The victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital, police said. A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run Friday morning in Roxbury, Boston police said. At 11: 34 a. m. Friday, police responded to the scene of a car crash involving a hit pedestrian near Southampton Street and Bradston street, the Boston Police Department said in an emailed statement to Boston. com. The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead, BPD said. The driver in the crash fled the scene, the vehicle involved was later found, BPD said. There have been no arrests made, and the investigation is still ongoing, BPD said.
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/03/22/pedestrian-killed-in-roxbury-hit-and-run/
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18-year-old and 14-year-old charged in daytime armed robbery in Charlestown
Davonte Jordan, 18, and a 14-year-old boy were arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection with an armed robbery in Charlestown, Boston police said.
According to the Boston Police Department, the two suspects allegedly pointed a gun at an elderly woman before stealing her purse. The incident occurred near 22 Prospect Street, where officers responded to a call about the armed robbery around 4:32 p.m.
The victim informed police that she was walking near Adams Street and Mount Vernon Street when two males approached her from behind. The suspects allegedly threatened her with a gun and took her purse, which contained credit cards, before fleeing toward Monument Square.
A nearby witness reported seeing two males running in the area and provided a description that matched the suspects. Another witness discovered a purse with scattered credit cards behind a building on Chestnut Street and confirmed the cards belonged to the victim.
Simultaneously, officers were dispatched to remove an individual from a property at 85 Monument Street. Upon arrival, police noticed two people matching the suspects’ description. When approached, both individuals ran but were apprehended after a short pursuit near 17 Carney Court.
The suspects were identified as Davonte Jordan and the 14-year-old boy, whose name has been withheld due to his age. While booking the younger suspect, officers found the victim’s credit card in his possession.
Jordan faces charges of armed masked robbery of an elderly person, receiving stolen property, and trespassing. The 14-year-old is charged as delinquent with the same offenses, according to the Boston Police Department.
During his arraignment Thursday, Jordan pleaded not guilty and was held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing. An attorney listed for Jordan did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Boston police continue their investigation into the incident. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the department.
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/03/19/18-year-old-and-14-year-old-charged-with-daytime-armed-robbery-in-charlestown/
3 Stop & Shop locations in Boston, Reading receive bomb threats, police say
Boston police are investigating after bomb threats were reported at multiple Stop & Shop grocery stores on Monday.
At around 1:50 p.m., officers responded to a reported threat at the supermarket chain’s Jamaica Plain location at 301 Centre St., according to an email from the Boston Police Department to Boston.com. About six minutes later, more officers were dispatched to a second threat at 305 Guest St., the store’s Allston location.
Bomb squads were requested and responded to both incidents, said Officer Mark Marron. Although police did not find anything suspicious at either location, both threats remain under active investigation.
Meanwhile, police in Reading responded to a similar threat at a Stop & Shop located at 25 Walkers Brook Drive earlier that day. The town’s police department issued an advisory at about 2:30 p.m., urging the community to avoid the area.
Later that afternoon, Reading police and fire officials explained that a bomb threat was called in at about 1:45 p.m., prompting a coordinated response involving the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad. As a precaution, the store was evacuated.
By approximately 3:15 p.m., police and the bomb squad completed their search of the supermarket and determined that the threat was not credible. Although the scene was cleared, authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
Police have not confirmed whether the three reported threats are connected or if they were made by the same caller. Law enforcement officials continue their investigation into these incidents.
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/03/10/3-stop-shop-locations-in-boston-reading-receive-bomb-threats-police-say/
Toddler was on a Long Beach sidewalk when car sped backward over curb, killing her. Man arrested
A toddler was killed and two others—a young girl and a woman—were injured when a man driving in reverse careened onto a Long Beach sidewalk, according to authorities.
The crash occurred Monday in the 400 block of Maine Avenue, the Long Beach Police Department reported. Officials believe the driver of a 2013 Chevy Captiva was making a turn when the vehicle suddenly reversed at a high rate of speed. The vehicle then went off the roadway, onto the sidewalk, and struck three pedestrians.
