Police in Los Angeles have released pictures of suspects and a vehicle involved in the murder of actor Johnny Wactor.
The Los Angeles Police Department released two images on Sunday seeking help in identifying the suspects and the getaway car. The car is described as a stolen 2018 black Infiniti Q50 with a tan interior, and the suspects were caught on camera outside the vehicle. Wactor was shot in the chest by one of the suspects when he interrupted them stealing the catalytic converter from his car in downtown Los Angeles last May.
A sheriff in rural Nevada is investigating a potential hate crime after a Black man collecting signatures for a ballot measure was racially harassed. The man recorded a confrontation where he was told “they have a hanging tree for people like me.” The incident occurred in Virginia City and has drawn condemnation from local and state officials.
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif is calling for an end to bullying after facing backlash over gender misconceptions. Khelif expressed that the scrutiny she faced harmed human dignity and thanked the International Olympic Committee for their support amidst the controversy.
Bloomberg News has issued an apology for a premature story about a prisoner exchange between the US and Russia. The journalists involved have been disciplined for releasing the story before the White House embargo was lifted to ensure the safety of the exchange.
Human remains were found inside a large crocodile suspected of killing a fisherman in Australia, marking the country’s second fatal crocodile attack in a month. The victim had fallen into a river, and wildlife rangers killed a 16-foot crocodile believed to be responsible for the attack.
Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100 meters by an incredibly close margin of .005 seconds, narrowly beating Kishane Thompson of Jamaica. The outcome was so tight that Lyles had to wait for confirmation of his victory after crossing the finish line.
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh won gold at the Paris Olympics, marking Ukraine’s first individual gold of the games. Mahuchikh cleared 2.00 meters to secure the victory.
A man on trial for sending his son to kill rapper PnB Rock in a Los Angeles restaurant claims he had nothing to do with the crime. Freddie Trone, the father, faces charges including murder and second-degree robbery related to the incident.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared a bizarre story of leaving a dead bear in Central Park as a prank in a video posted to social media. The incident, which occurred a decade ago, is expected to be detailed in an upcoming article by Kennedy, who is running as an independent candidate in the presidential race.
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