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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
At least one injured after gunman ‘drove truck into church and opened fire' before being killed by heroic security guard
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AT least one person has been injured after a gunman reportedly drove a truck into a church and opened fire. A heroic security guard at the church in Wayne, Michigan, took quick action and shot the suspect, police have said. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 A shooting took place at the Crosspointe Church in Wayne, Michigan on Saturday morning Credit: X 5 Locals have been told to avoid the area as the investigation continues 5 The incident took place at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan Credit: Google Street View Cops confirmed the suspected gunman was dead by the time they arrived on scene. Deputy Chief Finley Carter III told The U.S. Sun that the suspect is a 31-year-old male. The shooting is reported to have taken place around 11:15 am local time at Crosspointe Community Church. A Sunday service began there just minutes before at 10:45 am. According to a police source, the male gunman drove his truck into the church and opened fire, per ABC News affiliate WXYZ. Multiple people have been injured, but the severity of these injuries is not yet known, the sources told the outlet. Cops confirmed that one person was shot in the leg but gave no further details. Locals have been told to avoid the area as the investigation continues. "The Wayne Police Department responded to an active shooter at Crosspointe Church in Wayne this morning," the City of Wayne, Michigan Police Department wrote on Facebook. "Upon arrival, officers determined that a security guard for the church shot and killed the suspect. "One victim was shot in the leg. Please avoid the area. A man was shot and killed in broad daylight outside a busy Costco superstore "Officers are still actively investigating." 'SAVED THE DAY' In response to the statement, locals praised the heroic security guard who took out the active shooter, claiming they heard "at least 100 rounds of gunfire". "That security guard saved the day," local Ethan Wagemann wrote in the comments. "I heard it all sounded like it was right outside. Sounded like at least 100 rounds of machine gun fire. "After I heard what sounded maybe 3 handgun shots there was no more machine gun fire." "Prayers to the Security Guard. He should get a Key to the City for his bravery and for possibly saving countless other lives," another said. A third added that the police response "was phenomenal". Westland City Councilwoman Melissa Sampey thanked officers assisting in the investigation and urged people to "pray for all involved". The U.S. Sun has reached out to the Wayne Police Department for updates. Deputy Chief Carter confirmed that multiple agencies are on scene. 5 The shooting is believed to have taken place 30 minutes after a Sunday service began Credit: X 5 The number of casualties is not yet known Credit: X More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
At least one injured after gunman ‘drove truck into church and opened fire' before being killed by heroic security guard
AT least one person has been injured after a gunman reportedly drove a truck into a church and opened fire. A heroic security guard at the church in Wayne, Michigan, took quick action and shot the suspect, police have said. 5 A shooting took place at the Crosspointe Church in Wayne, Michigan on Saturday morning Credit: X 5 Locals have been told to avoid the area as the investigation continues 5 The incident took place at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan Credit: Google Street View Cops confirmed the suspected gunman was dead by the time they arrived on scene. Deputy Chief Finley Carter III told The U.S. Sun that the suspect is a 31-year-old male. The shooting is reported to have taken place around 11:15 am local time at Crosspointe Community Church. A Sunday service began there just minutes before at 10:45 am. read more on news According to a police source, the male gunman drove his truck into the church and opened fire, per ABC News affiliate Multiple people have been injured, but the severity of these injuries is not yet known, the sources told the outlet. Cops confirmed that one person was shot in the leg but gave no further details. Locals have been told to avoid the area as the investigation continues. Most read in The US Sun "The Wayne Police Department responded to an active shooter at Crosspointe Church in Wayne this morning," the City of Wayne, Michigan Police Department "Upon arrival, officers determined that a security guard for the church shot and killed the suspect. "One victim was shot in the leg. Please avoid the area. A man was shot and killed in broad daylight outside a busy Costco superstore "Officers are still actively investigating." 