Two Men Hospitalized Over Financial Dispute

"PAOLI, PA — Two men are in the hospital this morning following a double shooting in Paoli Saturday night that police have already labeled as an attempted homicide and suicide, Tredyffrin police reported.

"Officers were called to the 100 block of Summit Avenue in the Paoli section of the township at 11:47 p.m. on the report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, the victim told police that he had been shot by a family member named John Richard Berry, who had shot him during a dispute.

"Berry, 70 was located at another home on the same block.

"Police say once officers arrived Berry fired his .38 caliber revolver several times. He then shot himself in the head. It’s not immediately clear whether he also shot at anyone else. No one else was reported shot.

"Both men were taken to Paoli Hospital Trauma Center following response by Paoli Ambulance and Malvern Medic 4.

"The victim, John R. Williams of Paoli, was listed in very critical condition following surgery. Berry was listed in critical condition with a serious gunshot wound to the head.

"Police said the dispute was over financial matters and the investigation is continuing."

From mainlinemedianews.com...

Mom Tries To Poison Kids, Self With Toilet Bowl Cleaner

"PORT ORANGE, FL — Port Orange mother who was arrested after she allegedly made her children drink toilet bowl cleaner is being held without bond at the Volusia County Jail.

"Officers were dispatched to the woman's home on Timber Trail around 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

"`There was like seven police cars lined up here,` said neighbor Dan Yankun.

"According to police, 29-year-old Amelia West had tried to harm herself by drinking toilet cleaner. While investigating, officers learned West had made her 2-year-old and 3-month-old children also drink the toilet cleaner, police said.

"`Thankfully the children are OK. This could have been much worse,` said Department of Children and Families spokesperson John Harrell.

"The children were checked out at Halifax Health Medical Center and later released from the hospital.

"It's unclear what prompted the suicide attempt, police said. DCF is also involved in the investigation.

"`Our work is far from over and we want to find out if there had been any other concerns regarding these children,` said Harrell.

"West was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated child abuse.

"`We would be opposed to the mother having any unsupervised contact with these children, given the serious nature of these allegations,` said Harrell.

"West appeared before a judge at the jail Sunday morning and was denied bond."

From wftc.com...

Police Stop Slasher From Hanging Himself

"SCHUYLER, NE — A 41-year-old man faces two felony charges after a stabbing and attempted suicide early Sunday morning in Schuyler.

"According to the Colfax County Attorney's Office, Amauri Herrera-Alvarez of Schuyler, formerly of Florida, was charged with attempted first-degree murder and use of a weapon to commit a felony following the incident around 2:15 a.m. Sunday at a Schuyler apartment building.

"Schuyler Police officers responding to the incident at 511 W. 12th St. saw Herrera-Alvarez attempting to hang himself from a tree on the property, but were able to intervene by cutting the rope.

"Inside one of the apartments, they found a 34-year-old female with multiple stab wounds to her throat lying in a pool of blood. The woman was conscious, but unable to communicate, according to the county attorney’s office. Her name hasn’t been released, pending notification of family members.

"Herrera-Alvarez and the female victim were transported by Schuyler Rescue to CHI Health Schuyler hospital and later taken by helicopter to an Omaha hospital."

From the Schulyer Sun...

Couple Found Shot Behind Closed Doors

"PHOENIX, AZ — A Phoenix couple is in the hospital after a man and woman were found inside a home with gunshot wounds.

"Police say they think one of them may have pulled the trigger.

"While detectives are looking into whether this could be an attempted murder/suicide, they're calling it a case of domestic violence.

"The usual peace and quiet of an apartment complex near 28th Street and Camelback was shattered Sunday afternoon by gunfire.

"But police say, it wasn't a crime of opportunity, rather a domestic violence incident that left a man and woman suffering from gunshot wounds.

"`We believe this was entirely inside the apartment and we have no witnesses at this time,` said Phoenix Police Lt. David Laslavic.

"Detectives are still trying to figure out what exactly went on behind closed doors.

"The man was last listed in critical condition. Police say he's in worse shape than the woman, who was listed in stable condition."

From fox10phoenix.com...

