Author: Edward Campbell

A 38-year-old woman was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon at a shopping center in Sacramento County after investigators said she had endured months of stalking and harassment by the man suspected in her killing. The shooting happened shortly before 3 p.m. near the Panera Bread parking lot at Howe and Northrup avenues in the Arden-Arcade area. Deputies arrived and found the woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect was identified as 22-year-old Rohit Rohit. Investigators said he was later found dead inside his vehicle on Highway 50 from what appeared to be a…

Philadelphia-area residents can expect another warm and humid day Thursday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s before a change in the weather arrives. The National Weather Service is forecasting mostly sunny conditions through much of Thursday, with a high near 87 degrees in Philadelphia. A few showers could develop during the afternoon, but the better chance for unsettled weather comes Thursday night. Showers and a few thunderstorms are possible Thursday evening into the overnight hours. The chance of rain increases after Thursday afternoon, although widespread severe weather is not expected across the Philadelphia area. Rain could linger into the…

A large-scale law enforcement operation at four Brooklyn Center hotels led to the arrests of 23 people Wednesday as authorities investigated suspected human trafficking, drug activity and firearms offenses. The operation focused on the Travelodge and Super 8 hotels on James Circle, while search warrants were also carried out at the Baymont and Suburban Studios. Investigators executed 31 search warrants across the four properties as part of an investigation that has been developing for about a year. Authorities recovered seven firearms, approximately 1.5 pounds of drugs and about $9,000 in cash during the operation, according to Brooklyn Center Police Chief…

A man was found dead in the water off Malibu on Wednesday afternoon, prompting an investigation by Los Angeles County authorities. Emergency crews were called to the beach near 24654 Malibu Road shortly before 3:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a person in the water. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The man had not been identified as of Thursday, and authorities had not released his age or other identifying information. The circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department homicide investigators were involved in the…

A Los Angeles Fire Department rescue ambulance carrying a patient to a hospital was involved in a collision with another vehicle in Boyle Heights Wednesday afternoon, leaving three LAFD members with minor injuries and one civilian seriously injured. The crash was reported at about 1:57 p.m. near the 300 block of South Boyle Avenue at Fourth Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Five people were identified at the scene following the collision. LAFD said one civilian was transported to a hospital in serious condition. Another civilian and three LAFD members were reported to have minor injuries. The patient…

A 21-year-old Des Plaines man died after a police officer shot him Wednesday afternoon while responding to a reported domestic disturbance at a home on Touhy Avenue, authorities said. Des Plaines police were called to the 2000 block of Touhy Avenue at about 2:32 p.m. Sept. 9 after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance. During the response, an officer shot a male resident of the home. The man was identified as Ayham Babidi, 21, of Des Plaines. Firefighters treated him at the scene before he was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died, according to officials. The…

A 16-year-old boy died after he was shot in the neck Wednesday night in Chicago’s South Loop, police said. The shooting happened shortly after 9 p.m. in the 1100 block of South Michigan Avenue. Officers found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck, according to Chicago police. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in serious condition. He later died from his injuries. Initial information indicated the shooting occurred near a skate park, though police have not said what led to the gunfire or identified a possible motive. Area 3 detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the…

CHICAGO — Thousands of people lined the Chicago Riverwalk and nearby bridges Wednesday evening as Music of the Baroque turned the river into an open-air concert venue. The crowd gathered along the downtown waterfront to watch musicians perform from a boat, with the Merchandise Mart, Riverwalk and Chicago skyline providing the backdrop. The free performance, known as The Chicago Water Music, ran from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and stretched from the east end of the Riverwalk toward Merchandise Mart. For many spectators, getting a good view meant arriving early. By the time the music began, portions of the Riverwalk and…

A 25-year-old New Bedford woman has been charged in connection with a shooting at a Taunton house party that killed a 22-year-old Brockton man and injured seven other people. Sienna Barboza was arrested Wednesday and faces one count of murder and seven counts of armed assault with intent to murder, according to authorities. The charges stem from the shooting at a home on Weir Street early Sunday morning. Police received multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire and several people injured at about 12:35 a.m. Sunday in the area of 261 Weir Street. Investigators determined that a large gathering had taken place…

San Francisco residents faced an unusually hot September day Wednesday as temperatures climbed well above what the city typically experiences, prompting extra precautions at a community event in Chinatown. The heat was especially noticeable for people spending the afternoon outdoors. By evening, temperatures were still warm enough to make cooling down difficult for residents who are more accustomed to San Francisco’s chilly nights and strong marine breeze. The National Weather Service had a heat advisory in effect for San Francisco through Thursday evening. Downtown temperatures reached the upper 80s Wednesday, while some areas around the city and Bay Area experienced…