Body cam shows Baltimore County officers stunned after gun scare was just a bag of chips

CNN Newsource on October 25, 2025

By Caroline Foreback

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    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — WJZ has obtained the body cam footage of police confronting a student at Kenwood High School after an A.I. gun detection system mistakenly detected that a student had a weapon.

Baltimore County leaders are now calling for a review of that system.

During the footage from Monday’s incident, officers are seen approaching the student, searching him, and then stunned when they themselves realize what A.I. flagged as a gun was just a bag of Doritos chips.

With guns drawn, Baltimore County Police surrounded a group of students after the Omnilert AI Gun Detection System warned school leaders that a student had a gun.

Body camera footage shows police detaining all of those students and then searching one of them.

Though the student never had a gun. Instead, what Omnilert detected was a bag of chips.

After confirming there was no weapon, the Department of School Safety and Security reviewed and canceled the initial alert.

“Just so you guys are aware…basically, the cameras around the system, they pick up on things that look like guns…I guess just the way you were eating chips…Doritos, whatever…. it picked it up as a gun,” an officer explained.

County leaders call for review of AI gun-detection system Officials with the school and Omnilert said the system was working properly, but county leaders have called for its review, concerned that the false alarm traumatized the students.

“How did it come to be that we had police officers with guns drawn approaching a kid because of a bag of Doritos?” said Julian Jones, Baltimore County Councilman.

“…the program did what it was supposed to do, which was signal an alert and for humans to take a look to find out if there was cause for concern in that moment,” Myriam Rodgers, the superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, explained during a press conference.

As police conclude their investigation, one of the responding officers is heard pointing out the system’s faults on bodycam footage, stating, “AI is not the best.”

Kenwood’s principal wrote in a letter to the school community that counseling will be provided to the students who were involved in the incident and will be available to any student who may need support.

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Crane collapses on Massachusetts waterfront, 1 person killed

CNN Newsource on October 24, 2025

By Victoria D

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    EVERETT, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A large crane collapsed on the waterfront in Everett, Massachusetts on Friday afternoon, killing one person.

Skyeye was over the scene on Rover Street, not far from the Encore Boston Harbor casino, where the crane was tipped over and part of it was submerged in the water. Emergency vehicles were also on the scene.

Everett Fire Chief Joe Hickey confirmed one person was killed and another was taken to the hospital. He didn’t say what that victim’s condition is. Neither person’s name has been released.

Everett Police said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified. Officials said the crews had been working dismantling a former Exxon Mobil facility on the waterfront.

“We’re just praying that people are OK,” said Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria. He said it’s believed at one person fell into the water in the collapse.

Hickey said the cause of the collapse is under investigation.

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Men walk a mile in heels to raise awareness for domestic violence in El Paso

CNN Newsource on October 24, 2025

By Tyaun Marshburn

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    EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 400 men and boys took to Main Street on Thursday in bright red high heels to show support for domestic violence survivors during the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event hosted by the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region.

The event challenged participants to “step into someone else’s shoes,” both literally and figuratively, as they raised awareness and funds for victims of domestic violence.

“It’s amazing,” first timer Andy Cervantes said. “So many people from so many different companies just representing the heart of El Paso.”

Proceeds from the walk benefit the YWCA’s Sarah McKnight Transitional Living Center, which provides food, clothing, and support services to more than 200 families each year.

“I really appreciate what they do for women and children and I just wanted to be a part of that,” walker Chris Worden said.

While some found the walk more difficult than expected, it also served as a lesson in empathy. “It was a learning curve,” one man admitted. “I thought I had great ankles, but absolutely not. I was walking slower and on my toes.”

Another participant said the experience gave him a new appreciation for his wife. “When I walk with my wife and she’s in heels, I used to tell her to hurry up,” he said with a laugh. “Now I understand it’s not easy, she’s really doing a fantastic job.”

The YWCA says the event’s goal is to show victims of domestic violence that the community stands with them even through their pain.

“This is what El Paso is all about,” one participant said. “The community helping the community.”

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Deepfake Elton John video scams Northeast Ohio man out of $20,000

CNN Newsource on October 24, 2025

By Mike Brookbank

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    CLEVELAND, Ohio (WEWS) — At a time when so many people are living paycheck-to-paycheck and the cost of living remains high, I learned we’re all more vulnerable to certain schemes now than ever before.