Wife Dodges Bullet, Husband In Critical Condition

"GARDEN GROVE, CA — A 40-year-old man shot himself in the stomach after he tried to kill his wife during an argument early Wednesday at their Garden Grove home, police said.

"Officers were called shortly after 1:30 a.m. to a home in the 12200 block of Pearce Avenue for a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach, Garden Grove police Lt. Ben Stauffer said.

"Officers found Fermin Soto in the garage with a loaded .22 caliber Ruger rifle nearby, Stauffer said. Soto was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange, where he had emergency surgery and is in critical condition, he said.

"The investigation revealed that while Soto and his wife were discussing their marriage and the need to separate, he held the rifle to his head and said he was going to kill himself, Stauffer said. When his wife tried to take the rifle away from him, it went off into the ceiling, he said.

“`The wife ran away from Soto at that time and he fired one round at her, but missed her,` Stauffer said, adding that Soto then apparently shot himself once in the stomach.

"The couple’s two teenage daughters were home at the time, but were unharmed, Stauffer said. A temporary restraining order has been issued against Soto, he said."

Source: ocregister.com...

Struggle For Gun Injures Cop, Shooter On Life Support

"ESSEXVILLE, IL — A Sebawaing police officer was shot Thursday afternoon in Hampton Township.

"The shooting happened in the parking lot of the Bay County Juvenile Home, 520 W. Hampton Road, in the city of Essexville.

"Kunio Ouellette said he is not shaken by the shooting scare and believes his neighborhood is still safe, `It's been safe and I'm very confident that the employees there and the neighborhood here is just a wonderful place.`

"Sebawaing Police Chief William Owens said, `It's sickened me, I've known the officer since he was quite young.` The police officer was transporting a juvenile to the detention center around 1:20 p.m. when the juvenile grabbed the officer's gun, police said.

"Gerald Runde, chief of the Hampton Township Police Department, said the juvenile slipped the handcuffs off of his hand before struggling with the officer for his gun.

"The officer was shot in the right-hand and then the teenager shot himself, police said. The officers is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

"The juvenile is on life support and in critical condition. Many neighbors in the area believe the incident was isolated and will not happen again."

From minbcnews...

Shooter, Victim Survive Violent Encounter

"SEATTLE, WA — A recently released ex-con shot a Seattle bank guard and himself during a fight Thursday, King County prosecutors now claim.

"Charging documents from last week's Bank of America shooting the Central District say the defendant shot the guard several times with the guard's gun before shooting himself in the face.

"Prosecutors say Arthur Thomas, 24, had been released from jail just two days before the shooting.

"Having been convicted of and wanted for a handful of misdemeanor crimes in several counties, Thomas was reportedly trespassed from the bank by the guard in the past.

"Both Thomas and the guard were sent to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition following Thursday's shooting.

"As of Monday afternon, Thomas was in serious condition in the intensive care unit and the guard had been upgraded to satisfactory condition, hospital spokeswoman Susan Gregg said. King County prosecutors filed a first-degree assault charge against Thomas Friday.

"The incident occurred about 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bank of America branch at 2301 South Jackson Street."

From seattlepi.com...

Mom Tosses Kids Out Window, Jumps

"LAS VEGAS, NV — Las Vegas police said a valley mother tossed her six-month-old baby and her toddler out of a second story window, before jumping herself.

"It happened just before 6 a.m. Thursday on Spiritual Way near Lake Mead and Walnut. All three survived, but those children are in critical condition.

"`This is a criminal investigation. We are investigating right now attempted murder by child abuse,` said Lt. Dan McGrath.

"Police said the woman who lives at the home, tossed her baby and toddler out the window, and then jumped herself.

"Police said no one actually witnessed the incident but there were other family members home at the time. They found the three in the backyard, and one of them called authorities.

"Abuse and neglect teams were expected to stay at the scene for many hours, as they tried to figure out why this may have happened. But they did have one clue.

"`The report from the family is that the female was suffering from some type of depression,` said Lt. McGrath."

From jrn.com...

Shooter Critical, Victim Grazed

"GARDEN GROVE, CA — Police are investigating an attempted murder/suicide in Garden Grove.

