Crime
18-year-old Joseph Padilla killed after shooting in Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth police say a suspect shot into a crowd of people, hitting four people.
A tragic shooting incident occurred early Sunday morning near the Fort Worth Stockyards, prompting an immediate investigation by homicide detectives.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of a business located in the 100 block of NW 24th Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim deceased at the scene and several others suffering from gunshot wounds.
The injured individuals were promptly transported to nearby hospitals where they are expected to recover.
Additionally, another victim sought medical attention at a local hospital by private means.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner has identified the deceased victim as 18-year-old Joseph Steven Padilla.
According to the medical examiner’s website, Saturday, Oct. 5 was his 18th birthday.
Fort Worth police have not released any information regarding suspects or arrests related to the shooting at this time.
Crime
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.