It’s no secret that everyone is trying to stretch their dollar, and many are looking for ways to make more, which is a prime setup for scammers.

That’s why when you log onto social media or check your inbox, you might see ads claiming you can make some serious cash quickly.

But some of them, as you might imagine, are not legit. They fall under what’s called “push button scams,” a type of financial fraud where scammers trick someone into authorizing a payment to them under false pretenses.

“So, they’ll put phony ads on social media, they’ll use deep fake videos of celebrities to say that you can make a ton of money,” said Pamela Anson, BBB of Greater Cleveland.

That’s exactly what happened to one man in Northeast Ohio.

I spoke with him as he now tries to repay tens of thousands of dollars in debt he incurred after watching a video featuring a music superstar.

It was a deepfake video on social media featuring music legend Elton John that piqued Ray’s interest.

He truly believed it was Elton John in the Instagram video.

“Yeah, I did,” said Ray.

Ray wants to share what happened to him, but requested we don’t show his face or use his last name.

The video claimed the 71-year-old could make easy money.

I asked Ray what he thought he’d be doing to make extra income.

“Well, I thought that I would be able to set up the store and start earning money,” said Ray.

It would be an online store.

“They showed you all these cool items that you’d be selling,” he said.

Ray was set up with two representatives, who he thought were from the company supplying the products.

They had Ray open a bank account.

“To get a credit card with like U.S. Bank and Apple,” said Ray.

He went through the setup process with the hopes of making $25,000 to $30,000 a month.

But it didn’t take long for suspicion to set in and Ray to realize things weren’t adding up.

“When these two young girls were setting me up with this store as like, and they were clueless,” he said.

Ray told me he learned the pair lived on a chicken farm in the Philippines.

“And when I got to that point, it’s like, yeah, you know, there’s something right, not right about this,” said Ray.

By then, it was too late.

The pair of so-called representatives charged Ray’s credit cards.

“Before you know it, it’s like $20,000,” said Ray.

I shared Ray’s experience with Anson.

“You really have to do your due diligence to see that the content you’re getting fed is legitimate,” said Anson.

Anson told me people are more susceptible to these kinds of scams, given current economic conditions.

She encourages everyone to do their homework and remember that if it sounds too good to be true, steer clear.

“Watching for what you’re clicking on social media, doing your research, that is this company that is claiming that you’ll make a lot of money legitimately. Check the website. You can do a who is search to see how long the website’s been created,” said Anson.

As Ray deals with the emotional toll of being taken advantage of, he’s trying to figure out that his finances are taking such a huge financial hit.

“Everything they tell you is a lie to get money. I just wanted extra income, and I just got sucked into it,” said Ray.

Here’s the sad reality about scams like this.

Ray was only working part-time when he got caught up in the scheme.

The loss has now forced him to return to full-time work as he looks to chip away at the debt he owes.

Since my interview with Ray, he emailed to let me know that one credit card had credited his account $9,400.

He is working with the other creditor to recover his money.

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GRIEF BECOMES ADVOCACY: Unlikely friends travel to DC for fentanyl rally

CNN Newsource on October 24, 2025

By Brodie Myers

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    TULSA, Okla. (KJRH) — When 2 News viewers first met Jacob Towe, he was just beginning his work.

“Unfortunately, we’re in a community that we never asked to be in,” Towe said.

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Towe lost his son, Leo, to fentanyl poisoning at age three. He’s advocating for the creation, and passage of Leo’s law, which would require fentanyl testing for some Oklahoma parents before taking custody of their children.

That advocacy has stretched all across Oklahoma, creating a network of supporters, including a new friend, Caden Hill.

“It’s really hard to lose somebody so close to you,” Hill said.

When Hill was just 13 years old, he lost his mom to fentanyl poisoning. He misses her dearly.

“Everything man. The way she would just … the way she’d care for us, me and my baby brother, she left behind. I just …. Man, there’s a lot of things I miss about her, just everything,” Hill said.

Hill and Towe have a lot in common, and they both wanted to make the trip to Washington, D.C. for the Lost Voices of Fentanyl Rally.

