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Suspect admits to fatally shooting Texas college student outside a bar – but can’t explain why
Suspect admits to fatally shooting Texas college student outside a bar – but can’t explain why
A Texas man admitted to fatally shooting a Texas Christian University student outside a bar, but could not give a reason as to why he committed the crime, a police affidavit revealed. Matthew Purdy Jr, 21, was located by police and arrested shortly after the tragic killing happened around 1am on Friday. Wes Smith, a junior at Texas Christian University, was shot three times while standing on a sidewalk in Fort Worth’s West 7th entertainment district, according to a police affidavit. Purdy told police that he did not know Smith and could not give a reason for the shooting. But did ask if he knew his father, who was assaulted in the area in the past, arrest documents stated. The college student had gunshot wounds to his stomach, shoulder and head, according to the affidavit that also revealed Purdy told police that he shot Smith in the head “because he wanted to make sure he was dead.” He also told police he would have fired more shots “if he hadn’t run out of ammunition.” Surveillance video reviewed by police showed the suspect as he approached Smith and appeared to speak to him before the student fell to the ground. Purdy, who was wearing a white T-shirt, dark pants, red ball cap and carrying a backpack, stood over Smith before running off, the affidavit said. A witness who later described the chaotic scene to police, said the suspect hit an unknown person in the back of the head with a gun. When Purdy was detained by police a short time later, he appeared to have “fresh blood” on his backpack, according to the affidavit. He was placed in the back of a patrol car where he dismantled a 9mm handgun that police say he had hidden, and threw pieces of it outside. At the time of the incident, Purdy was on probation for aggravated robbery. He now faces a murder charge and was booked at the Tarrant County Jail with a bond set at $500,000. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that “Smith was shot and killed in a senseless act of gun violence.” Smith was a “remarkable young man who impacted countless lives including my own son as a football coach for his middle school team.” The Tennessee native was a junior at TCU where he was double-majoring in finance and marketing, according to Kathy Cavins-Tull, TCU Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, who said in a statement that the university is “devastated.” Read More Shooting outside wedding in Ottawa leaves two dead and six injured Manhunt for dangerous fugitive hones in on heavily wooded area after four sightings BTK serial killer’s chilling drawings released amid search for new victims
2023-09-05 06:32
Liverpool agree £12m deal to sell Jordan Henderson to Saudi club Al Ettifaq
Liverpool agree £12m deal to sell Jordan Henderson to Saudi club Al Ettifaq
Liverpool have agreed a deal worth £12million plus add-ons to sell Jordan Henderson to Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq, the PA news agency understands. The 33-year-old is believed to have reached a verbal agreement with the club – who are now managed by former Anfield teammate Steven Gerrard – over a reported wage of £700,000 a week. The Reds’ captain has been in Germany with the team on their pre-season tour but was left out of Jurgen Klopp's squad to face Karlsruhe in their first friendly on Wednesday (19 July). Henderson has made 491 appearances since signing for Liverpool from Sunderland for £20m in 2011 and skippered the side to the Premier League title and the Champions League. He has also won the FA Cup and two League Cups. Last week the England LGBT+ supporters group criticised Henderson, as rumours of a move to Saudi Arabia circulated, with the midfielder having been a vocal ally of the LGBT+ community in football. He wore rainbow laces during England’s run to the Euro 2020 final and has repeatedly voiced his support for greater inclusivity in the game. Meanwhile, homosexuality is illegal and punishable by death in the Gulf state of Saudi Arabia. A statement from the group read: “Our joy for Mr Henderson when he scored against Ukraine in the Euros [quarter-final] was, in part, due to his kindness and his ‘lucky’ rainbow laces. A banner was created to commemorate the low bar he had achieved in being outspoken on our right to support England & show visibility on the pitch. “If the rumours are true, then that banner will be consigned to the depths of history.” PA Read More Who could replace Fabinho? Liverpool transfer options analysed Man City accept Riyad Mahrez bid from Saudi club Al Ahli Man Utd edge closer to Rasmus Hojlund signing amid advanced talks with Atalanta
2023-07-20 02:43
Take Up To 40% Off Select Anthropologie Furniture & Decor
Take Up To 40% Off Select Anthropologie Furniture & Decor
According to our anonymous shopping data, Refinery29 readers run to Anthropologie for its summer dresses, office-perfect pants, and (virtual) wedding aisle. But today we dare you to jog on over to the cult-favorite retailer’s furniture and home goods section — mostly because select items are up to 40% off from now until August 21. The prices are slashed and the sale timer is counting down. Top-rated dining chairs, storage cabinets, picture frames, and more classic Anthropologie bestsellers are getting the discount treatment. So scroll on — we corralled the best Anthropologie furniture and home deals moseying around its sale section. This limited-time sale rack is truly a rare sight to see.
