Tuesday, April 28
In Walton, Kentucky, two Boone County deputies were shot while serving a felony warrant related to overdue child support at an apartment complex. The deputies, struck in the chest and leg, are in stable condition after being rushed to the hospital. The suspect barricaded himself and was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has warned India and other nations against purchasing Russian oil, alleging it fuels Moscow's war efforts in Ukraine. His remarks followed a deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv, resulting in numerous casualties, including children. Graham asserted that these countries are experiencing the consequences of supporting Putin, with more repercussions to follow.
In Minneapolis, a 23-year-old, Robin Westman, opened fire on children praying at Annunciation Catholic School, killing two and injuring many others. Westman, a former student, was found to have a history of fascination with mass killings and expressed hatred towards almost every group. Authorities have labeled the attack as domestic terrorism, motivated by a hate-filled ideology.
Following a school shooting in Minnesota involving a transgender shooter with a history of mental health struggles, the NIH is launching studies to investigate potential links between psychiatric medications, including SSRIs and drugs used in gender transition, and violent behavior. Secretary Kennedy announced the initiative, highlighting black box warnings on some SSRIs regarding suicidal and homicidal ideation.
Dr. Wong Lu Yang, president of JCI Kota Bharu, has publicly apologised to his wife following the circulation of an alleged affair video, leading to his suspension from the organisation. Wong admitted to his actions and stated his wife has forgiven him. Legal proceedings have commenced, and Wong claims blackmail attempts preceded the scandal.
Federal prosecutors reduced charges against Sean Charles Dunn, who threw a sandwich at a federal officer, after a grand jury refused a felony assault indictment. Dunn, a former Justice Department paralegal, gained notoriety for shouting at officers before the incident. The U.S.
In Washington state, US Border Patrol agents detained two firefighters during an immigration enforcement operation at the Bear Gulch Fire, sparking outrage. The detained were part of a 44-person contract crew. Authorities claimed the two men were in the US illegally. The Bureau of Land Management terminated contracts with two firms and escorted the remaining firefighters off federal land.
Democratic governors are condemning Trump's threat to deploy the National Guard in cities without their consent, calling it an abuse of power. They argue it undermines their authority and politicizes the military, while Trump insists it's necessary to combat crime. Concerns are rising about militarization, despite data showing a decrease in violent crime in Chicago.
Sheikha Mahra, a Dubai princess known for her entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropy, divorced Sheikh Mana Al Maktoum in July 2024 and launched a perfume brand, with her first fragrance named "Divorce". In June 2025, she got engaged to rapper French Montana, confirmed after sightings at events in Dubai, Paris, and Morocco. She continues to be a prominent figure in Dubai.