“It didn’t look like we were gonna go, and overnight, just woke up and there was enough money to go on the trip in the GoFundMe account,” Towe said.

“The next morning he called me and was like, we’re going to DC buddy! Pack a bag, we’re going,” Hill said.

Just like that, they boarded the first plane to Washington.

They joined families from across the country, advocating for more safety and protection around fentanyl.

“I lost my mom. I didn’t want other people to lose their kids, their siblings, their parents, whoever it may be. I don’t want anyone else to feel the feeling that we did,” Hill said.

The trip culminated outside the Washington Monument, as Towe delivered a speech to hundreds in the audience.

“So today we fight. We fight for our children. We fight for every single lost voice of fentanyl. Evil will not win this battle,” Towe said in the speech.

Towe says Leo’s Law will be considered during the next legislative session. Additionally, a return trip to Washington is in the works.

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Parent charged with allegedly threatening Eastpointe teacher over their child not getting “snack time”

CNN Newsource on October 24, 2025

By Joseph Buczek

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    DETROIT (WWJ) — An Eastpointe elementary school parent, upset that their child did not get a “snack time,” was charged after police say he allegedly threatened a teacher.

Eastpointe police responded to Pleasantview Elementary School on Toepfer Drive around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday to investigate a threat to shoot up the school. Police say that during school dismissal, the parent, identified as 43-year-old David Scott Jr., approached the teacher and questioned him as to why his child did not receive a “snack time.”

Scott then began cursing, screaming and threatening the teacher in front of school staff, students and other parents, police said. Authorities say he threatened several times that he would return to the school the following day and “air the place out,” which police said is a slang term meaning to “shoot up the place.”

Eastpointe police arrested Scott within two hours of the alleged threats.

Scott was charged on Thursday with one count of possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, one count of intentional threat to commit an act of violence against a school, employees or students, and one count of disorderly person. Scott was charged as a habitual offender.

Scott was arraigned and received $150,000 cash/surety bond. He is ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. If released, he is ordered to wear a GPS steel-cuff tether, not leave the state of Michigan, not consume drugs and alcohol, and have no contact with the school, staff or witnesses.

“There is absolutely no excuse for threatening violence against a school or its staff—especially over something as minor as a classroom snack,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido in a statement. “Our office takes all threats to schools seriously, and we will continue to pursue charges to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and our community.”

Scott is scheduled to appear for a probable cause conference on Nov. 5 and a preliminary examination on Nov. 12.

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UPS driver killed after train hits delivery truck at North Texas crossing, DPS says

CNN Newsource on October 24, 2025

By Doug Myers

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    TEXAS (KTVT) — A UPS driver was killed Thursday morning when her delivery truck was struck by a train at a rural railroad crossing west of Greenville, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Dusty L. Soles, 24, of Celeste, died at the scene after failing to yield to the oncoming train just after 11:30 a.m. on County Road 1153, DPS said. She was driving a 2018 Freightliner box truck.

Aerial images from the scene showed the charred remains of a UPS delivery truck. The truck was torn apart and burned, with debris scattered near a tree alongside the tracks. The UPS logo was still visible on the mangled vehicle as firefighters and emergency crews worked nearby.

UPS, union mourns employee’s death The company said it is mourning the loss of one of its drivers and is working with investigators to determine what led to the crash.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our team members,” UPS spokesperson Jim Mayer said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with our driver’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”

Teamsters Local 767 posted about Soles’ death on social media. The post said she was a proud member of the union for 3 years as a UPS driver out of Sulphur Springs.

Authorities probing crash The company said it is cooperating fully with authorities and is deferring additional questions to law enforcement.

The investigation is ongoing. No further details were immediately released.

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Software developer hopes MyPal app can help schools and kids tackle bullying

CNN Newsource on October 24, 2025

By Jermont Terry

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    CHICAGO (WBBM) — October is Bullying Prevention Month, and an app designer from the Chicago area is hoping to help both schools and kids.

Whether on the receiving or giving end, bullying is a topic that students at Southwood Middle School in Country Club Hills are trying to tackle

Country Club Hills School District 160 Supt. Denise Julius wants to make sure the halls in all her schools are safe, and she said that starts with addressing bullying.

Julius was pleased to see youngsters attending the 2nd annual “Think Safe” seminar after school on Thursday, addressing bullying.

