1 At Least 30 Injured After Car Drives Into Crowd At Los Angeles Music Venue
A car drove onto the sidewalk outside The Vermont music venue in East Hollywood on Saturday and hit about 30 people who were waiting to enter. The incident happened around 2 am after someone was removed from a nearby business. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Fernando Ramirez, then drove into the crowd. After crashing into the vehicle, bystanders pulled Ramirez from the car and beat him, and an unknown man then shot Ramirez and wounded him. He was taken to the hospital and later booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, with possible attempted murder charges being looked at. At least one woman in her 20s was in critical condition, and 24 people were taken to hospitals, and no one but the driver of the vehicle was shot. Witnesses described loud crashes and serious injuries. The Los Angeles Police Department has opened an investigation into both the crash and the shooting. Mayor Karen Bass thanked first responders, called it a heartbreaking tragedy, and said the city is working with The Vermont venue to hold those responsible accountable.
2 Maryland County Gets Over 100 Rescue Calls Over Two Hours Due To Flash Flooding
Yesterday, flash flooding struck Montgomery County, Maryland, after heavy rain. In just two hours, county responders got more than 100 rescue calls, usually a full day’s worth. Waters near Sligo Creek rose about 10 feet in 30 minutes, shutting roads and stranding people in cars and buildings. The National Weather Service issued an emergency alert, the first ever in the D.C. region. Rain gauges showed three to 4.5 inches of rainfall in areas like Silver Spring, Chevy Chase, and Great Falls. Park police rescued about 20 people trapped in a Chevy Chase building, helping them walk out safely. In another case, neighbors pulled a woman and her daughter from an SUV stuck on a flooded parkway. Local officials said the water rose faster than most residents had ever seen. Roads, including Sligo Creek Parkway, stayed closed yesterday, and more storms are possible later this week. Emergency crews praised neighbors for helping and said the alerts likely saved lives.
3 Head Of ICE Says Agents Will Arrest Anyone Not In The Country Legally
Ice Director Todd Lyons announced a stricter enforcement approach during an appearance on “Face the Nation yesterday: ICE agents will arrest anyone found in the U.S. illegally and impose penalties on employers who hire them. Lyons said agents have broadened sweeps to multiple states and won’t be targeting sanctuary areas. Employers could face heavy fines and jail time if found to be employing illegal immigrants. The strategy aims to stem illegal immigration by addressing demand. Critics argue the plan may harm workers and communities relying on immigrant labor. ICE says the crackdown balances enforcement with civil rights protections.