'SAVED THE DAY' In response to the statement, locals praised the heroic security guard who took out the active shooter, claiming they heard "at least 100 rounds of gunfire". "That security guard saved the day," local Ethan Wagemann wrote in the comments. "I heard it all sounded like it was right outside. Sounded like at least 100 rounds of machine gun fire. "After I heard what sounded maybe 3 handgun shots there was no more machine gun fire." "Prayers to the Security Guard. He should get a Key to the City for his bravery and for possibly saving countless other lives," another said. A third added that the police response "was phenomenal". Westland City Councilwoman Melissa Sampey thanked officers assisting in the investigation and urged people to "pray for all involved". The U.S. Sun has reached out to the Wayne Police Department for updates. Deputy Chief Carter confirmed that multiple agencies are on scene. 5 The shooting is believed to have taken place 30 minutes after a Sunday service began Credit: X 5 The number of casualties is not yet known Credit: X More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Adams took tickets to Knicks game, Billy Joel concert from MSG: docs
Mayor Adams accepted between $1,000 and $6,000 worth of gifts from the Madison Square Garden business empire last year as the entertainment giant continues to hold significant financial interests before his administration, according to new records. Adams' latest financial disclosure, a copy of which was obtained by the Daily News, shows the gifts came in the form of free tickets for a May 2024 Knicks game and a July 2024 Billy Joel concert. Under local law, elected officials can't accept gifts from corporate entities engaged in business with the city government, including MSG, which holds various financial interests before the city, including matters related to tax breaks. However, there's an exception to that rule under which an elected can take freebies like sports tickets if they're accepted in connection with an official action. In his disclosure form, Adams wrote he took the Knicks courtside ticket, listed as having a value between $1,000 and $5,000, in order to do 'an interview about the Knicks's importance to the city.' He also wrote he took the Billy Joel ticket, valued between $50 and $999, in order to give Joel a Key to the City. Adams' office didn't return requests for comment Friday on the gifts. The Conflicts of Interests Board, which enforces city ethics laws, declined to comment, citing confidentiality protocols. Government ethics expert John Kaehny said the gifts to Adams appear legal, given the reasons he stated for accepting them. However, Kaehny argued the law should be amended to sharply restrict how elected officials can accept gifts in such scenarios. 'It should have been done away with a long time ago,' he said. 'It's totally inconsistent with the spirit of the laws.' Besides tax break issues, MSG relies on the city government to approve the operational permit it needs to run its famous arena. That permit is up for renewal in 2028. Also last year, James Dolan, MSG's top executive, his family members and business associates pumped more than $60,000 into Adams' reelection campaign coffers and legal defense trust, which the mayor uses to cover millions of dollars in lawyer fees he racked up as part of his federal corruption indictment. Additionally, Randy Mastro, Adams' new first deputy mayor, recently raised eyebrows from ethics experts after The News first reported that he will, at the same time as he's working at City Hall, continue to serve as MSG's defense attorney against a lawsuit brought against it by NBA legend Charles Oakley. Just on Wednesday, Mastro — who says he has received an OK from the conflicts board to continue representing MSG — was in Manhattan Federal Court for a discovery hearing in the Oakley case. Mastro told The News the hearing lasted about an hour and a half and that there's still no resolution in the case. Asked whether he needed to formally clock off city government time in order to attend the hearing in the middle of a workday, Mastro said: 'I am always on the clock and always on call.'
