Cross Street and Broadway.Citing a preliminary investigation, the spokesperson said the bus had been turning onto Cross Street from Broadway when the driver hit a 71-year-old woman who was crossing the street.Authorities said the woman remained conscious and alert after being struck, but was brought to a hospital after stating she had pain her neck, back and leg. Surveillance video from the intersection captured multiple angles of the incident. In the moments after the crash, multiple passengers could be seen leaving the bus to go to the woman’s aid. Officials said the bus driver behind the wheel was taken off the job as an investigation into the matter gets underway. Witnesses who spoke with 7NEWS expressed shock when they saw the footage, with some wonderin...

What to expect with weekend snow, rain and wind

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:37 GMT

Our snow map is out for this weekend’s winter storm that will bring our first significant snow of the season. Some of the highest expected snow totals through Sunday night will range from 6-12″. Snow begins Saturday night and continues throughout most of the day Sunday. The biggest impact will be travel disruption, especially Sunday morning. The wind will be strongest on the coast. This storm will not bring strong winds like the previous storm in late December. It’s the combination of the heavy wet snow and the gusty wind that could lead to isolated power outages. Coastal flooding is not a concern, as high tides this weekend will still stay below flood stage.A Winter Storm Watch is posted for most areas north and west of I-95. Heavy snow will make travel difficult. Snow loading from heavy wet snow could lead to power outages.Today’s weather setup is helping to set the stage for the snow. A cold front moving across southern New England is opening the door for...

Boston city councilor told to retake the oath of office after viral video

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:37 GMT

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was told to retake the oath of office after a video showing her not saying the words or raising her right hand during Monday’s inaugural ceremony went viral on social media, the Herald has learned.The Herald arrived at City Hall at 9 a.m. Thursday, where City Clerk Alex Geourntas was on hand to swear Fernandes Anderson in for a second time. The District 7 councilor told the clerk at roughly 3:15 p.m., however, that she was not coming into the office, and would let him know if she would be there on Friday.The clerk had been told by Fernandes Anderson’s staff at approximately 11 a.m., and then again shortly before 1 p.m. that she was on her way to the building.Fernandes Anderson was instructed by both City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and the city’s law department to retake the oath, both verbally and in writing, a City Hall source told the Herald.Geourntas said Fernandes Anderson signed the city’s “oath book,” along with the 12 ot...