[NYPOST] A Maryland factory worker accused of killing three coworkers and injuring two other people in a Thursday shooting was charged with dozens of felonies, including murder, authorities said Friday.
Joe Louis Esquivel, 23, of Hedgesville, WV, was hit with a slew of murder, attempted murder, assault and weapons charges in connection with the Smithsburg massacre, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
He was behind bars with no bond Friday night, officials said.
Esquivel went to his car to get a gun after working a full shift at Columbia Machine, Inc. Thursday. He returned to the concrete product factory’s break room and allegedly opened fire on fellow workers around 2:30 p.m., according to authorities.
After allegedly killing Mark Frey, 50; Charles Minnick Jr., 31; Joshua Wallace, 30, and critically injuring another colleague, Esquivel fled in his Mitsubishi Eclipse before he was stopped by state police about ten miles away, police said.
A shootout with two Maryland State Troopers ensued. Esquivel allegedly struck one of them, and he was shot when they returned fire, officials said. Both were hospitalized and expected to survive.
A search of the alleged murderer’s West Virginia home turned up additional firearms, sheriffs said.
The identities and conditions of the injured Columbia Machine worker was not released.
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Anyone got the body count in Chicago this weekend?
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Why is it the USA always seems to have more Mass Shooting during the run-up to Elections?
Plus, many Mass Shooters are in or around their 20's, at an age range when Schizophrenia and other mental illnesses commonly presents themselves.
The question is still remains the same.
When will the USA again properly address those who are dangerously mentally ill, instead of demonizing and punishing those only seeking to protect ourselves from such threats?
[ToloNews] The Islamic Emirate’s security forces in Panjshir province have "tortured" and "unlawfully detained civilians," Human Rights Watch said Friday.
"Taliban ...Arabic for students... security forces in northern Afghanistan's Panjshir province have unlawfully detained and tortured residents accused of association with an opposition gang," said Human Rights Watch.
The report said that security forces detain residents and beat them to glean information about the opposition group, which is "collective punishment."
"Taliban forces in Panjshir province have quickly resorted to beating civilians in their response to fighting against the opposition National Resistance® Front. The Taliban’s longstanding failure to punish those responsible for serious abuses in their ranks puts more civilians at risk," said Patricia Gossman, Associate Asia Director at Human Rights Watch.
"These violations are against human rights ...which are usually entirely different from personal liberty... conventions and separate people from the government," said Aziz Stanekzai, Former Afghan Military.
However, alcohol has never solved anybody's problems. But then, neither has milk... the Islamic Emirate called the report unfounded.
"The allegations of torture and harassment are far from the truth and did not happen in Panjshir province," said Abobakr Sediq, front man for Panjshir’s governor.
Based on the report, a human rights advocate who interviewed several former detainees and a source with direct information about Islamic Emirate detentions spoke to Human Rights Watch about the Panjshir situation.
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[REGNUM] An explosion in one of the districts of Kabul thundered on June 11. There are wounded and dead. This was reported by the TV channel TOLO News, citing police data.
According to the latest information, an explosive device installed in a car went off in the city.
The exact number of dead and wounded is still unknown.
Other details are not yet known.
Nothing about this on either Tolo News or Khaama Press as of 1:00 a.m. ET. Al Ahram adds:
kaboom on a minibus killed at least four people and injured several others in the Afghan capital on Saturday, police said.
The explosion in an eastern district of Kabul was the latest in a series of deadly attacks that have rocked Afghanistan in recent months, a little under a year since the Taliban ...Arabic for students... takeover.
A team of Taliban security personnel had been deployed to the area to investigate the bombing, police front man Khalid Zadran told AFP.
No group has so far grabbed credit for the bombing that occurred in a district mainly inhabited by members of the Sunni Pashtun community.
[AlAhram] A night of festivities between militias in the heart of a residential district of the Libyan capital Tripoli ...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn... raised fears on Saturday of escalating violence in the conflict-riven country.
The intense fighting that erupted late Friday between two influential militias left at least one person dead and caused significant material damage, a security source told AFP.
Gunfire and explosions rang out across Tripoli during the fighting, described by one resident as possibly the "heaviest" seen in the city for more than a decade.
It was the latest violence to rock the country as two rival prime ministers vie for power -- the most recent episode of political infighting to fill the power vacuum left after the toppling of longtime leader Moamer Qadaffy in 2011.
Footage aired by Libyan media showed civilians, including women pushing children in prams, fleeing on busy streets in a built-up area after being caught in the crossfire.
The fighting broke out in Souk Talat neighbourhood and pitted two militias, al-Nawasi and the Stability Support Apparatus, against one another, said the security source.
It came amid tensions following the arrest of fighters from both militias, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
"The festivities stopped after mediation by a neutral military force (Brigade 444), which deployed a number of its armoured vehicles" in the area of the fighting, he added.
