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Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested
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Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested
A white man in Minneapolis, John Herbert Sawchak, was charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his Black neighbor, Davis Moturi, in the neck during a dispute over a tree on Wednesday. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office filed charges that also include first-degree assault and felony harassment with racial bias enhancement. Sawchak, who had three active arrest warrants at the time, including one related to threats against Moturi, allegedly fired the shot from an upstairs window as Moturi was pruning the tree, resulting in serious injuries including a fractured spine and broken ribs.
The delay in Sawchak's arrest has sparked frustration among Minneapolis City Council members, who criticized the police for failing to act on what they described as a persistent threat to Moturi. Police Chief Brian O'Hara stated that the situation was complicated by Sawchak's mental illness and history of violent confrontations, making the execution of an arrest warrant high-risk. He emphasized that officers are wary of potential armed confrontations, leading to the cautious approach in apprehending Sawchak. City council members expressed the need for decisive action to ensure public safety, underscoring the tension between community safety and law enforcement challenges.
Cincinnati Zoo worker loses part of thumb after primate bite
A worker at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden sustained a partial amputation of their thumb during a bonobo attack while feeding the animals on Friday. The incident occurred behind a protective mesh barrier in the Jungle Trails habitat, where the worker was administering food and medicine to the bonobos. Although the zoo has not confirmed whether the injury resulted directly from the attack or from the barrier itself, the employee has been stabilized at a hospital for treatment. No other staff, guests, or animals were involved in the incident, and the habitat was closed for the day but expected to reopen the following day.
The zoo is currently reviewing the circumstances surrounding the attack to understand what led to the incident. Bonobos, known for their intelligence and social structures often led by females, are an endangered species, with an estimated population of around 15,000 remaining in the wild. The zoo did not disclose which specific bonobo was involved, but it highlighted recent events, including the birth of an infant bonobo just weeks prior. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in animal care, as the zoo continues to emphasize the importance of protective measures during interactions with such primates.
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