The Covenant School The headmaster killed in the Nashville school mass shooting died a hero ... reportedly trying to stop the assailant in order to save her students. Katherine Koonce was one of six people shot dead at Covenant School on Monday as Audrey Hale went on a bloody rampage with two assault rifles and a 9MM semi-automatic. Nashville Police Department The head of school had previously prepared her students and staff for an active shooter situation and fearlessly sprang into action when the bullets started flying. Nashville City Councilman Russ Pulley told FOX News that Koonce, 60, promptly ended a Zoom meeting after the first gunshot and didn't think twice about going after the 28-year-old Hale. Facebook/Katherine Koonce Pulley said, "She immediately ended the call, got up and headed straight for the shooter," indicating that Koonce may have clashed with Hale in a hallway. Pulley added, "She did what … [Read more...] about Headmaster Killed in Nashville School Shooting Tried to Save Students
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Aaron Hernandez’s Brother Had Bipolar Episode Days Before ESPN Arrest, Cops Say
Getty Cops say Aaron Hernandez 's brother, Dennis "D.J." Hernandez , experienced a bipolar episode less than three weeks before his ESPN arrest ... one that resulted in a wild police chase through Connecticut roadways. It all allegedly went down on March 8 -- just 15 days before he was accused of hurling a brick at ESPN's headquarters in Bristol -- when cops say they attempted to stop D.J. in his silver Hyundai as he was driving through Cheshire. According to the Cheshire Police Department, D.J. was driving erratically and at high rates of speed -- at one point traveling through grass fields in front of the Cheshire Correctional Institution. But, police say when they attempted to pull him over ... D.J. blew through a red light and lost officers. Getty According to police documents, obtained by TMZ Sports , cops made contact with D.J.'s mother -- Terri Hernandez -- a short time later ... and they say she told them the 36-year-old … [Read more...] about Aaron Hernandez’s Brother Had Bipolar Episode Days Before ESPN Arrest, Cops Say
Fired Cop in Charlie Sheen Case — It’s Allred Time
TMZ has learned Gloria Allred 's latest mystery client is the former Aspen cop who interviewed Charlie Sheen 's wife after the alleged Christmas Day domestic incident. Valerie McFarlane was fired from the Aspen PD because she allegedly gave "favorable treatment" to a reporter working on the story. She also reportedly used her position to get free concert tickets. McFarlane would have been a witness for the prosecution had the case gone to trial, and she would have been grilled like a cheeseburger on cross. Gloria is in Aspen with McFarlane and plans to hold a news conference with her right after Charlie gets his sentence. We just got this photo moments ago , as the two had lunch in an Aspen hotel. … [Read more...] about Fired Cop in Charlie Sheen Case — It’s Allred Time
Big Sean — Thieves Taunt Rapper … Here’s How To Get Your Stuff Back
Big Sean still has a chance to get the jewelry and unreleased music back that was stolen from his home ... TMZ has learned the thieves left a clue. We're told the burglars left a note on the scene with an email address telling him to contact them if he wanted his stuff back. The only problem? ... when cops tried to trace the account, they came up with nothing. Our source says the case was been given to a special unit within the LAPD to try and track down the crooks. TMZ broke the story ... Sean's home in the Valley was broken into when he was away in Dubai and the thieves stole $150k in jewelry. … [Read more...] about Big Sean — Thieves Taunt Rapper … Here’s How To Get Your Stuff Back
Wendi McLendon-Covey On ‘The Goldbergs’ Killing Off Jeff Garlin’s Character: “That Was A Long Time Coming”
For the past two seasons, The Goldbergs has been led by now-widowed Beverly Goldberg (Wendi McLendon-Covey ). During an interview on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live Tuesday, the Bravo star asked McLendon-Covey how she feels about Beverly being a widow following the exit of fellow series star Jeff Garlin , whose character, Beverly’s husband Murray, was killed off. “That was a long time coming, and that it finally happened it was like, ‘Okay, okay. Finally, someone is listening to us,'” she said. Over a 12-month period, The Goldbergs had to navigate through the loss of two cast members, George Segal, who died, and Garlin, who exited following HR investigations. Segal’s character, Pops, also passed away on the show. “We had lost George Segal in real like, and then to have to go through another loss on a sitcom, you can’t keep asking your audience to mourn people… That’s not why they tune in,” McLendon-Covey said. Cohen brought the conversation back to Garlin’s exit, … [Read more...] about Wendi McLendon-Covey On ‘The Goldbergs’ Killing Off Jeff Garlin’s Character: “That Was A Long Time Coming”
Dr. Sanjay Gupta — Boozing at Super Bowl Could Kill You … At Least in Jersey
