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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Supreme Judicial Court upholds 2018 murder conviction in Latin King case
SPRINGFIELD — The state Supreme Judicial Court has upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Lee Manuel Rios in a killing linked to the Latin Kings street gang, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Lee Manuel Rios remains sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A jury found Rios guilty in 2018 of first-degree murder for the March 2015 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kenneth Lopez. On Wednesday, the District Attorney's office called Lopez's killing a carefully orchestrated plan to ambush and execute him, which was rooted in internal gang conflict and personal retaliation. Rios lured the victim out, who believed they were meeting to reconcile, but then Rios shot him multiple times from behind with a .38 caliber revolver. 'He was excited to do this. ... and after he did it, he boasted about,' prosecutor Max Bennett said at trial about Rios' killing of Lopez. The victim's body was discovered the following morning. In his appeal, Rios' attorney challenged the admissibility of forensic data surrounding the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system, suppression of audio recordings, and the handling of cell phone evidence. The Supreme Judicial Court said those claims lacked merit. The court also dismissed the defendant's claim of newly discovered evidence and allegations of ineffective assistance of counsel. It concluded there was overwhelming evidence supporting the conviction, according to the District Attorney's office. 'This case involved a calculated and cold-blooded murder,' said Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni in a statement. 'The Court's decision affirms the just outcome delivered by the jury and, we hope, is another step towards closure of the criminal justice process for the victim's family.' Cause of Westfield fatal fire determined Trustees reopen William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington for tours Markey wants answers from Verizon over lead in old phone lines Read the original article on MassLive.
Axios
5 days ago
- Axios
Scoop: New Orleans brings back controversial gunshot-detecting technology
The New Orleans Police Department is reviving a controversial gunfire-detecting technology in neighborhoods across the city. Why it matters: The city discontinued using the program, called ShotSpotter, more than a decade ago after authorities couldn't show that it reduced crime, among other reasons. The big picture: The ShotSpotter pilot program is expected to start Tuesday in the 5th District and last six months, NOPD spokesperson Karen Boudrie tells Axios New Orleans. The 5th District includes the Marigny, Bywater, St. Claude, St. Roch and the upper and lower 9th Ward. NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick previously said she wants to connect ShotSpotter's technology to cameras in the city's Real Time Crime Center so they would turn, span and zoom when gunfire is detected. (2023 presentation) The pilot program is free, Boudrie says. Friction point: National critics say ShotSpotter perpetuates heavy-handed policing in majority Black and Latino neighborhoods while officials contend that it's a useful tool. ShotSpotter's parent company, SoundThinking, says the technology has a 97% accuracy rate and can help first responders arrive quicker to collect evidence or render first aid, even when no one calls 911, writes Axios' Melissa Santos. How it works: ShotSpotter sets up acoustic sensors at the top of buildings or light poles in targeted areas, writes Axios' Russell Contreras. The sensors listen for sounds like pops, booms and bangs, and computer algorithms categorize the noises and triangulate their location, the company says. Suspected gunshots are sent to acoustic experts at 24/7 review centers. Police can listen to the sound via an app and determine how to respond. The process is said to take about 60 seconds. Yes, but: An Associated Press investigation called out "serious flaws" with ShotSpotter,based on thousands of documents and dozens of interviews with public defenders in cities where ShotSpotter is used. Cities such as Seattle, Atlanta, San Antonio and Charlotte have abandoned the technology after investigations questioning its effectiveness, writes Axios' Kyle Stokes. Chicago 's internal watchdog found just 9% of confirmed ShotSpotter alerts led police to evidence of a gun-related crime. Baton Rouge ended its $400,000 annual contract in February with ShotSpotter after 18 years amid budget cuts, according to The Advocate. What's new: ShotSpotter's technology is "much more advanced" than when New Orleans last used it, Boudrie says. Along with increasing response times, she said, the program should help establish speed/direction of drive-by shootings and provide precise timelines for gunfire. State of play: Kirkpatrick has been a proponent since she started in 2023 of using technology to "enhance" crime-fighting techniques. The department now regularly uses drones for surveillance at large events. She's also discussed her desire to use GPS darts during car chases. The department is still looking into these, Boudrie confirmed last week. Until recently, NOPD officers also were getting real-time alerts from Project NOLA's AI-enhanced crime camera network. Kirkpatrick paused those while the department investigates whether they are within the confines of the city's rules, according to the Washington Post. Bryan Lagarde, the owner of Project NOLA, has since pushed back, saying in a now-deleted Facebook post that the alerts could have helped catch the jail escapees earlier. Councilmembers Oliver Thomas and Eugene Green say they are looking at loosening the restrictions at NOPD's request, according to the Times-Picayune. By the numbers: 84% of New Orleans adults surveyed in a recent poll said they support NOPD's increased use of computer analytics and other technologies to solve crimes, according to the New Orleans Crime Coalition.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Steelers WR Antonio Brown Briefly Detained After Wild Night in Miami