"Authorities were called to the scene in the 12000 block of Lorna Street at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday

"Police say a 49-year-old man who rented a trailer near the rear of the house owned by a Garden Grove couple shot them both.

"Investigators say the man then turned the gun on himself.

"The couple was wounded.

"The 41-year-old male victim was taken to UCI Medical Center and is in critical condition.

"The 50-year-old female victim suffered a graze wound to her elbow and was treated at the scene."

From CBS LA...

Bystander Rescues Mom, Kids From Watery Grave

"FLORENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Joann Smith drover her van down a boat ramp and into the Delaware River with her children inside.

"The three kids, ages 13 to 15 began screaming and trying to call 911 on their cell phones.

"Their father, Jeffrey Smith received a chilling call from his daughter at 6:30 p.m., but he was too far away to help.

"Luckily, Darnell Taylor and his wife were driving nearby and heard the screaming.

"Taylor jumped into the freezing water to help. `I couldn't get the window open because the window in the van was not a pop-out window,` he told [reporters].

"The three children struggled inside while Taylor tried to help.

"`I kept telling the young lady to kick the window out, and she kicked it out,` he said.

"The kids and their mother scrambled safely to shore.

"Police in Florence Township, New Jersey arrested Joann Smith and charged her with three counts of attempted murder and child endangerment. A minor cut to a leg to one of the kids was the only injury.

"Taylor downplayed his part of the rescue but did recall one thing he thought was odd.

"He said Smith `only said thank you` one time during the rescue. "

From KRMG...

Victim & Perp Survive Botched Murder/Suicide

"LAS VEGAS, NV — Metro Police are investigating an apparent murder/suicide attempt today in Las Vegas.

"At 5:20 p.m., authorities responded to reports of a shooting on the 1000 block of East Oakey Boulevard, near South Tenth Street. A man shot a woman and then shot himself, Metro Lt. David Valenta said.

"Police believe the shooting was related to a domestic dispute, Valenta said, but the relation of the two people was not immediately available.

"Both the man and woman survived the gunshot wounds and have been transported to hospitals in critical condition.

"The shooting is still under investigation."

Source: Las Vegas Sun...

Victim, Perp Expected To Survive Botched Murder/Suicide

"LEONARDTOWN, MD — A woman is being treated at a trauma center and her boyfriend is under guard by state troopers while he is hospitalized after an apparent attempted murder/suicide Monday night in St. Mary's County.

"James M. Young, 32, of the 22000 block of Washington Street in Leonardtown, Md., is being guarded by troopers at the Medstar St. Mary's Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. Charges against him are pending.

"The victim is identified as Lashawn M. Hurley, 34, of the same address. She is being treated for an apparent stab wound at the Prince George's Hospital Center.

"Shortly after 8:30 p.m. Monday, Maryland State Police at the Leonardtown Barrack received a 911 call for a reported stabbing at an apartment in the 22000-block of Washington Street in Leonardtown.

"When troopers arrived, they were met by Young and Hurley, who were coming down the stairs to the apartment. Hurley was in obvious pain and told troopers Young had stabbed her, and the knife was still in her back. Troopers saw what appeared to be the blade portion of a knife protruding from the victim's back.

"Young told troopers he had ingested an unknown amount of pills in an apparent suicide attempt.

"St. Mary's County emergency medical services personnel responded to the scene. Two ambulances transported Hurley and Young to Medstar St. Mary's Hospital. Hurley was later transferred to the Prince George's Hospital Center.

"The preliminary investigation indicates Hurley and Young have lived together at the apartment for about four years. A motive for last night's attempted murder/suicide has not been determined at this time.

"Hospital personnel have told investigators both Hurley and Young are expected to survive."

From wjla.com...

Mom, Son Survive Botched Murder/Suicide

"LOUDON, TN — A Loudon mom is in jail after police say she tried to kill her mentally challenged son, and then herself.

"51-year-old Martha Brewer is charged with attempted first degree murder of her son, 24-year-old Casey Hogan.

