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By Derrick Rose

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    MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Glendale Police, on Tuesday, released body camera and dash camera footage from an intense police chase and deadly exchange of gunfire from last summer.

The video, which documents a chase of homicide suspect Michael Griffin, followed a previously-released video by Shorewood Police from earlier that day, July 3.

In the Shorewood video, gunfire rips through a squad car windshield multiple times. At least one round hit the officer in his ballistic vest.

“Shots fired! Shots fired! I’m hit!” the officer is heard relaying over his police radio.

The officer would survive his injuries, but the day would not withstand additional violence targeting police officers.

The Glendale video shows officers chasing a Black Mercedes Benz Griffin was believed to be driving. By the time officers were pursuing the vehicle, Griffin had been suspected in the death of his girlfriend.

Trying to escape the pursuit, the gunman in the Mercedes fired multiple rounds at police while driving.

A Glendale officer matched the force with equal force, according to the video. The officer is seen returning gunfire through his own windshield at the gunman, before getting out of the squad car. The video shows the police vehicle still rolling while the officer takes cover behind it.

Fellow officers take cover and eventually learn the gunman had been hit and died from his injuries.

A spokesperson for the Milwaukee County District Attorney, on Tuesday, said the officers’ actions were justified.

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By Evan Onstot, Jessica Schambach

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    OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — A man known as the “snow sculpture king” for traveling across the country during massive snowfall made his way to Oklahoma.

Rex Hanck creates unique sculptures, and the snowstorm in Oklahoma presented an opportunity to do that in the Sooner State. Hanck crafted a snow sculpture of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s mascot Rumble.

The sculpture sits between Western and Santa Fe avenues on NW 150th Street at Odum Chiropractic in Oklahoma City.

“This was not my idea. It never is. This was the grand boys’ and the son-in-law’s and daughter,” Hanck said. “Kids usually pick the subject, and being that the Thunder won the championship, I agreed that was a good choice.”

He said his passion began in Seattle with a George Washington birthday sculpture inspired by his family.

“I probably worked 10 hours before,” Hanck said.

Over the past 10 years, Hanck and his family have crafted sculptures of Baby Yoda, The Mandalorian, Shrek, Bluey and Bingo.

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By Jordan Cioppa

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    ZELIENOPLE, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Eleven-year-old Jax Ramirez walks through life with a different set of challenges than most kids his age.

“Jax is in a clinical trial for his IPEX, which is a super rare autoimmune disorder that’s life-threatening,” said Jax’s mom, Missy Ramirez.

Phase one of the trial at Stanford required Jax and his family to live in California for nine months.

“There is no cure or treatment for IPEX. We are on the forefront of science and research, and so this could be life-changing for Jax,” Ramirez said.

That makes phase two critical, but according to Ramirez, it’s going to take $2 million for it to happen.

That’s where Jax’s community comes in.

“I think it’s great the community of Zelienople is all coming together,” said John Blum with Harmony Fire District 22.

The Zelienople Rotary Club teamed up with a long list of local businesses to put on a fundraiser called “Hearts for Jax” on Tuesday evening.

“When anything happens to anyone in this town, the Rotary is there to jump on it and do whatever they can,” said Charlie Deer, the former president of the organization.

Fellow Rotary member Rebecca McClincy shared a similar sentiment.

“This town is special, the way they come together, it’s like family,” McClincy told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 reporter Jordan Cioppa.

Many of the businesses along Main Street donated part of their profits from the night to Jax and his family to help get to the $2 million goal.

“We support all small businesses around here and the families that are from around here,” said Mike Hall, who owns The Munching Moose, a bakery that participated in the fundraiser.

Jax spent his night out on the town visiting and thanking the businesses. He even got to enjoy the “Jax Burger” at Burghers Brewing.

“It’s just a double patty burger with pickles and bacon on it,” Jax said.

Hearts for Jax was a clear example of a small town coming together to make a big difference.

“If we can raise the 2 million dollars and get through phase two, it could become a national, worldwide treatment for all boys living with IPEX,” said Jax’s mom.

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By Amsley Benes

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    OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — An Endeavor Air flight made an emergency landing at Eppley Airfield after a crack was discovered in the left side window during descent.

Delta Air Lines, which is the parent company of Endeavor Air, confirmed, “The aircraft landed safely without further issue. All customers deplaned normally and no injuries were reported.”

