Times Square shooting suspect caught in Florida after running out of gas

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 12, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WTLV) — The man accused of shooting two women and a toddler in New York City’s Time Square on Saturday was detained near Jacksonville. Farrakhan Muhammad was found and taken into custody at a McDonald’s located at 802 South Walnut Street in Starke, according to NBC affiliate WTLV. He was found in his car when it ran out of gas due to gas station closures in Florida, Spectrum News NY1 reports. A senior law enforcement official told NBC that NYPD detectives tracked Muhammad down by checking cameras that showed the suspect leaving Times Square to go to a...

Woman accused of shooting mom, kidnapping twin babies

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 12, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

SAVANNAH, Ga. [WSAV] – A woman is accused of a shooting a young mom and kidnapping her twin babies on Tuesday morning, according to police. Angela Montgomery, 23, took the 6-week-old boys, Lorenzo and Matto Rogers, after shooting their mother, 23-year-old Gabrielle Rogers, according to the Savannah Police Department [SPD]. Officers responded to the 1500 block of NE 36th Street shortly after 10 a.m. where they found Gabrielle suffering from critical gunshot injuries. She was rushed to the hospital. SPD quickly learned Montgomery had fled the scene with the boys, prompting an Amber...

At least 8 children dead after shooting at Russian school, state media reports

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 11, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

KAZAN, Russia / CNN — Eight children and a teacher were killed in Russia when two gunmen opened fire at a school in the western city of Kazan on Tuesday. One suspected shooter — believed to be a teenager — has been detained, state news agency RIA Novosti reported, citing a law enforcement source. A second attacker was killed and at least 13 people have been taken to a hospital for treatment, Russia’s TASS news agency reported. Images showed armed officers from the Federal Security Services (FSB) storming the school building, while the area was cordoned off...

Marco Island Police investigate string of car thefts

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 10, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

MARCO ISLAND, Fla.– The Marco Island Police are investigating multiple car thefts and burglaries. Six vehicles were stolen with two of them recovered on Marco Island. Another vehicle that was stolen out of Pinellas County was also found on the island. Additionally, fourteen vehicles were burglarized. According to a statement released by Marco PD, on Sunday afternoon the department realized they were not receiving alerts from the one of their cameras. Their system was fixed on Monday morning. Investigators are combing the vehicles for evidence. Here are the vehicles that are still...

Police investigate shooting at Florida immigration office

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 10, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Police are investigating a shooting at the US Citizenship and Immigration Services building in Orlando. A heavy police presence can be seen in the area at the 5400 block of S Semoran Blvd., according to the Orlando Police Department. WATCH LIVE: Just before 11 a.m. Monday police confirmed they are responding to a shooting at the USCIS building. Police said they do have a suspect in custody. ACTIVE INVESTIGATION: OPD is working a shooting at the 5400 block of S Semoran Blvd (USCIS Building). There is heavy police presence in the area between Semoran &...

Deputies continue to look for shooter who killed man near Lani Kai Resort

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 10, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — It’s been 10 months since a 22-year-old man was gunned down on Fort Myers Beach, officials said. Investigators need the public’s help with tracking down Johnny Jackson’s murderer. While spending time with friends and family near the Lani Kai Island Resort on Fort Myers Beach, an unidentified shooter shot and killed Jackson. Jackson had five siblings and was raised in Lee County. He worked at a lawn care service in Lehigh Acres and spent plenty of time with his family — especially his nieces and nephews. Anyone with information on the...

Robber swinging club with nails whacks person on Naples Beach

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 10, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

NAPLES, Fla. — Two people on Naples Beach were robbed by a person with a “stick” or “club” with nails sticking out of it on Friday, police said. Officers with the Naples Police Department responded to reports of an armed burglary near 25 12th Avenue South. When they arrived at the scene, the two victims and some witnesses were standing with a Pier Guard. One of the victims told police, “we were just robbed on the beach.” They said someone took their backpack. An officer noticed that the other victim was holding his knee and bandaging a 1/2-inch puncture wound...

Deputies investigate scene on Tice Street

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 10, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Law enforcement and rescue crews responded to a scene on Tice Street and Figuera Avenue on Sunday. Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were seen talking with two men at the scene. Lee County EMS and a fire crew also responded. Crime scene tape was seen surrounding a home in the area, but it’s unclear what crime occurred. Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest information once it is released. The post Deputies investigate scene on Tice Street appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Fort Myers

Mailbox obliterated in Lehigh Acres hit-and-run crash

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 9, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – A Lehigh Acres man, who lives on 59th Street West near Susan Ave North, said he had his mailbox smashed by a white van. Welter Almeida said it was around 6 p.m Friday night, when he heard a loud bang come from outside his house. “At first I was thinking, it has to be an ATV because their are a lot of ATV’s around here and sometimes they drive pretty fast and sometimes they can be irresponsible,” said Almeida. However, it was no ATV. Instead, a mysterious white van was to blame for smashing into the mailbox and then taking off. “They were going so fast!...

Midpoint Bridge closes while police investigate deadly shooting

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 9, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – One person was killed and another was seriously injured in an early Sunday morning shooting. All access to the Midpoint Bridge was blocked just after 2 a.m. along with the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway at Del Prado Boulevard. Someone shot into a car, sending both victims to the hospital, according to Cape Coral police. One person died and the other is in critical condition. Major Crime Detectives and the Forensics Unit are investigating. Officers believe this was a targeted crime. The post Midpoint Bridge closes while police investigate deadly...

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