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NYC Mayor Adams took tickets to Knicks game, Billy Joel concert from Madison Square Garden, documents show
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams accepted between $1,000 and $6,000 worth of gifts from the Madison Square Garden business empire last year as the entertainment giant continues to hold significant financial interests before his administration, according to new records. Adams' latest financial disclosure, a copy of which was obtained by The New York Daily News, shows the gifts came in the form of free tickets for a May 2024 New York Knicks game and a July 2024 Billy Joel concert. Under local law, elected officials can't accept gifts from corporate entities engaged in business with the city government, including MSG, which holds various financial interests before the city, including matters related to tax breaks. However, there's an exception to that rule under which an elected can take freebies like sports tickets if they're accepted in connection with an official action. In his disclosure form, Adams wrote he took the Knicks courtside ticket, listed as having a value between $1,000 and $5,000, in order to do 'an interview about the Knicks's importance to the city.' He also wrote he took the Billy Joel ticket, valued between $50 and $999, in order to give Joel a Key to the City. Adams' office didn't return requests for comment Friday on the gifts. The Conflicts of Interests Board, which enforces city ethics laws, declined to comment, citing confidentiality protocols. Government ethics expert John Kaehny said the gifts to Adams appear legal, given the reasons he stated for accepting them. However, Kaehny argued the law should be amended to sharply restrict how elected officials can accept gifts in such scenarios. 'It should have been done away with a long time ago,' he said. 'It's totally inconsistent with the spirit of the laws.' Besides tax break issues, MSG relies on the city government to approve the operational permit it needs to run its famous arena. That permit is up for renewal in 2028. Also last year, James Dolan, MSG's top executive, his family members and business associates pumped more than $60,000 into Adams' reelection campaign coffers and legal defense trust, which the mayor uses to cover millions of dollars in lawyer fees he racked up as part of his federal corruption indictment. Additionally, Randy Mastro, Adams' new first deputy mayor, recently raised eyebrows from ethics experts after The News first reported that he will, at the same time as he's working at City Hall, continue to serve as MSG's defense attorney against a lawsuit brought against it by NBA legend Charles Oakley. Just on Wednesday, Mastro — who says he has received an OK from the conflicts board to continue representing MSG — was in Manhattan Federal Court for a discovery hearing in the Oakley case. Mastro told The Daily News the hearing lasted about an hour and a half and that there's still no resolution in the case. Asked whether he needed to formally clock off city government time in order to attend the hearing in the middle of a workday, Mastro said: 'I am always on the clock and always on call.' _____
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NYC Mayor Adams took tickets to Knicks game, Billy Joel concert from Madison Square Garden, documents show
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams accepted between $1,000 and $6,000 worth of gifts from the Madison Square Garden business empire last year as the entertainment giant continues to hold significant financial interests before his administration, according to new records. Adams' latest financial disclosure, a copy of which was obtained by The New York Daily News, shows the gifts came in the form of free tickets for a May 2024 New York Knicks game and a July 2024 Billy Joel concert. Under local law, elected officials can't accept gifts from corporate entities engaged in business with the city government, including MSG, which holds various financial interests before the city, including matters related to tax breaks. However, there's an exception to that rule under which an elected can take freebies like sports tickets if they're accepted in connection with an official action. In his disclosure form, Adams wrote he took the Knicks courtside ticket, listed as having a value between $1,000 and $5,000, in order to do 'an interview about the Knicks's importance to the city.' He also wrote he took the Billy Joel ticket, valued between $50 and $999, in order to give Joel a Key to the City. Adams' office didn't return requests for comment Friday on the gifts. The Conflicts of Interests Board, which enforces city ethics laws, declined to comment, citing confidentiality protocols. Government ethics expert John Kaehny said the gifts to Adams appear legal, given the reasons he stated for accepting them. However, Kaehny argued the law should be amended to sharply restrict how elected officials can accept gifts in such scenarios. 'It should have been done away with a long time ago,' he said. 'It's totally inconsistent with the spirit of the laws.' Besides tax break issues, MSG relies on the city government to approve the operational permit it needs to run its famous arena. That permit is up for renewal in 2028. Also last year, James Dolan, MSG's top executive, his family members and business associates pumped more than $60,000 into Adams' reelection campaign coffers and legal defense trust, which the mayor uses to cover millions of dollars in lawyer fees he racked up as part of his federal corruption indictment. Additionally, Randy Mastro, Adams' new first deputy mayor, recently raised eyebrows from ethics experts after The News first reported that he will, at the same time as he's working at City Hall, continue to serve as MSG's defense attorney against a lawsuit brought against it by NBA legend Charles Oakley. Just on Wednesday, Mastro — who says he has received an OK from the conflicts board to continue representing MSG — was in Manhattan Federal Court for a discovery hearing in the Oakley case. Mastro told The Daily News the hearing lasted about an hour and a half and that there's still no resolution in the case. Asked whether he needed to formally clock off city government time in order to attend the hearing in the middle of a workday, Mastro said: 'I am always on the clock and always on call.' _____
