Crime
19-year-old Cody Stewart killed in Denton shooting
At this time, police have not disclosed any information about a suspect, and no arrests have been made.
Denton police are investigating the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Cody Stewart, who was killed Sunday afternoon in a residential area of the city.
Authorities received a 9-1-1 call just after 1 p.m. reporting an unresponsive individual on the 200 block of Normal Street. Responding officers found Stewart suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel rushed Stewart to Medical City Denton Hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
According to police, the shooting stemmed from a disturbance involving a second individual at the residence. Specific details about the nature of the disturbance have not been released, and the investigation remains active.
At this time, police have not disclosed any information about a suspect, and no arrests have been made.
Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the events leading up to the shooting.
The Denton Police Department urges anyone with information about this incident to come forward. Tips can be provided by contacting the department directly or anonymously through Denton Crime Stoppers.
This tragedy underscores the ongoing challenges of addressing gun violence in the community. Law enforcement officials are working diligently to ensure justice for Cody Stewart and his family.
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.