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10 hours agoQuadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense
Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
Hegseth stated that current policies have essentially turned US military installations into gun-free zones, leaving those who live and work on the installations vulnerable. He emphasized that the war department's uniformed service members are trained at the highest standards and are entitled to exercise their God-given right to keep and bear arms.
Emile Konig testified that his father called him after the alleged attack, saying, 'That he would not be making it back to Maui and to take good care of the younger kids and that he had - that Ari, my stepmom, had been cheating on him and that he tried to kill her.'
The request by Jones Dickson's administration which is expected to be argued at a hearing Friday morning marks yet another twist in the case against Jason Fletcher, who was charged with manslaughter months after the killing but has yet to face trial amid a rotating cast of district attorneys. His case has since become a rallying cry by advocates pushing for greater accountability among law enforcement officers who use deadly force.
Investigators say the male groped the female customer, which prompted the store's employees to ask the man to leave. According to the news release, the man responded by becoming verbally aggressive, throwing and damaging merchandise in the store. Officials say the employees and customers then noticed the man had an object in his hand that they believed was a knife. They said he threatened to kill and harm everyone in the store, according to authorities.
Videos recorded from inside the family's truck show at least three masked agents wearing tactical vests marked with police surrounding the car. At least one of the agents is wearing a hat marked CBP.
The investigation revealed that when Deputy Yen Liu approached Adrian Abelar, the latter had already discarded a weapon and was face down on the pavement. Despite this, Liu fired at point-blank range, claiming self-defense against perceived threats, which ultimately led prosecutors to rule out criminal charges.
Judge Levin remarked that while acknowledging the alleged gang assault, the firearm's use in response presents "a disproportionate amount of force," challenging the legitimacy of self-defense claims.