Month: April 2009

FORT BLISS, Texas — The alleged shooter in a murder-suicide at Fort Bliss died Monday morning, FBI officials confirm. An FBI spokeswoman said 23-year-old Kevin Patrick Beckel was pronounced brain dead about 11 a.m. Sunday morning but was kept on life support until Monday. He was a civilian. A suicide note was found at Kevin

FORT BLISS, Texas — The alleged shooter in a murder-suicide at Fort Bliss died Monday morning, FBI officials confirm. An FBI spokeswoman said 23-year-old Kevin Patrick Beckel was pronounced brain dead about 11 a.m. Sunday morning but was kept on life support until Monday. He was a civilian. A suicide note was found at Kevin

We have anupdate on the shooting at Studio 69 last weekend. According to El Paso Police, the shooting victim attempted to shield a woman who was standing in the direction of the gunfire. The victim, who had just returned from serving in Iraq, saved the woman, but he lost a kidney due to the shooting.

We have anupdate on the shooting at Studio 69 last weekend. According to El Paso Police, the shooting victim attempted to shield a woman who was standing in the direction of the gunfire. The victim, who had just returned from serving in Iraq, saved the woman, but he lost a kidney due to the shooting.

El Paso Policearrestedthree burglars in Northeast El Paso late Friday evening. According to police, 25-year-old Eduardo Martinez, 20-year-old Jorge Moreno, and 19-year-old Luis Escarcega broke into an apartment in the 5700 block of Fairbanks and stole a video game system from the property. The three were charged with burglary of habitation. Stay tuned to ABC-7

El Paso Policearrestedthree burglars in Northeast El Paso late Friday evening. According to police, 25-year-old Eduardo Martinez, 20-year-old Jorge Moreno, and 19-year-old Luis Escarcega broke into an apartment in the 5700 block of Fairbanks and stole a video game system from the property. The three were charged with burglary of habitation. Stay tuned to ABC-7

El Paso Police forced a man wanted for outstanding warrants to spit crack cocaine out of his mouth before he was arrested. Authorities said 38-year-old David Pacheco was walking on the 8400 block of Dyer late Friday morning when an officer recognized him. When the officer recognized him, Pacheco allegedly put crack in his mouth.

El Paso Police forced a man wanted for outstanding warrants to spit crack cocaine out of his mouth before he was arrested. Authorities said 38-year-old David Pacheco was walking on the 8400 block of Dyer late Friday morning when an officer recognized him. When the officer recognized him, Pacheco allegedly put crack in his mouth.

The ABC-7 Newsroom has confirmed a husband shotand killed his wifeat Fort Bliss. According to a military spokeswoman, the shooting happened atthe Post Exchange storeon post a little before 5 Saturday afternoon. The 19-year-old woman died and the man is at Thomason Hospital in critical condition. Officials say she was a soldier, and her husband

The ABC-7 Newsroom has confirmed a husband shotand killed his wifeat Fort Bliss. According to a military spokeswoman, the shooting happened atthe Post Exchange storeon post a little before 5 Saturday afternoon. The 19-year-old woman died and the man is at Thomason Hospital in critical condition. Officials say she was a soldier, and her husband

ABC-7 spoke with two people who witnessed Saturday afternoon’s deadly shooting at Fort Bliss, where a soldier was shot by her husband and died 45 minutes later. The witnesses said it was a nightmare that came true. Michelle Miller, an employee at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service PX, said she “heard two bangs”

ABC-7 spoke with two people who witnessed Saturday afternoon’s deadly shooting at Fort Bliss, where a soldier was shot by her husband and died 45 minutes later. The witnesses said it was a nightmare that came true. Michelle Miller, an employee at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service PX, said she “heard two bangs”

By WILLIAM KATES Associated Press Writer BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) – The man who police say killed 13 people in a shooting rampage at an immigrant community center was depressed and angry over losing his job and about his poor English skills, officials said Saturday. Police Chief Joseph Zikuski told NBC’s “Today” that people “degraded and

By WILLIAM KATES Associated Press Writer BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) – The man who police say killed 13 people in a shooting rampage at an immigrant community center was depressed and angry over losing his job and about his poor English skills, officials said Saturday. Police Chief Joseph Zikuski told NBC’s “Today” that people “degraded and