A video released overnight showed Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah ordering members of the force to intervene to secure the area and protect civilians.
The source said there had been no civilian casualties, but cited "material damage".
‘CRIMINAL MILITIAS'
By Saturday, normality had largely been restored to the area, but the violence sparked renewed outrage among residents.
"This situation is unacceptable and it is unbearable for civilians to be caught in an ambush that puts their lives at risk because of the settling of scores by criminal militias," 25-year-old student Maha Mokhtar told AFP.
"What is the fault of these families who fled their homes?" she added.
Rida Said, another resident, said he had seen the fighting from his own balcony, describing the festivities as "perhaps the heaviest in our area since 2011".
"It was clear that they were firing randomly at civilian areas with a lot of buildings," the 67-year-old said.
"I was struck by panic and I feared for my children, who went out with their friends as they do every weekend... but thankfully they returned safely."
'SHOCKING & SHAMEFUL'
The European Union ...the successor to the Holy Roman Empire, only without the Hapsburgs and the nifty uniforms and the dancing... 's envoy to Libya, Jose Sabadell, on Saturday condemned the fighting as "shocking and shameful".
"Arms were fired at a park where children run and play. Public spaces in Tripoli belong to families, not to men with guns," he wrote on Twitter.
Last month, politician Fathi Bashagha attempted to seize power by force, sparking pre-dawn festivities between gangs supporting him and those backing interim premier Abdulhamid Dbeibah.
Dbeibah was appointed under a troubled UN-led grinding of the peace processor early last year to lead a transition to elections set for December 2021, but the vote was indefinitely postponed.
In February, parliament appointed Bashagha, a one-time interior minister, to take over, arguing that Dbeibah's mandate had ended.
But Dbeibah has insisted he will only relinquish power to an elected administration.
The 128th Reinforced Brigade of the Libyan National Army (LNA) announced that it raided a hideout belonging to the terrorist organisation ISIS in the Al-Jufra area, in central Libya.
The Brigade said in a statement on Facebook that the ISIS elements dug an underground trench, which was used by them as a headquarters for planning their terrorist activity in the region. However, it did not reveal whether they arrested any people or clashed with ISIS members.
The LNA is leading a massive campaign against ISIS militants in southern and central Libya. In a statement, the Southern Commander of the LNA, Major General Al-Mabrouk Sahban, stated that forces “carried out a qualitative military operation, during which they targeted a number of ISIS militants and destroyed armoured vehicles.”
“Our desert and land reconnaissance patrols continue over the entire region in pursuit of all militant groups deployed in the southern areas. Libyan Air Force warplanes provided close air support for LNA troops advancing on the ground,” he noted.
He also stated that the operation aimed to “hunt down the Takfiri terrorists that threaten security and stability and who are active in looting, theft, sabotage, and smuggling activities.”
Moreover, the Director of the Moral Guidance Department of the LNA said earlier that the operation of the LNA against terrorist organizations in the south of the country “has achieved its goals.”
In an interview with Sky News Arabia, he said that the LNA intensified its reconnaissance operations, and the pursuit of ISIS elements. He confirmed that the LNA “dealt a strong blow to ISIS.”
The LNA senior official revealed that there is cooperation with several countries in efforts to combat terrorism in Libya. He noted that the LNA enjoys great popular support.
The LNA took control of the entire city of Qatroun, in the South of the country, after launching military operations targeting terrorists.
The LNA announced that it destroyed a number of military vehicles, and arrested an ISIS commander in a military operation in the southern town of Qatrun.
[SAHARAREPORTERS] Some residents of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have fled their homes following Sunday’s attack that left no fewer than 32 people dead while others were maimed.
The Kaduna State Government through its Commissioner for International Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the attack.
According to Punch, it was gathered that the bloodthirsty Death Eaters attacked Ugwan Gamu, Dogon Noma, Ungwan Sarki, and Maikori villages near Maro in Kajuru LGA on Sunday, June 5, 2022.
This came less than 24 hours after Death Eaters kidnapped 14 persons at Iri Station, about 8km from Idon town, Idon Ward of the same Kajuru LGA.
It was learnt that the Death Eaters on Friday killed 25 locals but "as villagers comb surrounding bushes for corpses, seven decomposed bodies were found Monday morning."
A resident of one of the villages, who beat feet from the attack and who crave anonymity, said as the villagers were still nursing the pains of the abduction of their kinsmen and how to raise money for their release, when "the Death Eaters invaded a nearby communities twice, killing 25 persons."
The villager added, "The button men came twice and operated unhindered, they came sensing that there will be no threat from anybody. When some of our people were kidnapped by them on Saturday which had been the norm, we thought that was all for the day but we couldn’t sleep that night. It was hell," he added.