"Loudon Police Detective Brian Jenkins says they first got a call of an attempted suicide about 2 p.m. on Sunday. But soon after they arrived, police discovered the scene was much worse. They say Brewer gave her son an overdose of sleeping pills, then cut his wrist. After that, she did the same thing to herself.

"`Mrs. Brewer had given Casey what she hoped to be an overdose of sleeping pills. When the sleeping pills failed to take his life, she then cut his wrist with a small kitchen knife. After that, thinking that she'd been successful in taking his life, she attempted to take her own by taking an overdose of the same type of sleeping pills and cutting her own wrist,` Jenkins said.

"Jenkins says Hogan has been released from the hospital and he's now staying with family.

"Brewer is being held at the Loudon County Jail. Her bail is set at $100,000. She has no prior criminal history in Loudon."

From WATE.com...

Mom Drives Van Full Of Kids Into Ocean

"DAYTONA BEACH, FL — A family from South Carolina is safe after their minivan became submerged in the Atlantic surf on Daytona Beach.

"The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports the woman and her children—ages 3, 9, and 10—somehow ended up in the water around 5 p.m. Tuesday.

"Beach Safety Capt. Tammy Marris says the woman was already driving on the beach, where cars are allowed. It is not clear how the vehicle ended up in the water.

"Rescuers ran to the scene and got the woman and children out of the water. The family was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center for treatment. Their vehicle was towed.

"A witness told [reporters] that one of the children inside was screaming that their mom was trying to kill them."

From The State...

Toddler OK, Slasher Mom In Hospital

"Lewisberry, PA — A Fairview Township toddler whose mother cut his neck before she attempted suicide last week has been released from a local hospital, according to township police.

"The 2-1/2-year-old boy, whose name has not been made public, was released from Hershey Medical Center over the weekend, Acting Police Chief Jason Loper said.

"The boy and his mother, 36-year-old Candis Bradshaw, were rushed to Hershey Medical Center Friday morning by medical helicopter, police have said.

"Bradshaw, of the first block of Foxfire Lane, remains in the hospital, according to Loper, who said her condition was unavailable.

"Bradshaw stabbed herself in the chest after making two cuts, each several inches long, on each side of her son's neck, according to police.

"Township police officers were called to Bradshaw's home in the Hedgerow development about 8:45 a.m. Friday, Loper said."

Read more at yorkdispatch.com...

Toddler Survives Mom's Knife Attack

"YORK, PA — Fairview Township Police have released the name of a Fairview Township woman who investigators believe cut her son's neck before stabbing herself in the chest Friday morning.

"She is Candis Bradshaw, 36, of 89 Foxfire Lane, according to police.

"Her 2-1/2-year-old son escaped life-threatening injuries when Bradshaw apparently cut his neck, according to police, who said the woman then stabbed herself in the chest.

"The toddler suffered two lacerations, each several inches long, on each side of his neck, police said.

"Township police officers were called to Bradshaw's home in the upscale Hedgerow development about 8:45 a.m., Acting Police Chief Jason Loper said.

"Bradshaw's young son suffered non-life-threatening injuries to his neck, according to police.

"`It appears the child will be OK,` Loper said. `It could have been much worse.`

"Loper said he is hopeful Bradshaw also will survive her injuries.

"`It appears to be a suicide attempt` by Bradshaw, preceded by an apparent murder attempt on her son, Loper said. However, he noted the investigation is still ongoing and is in the preliminary stages.

"Bradshaw and her son were flown to Hershey Medical Center by medical helicopter, he said."

Source: yorkdispatch.com...

"Something Must Have Set Him Off"

"KAILUA, HI — A 36-year-old Kailua man allegedly attempted to take his 2-year-old daughter's life and his own late Christmas afternoon by jumping into his backyard pool.

"Police said the incident occurred between 5 and 5:15 p.m., leaving the man in critical condition. He is suspected of second-degree attempted murder and remained at an area hospital Thursday.

"The girl also survived but her condition was unknown.

"`The baby was OK,` said Ernest Burlen, 79, a neighbor. `EMS took her to the hospital with the father. He wasn't looking too good.`

"Burlen said the father, Thomas Morton, had his daughter on weekends and holidays and seemed to be a good father and a good uncle to his twin brother's three children, who lived in the downstairs portion of their two-story house at 1288 Kina St.

