Crime
Teen Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Christopher Granados in Wilton Manors While Playing with Gun
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on a manslaughter charge after accidentally shooting and killing another 16-year-old in Wilton Manors, Florida.
The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at an apartment on Northwest 25th Street.
The victim, Christopher Granados, was transported to a local hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives investigating the incident determined that the shooting was accidental, resulting from the teens playing with firearms.
Granados was a student at Fort Lauderdale High School, where his fellow students mourned his loss on Tuesday morning.
Crime
Kansas City Firefighter-Paramedic Graham Hoffman Dies After Being Stabbed by Patient During Medical Transport
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City firefighter-paramedic has tragically died after being stabbed by a patient during a medical transport early Sunday morning, city officials confirmed.
Firefighter-Paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29, sustained critical injuries around 1:00 a.m. while transporting a patient to Saint Luke’s Hospital located on Barry Road.
During the transport, officials report that the patient attacked and stabbed Hoffman inside the ambulance.
Additional personnel from the Kansas City Fire Department and Kansas City Police Department quickly responded to the emergency. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders and medical teams at North Kansas City Hospital, Hoffman succumbed to his injuries.
Hoffman had served with the Kansas City Fire Department since 2022 and was described by colleagues as a dedicated and compassionate public servant.
City officials, including Mayor Quinton Lucas, Fire Chief Ross Grundyson, and Interim City Manager Kimiko Gilmore, are scheduled to provide further updates at a press conference planned for 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
The suspect remains in custody with the Kansas City Police Department as the investigation continues.
The City of Kansas City extends its deepest condolences to Hoffman’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this time of profound loss.