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Neighbors shocked over deadly domestic disturbance in Troy, Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:48 GMT

TROY, Ill. – Troy police announced a suspect was taken into custody soon after officers responded to an early morning shooting that left one woman dead. Police said the suspect was standing at the apartment door with his hands over his head.“I was just kind of in shock,” said Laura Fechte, a neighbor. “I couldn’t believe it.”The victim’s body was found inside a townhouse apartment unit in the 2100 block of Tramore. She had been shot several times. Police attempted to render lifesaving measures before EMS arrived, but those efforts were not successful.“You wouldn’t think something like that could happen here,” Fechte said.Cynthia Bennet, founder and executive director of JADASA, believes domestic violence has escalated in recent years. The community-based organization provides education and support for families facing domestic violence. “This is a community epidemic, and we’re going to have to come together and just work together,” Bennett said. Call for Help closure has East St. L...

Tom Brady to CU Buffs QB Shedeur Sanders after TCU win: “Don’t be satisfied”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:48 GMT

BOULDER — Shedeur Sanders is even more careful about his phone number than he is with passing windows. But of all the congratulatory texts the CU’s new QB 1 landed after piloting the Buffs to a 45-42 win at then-No. 17 TCU, one stood out.“Don’t be satisfied,” it read.The sender?Tom Brady.“It (was) cool,” the CU quarterback said Tuesday when asked about getting a shout from the NFL icon, who retired earlier this year. “It was cool hearing from him, knowing he’s still watching and stuff like that.”Sanders flashed some Brady-esque moments in his Buffs debut, throwing for a school-record 510 yards, notching four touchdowns and converting both of his fourth-down opportunities.The second, which came with CU down 42-38, turned into a 46-yard catch-and run by speedy tailback Dylan Edwards for what became the game-winning score.The Buffs’ junior signal-caller is tight with Brady on both the football and business fronts. Sander...

Thieves call rideshare after ransacking Macy's store

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:48 GMT

Four suspects who allegedly ransacked a Macy’s store in Brea were arrested after calling a rideshare driver to pick them up during a wild pursuit Tuesday.The suspects were identified as:-Louie Velasco, from South Gate-Jocelyn Mendoza, from Simi Valley-Sherry Rogers, from Los Angeles-Marlon Deleon, from Los AngelesAt around 12 p.m., the thieves were seen grabbing merchandise from the Macy's department store at the Brea Mall. One suspect had prompted suspicion from police earlier in the day and backup was called, unbeknownst to the thieves.As the suspects exited the store to a getaway vehicle, patrol cars had already been waiting outside. The suspects sped away from the parking lot, leading officers on a high-speed pursuit.Police said they drove through the streets recklessly and “our officers were not able to keep up.”They eventually stopped near Laurel Elementary School which prompted a lockdown. Thinking they had lost the police, the suspects ditched their vehicle before running in...

Still winless in September, SF Giants’ playoff chances dwindling after fifth straight loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:48 GMT

When things are going right, the Nickelodeon-esque neon orange that covers most of Joc Pederson’s cleats is what’s most visible. The slime-green that smothers the bottom of the spikes is merely a contrast to the outfield grass.But the wind kicked up late Tuesday evening at Wrigley Field, and the bright green bottoms to Pederson’s cleats were all that could be seen as he fell face down in left field and let a would-be can of corn drop at the same speed as Giants’ sinking playoff chances.Five games into September, the Giants are in free fall.After 18 scoreless innings, their offense finally awakened Tuesday night against the Cubs, but their usually reliable bullpen blew it in an 11-8 loss, their fifth straight, dropping them just a game above .500 and ensuring that the Cubs will own the tiebreaker if they are able to catch them. But that is looking increasingly unlikely.For now, they should be more concerned with fending off their competition for the third and ...