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was briefly detained by police early Saturday after an altercation in which gunshots were fired outside after a celebrity boxing event hosted by streamer Adin Ross. Miami police said in a statement that officers responded to the area at about 3 a.m. after receiving an alert from the gunshot-detection system ShotSpotter, according to the Associated Press. Officer Kiara Delva, a department spokeswoman, said police questioned several people but made no arrests. No injuries were reported at the scene. Advertisement The investigation continues. No names of anyone involved have been released yet. Brown released a statement about the altercation on Saturday morning. 'Regarding the boxing event that happened last night. I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me. Contrary to some video circulating, Police temporarily detained me until they received my side of the story and then released me. I WENT HOME THAT NIGHT AND WAS NOT ARRESTED. I will be talking to my legal council and attorneys on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me. I will keep you all posted step-by-step on the process. Thank you for the support and love,' Brown wrote on X. The incident went viral on social media early Saturday morning. Brown escaped free from the attack and then allegedly fired gunshots in the air to scare away the attackers. Other videos emerged on social media of Brown in handcuffs with his hands behind his back, being escorted by Miami police. After his short detainment, Brown joined Ross' livestream to discuss what took place. Advertisement 'I got CTE, I blacked out,' he said on the stream. 'I blacked out, Adin. I don't know what happened.' Brown, 35, became one of the most dominant receivers in NFL history in his time with the Steelers from 2010-18, but since then has caused a slew of on- and off-the-field issues, including several lawsuits, arrests, sexual assault allegations, and a lengthy suspension. His last on-field game came in 2021, where he ran shirtless off the field against the New York Jets. Brown has ventured into the music industry as a rapper in his post-career. He also has his own media network called CTESPNNetwork, where he does podcasts and sells merchandise. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Ex-Steelers WR Antonio Brown Briefly Detained After Wild Night in Miami
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Woman shaken up after Virginia Beach townhome shooting
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (wavy) — Shana Turner, who is in preparation to move out of her College Square home, was sleeping on a cot Thursday night when someone opened fire on a row of townhomes. Once she heard bullets, she was crawling to exit out of the room she was asleep in. 'It came out through [one] wall to [another] wall and I have pictures to where the bullet was lodged at,' said Turner. There is damage to the exterior of her home and at least five other units that face Level Green Boulevard. Turner admitted she would not feel comfortable sleeping in her neighborhood following the shooting. 'I suffer from severe anxiety, depression and PTSD. This has triggered my PTSD. I felt like I was in a war zone. I never did combat, but PTSD is real,' said Turner. The incident resonated deeply with Turner for two additional reasons. 'Losing my son to senseless violence in 2017; the second reason because we are losing too many of our generations, our young people are killing each other.' said Turner. In an effort to take back the community, Turner has an organization, HR M.A.S.K., that holds public events. For instance, she sponsored a basketball tournament last weekend where attendees were encouraged to wear orange, which is the color that represents efforts to curb gun violence. The Virginia Beach Police Department said there were no injuries detected by the ShotSpotter technology on Bryce Lane. If you have information on the case, call the crime line at 1-888-LOCK U-UP. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Antonio Brown wanted for attempted murder
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is wanted in Miami-Dade County in Florida on attempted murder charges for an incident that took place at a celebrity boxing match in May. Brown was detained by police back in May after video surfaced of the former Steeler in a fight at Adin Ross' boxing event.. According to ESPN, Miami police said officers responded to the area Brown was in after gunshots were detected from the gunshot-detection system ShotSpotter. Brown took to X to explain what happened from his point of view afterwards. 'Regarding the boxing event that happened last night. I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me. Contrary to some video circulating, Police temporarily detained me until they received my side of the story and then released me. I WENT HOME THAT NIGHT AND WAS NOT ARRESTED. I will be talking to my legal council and attorneys on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me. I will keep you all posted step-by-step on the process. Thank you for the support and love.' We will keep you updated if and when more details become available. More from Pittsburgh Steelers 2019 Schedule: Rumors, leaks and updates (UPDATED) Midweek Mock Draft Roundup 13.0: A look at the Steelers latest mock draft projections Black and Gold Links: Steven Nelson's rise to high priced free agent is remarkable During offseason workouts, Ben Roethlisberger says plenty while saying nothing I had a dream I was an entitled football player in search of a lucrative contract 2019 NFL Draft: A case for the Steelers not drafting a WR in the first or second round Pittsburgh Steelers 2019 NFL Draft Scenario 1.0: With key defenders gone, Steelers go WR in Round 1
