Crime

Four people are dead, and at least 12 others are injured following a mass shooting early Saturday morning in Leland, Mississippi.

The small town's Mayor John Lee tells TMZ the incident occurred downtown around midnight while the town was hosting visitors for Leland High School’s homecoming weekend.

Law enforcement sources tell us no suspects are in custody or have been named despite early reports claiming otherwise.

A local TV news producer was roughly abducted by federal U.S. Border Patrol agents in traffic on Chicago's North Side Friday morning ... and the intense incident was caught on video recorded by bystanders.

In the clips, WGN news producer Debbie Brockman is seen being forced to the ground by two masked U.S. Border Patrol agents, who handcuff her as she cries out in apparent pain.

Face-down on the pavement with her hands held behind her back, she identifies herself and pleads to a pedestrian recording the incident, "I work for WGN. Let them know."

Michael Lohan is a free man again ... 'cause TMZ has learned Lindsay's dad was released from jail early after serving time for violating his probation -- tied to his February arrest for allegedly beating up his ex, Kate Lohan.

A rep for the Palm Beach County Detention Center in Florida tells TMZ ... Michael was released around 1 AM on Sunday, October 5. We're told he scored early release -- 24 days off -- thanks to "gain time" earned from working inside the jail as a trustee inmate.

Lohan checked in around April and was expected to serve roughly nine months. His probation violation stemmed from the Texas arrest, where he was hit with a felony continuous violence against the family charge. That case, we're told, is still pending.

Law enforcement officials in Maryland are sharing the latest on the felony fraud case involving "The Real Housewives of Potomac" stars Dr. Wendy and Eddie Osefo.

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office addressed the news only hours after the Osefos were busted on 16 charges related to a burglary they reported last year at their home.

As we reported ... cops say the Osefos claimed several designer bags and jewelry had been stolen, but an investigation found Wendy purchased and returned the items before the alleged burglary.

Tim Westwood is well-known throughout the United Kingdom for his pioneering focus on hip-hop ... and for some pretty distressing allegations.

The British DJ's been hit with several criminal charges of sexual misconduct, which range over a period of several decades.

We're going to examine the professional background of the radio figure and see how his career came to a halt.

Tim Westwood -- longtime DJ for BBC Radio and Capital Xtra -- is facing multiple accusations of rape and sexual misconduct, dating all the way back to the 1980s.

Thursday, the UK's Crown Prosecution Service gave the Metropolitan Police Service the green light to charge Westwood with 4 counts of rape, 9 counts of indecent assault, and 2 counts of sexual assault ... stemming from incidents related to 7 different women.

Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian has died at the age of 33 after being shot and killed in an alleged targeted attack in Australia.

According to The Daily Telegraph, New South Wales officials believe Mokhtarian was out for a walk when the fatal encounter happened. Witnesses told police shots rang out of a red Audi around 6 PM local time before the car sped off.

Mokhtarian was shot in the upper torso ... and paramedics tried to revive him, but efforts were unsuccessful.

11:09 AM PT -- Court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, show Julian Fleming is facing nine total charges ... including one count of homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, one count of homicide by vehicle and one count of aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence.

Additionally, the docs note Fleming allegedly had a BAC of .118 shortly after the crash.

9:54 AM PT -- Julian Fleming's attorney, David Bahuriak, tells TMZ Sports ... one of the charges his client is facing is homicide by vehicle -- and he's convinced the prosecution's filing is "wrong."

"In my view," the lawyer said, "the prosecution here took a tragic and unavoidable accident and turned it into a crime when the facts don't support that. The facts don't support criminal homicide."

Bahuriak added Fleming "lost the love of his life" during the crash ... and "this prosecution does nothing to advance the interests of anyone."

Former Penn State wide receiver Julian Fleming is facing multiple criminal charges related to the tragic ATV accident that killed his girlfriend earlier this year.

Zak Bagans is cranking the scare meter wide open this spooky season ... the "Ghost Adventures" host just pulled the protective glass off one of his creepiest keeps ... Ed Gein’s real-life cauldron.

