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18-year-old who pushed friend off bridge charged with reckless endangerment

18-year-old who pushed friend off bridge charged with reckless endangerment

ABC News(VANCOUVER, Wash.) — The 18-year-old who pushed her teenage friend off a 60-foot bridge in Washington state, leaving her with multiple injuries, has been charged with one count of reckless endangerment. Prosecutors filed the charge Friday, with a declaration of probable cause from the arresting officer stated, “it is […]

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Woman survives brutal hit-and-run at same spot where husband was murdered 17 years ago

Woman survives brutal hit-and-run at same spot where husband was murdered 17 years ago

WFAA(MESQUITE, Texas) — A woman who barely survived a terrifying hit-and-run at a Texas gas station she owns has spoken out for the first time, saying that she suffers from intolerable pain but is glad to be alive. “I don’t know what miracle saved me,” gas station owner Alka Patel […]

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A Colorado man’s alleged killing of pregnant wife, 2 young daughters raises question of why

A Colorado man’s alleged killing of pregnant wife, 2 young daughters raises question of why

ABC News(FREDERICK, Col.) — Two days after Chris Watts’ pregnant wife and two young daughters were reported missing, Watts was taken into custody, accused of killing Shanann Watts and the couple’s children, Celeste, 3, and Bella, 4. Authorities have not commented on a possible motive in the case that has […]

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Motive a mystery in Colorado man’s alleged killing of pregnant wife and 2 young daughters

Motive a mystery in Colorado man’s alleged killing of pregnant wife and 2 young daughters

ABC News(FREDERICK, Col.) — Earlier this week, a Colorado father pleaded for help to find his missing wife and two daughters, saying his children “light up my life.” “I just want them back,” Chris Watts told ABC Denver affiliate KMGH-TV. His wife, Shanann, and daughters Celeste, 3 and Bella, 4 […]

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14-year-old girl stabbed at high school assembly on 1st day of school

14-year-old girl stabbed at high school assembly on 1st day of school

iStock/Thinkstock(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) — A 14-year-old girl was allegedly stabbed by a fellow student at a high school assembly in Oklahoma, according to local officials. The victim was stabbed repeatedly in the upper back, head, arm and wrist on Thursday while she was in the auditorium on the first day […]

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Teen who survived lightning strike waiting for ‘powers’ to kick in

Teen who survived lightning strike waiting for ‘powers’ to kick in

ABC News(PHOENIX) — A 13-year-old Arizona boy who miraculously survived being struck by lightning says he’s now waiting for his “powers” to kick in. Josiah Wiedman was walking home through a park in Phoenix with a friend when he said a jolt of lightning launched him in the air. “As […]

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Woman who pushed teen friend off bridge speaks out

Woman who pushed teen friend off bridge speaks out

ABC News(NEW YORK) — The 18-year-old woman who pushed her teenage friend off a 60-foot Washington state bridge, leaving her with multiple injuries, said she didn’t consider the consequences beforehand. “She wanted to jump and she was scared and she had asked me to give her a push, and I […]

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Father charged with murder in alleged fatal beating of man

Father charged with murder in alleged fatal beating of man

Maricopa County Sheriff(PHOENIX) — When Melvin Harris’ 16-year-old daughter told him a strange man followed her into the bathroom of an Arizona convenience store and tried to force his way into her stall, his fatherly instinct kicked in and he took matters into his own hands, his fiancée told ABC […]

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Officer and suspect each in critical condition after exchanging gunshots

Officer and suspect each in critical condition after exchanging gunshots

iStock/Thinkstock(PHOENIX) — A Phoenix officer and a suspect accused of opening fire on that officer both were listed in critical condition Thursday night, police said. Police have not identified the officer or the suspect. The officer was attempting a traffic stop around 8 p.m. local time near the intersection of […]

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‘Ambushed’ police officer in Phoenix shooting is now stable, alert

‘Ambushed’ police officer in Phoenix shooting is now stable, alert

iStock/Thinkstock(PHOENIX) — A Phoenix police officer who was critically injured in a shooting is now stable and alert, ABC affiliate KNXV-TV in Phoenix reported Friday. The officer was attempting a traffic stop and was getting out of his police car Thursday night when the suspect opened fire, Phoenix police said. […]

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