"At the time, Morton's brother and his wife had gone to the airport to drop off their children, who were going to catch a neighbor island flight to visit grandparents.

"Another neighbor, who lives on the adjacent hillside, said she heard loud moans before the incident.

"`It sounded like someone in a lot of pain,` said the woman, 59, who asked not to be named. `I couldn't see anybody. It went on for some time. It sounded like this person was in agony.`

"She then saw the next-door couple scale the fence. The husband `fished the child out of the water and handed her to the wife,` she said.

"The husband jumped back into the water and tried to pull the man out of the deep end, she said.

"But he struggled to bring Morton to the surface, so the hillside neighbor's husband, 58, ran down to help and managed to pull Morton out of the water. He remained unconscious.

"Burlen said Morton was wearing denim trousers, and the child was fully dressed.

"`I know he loved the baby,` Burlen said. `Something must have set him off.`"

From the Star Advertiser...

Couple Hospitalized After Taser Takes Down Slasher

"SAN JUAN, TX — Police continue to investigate a divorce dispute that escalated into attempted murder/suicide, authorities say.

"Early Sunday morning, San Juan police responded to the 1500 block of Scotty Street, where a woman was stabbed 24 times in her front yard by her husband, who then turned the knife on himself, driving it repeatedly into his own body, said San Juan police Chief Juan Gonzalez. Both were at a local hospital under guard.

"A neighbor even got a machete and tried to intervene to save the victim, Gonzalez said.

"Police officers found the man hiding under the house when he became confrontational, trying to get police to shoot him in what is known as `suicide by cop.` Instead, one officer used a Taser to take the man down.

"`It was a very bad crime scene,` Gonzalez said as he congratulated his officers. `They were able to control and subdue a difficult subject without discharging their firearms.`"

From The Monitor...

Victim Escapes, Shooter Botches Suicide

"SEATAC, WA — Investigators now say a shooting in SeaTac Thursday evening may have stemmed from a bad break-up.

"A woman was shot on 24th Ave. S. and a brief manhunt was launched for the shooter until he was located in a nearby wooded area with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both survived.

"The 25-year-old victim told police her 26-year-old ex-boyfriend, Samson Berhe, had been following her and opened fire on her car, according to court documents.

"She jumped out and was shot trying to run away from him. As she was cowering in fear, prosecutors say Berhe attempted to reload and pointed the gun at her head, telling her he was going to kill her and that her daughter would have no mother.

"The victim sprang up and punched Berhe in the face and then ran across the street, dodging another bullet until someone let her into a nearby home, prosecutors said.

"Detectives say Berhe took off but crashed his SUV a short time later, and then stole the victim's car. He drove about 1/2 mile then got out and ran off into a wooded area near S. 128th Street and Military Road, police said.

"An intense manhunt ensued and when Berhe was located about 40 minutes later, he shot himself in the chest, police said.

"Berhe, who is still recovering at Harborview Medical Center, was charged Friday with attempted murder and felony harassment."

From komonews.com...

Police Thwart Murder/Suicide Plan

"KILGORE, TX — On Thursday, May 2, 2013, at approximately 4:35 pm Kilgore Police responded to the 500 Block of Gladewater Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle/welfare concern.

"Upon arrival, police officers encountered William Lawson, 50 years of age, of Kilgore and his father, Robert Emmett Lawson, 76 years of age, of Kilgore, inside a 1985 Chevrolet pick-up. Officers noticed a strong smell of propane gas and observed signs on the truck windows that said `Danger Propane`.

"Officers initiated contact with William Lawson, who threatened to ignite the propane and kill himself, his father and the responding officers. Officers could see the windows fogging up on the truck and with the assistance of the Kilgore Fire Department, the truck was breached and the occupants removed. During the breach William Lawson was observed attempting to strangle his father. A propane tank was recovered from inside the truck.

"Both parties were transported to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Kilgore for medical treatment. Robert Lawson was determined to be in critical condition and was subsequently transferred to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview.

"William Lawson is currently being detained by police and will be charged with attempted murder."

From KETK...