Police were called to the scene at 11:27 a.m., where they found a 45-year-old woman and a 12-year-old girl injured, along with a 20-month-old toddler who later died. The toddler was identified by the Los Angeles County medical examiner as Myrah Hunter.
After the collision, Long Beach police officers provided lifesaving measures and, without waiting for paramedics, rushed the toddler to a hospital in an effort to save her. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead at the hospital, authorities said in a statement.
The Long Beach Fire Department transported the injured woman and the 12-year-old girl to a nearby hospital, where both were reported to be in stable condition.
The driver of the Captiva was identified as Lamont Ivan Russell. Police stated that Russell remained at the scene after the crash and was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI, vehicular manslaughter, and misdemeanor battery.
Russell is currently being held in Los Angeles County jail on $335,000 bail, according to jail records.
Authorities believe alcohol, speeding, and distracted driving were factors in the tragic incident. Investigations are ongoing.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-03/long-beach-toddler-killed-when-car-speeds-backward-over-curb-man-held
Baltimore mayor discusses how city is addressing crime, cleaning up city
In 2019, Baltimore’s murder rate hit an all-time high, ranking among the worst in the nation. The city was grappling with a surge in violent crime that deeply affected its communities.
However, since then, something significant has changed. By 2024, murders in Baltimore had dropped to a nearly 50-year low, marking a remarkable turnaround for the city.
Alongside this decline in crime, Baltimore’s population is also growing, signaling a broader revitalization.
Tony Dokoupil spoke with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott about the city’s impressive comeback and the factors contributing to this positive shift.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/baltimore-mayor-discusses-how-city-is-addressing-crime-cleaning-up-city/
Person in custody after 15-year-old boy accidentally shot in Morgan Park home: CPD
CHICAGO (WLS) — One person is in custody after a teenage boy was injured in an accidental shooting inside a South Side home on Sunday morning, Chicago police said. Police said the shooting happened in the Morgan Park neighborhood’s 11400-block of South Vincennes Avenue around 11: 20 a. m. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Someone accidentally shot a 15-year-old boy in the leg, police said. The teen went to Roseland Hospital in good condition. Officers took the alleged shooter into custody, and charges are pending, police said. Investigators recovered a weapon from the scene. Area detectives are investigating. Further information was not immediately available.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/morgan-park-chicago-shooting-today-teen-injured-accidental-11400-block-south-vincennes-avenue-1-custody/18636276/
Chicago police searching for suspect in attempted sexual assault on Northwest Side
CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police are seeking to identify a man wanted in connection with an attempted sexual assault on the city’s Northwest Side. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The crime happened around 3: 54 p. m. Feb. 6 in the 2000 block of West North Avenue, CPD said. Police said the victim was walking into work when a man threw her to the ground and pinned her down. Two people walking by intervened. No further information was available as Chicago police continue to investigate.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-police-searching-suspect-attempted-sexual-assault-west-north-avenue-northwest-side/18626889/
Inventor of “signal sniffer” discusses its use in the Nancy Guthrie search
Investigators in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance are using a device called a “signal sniffer” to try to detect transmissions from her pacemaker. David Kennedy, former NSA hacker and inventor of the pacemaker signal detector, joins CBS News to discuss his work with law enforcement in the search.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/pacemaker-signal-detectors-inventor-discusses-its-use-in-the-nancy-guthrie-search/
West Loop community shocked after video shows man robbed at gunpoint, beaten in broad daylight
CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago’s West Loop community was left in shock after a brazen attack and armed robbery was caught on video this week. The video may be difficult to watch. The armed robbery happened in the middle of afternoon Thursday as people were out and about in the West Loop. Chicago police say they are still looking for the suspects. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch “I watched the video like 10 times and I was just a lost for words,” Jars store manager Ashley Shannon said. Shannon says she was in the back working at the West Loop store during the crime. It wasn’t until later in the day she found out the attack happened right outside the shop. “I was in the back working with the mixer and the mixer is a little loud, so I didn’t really hear any commotion outside really,” Shannon said. “You know this is Chicago, and we know that things can happen anywhere, but it’s like literally at my doorstep.” The video has since gone viral. ABC7 has blurred the face of the victim to protect his identity. It shows two people robbing a man at gunpoint in broad daylight in the Fulton Market District in the West Loop. Chicago police confirmed they are investigating the attack as an armed robbery and battery. It happened around 4: 23 p. m. afternoon in the 200 block of North Peoria Street, near Lake Street. The video shows two people surrounding a man on the ground, and at one point one of them hits the victim in the face while pointing a gun. Chicago police said the robbers took the man’s belongings before driving off in an SUV. Police say the victim declined medical attention. SEE ALSO | Wendella boat crew pulls man from Chicago River who had fallen off downtown bridge “I think most of the time you think something like that happens at night, but you see it happening in the middle of the day,” resident Marcus Smith said. “Kind of not even being hidden. It’s probably the most alarming thing about it.” Julie Darling is president of the West Loop Community Organization. She says the area has already seen an increased police presence and urges people to stay vigilant. “We do have heavy police presence here in Fulton Market, and it’s something that our organization has been fighting for a long time, and we finally received it last August, where we do have permanent patrol in the neighborhood,” Darling said. “Police can’t be every corner, unfortunately, but we do have a rapid response time now. I’m usually walking with a purpose so I’m usually moving pretty quick too,” Smith said. “But outside of that, you know, you just got to pray you don’t run into a situation like that.” Chicago police say area detectives are still investigating. Anyone with information has been asked to give police a call.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-west-loop-community-shocked-video-shows-man-robbed-gunpoint-beaten-broad-daylight-peoria-street/18597664/
Jury acquits suspect of murders, rules guilty of attempted manslaughter
A man charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in connection with a March 2022 shooting at a Fairfield convenience store was found not guilty of those charges earlier this month. The jury ruled him guilty only on a single count of attempted voluntary manslaughter.
Trine Daniel Martinez, 29, of Fairfield, admitted to driving to the 7-Eleven store in the 200 block of East Tabor Avenue at 5 a.m. on March 13 to buy three Modelo brand beers. He also admitted to being armed with a Glock 17 semi-automatic handgun when he entered the store in the pre-dawn hours. However, Martinez claimed that his actions were in self-defense after being aggressively confronted by three or four men.
The jury returned its verdict on Wednesday. Martinez is scheduled to return to the courtroom of Judge William Pendergast on February 2 for a bail review and to discuss a pretrial services report from probation. The maximum sentence for attempted voluntary manslaughter is 5.5 years.
In addition to these charges, Martinez still faces allegations of assaulting a correctional officer while in jail in October 2024. He is set to appear again before Judge Pendergast in a court trial—where the judge, rather than a jury, will decide the matter—on February 26 at 8:30 a.m.
According to prosecutors, Martinez was accused of shooting and killing Earl “Wayne” Wyatt III, 44, of Fairfield, and Damion Davis, 36, of Suisun City, in or near the parking lot of the 7-Eleven on East Tabor Avenue. He was also charged with the attempted murder of Victor Walters, then 28, of Suisun City, in the same area. The jury, however, found him guilty only of the attempted voluntary manslaughter of Walters.
Deputy District Attorney Bill Ainsworth led the prosecution.
Court documents reveal that Martinez turned himself in to the Fairfield Police Department and was arrested on March 14, one day after the shootings. Surveillance camera footage at the crime scene identified him as the suspect. Martinez did not make a statement after his arrest and was accompanied by criminal defense attorney Daniel J. Russo of Vallejo.
At trial, Martinez was represented by criminal defense attorney Thomas Maas.
https://www.thereporter.com/2026/01/26/jury-acquits-suspect-of-murders-rules-guilty-of-attempted-manslaughter/