Omaha’s News Leader captured the plane moments after it landed around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, with several emergency vehicles following it to the gate.

The Endeavor Air flight, identified as Flight 4900, was traveling from New York-LaGuardia to Omaha.

A Delta spokesperson told KETV the flight carried 30 passengers, two pilots and two flight attendants.

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    RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. (KCRA) — A man, a woman and two children were found fatally shot inside a Rancho Cordova home on Tuesday morning after the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office received reports of gunfire.

The sheriff’s office said Tuesday evening that the shooting was believed to be a murder-suicide, carried out by the man found dead.

A caller told the sheriff’s office around 8:30 a.m. that they had heard gunshots at Copper Sunset Way and Mill Water Circle. Shortly afterward, the sheriff’s office said it got a second caller who claimed he was the one who fired a gun and that he had also placed booby traps.

KCRA 3’s Michelle Bandur was at the scene near the sheriff’s office mobile command center during our noon newscast, where several deputies could be seen standing outside the house. Visible damage could be seen along a fence and a door.

“Our rook was utilized to breach their rear fence, and subsequently their sliding glass door. At that point, a drone was launched into the residence and it was discovered that there was one male subject, that appeared to be unresponsive down in the residence,” said Sacramento County Sheriff’s spokesperson Sgt. Edward Igoe.

Igoe said after the drone spotted the man, deputies went inside and discovered the bodies of a woman, a boy and a girl, all killed by gunfire, inside the home they were searching. At this time, Igoe said all four have not been identified, so it is unknown if they are related. However, he said neighbors told detectives a family of four lives at the home.

Igoe said it is unknown if the man found dead was the same one who called claiming to have placed the booby traps. Deputies with the sheriff’s office’s explosive ordnance disposal responded and found no evidence of traps.

Igoe said they are not looking for any additional people in connection with the shooting. It is also not known if the second call came from a landline or a cellphone.

The law enforcement chaplain arrived on the scene in the afternoon. Igoe said these are tough situations for officers and deputies.

“It’s always difficult. A response to something of this magnitude is always extremely difficult. And honestly, as an agency, just our prayers are with friends and families of those involved today,” he said.

Neighbors also waited at the scene, wondering what and why this happened.

“It’s quiet for the most part. You’ll see people walking their dogs, running. For the most part, we don’t have any loud parties going on here and stuff like that. And it’s very quiet. Everybody’s friendly and peaceful. So to see this, it’s wild,” said Cameron Daughtery.

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    GRIMES, Iowa (KCCI) — Onyx King Easterlie arrived in an unlikely place — a FedEx facility in Grimes — and in a way his mother says she never saw coming.

The newborn weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 19 inches long. He was given a clean bill of health and later snuggled in the arms of his mother, Amethyst Blumberg.

The birth happened near the end of Blumberg’s work shift around 8 a.m. on Monday, when she said she suddenly needed to use the bathroom.

“After that, I couldn’t even get off the toilet,” Blumberg said.

She was able to open the door and call for help as the situation escalated quickly.

“I get up, and I feel his head,” she said, describing the moment she realized the baby was coming.

By the time the Johnston-Grimes Fire District was dispatched, Onyx was essentially ready to be delivered.

Radio traffic captured the urgency: “We are delivering the baby now.”

A medic later summarized the rapid timeline: “We were on scene at 8:29 and delivery 8:33.”

Blumberg and her baby were taken to the hospital, where both were reported healthy and resting.

The story became even more unusual because Blumberg did not know she was pregnant.

Blumberg said her first pregnancy came with clear symptoms, but this time she noticed none.

“With my first one, I had all the symptoms. With this one, I had nothing at all,” she said, adding she did not gain weight, and in fact said, “I was losing weight at work.”

She said the first signs came only at the very end: “The only thing I felt was when my back started hurting from back labor. And when he was descending, I felt him move.”

Paramedics said they took the surprise in stride and focused on the outcome.

“I’ve seen a lot of things in my field, so I don’t get too much surprised anymore,” said Nick Pearson, Johnston/Grimes Fire District. “I’m just very happy that she was healthy and the baby was healthy.”

Blumberg, who has a story she expects will follow her for years, put it simply: “He’s perfect. Our FedEx baby.”

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