Ohio man charged in deadly shooting of Uber driver after both received scam calls, police say…

Date: April 19, 2024

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“An 81-year-old man is charged with murder after thinking the victim was connected to a scam. William Brock received a threatening call last month from someone demanding money. The scammers also called Loletha Hall, an Uber driver, to pick up a package from Brock’s home. Brock confronted Hall with a gun, believing she was connected to the threats. He is now charged with her murder. Warning: The video in this story is disturbing.

#crime #news #usa”

This is not “stand your ground”, nor “castle defense”…He definitely murdered her…

There is no legal or moral defense, for shooting someone who is clearly trying to get away from you.


Elderly man charged with killing Uber driver apparently victim of scam:

“William Brock, 81, is charged with the murder of Uber driver Loletha Hall, 61, but authorities believe they were both unknowingly targeted by scammers.”


New video shows cops confronting Ohio man after he shot an Uber driver:

“Police bodycam footage shows the moment cops confronted an elderly Ohio man after he shot and killed an Uber driver.”


81-year-old Ohio man accused of murder appears in court:

“An 81-year-old man accused of killing an Uber driver appeared in a Clark County court to plead not guilty to murder, Wednesday morning.”

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Explosion reportedly heard over Iranian city of Isfahan amid fears of conflict with Israel…

Date: April 19, 2024

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“A day after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will ‘make its own decisions’ when responding to Iran’s weekend airstrikes, an explosion was reportedly heard near the Iranian city of Isfahan, state media reported. The cause is currently unknown but airspace over several Iranian cities was closed shortly after the reported explosion.”


Israeli missile hits Iran, U.S. officials confirm:

“Two U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. The strike follows last weekend’s retaliatory drone and missile attack against Israel. Carissa Lawson anchors a special report.”


Israel has attacked Iran, US official tells CNN:

“Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, a US official tells CNN, in a move that threatens to push the region deeper into conflict. The target is not nuclear, the official said. CNN’s Chief National Security correspondent Alex Marquardt. CNN National Security analyst and Former Obama Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and retired US Army Major Mike Lyons join CNN’s Abby Phillip to discuss. #CNN #News”


BREAKING: Explosions in Iran, Iraq, and Syria:

“Iran fired air defense batteries after sounds of explosions near Isfahan, home to a major airbase for the Iranian military. State-run IRNA news reports the defenses fired in several provinces.”

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