“It is a reality … not just in schools, it’s everywhere,” Julius said.

Shagmond Lowery created a safety app, MyPal Schools, for students and administrators to stay connected about potential problems.

“The Pal stands for ‘personal alert levels.’ It allows students to go ahead and report situations of bullying, cyberbullying, personal crisis, fighting, and school threats instantly to school administrators,” Lowery said.

A teacher at the time, he created the app and website in 2019, when he learned about a threat in his own class only after the fact.

“A student, she was winking, blinking, and after class she was like, ‘Mr. Lowery, Johnny has a firearm,'” he said.

The student was later caught with a gun, but it was at that moment Lowery knew there was a better way for students to alert school leaders of threats, including bullying, which often leads to violence.

The Chicago area native comes into schools, providing in-depth presentations across the country.

“Currently, we have 179 schools across seven states,” Lowery said.

Country Club Hills is one district using the MyPal website.

“This is a joint effort we need to have to make a difference in this bullying to combat this situation,” he said.

A situation which can be reduced with proper awareness and tools.

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Barber college offers free haircuts to government workers during shutdown

CNN Newsource on October 24, 2025

By KTBS Staff

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    SHREVEPORT, La. (KTBS) — A local business is offering a token of gratitude to government employees affected by the current federal shutdown.

Bos-Man’s Barber College in Shreveport announced today that it will provide a complimentary haircut to any active government worker. The offer is available to federal, state, and local employees as a way to show appreciation for their continued dedication.

To receive the service, employees only need to present a valid government ID.

The complimentary service began today and will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day for the entire duration of the government shutdown.

Bos-Man’s Barber College is located at 2724 West 70th Street.

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New Hampshire country club shooting survivor describes chaos: “All I saw was his gun.”

CNN Newsource on October 24, 2025

By Brandon Truitt, Matt Schooley

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    BOSTON (WBZ) — A Massachusetts woman shot during a deadly New Hampshire country club shooting last month said she’s grateful to be alive, and praised her husband’s heroic actions diving to protect her from bullets that flew while the couple celebrated their anniversary.

Doug and Brianna Surette were dining inside Prime steakhouse at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua on September 20 when gunshots rang out just feet away. The couple had been married in 2020 at Sky Meadow.

The Surettes spoke to WBZ-TV on Thursday. Brianna said that more than a month after the shooting, she is just starting to feel more normal.

“I really thought this was going to ruin my whole life,” Brianna said.

Couple survives Sky Meadow shooting The Surettes were sitting at a table against the wall when the shooting started. Brianna said the peaceful scene turned “absolutely chaotic.”

“All I saw was his gun,” Brianna Surette said.

“We heard that first clap, and I don’t think anybody realized it was a gunshot at first,” Doug added. “He was standing there with the gun pointed in our direction.”

Police said former Sky Meadow employee Hunter Nadeau was the gunman. He is being held without bail following the shooting.

Brianna Surette said her husband yelled for her to get down, but she instinctively reached across the table for him instead.

“He just flew over the table and got me to the ground. I just laid there and wished that it would stop,” she said.

“Just so happy to be able to live” One of the bullets hit Brianna in the leg, but she didn’t notice for several minutes.

“That whole night I was just so grateful to be alive, and we are OK. I couldn’t even focus on the pain because I was just so happy to be able to live,” she said.

Doug, a firefighter in Lynn, said someone who saw the crime scene told him “you guys must have had a guardian angel” because the area where they were sitting was riddled with bullet holes. He said his first emotion was anger.

“I can’t believe this is happening. You’re just angry,” Doug said. “That’s the emotion that stuck with me through all of it. Anger in the moment and anger that he tried to take us away from our kids. He did take another gentleman away from his family. And we’ll never find out a reason why. Trying to come to terms with that is tough.”

Robert DeCesare, who was also dining with his family inside the Prime restaurant, was killed. His family said DeCesare was shielding his loved ones from bullets when he was shot and killed. Steve Burtman was working at the country club at the time of the shooting. He was shot in the face and has undergone multiple surgeries.

According to an update Wednesday on an online fundraising page, Burtman just recently was discharged from the hospital. Burtman’s family said his jaw will remain wired shut for several months and he likely faces an additional surgery.

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