Jake Bleiberg and Jill Bleed Associated Press Published 12:53 PM EDT Oct 15, 2019 Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth’s police chief reiterated Tuesday that a white officer’s fatal shooting of a black woman in her home was inexcusable, as an arrest warrant was released quoting the victim’s 8-year-old nephew saying she pointed a gun at a window when they heard suspicious noises outside. Without directly addressing the child’s account of the killing early Saturday, interim Police Chief Ed Kraus told reporters at a news conference that the victim, Atatiana Jefferson, behaved as any Texas homeowner would do if he or she heard a prowler. Kraus struggled to contain his emotions as he pleaded with the Texas city to not allow the killing to reflect badly on the entire department. Aaron Dean, 34, was arrested on a murder charge Monday night and released less than four hours later after posting bond, jail records show. He had resigned from the force earlier in the … [Read more...] about Police chief: ‘absolutely no excuse’ for black woman’s death
Iconic downtown Houston office tower renamed TC Energy Center
By Katherine Feser Published 10:30 am CDT, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 700 Louisiana will be renamed to reflect its largest tenant, TC Energy. 700 Louisiana will be renamed to reflect its largest tenant, TC Energy. Photo: TC Energy Photo: TC Energy Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 700 Louisiana will be renamed to reflect its largest tenant, TC Energy. 700 Louisiana will be renamed to reflect its largest tenant, TC Energy. Photo: TC Energy Iconic downtown Houston office tower renamed TC Energy Center 1 / 1 Back to Gallery One of downtown's most recognizable skyscrapers has been renamed. The 56-story postmodern building at 700 Louisiana is now called TC Energy Center after its … [Read more...] about Iconic downtown Houston office tower renamed TC Energy Center
Police: Popped balloon led to evacuation of Florida mall
Police say a popped balloon was what prompted erroneous reports of an active shooter at a Florida mall, triggering an evacuation of shoppers and massive police response.The Boca Raton Police Department said in a statement Tuesday that surveillance video shows a janitor popped the balloon in the food court of the Town Center mall on Sunday after it got tangled in his pushcart. Investigators say a popped balloon was recovered at the site.Video showed shoppers reacting immediately to the popping sound and then hurrying to flee the mall.Police searched the mall extensively but found no evidence of a shooter. One man suffered a head injury when he collided with a door while attempting to evacuate. The man, who wasn’t identified, was treated at a local hospital. … [Read more...] about Police: Popped balloon led to evacuation of Florida mall
Hanford Police: 4-month-old kidnapped by homeless found safe
Police in central California say they have located a 4-month old baby boy who was allegedly kidnapped by a homeless man.The Hanford Police Department says the baby was found safe in Lemoore about 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Hanford, where the child was abducted. The suspect identified as 42-year-old Wesley Williams was taken into custody.Investigators tell the Fresno television station Williams called police stating that he had the child and asked about his rights. They say officers directed him to return the baby, but he did not do so and turned off his phone.Police initially believed this was a child custody dispute but have since confirmed it was a kidnapping … [Read more...] about Hanford Police: 4-month-old kidnapped by homeless found safe
Romanian president asks Ludovic Orban to form new government
Romania’s president has nominated Ludovic Orban of the center-right National Liberal Party to form a new government and become the country’s next prime minister.Orban has 10 days from Iohannis’ announcement on Tuesday to gain the support of parliament, which must approve the new government.Orban’s nomination comes after the Social Democratic government led by Viorica Dancila, beset by corruption scandals, lost a no-confidence vote in the legislature last week.The PNL, as Orban’s party is known, is the largest opposition group. Orban said after meeting Iohannis that his administration would give Romanians what they look for in a “normal government, namely honor, competence, integrity, dedication to serving the public interest and solutions to the big problems Romania is facing today.”A parliamentary election is scheduled for late 2020. … [Read more...] about Romanian president asks Ludovic Orban to form new government