With Ryan Murphy’s "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" stirring buzz, Zak’s tossing in his own nightmare fuel ... unveiling the cauldron that once held human blood and entrails in Gein’s barn. For October only, fans can eyeball it sans glass ... but there’s one hell of a catch.

Zak’s making it crystal clear -- this cauldron’s cursed AF and that's why he's kept it locked behind glass for 8 years -- and now that it’s out, touch it at your own risk. His crew’s even on standby to clock any freaky paranormal activity. He says he is not removing the glass to put people in danger, but as a way to let guests get a closer look at it.

The knife Perry Tole claims he needed to protect himself from Mark Sanchez might actually have been in violation of a strict policy with his employer ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Restaurant Technologies -- the delivery company the 69-year-old was working for at the time of the alleged attack -- told us, like many companies, its rulebook "includes language restricting the possession of weapons while performing work duties or on company property."

Speaking to police, Tole stated he pulled out a knife on the former New York Jets quarterback after pepper spray wasn't effective -- stabbing him multiple times in the upper torso.

The alleged victim in the Mark Sanchez stabbing incident has been released from the hospital, the 69-year-old's lawyers tell TMZ Sports ... but with serious injuries that make it hard to even talk, he's got a long road to recovery.

We spoke with attorneys Erik May and Eddie Reichert on Monday -- the men representing Perry Tole -- who was severely wounded after an altercation with the former NFL QB early Saturday morning in downtown Indianapolis.

"He's released from the hospital, recovering, and hopeful that he'll regain function to, you know, his ability to speak," May said.

Mark Sanchez's family is breaking its silence for the first time since Saturday morning's stabbing incident ... saying the former star quarterback continues to receive medical care, while also thanking fans for their support.

"This has been a deeply distressing time for everyone involved. Mark and our family are incredibly grateful for the concern, love, and support we’ve received over the past few days," Mark's brother, Nick, said in a statement to TMZ Sports.

"Mark remains under medical care for the serious injuries he sustained and is focused on his recovery as the legal process continues. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the first responders and medical staff."

Intense police body camera footage shows the moment cops in Michigan took out the gunman who shot up a Mormon church ... and there's a hail of bullets.

The Grand Blanc Township Police Department just released the dramatic footage, and you hear cops shouting at the gunman to drop his weapon.

Officers are heard yelling "shoot him," "get on the ground," and "drop the gun now" before gunshots ring out. Cops armed with assault rifles were making their way through the church parking lot when they neutralized the shooter.

It's usually good vibes in Flavortown ... but Guy Fieri revealed he experienced a major bummer when two truckloads of his Santo Tequila was stolen last November in an interview for "60 Minutes," which aired in October 2025.

Here's what went down ... Fieri, who cofounded Santo along with Sammy Hagar in 2017, received a call from the company's president, who let him know a considerable amount of their product -- 24,000 bottles, to be exact -- had disappeared, according to CBS News.

Santo's higher-ups had hired a logistics company to deal with the transportation of its products, and the organization hired a trucking company, which then hired another two trucking companies, which in turn hired drivers ... it's a lot, we know.

Mark Sanchez is now facing a lawsuit stemming from Saturday's stabbing incident ... with the alleged victim targeting both the former quarterback and his employer.

The docs were filed on Monday ... with delivery driver Perry Tole suing Sanchez for assault/battery and Fox for negligent hiring, retention, and supervision.

In the suit, Tole states Sanchez appeared intoxicated and instigated an altercation the night of the alleged attack ... and claims he suffered severe permanent disfigurement, loss of function, other physical injuries, emotional distress, and other damages in the violent incident.

Mark Sanchez appeared to be in a world of pain after Saturday's stabbing incident in Indianapolis ... with new surveillance footage showing the bloodied former quarterback holding his torso and struggling to walk right after his altercation with a delivery truck driver.

The 38-year-old ex-New York Jets star was captured on video around 12:30 AM ... right after his violent confrontation that resulted in his hospitalization with multiple stab wounds.

In the clip, obtained by the NY Post, Sanchez turns a corner to make his way down a sidewalk ... and it's clear he was struggling.