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Biden Fundraiser Trip Sours as Secret Service Agent Robbed at Gunpoint
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In a shocking incident, a U.S. Secret Service agent found himself on the receiving end of a crime he typically works to thwart. The agent was robbed at gunpoint in the quiet residential town of Tustin, southeast of Los Angeles, on a recent Saturday night. This surprising turn of events took place during President Joe Biden’s fundraising visit in Los Angeles.
The agent, who was coming back from duty, faced the harrowing experience in Tustin, which is situated about an hour’s drive from L.A. According to the information revealed by the Secret Service to the Associated Press, the agent was not injured in the incident.
As of Monday, no suspect had been identified in connection with the crime, as per the information divulged by the police to the Associated Press. What’s more, a silver Infiniti FX35 was seen escaping the crime scene.
The Tustin police reported that the agent’s bag was forcefully taken from him at gunpoint. In the course of the incident, the agent discharged his firearm. However, the Secret Service has admitted it remains unclear if anyone was hit by the gunfire. ABC News confirmed that the agent was not on duty when the incident occurred.
According to the AP, the police were informed about the robbery shortly after 9:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers were able to recover some of the agent’s stolen belongings in the area.
The suspect and the silver Infiniti FX35 were still at large as of Monday, as reported again by police to the Associated Press. The Tustin police have released an image of the suspect’s vehicle to aid in the investigation.
Despite the concerning incident, the police reassured residents that there was no known threat to the public.
The Tustin police department’s revelation of the incident on Facebook sparked a flurry of responses, with many commenters expressing confusion and concern about the incident.
One commenter asked, “So someone, with no description, robs a secret service agent WITH A GUN in a residential area, but there is no threat to the public??? And how does the agent take a shot at someone he can’t describe? He saw the gun. He can’t give the height/build at the least, or voice?”
Another person pointed out an apparent lapse in the agent’s “situational awareness” during the robbery. They went on to express hope that the agent is not a part of a protection detail.
A third person dryly remarked, “Just the people [who are] supposed to keep the president alive.”
One user took this opportunity to offer a sarcastic welcome, saying, “Welcome to California. Hope you enjoyed your visit.”
In a political jibe, another commenter criticized California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, saying, “Fantastic job, sir.”
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The attorney for the 17-year-old accused of attempting to murder Ricky Pearsall, a first-round draft pick for the 49ers, is challenging the charges. According to the defense, the incident, which occurred during an attempted robbery earlier this month, does not constitute attempted murder.
“It was a rather extended struggle between Mr. Pearsall and my client,” stated public defender Robert Dunlap in an interview with David Lombardi of TheAthletic.com.
“They were really fighting back and forth on the sidewalk. As you might imagine, Mr. Pearsall gets the best of it. He does kind of — I don’t know if you’ve ever wrestled or not — a nice hip toss and throws my client to the ground and ends up on top of him. . . . I think [the video] supports that this is an attempted robbery and not an attempted murder.”
Dunlap also addressed and refuted a report alleging that his client had brought a gun to school.
“My client did not have a gun at school,” Dunlap said. “It’s a false report.”
Despite these arguments, prosecutors have chosen to charge Dunlap’s client with attempted murder. However, they have not yet determined if the young defendant will be tried as an adult.
The next court hearing for this case is scheduled for September 26.
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A son, armed and vigilant, responded to a potential burglary at his mother’s unoccupied home in West Virginia during the early hours of the morning. The encounter ended fatally for the alleged intruder.
Authorities reported that the son, checking on the residence around 3:45 a.m., encountered an individual who turned toward him holding an object.
“Unwise move on the part of the intruder.”
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a male stating he had just shot an intruder at his mother’s Inwood home on Winchester Avenue.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male lying face down with a gunshot wound. Immediate life-saving measures were administered until emergency medical services arrived, but the individual was pronounced dead shortly after.
The deceased was identified as 38-year-old Joshua Boone from Williamsport, Maryland. The sheriff’s office confirmed that Boone’s next of kin had been notified.
The investigation revealed that the son, identified by WDVM-TV as Michael Marshal, had gone to the home after hearing about a possible break-in. Marshal told deputies that Boone turned toward him “with something in his hand,” prompting Marshal to fire his handgun.
Boone was located in the garage of the residence, where the fatal shot occurred.
The Department of Criminal Investigators processed the scene for evidence and is conducting a thorough investigation into the shooting. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be presented to the Berkeley County Prosecutors Office.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 304-267-7000.
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A tragic incident in Michigan has resulted in a teenage boy facing severe charges after allegedly shooting another teen and fatally wounding the teen’s mother, who was trying to protect her son.
Anthony Deshawn Sneed, 15, is being charged as an adult with multiple serious offenses stemming from the incident that occurred on September 4th in Clinton Township.
The charges against Sneed include felony murder as a juvenile defendant, second-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, and four counts of felony firearm possession.
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the conflict began when Sneed got into a fight with the son of Tanseen Sherrod.
During the altercation, Sneed allegedly stole a handgun from the other teen.
When Sherrod attempted to intervene in hopes of calming the situation, she was tragically shot by Sneed, authorities reported.
Details surrounding the exact nature of the fatal confrontation have not been made public.
The other teen involved in the incident was also shot and sustained critical injuries, though his current condition has not been disclosed.
Following the shooting, Sneed fled the scene but turned himself in to Detroit authorities the following day.
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