Another victim, who is temporary staying with a relative at Sabon Tasha in Chikun LGA of the state, noted that "our village (Maikori) is completely deserted. We came here since on Monday. We can no longer stay on our ancestral land. The Death Eaters come at any time, kidnap and demand ransom. We sold our farm produce to pay ransom every time."
He added that at Dogon Noma near Maro, more than 30 residents, among them women and kiddies were killed and several houses were razed by the terrorists.
He continued that "whenever the bandidos abduct our people, they will tell us that they are going to release the women and kill all the youths.
"We saw helicopter assisting the bandidos. Some of them are riding on cycle of violences, wielding AK-47 rifles. Some were wearing military uniforms. On market days, they will storm the market and collect phones. Even after payment of ransom, the bandidos will call and said they had released the victims, only for us to find the dead bodies."
The locals under aegis of Adara Development Association had earlier alleged that a helicopter aided the attackers who invaded the villages, including Ungwan Gamu, Dogon Noma, Ungwan Sarki and Maikori near Maro in Kajuru LGA.
The National President of the Association, Awemi Dio Maisamari, who disclosed in statement made available to journalists, said the attack started around noon on Sunday and lasted until around 6pm unchallenged.
The statement alleged that the attack was carried out by Death Eaters who came on about 150 cycle of violences carrying three AK-47-wielding persons each.
"To the horror of the natives, the white painted helicopter, faced the brave natives instead and started shooting at the youths from the air, clearly leaving out the killers who can be distinctly identified by the mode of dressings and from their positions," the statement said.
Gunmen suspected to be holy warriors have killed a student of the Government Science School, Kuru, Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 8pm on Friday with other students sustaining gunshot injuries.
Kuru hosts the prestigious National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) which attracts members of the Nigerian political class and foreign nationals as well.
The details of the incident are still sketchy as it’s unclear where the attack occurred.
While some residents said it happened inside the school, others said the button men stormed a petrol station opposite the institution where the students had gone to charge their phones because of the power outage, shooting sporadically.
However, a good lie finds more believers than a bad truth... DSP Alabo Alfred, spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command in a statement said the incident occurred along Mararaban Jama’a, Riyom Road and not inside the school.
He added that the police were after the holy warriors who carried out the attack.
The statement read, "The Command wishes to set the records straight that on 10/06/2022 at about 2000hrs, information was received at our end that some unknown hoodlums were firing along Mararaban Jama’a, Riyom road not Science School Kuru Jos as it is reported by cross section of the media.
"Upon receipt of the report, a high powered team of coppers and other security agencies responded swiftly and mobilised to the scene of the incident but on reaching the scene, the button men had fled leaving behind one person dead and three others injured. The injured persons were conveyed immediately to the hospital for treatment. Meanwhile the Police are still on the trail of the fleeing suspects.
"The State Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew N. Onyeka, advised members of the public to go about their lawful business as normality had already been restored in the area, assuring that his men are on ground to contain any further disruption of peace."
In south London today, far-left anti-government protesters used Twitter to organize a “cyber swarm” calling for people to swarm & surround police trying to carry out an arrest. The far-left protesters successfully made @metpoliceuk give up & release the suspect. pic.twitter.com/YqMm8qBXCa
[OneIndia] The Uttar Pradesh cops have arrested 304 people across the state in connection with violence over the controversial comments by the BJP leaders on Prophet Muhammad.
Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar, in a statement, said that 13 FIRs have been filed in the state. 91 people have been arrested in Prayagraj, 71 Saharanpur, 51 in Hathras, 34 in Ambedkarnagar, 34 in Moradabad, 15 in Firozabad, six in Aligarh and two in Jalaun under the stringent National Security Act (NSA).
The Saharanpur cops have already shared clips of teams from the municipal department crushing the homes of the two accused for disrupting peace and social harmony. The clips show the houses of accused Muzammil and Abdul Waqir being razed by the bulldozers claiming that those buildings were illegally constructed, NDTV reported.
"Strictest action will be taken against the anti-social elements involved in the chaotic efforts to spoil the atmosphere in various cities in the past few days," Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a warning said. "There is no place for such anti-social people in a civilised society. No innocent should be harassed, but not a single guilty should be spared," he said on Twitter.
The UP CM's media advisor Mrityunjay Kumar said, "Unruly elements remember, every Friday is followed by a Saturday" and shared a photo of a bulldozer demolishing a building.
On Friday, people pelted stones at police personnel in Prayagraj and Saharanpur during their protests after Friday prayers in mosques. At least four other cities witnessed similar scenes during the marches that were carried out to protest against the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad made by now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, PTI reported.
In Prayagraj, the mob set on fire a few cycle of violences and carts and also attempted to set ablaze a police vehicle. Police used tear gas and lathis to disperse the protesters and restored peace, police said. One police personnel was injured, they said.