WASHINGTON (AP) – Lawrence Summers, President Barack Obama’s top economic adviser, earned millions over the past year as managing director of the hedge fund D.E. Shaw Group and through speaking fees, some from financial institutions now at the center of the government’s rescue program. Financial disclosure reports released by the White House show that Summers

WASHINGTON (AP) – Lawrence Summers, President Barack Obama’s top economic adviser, earned millions over the past year as managing director of the hedge fund D.E. Shaw Group and through speaking fees, some from financial institutions now at the center of the government’s rescue program. Financial disclosure reports released by the White House show that Summers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have made seven drug busts at the Columbus, NM port of entry over the past four weeks, netting over 979 pounds of marijuana. On April 1 at 9:20pm, CBP officers seized over 327 pounds of marijuana, concealed in a 2002 Ford Ranger driven by 28-year-old Yolanda Valdez of

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have made seven drug busts at the Columbus, NM port of entry over the past four weeks, netting over 979 pounds of marijuana. On April 1 at 9:20pm, CBP officers seized over 327 pounds of marijuana, concealed in a 2002 Ford Ranger driven by 28-year-old Yolanda Valdez of

A 14-year-old boy is in custody after a fight that resulted in a stabbing in Northeast El Paso. According to authorities, the stabbing victim, a 17-year-old boy, went to the home of another 17-year-old boy at the 5800 block of Flounder in Northeast El Paso shortly before 8pm on Thursday, April 2 and called him

A 14-year-old boy is in custody after a fight that resulted in a stabbing in Northeast El Paso. According to authorities, the stabbing victim, a 17-year-old boy, went to the home of another 17-year-old boy at the 5800 block of Flounder in Northeast El Paso shortly before 8pm on Thursday, April 2 and called him

The FBI tells ABC-7 they are looking for the man who robbed a bank in Central El Paso Friday afternoon. Investigators say the man walked into the Capital Bank on the 8700 block of Montana and showed a teller a note. The suspect then threatened empoyees with a gun and left with an undisclosed amount

The FBI tells ABC-7 they are looking for the man who robbed a bank in Central El Paso Friday afternoon. Investigators say the man walked into the Capital Bank on the 8700 block of Montana and showed a teller a note. The suspect then threatened empoyees with a gun and left with an undisclosed amount

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Gov. David Paterson says “12 or 13” people were killed in an attack on an immigration services center in Binghamton, N.Y. A federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity also says the shooter has been found dead in the building. Officials and media reports have said as many as

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Gov. David Paterson says “12 or 13” people were killed in an attack on an immigration services center in Binghamton, N.Y. A federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity also says the shooter has been found dead in the building. Officials and media reports have said as many as

WASHINGTON – The nation’s unemployment rate jumped to 8.5 percent in March, the highest since late 1983, as a wide swath of employers eliminated 663,000 jobs. It’s fresh evidence of the toll the recession has inflicted on America’s workers, and economists say there’s no relief in sight. If part-time and discouraged workers are factored in,

WASHINGTON – The nation’s unemployment rate jumped to 8.5 percent in March, the highest since late 1983, as a wide swath of employers eliminated 663,000 jobs. It’s fresh evidence of the toll the recession has inflicted on America’s workers, and economists say there’s no relief in sight. If part-time and discouraged workers are factored in,

There are now two men with criminal records working in the precinct six constable’s office. Both precinct six constable, Jesus “Gus” Ramirez and his deputy constable William Burkett have been arrested and have criminal charges pending. Burkett is also the former precinct seven constable. On Wednesday, Ramirez was arrested on an aggravated assault charge–based on

There are now two men with criminal records working in the precinct six constable’s office. Both precinct six constable, Jesus “Gus” Ramirez and his deputy constable William Burkett have been arrested and have criminal charges pending. Burkett is also the former precinct seven constable. On Wednesday, Ramirez was arrested on an aggravated assault charge–based on

EL PASO, Texas — Twenty more people have tested positive for hepatitis C of those tested for bloodborne disease after an error was discovered in the use of insulin pens at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, hospital officials said Friday. Back in March, 16 people were diagnosed with the disease. That brings the total of

EL PASO, Texas — Twenty more people have tested positive for hepatitis C of those tested for bloodborne disease after an error was discovered in the use of insulin pens at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, hospital officials said Friday. Back in March, 16 people were diagnosed with the disease. That brings the total of