Driver shot near I-280 in San Bruno

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:48 GMT

(KRON) -- Southbound Interstate 280 was blocked on Tuesday due to a shooting in San Bruno, according to a 511 alert. All lanes have since reopened. California Highway Patrol said it received a call at 5:38 p.m. regarding the incident. The shooting happened on San Bruno Avenue, off of I-280. Shooting at Skyline High in Oakland results in 2 arrests The victim pulled off to the side of the road on I-280 and Trousdale Drive. He had two gunshot wounds, and was conscious, breathing and talking, per CHP. He was taken to Stanford Hospital. CHP shut down all lanes of southbound I-280 at 6:12 p.m., and by 6:37 p.m. most of them had reopened. Drivers are told to expect delays on the highway.The San Bruno Police Department is investigating the shooting. It is unknown whether the victim and attacker knew each other. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Mancini set to get started with Saudi team in international friendlies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:48 GMT

Roberto Mancini will this week start his bid to make Saudi Arabia’s national team as much of an international discussion topic as its big-spending professional league.Just two years after leading Italy to the European title, Mancini left Rome for Riyadh in August.His first game in charge of the Saudi team is Friday against Costa Rica at the home of Newcastle United, the English Premier League club owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.That organization is also funding the arrival of top-class talents such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Neymar to Saudi clubs in Riyadh and Jeddah.“I believe this is a great opportunity for me to experience football in a new country, especially with the growing popularity of football in Asia,” Mancini, who has signed a four-year contract, said. “The presence of top players in the Saudi Pro League indicates the potential for growth in the national football scene.”While the headlines have been on the famous imports, there is homegr...

Phillies place Trea Turner on the paternity list and recall Weston Wilson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:48 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday, the same day he was named NL Player of the Week.Infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson was recalled from triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Turner’s roster spot prior to the middle game of a three-game series against the San Diego Padres.Turner was named NL Player of the Week after batting .423, with six home runs, one triple, one double, 14 RBIs and two stolen bases. He had two hits in a 9-7 win against the Padres on Monday, including a two-run homer, to extend his hitting streak to a season-high 15 games.Turner left the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent and signed a $300 million, 11-year free agent deal with the Phillies in December. He is a one-time Padres farmhand who helped Washington win the World Series in 2019. Wilson hit .259 with 29 homers and 77 RBIs for the IronPigs this year. He hit two home runs against Syracuse on Sunday to tie Rhys Hoskins (2017) for the most hom...

Brake drum crashes into driver's windshield on I-70 in Wheat Ridge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:48 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) — A man and his passenger avoided serious injury Tuesday after police say a large piece of a brake drum came through their windshield, bending the steering wheel. According to the Wheat Ridge Police Department, it happened just after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on eastbound Interstate 70 near Kipling Street.A car windshield on Interstate 70 in Wheat Ridge after police say a brake drum went through it. (Credit: Wheat Ridge Police Department)The driver suffered cuts and minor injuries but avoided serious injury. Police believe the brake drum fell off of a tractor-trailer, but it's unclear if it was on the road already or if it fell off and then immediately hit the car. U.S. News: 5 Denver-area high schools among best in Colorado Police do not know what truck it fell from. A second car also sustained damage to the undercarriage.

Naked man enters 2 Edgewater homes, fights with homeowners

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:48 GMT

EDGEWATER, Colo. (KDVR) — Home security cameras captured the end of a bizarre crime spree in Edgewater, where police say a naked man forced his way into two homes and physically fought with the people who live there.Edgewater Police were called to the 2200 block of Gray Street around 4:20 p.m. on Monday. Teen arrested at Denver high school wasn’t expelled in past gun case “Our officers were like, their day was ending, it was almost like the end of shift change, and then in one fell swoop you’re chasing a naked man down an alley,” Edgewater Police Chief Eric Sonstegard said.The incident reportedly started a few minutes earlier in front of a home on the same block.“My wife had just walked out of the house. She was getting in her car and she noticed this man wearing nothing but a trash bag,” Andrew Speake said. “He walked up to our front door, tried to enter. I thought it was my wife so I went to answer. By that time he was walking around the fence to our backyard so I approached him...

Suspect who barricaded self at home in Lauderhill taken into custody

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:48 GMT

After an hours long standoff, a suspect who barricaded himself at a South Florida home was taken into custody. Broward Sheriff’s Office SWAT arrived at the home, located at 1410 NW 33rd Way, Tuesday evening. 7News camera captured several fire rescue trucks at the scene, as well as officers armed with long guns. A tank with a battering ram with also at the scene. According to BSO, VIPER detectives were attempting to serve a warrant at the home when the subject barricaded himself inside and refused to come out. Neighbors in the area were told to remain in there homes as deputies continue to work the incident. The suspect’s identity and any charges he might face have not been disclosed. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.