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William Schultz sworn in as Fort Lauderdale’s new police chief

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:20 GMT

The City of Fort Lauderdale welcomed a brand-new police chief.FLPD Chief William Schultz was sworn in Wednesday. The longtime veteran with the force took the oath of office, which was administered by the city’s mayor, state attorney and other public officials.The special ceremony included Schultz’s own mother and was followed by several other police promotions.Schultz has served in the Fort Lauderdale police department since 2001.

Investigation underway after 2 shot in Dania Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:20 GMT

Authorities are investigating a shooting in Dania Beach that, they said, left two men injured. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at the scene, located along the 4200 block of Southwest 49th Court, Wednesday afternoon.The incident occurred in a residential area just off Griffin Road and State Road 7.Two men suffered gunshot wounds to their legs.The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unknown at this time, as detectives continue to investigate.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Investigation underway after man shot in Miramar; subject remains at large

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:20 GMT

An investigation is underway after a man was shot in Miramar. Miramar Police arrived at the scene of a shooting near the intersection of Southwest 62nd Avenue and Miramar Parkway, Wednesday afternoon.According to police, the victim was in a vehicle in front of a residence at 2648 SW 66th Terrace when the shooter drove up and shot him. The victim then crashed his vehicle in front of a nearby McDonald’s. He suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to the trauma center at Memorial Regional Hospital for treatment. Police said that the victim and the suspect knew each other.The suspect has since fled the area. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

MEP’s assistant injured in Brussels shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:20 GMT

BRUSSELS — A European Parliament assistant working for an MEP in the European People’s Party was shot and injured in Brussels on Wednesday night.An EPP spokesperson confirmed to POLITICO that a woman working for a Swedish member of the group was wounded and taken to hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening. The spokesperson did not name the assistant or the MEP.Belgian media reported that four people were injured in the shooting, which took place on Avenue de la Toison d’Or, a popular shopping street.It is not being considered a terror attack, local media reported.Swedish EPP lawmaker Tobias Tobe said on X: “One of our employees has been injured in a shooting in Brussels. Terrible. The person in question is receiving care at the moment, the situation is not considered to be critical.”Laura Hülsemann contributed reporting.

G7 to sanction Russian diamonds as of January 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:20 GMT

G7 leaders on Wednesday agreed to impose a direct import ban on Russian diamonds as of January, while introducing a tracing system for diamonds during next year.Russian diamonds are one of the last resources not sanctioned by the G7, meaning the profits from selling them can go into the Kremlin’s war chest. On Wednesday, G7 leaders decided to “introduce import restrictions on non-industrial diamonds, mined, processed, or produced in Russia, by January 1, 2024, followed by further phased restrictions on the import of Russian diamonds processed in third countries targeting March 1, 2024,” they said in a statement. Countries that import rough diamonds within the G7 are set to establish “a robust traceability-based verification and certification mechanism for rough diamonds” by September 1, 2024, they decided. The G7 countries said they needed that time to overcome technical difficulties in tracing the origin of Russian diamonds. Washington sanctioned ...

Las Vegas sheriff says no further threat in shooting on university campus, victims taken to hospital

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:20 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas sheriff says there is no further threat in the shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, and that multiple victims have been taken to a hospital.It wasn’t immediate clear how many people were shot or their conditions.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.LAS VEGAS (AP) —Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to an active shooter and reports of multiple victims at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.The university said on X, formerly Twitter, the shooter was at the Beam Hall, Frank and Estella Building, home of UNLV’s Lee Business School, and that police were responding to an additional report of shots fired at the nearby student union.Las Vegas police posted on X that a suspect “has been located and is deceased” about 40 minutes after the initial alert was posted.“This is not a test,” the university wrote. “RUN-HIDE-FIGHT.”Student Matthew Felsenfeld said he and about 12 classm...

Authorities seek public’s help as investigation into suspicious fire in Chelsea continues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:20 GMT

Authorities asked for the public’s help Wednesday as they continue to investigate a suspicious fire in Chelsea last month. The fire happened in a vacant building on Blossom Street on Nov. 8. In a joint statement this week, officials with the Chelsea Fire Department and the state Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit said the fire grew quickly, starting on the second floor of the building before climbing through the roof. SKY7-HD captured part of the emergency response as crews contented with windy conditions and poured water on the fire. Despite conditions, no one was hurt and officials said firefighters were able to contain the fire to the building of origin. As authorities began investigating, officials said witnesses reported seeing or hearing a group of people running from the area shortly before this fire was reported. The individuals, officials said, were possibly juveniles. “Based on the evidence gathered since that time, the fire is being investigated as s...

Police announce arrests of 10 suspects connected to shooting at Denny’s in Nashua that left two victims wounded

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:20 GMT

Police in Nashua have released new details on multiple arrests made following a massive “disturbance” at a Denny’s that left two victims with gunshot wounds and ten people facing riot charges.The Nashua Police Department gave the update over a month after officers were first called to the restaurant at 34 Gusabel Ave. on Oct. 29.The department said it was 2:46 a.m. when police responded to find two gunshot victims and “multiple people attempting to run from the area.”Securing the scene, police were able to treat the two victims, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and also recovered three guns.Following an investigation, police detectives identified and obtained arrest warrants for eleven people who were involved in the incident.“With the assistance of the NPD SWAT Team and the South Burlington Vermont Police Department, ten of the eleven suspects have been arrested and taken into custody,” Nashua PD stated in a news release on Wedne...

Northeastern University community mourning after student dies due to bacterial meningitis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:20 GMT

The Northeastern University community is mourning after a student died due to bacterial meningitis, a university spokesperson said Tuesday.“Our hearts go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Shane McCarthy,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson continued, saying McCarthy “was a wonderful student and friend to many.”“All close contacts as determined by the Boston Public Health Commission were treated as a precaution,” the spokesperson said. David De Cremer, the dean and professor of management at D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern, separately addressed McCarthy’s death on Wednesday in a message to the school community. He said McCarthy was a second-year student from Greenfield studying business administration with a concentration in entrepreneurial start-ups. De Creamer said McCarthy was “an outstanding student” who was consistently named to the Dean’s List at Northeastern and who was scheduled to graduate in May, 2026.Outside the cl...

Snow totals, chilly air sticks around

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:27:20 GMT

Some of us woke up to the first snow of the season! Towns in southeast Mass picked up the steadiest ocean-enhanced snow showers. Rockland, Norwell and Hanover were a few that came out on top. Boston-Logan picked up 0.2″, which is enough to make it the airport’s first measurable snow of the season.Our highs were stuck in the 30s today, and the cold air is sticking around overnight and into tomorrow. Tonight, most towns will fall into the teens and low 20s. There will be some mid/upper 20s for the Cape. A slight breeze will make it feel even several degrees colder so bundle up!The morning will start off colder, but we’ll see more sun than today. It’ll be a mix of sun and clouds, and the wind will become lighter. High temperatures will still be in the 30s, which is about ten degrees below average for this time of year.You’ll want to keep that thick coat with you for the Menorah Lighting on the Boston Common. Luckily, there won’t be too much wind.Temp...