2023-08-18 03:02
JCPenney CEO: Working families are struggling to get by as inflation bites
JCPenney CEO: Working families are struggling to get by as inflation bites
JCPenney CEO Marc Rosen sees plenty of evidence that working-class families are struggling.
2023-09-06 05:01
How old is Jimmy Butler? Shakira unbothered by 13-year age gap with NBA star, claims source amid rumored romance
How old is Jimmy Butler? Shakira unbothered by 13-year age gap with NBA star, claims source amid rumored romance
'It's too early to tell if there's long-term potential' in Shakira and Jimmy Butler's romance, a source said
2023-07-16 17:26
Australia's central bank says hike this week due to inflation risks, warns more may come
Australia's central bank says hike this week due to inflation risks, warns more may come
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's central bank tightened monetary policy this week because of upside inflation risks to an already drawn-out return
2023-06-07 07:47
What Braves roster moves mean for trade deadline plans, rotation
What Braves roster moves mean for trade deadline plans, rotation
Let's assess the roster moves the Atlanta Braves have made of late before the trade deadline.With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos appears to be up to something.It may be up-to-something season across baseball, but everybody and...
2023-07-24 22:10
Why did James Duggar remove videos from YouTube? 'Counting On' alum takes bold step amid release of 'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets'
Why did James Duggar remove videos from YouTube? 'Counting On' alum takes bold step amid release of 'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets'
With the release of 'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets', Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's son James has removed all the videos from his YouTube channel
2023-06-04 09:21
Biden laughs off impeachment threat after McCarthy teases inquiry
Biden laughs off impeachment threat after McCarthy teases inquiry
President Joe Biden on Tuesday responded to a reporter’s query about House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s claim that the GOP could soon open an impeachment inquiry into the president by laughing as he exited a White House event. Mr Biden was caught cracking a smile and chucking on his way out of the East Room after delivering remarks on his administration’s efforts to increase the availability of mental health treatment. Earlier in the day, Mr McCarthy had said that an impeachment probe would provide the House with “the strongest power to get the rest of the knowledge and information needed” before they can attempt to oust Mr Biden, which many in his conference have been pushing to do since before he took office. It’s not known whether the House will actually initiate an impeachment inquiry into Mr Biden, but multiple prominent Republicans have become increasingly vocal in their promotion of conspiracy theories and false claims about alleged criminality on the part of the president. Mr McCarthy told Fox News host Sean Hannity late Tuesday that the House Oversight Committee’s widely panned probe into Mr Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was “rising to the level of an impeachment inquiry” even though the younger Mr Biden does not hold and has never held public office. Republicans have spent years alleging that Hunter Biden’s work for a Ukrainian energy company, Burisma, was the reason Mr Biden carried out Obama administration policy as vice president when he pushed Ukraine’s then-president, Petro Poroshenko, to oust a prosecutor whose firing had been demanded by the US, EU, IMF and other entities that were backing financial aid for Ukraine. The false allegations were what motivated then-president Donald Trump to attempt to blackmail Mr Poroshenko’s successor, Volodymyr Zelensky, into announcing sham investigations into the Bidens, leading to Mr Trump’s first of two impeachment trials. Read More Trump begs Congress to help save him from his legal troubles Trump, January 6 and a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election: The federal investigation, explained Why was Donald Trump impeached twice during his presidency?
2023-07-26 22:39
Mountcastle leads AL East champion Orioles over last place Red Sox 5-2 for 101st win
Mountcastle leads AL East champion Orioles over last place Red Sox 5-2 for 101st win
Ryan Mountcastle hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and scored on an infield hit to lead the AL East champion Baltimore Orioles over the last-place Boston Red Sox 5-2 for their 101st win
2023-10-01 10:27
Get a $25 Amazon credit for buying paper towels and laundry detergent
Get a $25 Amazon credit for buying paper towels and laundry detergent
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2023-10-17 00:19
Amazon Photos Prime Day Deal: $15 Credit on $30+ Amazon Order With Photo Upload
Amazon Photos Prime Day Deal: $15 Credit on $30+ Amazon Order With Photo Upload
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2023-06-22 04:23