Nupur Sharma was suspended by her party as several Islamic nations denounced her comments on the Prophet during a TV debate.
In Saharanpur, protesters shouted slogans against Sharma and demanded the death sentence ...the barbaric practice of sentencing a murderer to be punished for as long as his/her/its victim is dead... for her.
There were protests in Bijnor, Moradabad, Rampur and Lucknow.
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^ Bulldozing rich dems' houses would be a waste of prime real estate. Instead make them halfway houses from people recovering from "gender reassignment." That would drive leftists crazy.
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[Dawn] A Pakistain Army soldier was martyred during an "intense exchange of fire" with Lions of Islam in the Datta Khel area of North Wazoo tribal district, the military's media affairs wing said on Sunday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the exchange of fire took place between Lions of Islam and Pakistain Army troops during which the latter "fought bravely and effectively engaged the terrorists' location".
However, facts are stubborn; statistics are more pliable... Sepoy Shahzaib Imtiaz embraced martyrdom after "having fought gallantly", the ISPR said, adding that he was 25-years-old and a resident of Kotli Sattian.
"Area clearance is being carried out to eliminate any Lions of Islam found in the area," the statement concluded.
Earlier this month, security forces killed four Lions of Islam during operations in North Waziristan tribal district and Balochistan ...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it... ’s Noshki district.
According to the ISPR, two bad boyz were potted during an exchange of fire with the security forces in the Hassankhel area of Mirali tehsil in North Waziristan. Arms and ammunition were seized from the possession of the dead Lions of Islam who, according to the ISPR statement, were involved in subversive activities.
Meanwhile, ...back at the laboratory the smoke and fumes had dispersed, to reveal an ominous sight... two more bad boyz were potted during an operation in Parodh area of Noshki district. Sources said the Lions of Islam tried to escape from their hideout and opened fire on security forces. During the exchange of fire, two Lions of Islam allegedly belonging to the banned Baloch Republic Army were killed.
[GreaterKashmir] A Kashmiri YouTuber, whose video depicting the beheading of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma had gone viral on social media platforms, was arrested here on Saturday for breaching public tranquillity and causing fear in the public, police said.
Wani has deleted the video and apologised for it as well.
Before his arrest, Wani posted another video in which he said he did not have any intention of hurting the sentiments of people or any religion.
"YouTuber Faisal Wani has been arrested. He had uploaded an incriminating video on YouTube which is against public tranquillity and has caused fear and alarm to the public in general. The FIR has been registered under sections 505 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code at the Safa Kadal cop shoppe," police said.
Wani's arrest came after he deleted the viral video and issued an apology in a new video posted on his YouTube channel "Deep pain Fitness".
"I had uploaded a video last night about Nupur Sharma. It was a VFX video which went viral all over India and an innocent person like me got implicated. I never have any intention to hurt any other religion, because Islam teaches us to respect other religions," Wani said in the new video.
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In light of #ISIS increasing activity in tandem with #Turkey’s threats to invade northern #Syria, it claims responsible for killing two #SDF members in Deir ez-Zor.https://t.co/wtCYaFcq3w
— NORTH PRESS AGENCY - ENGLISH (@NPA_English) June 11, 2022
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13 workers have been killed and 30 others were injured so far in a landmine blast left by Syrian government forces in #Syria’s #Daraa.https://t.co/O8aax3r3zu
— NORTH PRESS AGENCY - ENGLISH (@NPA_English) June 11, 2022
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A multi-volume chronology and reference guide set detailing three years of the Mexican Drug War between 2010 and 2012.
Rantburg.com and borderlandbeat.com correspondent and author Chris Covert presents his first non-fiction work detailing
the drug and gang related violence in Mexico.
Chris gives us Mexican press dispatches of drug and gang war violence
over three years, presented in a multi volume set intended to chronicle the death, violence and mayhem which has
dominated Mexico for six years.
Rantburg was assembled from recycled algorithms in the United States of America. No
trees were destroyed in the production of this weblog. We did hurt some, though. Sorry.
[NYPOST] A Maryland factory worker accused of killing three coworkers and injuring two other people in a Thursday shooting was charged with dozens of felonies, including murder, authorities said Friday.
...Arabic for 
"The allegations of torture and harassment are far from the truth and did not happen in Panjshir province," said Abobakr Sediq, 
...the successor to the Holy Roman Empire, only without the Hapsburgs and the nifty uniforms and the dancing...
[SAHARAREPORTERS] Some residents of 
[OneIndia] The Uttar Pradesh cops have arrested 304 people across the state in connection with violence over the controversial comments by the BJP leaders on Prophet Muhammad.
...the barbaric practice of sentencing a murderer to be punished for as long as his/her/its victim is dead...
