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Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was ‘quiet as a churchmouse’ and ‘respectful’ at high school, counselor says
Would-be Donald Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks never showed any political leaning in high school and was as “quiet as a churchmouse,” according to his school counselor. Crooks was “respectful,” never got into trouble and “wasn’t a needy-type kid” during his time at Bethel Park High School, said now-retired counselor Jim Knapp, who never saw any warning signs that could have foreshadowed the shocking attempted assassination Saturday. “Kids weren’t calling him names, kids weren’t bullying him,” stressed Knapp, who was baffled as to what could have made him “snap.” Tangled US flag resembling ‘angel’ has internet convinced Trump was protected by God Even...
Trial to be held after wild brawl between undercover cops and Pagan Motorcycle Club
A wild bar brawl in Pittsburgh between undercover cops and members of the Pagans Motorcycle Club in 2018 will finally be reviewed in court now that a civil suit brought by the bikers has been approved by a federal judge. The Pagans are accusing the police of excessive force, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution after a confrontation in a bar suddenly degenerated into violence – allegedly caused by police officers who had been drinking for hours. “We’re ecstatic. We cannot wait to bring this case to trial. I think that if people pay attention that they will be enlightened during the...
Former 'Dance Moms' cast member charged with DUI in Murrysville
A cast member from the former hit TLC TV show “Dance Moms” was charged with driving under the influence after a crash in Murrysville. Christina M. Lukasiak, 47, of Mars was charged following a June 27 crash on Logan Ferry Road near Remaley Road, according to court records.
Teenager stabbed multiple times in Penn Hills
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A teenager was stabbed in Penn Hills on Tuesday. The Allegheny County Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday that the teenage boy was stabbed multiple times on Hamil Road around 4:45 p.m.He was taken to a local hospital, police said, adding that he was last listed in critical but stable condition. The victim has not been identified.Police said the suspect drove away from the scene in a vehicle, but they later crashed into another driver. There were no injuries in the crash. The suspect then ran from the crash scene but was later found, officials said. The suspect has not been identified. "Detectives are in consultation with the district attorney's office to determine appropriate charges," Allegheny County police said in the news release. Anyone with information can call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
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