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Attention turns to neighborhood where Trump rally shooter lived as search for answers continues
BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) — The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has made Bethel Park an epicenter in the search for answers. In the neighborhood where Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, lived, people are in disbelief to find their neighborhood connected to this moment in American history. "It's not ideal, but people have jobs to do," said neighbor Kelly Little. She lives across the street from Crooks' home. "Everyone's been appreciative and respectful."Little did interviews all day on Monday. But Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek, who lives in Bethel Park, said she's in the minority. "People...
Home health aide may have overdosed in client's bathroom, police say
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A home health aide in Fayette is facing charges after police say she may have overdosed in her client's bathroom.According to Family Choice Healthcare, Nicole Walker, 27, was hired at their company 6 weeks ago. Family Choice Healthcare provides in-home care for clients to assist with daily living activities. A spokesperson said their clients receive service under the Pennsylvania Medicaid – Community Health Choice Waiver program.They said their clients then can choose to hire or fire the aide workers.Brad and Kim Heckman said they hired Walker about three weeks ago to care for their 80-year-old mother Flay."Her shift...
I will never advocate violence
It would seem that, once again, it is time to revisit the topic of gun violence. It has been 12 years since a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut, killing 20 children and six school staff. Since that time, there have been 189 school shootings with 279 casualties. Those are just school shootings.
Crooks' former guidance counselor: 'Was not a menace to society'
BETHEL PARK, Pa. — As media outlets continue to descendon the Bethel Park neighborhood of the gunman who shot and killed a rallygoer at former President Donald Trump's rally and injured others — including the former president himself — those who knew Thomas Crooks have emerged with stories of their own encounters with him.
FBI Still Searching For Motive
The FBI is still working to learn the motive behind the shooting. 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park was confirmed as the shooter according to the FBI. But, FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek says the motive is in question. “We do not currently have an identified motive, but our...
Boston lawyer once named 'most eligible bachelor' is sentenced to 5-10 years for raping 21-year-old
BOSTON (AP) — A former Boston lawyer and prosecutor who was once named one of People magazine’s most eligible bachelors has been sentenced to between five and 10 years in state prison for rape. Fifty-two-year-old Gary Zerola was found guilty last month after a jury deliberated for five hours in a case dating to 2021. He was acquitted of a greater charge of aggravated rape and burglary. Zerola had previously been accused of other sexual assaults but wasn’t convicted on those charges. In a victim impact statement, the woman who was raped said she still has nightmares. Zerola is appealing the conviction.
Shooter's access to Trump event 'overlooked,' Mass. security expert says
BOSTON — A security expert and former Massachusetts State Police trooper talks about the investigation into the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Todd McGhee explained that the Secret Service and local and state police in Pennsylvania would have surveyed the event space where Trump's rally was being held.
NV Twp. Fire Claims Life of Local Resident
A North Versailles Twp. man died Sunday evening following a fire at his home on Payne Street. Mark Gowaty, 68, died at UPMC Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh about six hours after being rescued from the blaze by firefighters, the Allegheny County medical examiner’s office said. Gowaty had suffered burns over most of his body, the medical examiner’s office said.
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