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is now officially Dr. Buzzkill ... 'cause the CNN correspondent tells TMZ Sports, a "beer coat" will NOT keep you warm at frigid Super Bowl XLVIII -- and could actually mess you up badly. For most fans ... booze goes hand-in-hand with the big game -- but with it going down outdoors, at Met Life Stadium this year ... we asked the good doc if it's still a good idea to swill alcohol in what's expected to be freezing February temps. The news ain't good ... 'cause the Gup says even though getting wasted might make you feel warm ... it actually makes your body lose more heat. Yeah, we know ... goes against everything you've ever heard or done, but watch the clip for the scientific explanation. It's interesting, and a great reason to watch from your couch. With a beer. … [Read more...] about Dr. Sanjay Gupta — Boozing at Super Bowl Could Kill You … At Least in Jersey
Danny Trejo and Tobin Bell Action-Horror ‘The Curse Of Wolf Mountain’ Gets U.S. Deal
EXCLUSIVE : Action-horror The Curse Of Wolf Mountain , featuring genre icons Danny Trejo and Tobin Bell in the cast, has been acquired by Uncork’d Entertainment for a U.S. digital and DVD release in May. Keli Price ( Just Swipe ) both wrote and stars in the horror while David Lipper , who also features in the cast, directs. Price plays a man who starts to have vivid dreams about his parents’ death and decides to return to the remote mountain spot where they were killed, with his brother and his brother’s family. Further cast members include Eddie McClintock ( The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers ) and Fernanda Romero, alongside Trejo and Bell. Working under the banner of Latigo Films , Lipper also recently took writing and producing credits on the action thriller Hunt Club , starring Mickey Rourke and Mena Suvari, which Uncork’d Entertainment also acquired. “It’s great to be back in business again with producer, actor and filmmaker David Lipper following … [Read more...] about Danny Trejo and Tobin Bell Action-Horror ‘The Curse Of Wolf Mountain’ Gets U.S. Deal
Oklahoma Police Captain Asked Officer to Turn Off Body Cam After DUI Bust
An Oklahoma City police captain put on a show after he was busted for allegedly driving drunk ... and it was all caught on body cam video -- which he desperately tried to suppress. Check out the footage, released Thursday by Oklahoma City PD, showing Capt. James French getting pulled over at his home by a police officer last weekend after cops said he was swerving as he drove down the road. Right from the get-go, French tried to weasel his way out of trouble by identifying himself as a police captain and whispering to the officer to turn off his body cam. But, the cop refused and asked French if he had been drinking because he was slurring his words. French changed the subject and made a second attempt to get the camera switched off. But, the officer was in a no-nonsense mood. He sternly said, "I'm not turning my camera off. You got to be kidding me." Things only got worse for French, who explained that he had consumed 3 to 4 beers at a poker game … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Police Captain Asked Officer to Turn Off Body Cam After DUI Bust
WGA East Sets Walkout At Hearst Magazines For Thursday; Hundreds Sign Petition
Hundreds of WGA East members who work for Hearst Magazines Media are planning to stage a walkout Thursday to demand a fair contract. The half-day action is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET and will last the remainder of the day. “ WGA East members at Hearst have been bargaining a first contract for over two years and their last scheduled day of negotiations is March 28,” the guild said. “With only one bargaining session left, the Hearst Union is taking collective action with a unit-wide walkout in their fight for a fair first contract.” Rallies in support of the walkout will be held at four locations: outside the Hearst Tower in Manhattan; at the Hearst offices in Easton, PA; at the Hearst offices in Ann Arbor, MI; and the Hearst offices in Birmingham, AL. The guild represents some 500 of the publishing giant’s editorial, video, design and photo staff at more than 25 brands including Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, … [Read more...] about WGA East Sets Walkout At Hearst Magazines For Thursday; Hundreds Sign Petition
Dramatic New Video Shows Nashville Mass Killer Shooting Way Into School
Nashville Police Department Dramatic new video captured the Nashville mass murderer blasting their way into an elementary school and roaming the halls with an assault weapon before fatally shooting 6 people, including 3 children. Check out the security footage, released late Monday by the Metropolitan Nashville PD, showing Audrey Hale driving through a parking lot at Covenant Church/School with 2 assault-type rifles and a 9MM semiautomatic. Nashville Police Department After parking a Honda Fit, Hale walked up to the school entrance and opened fire at the doors, shattering the glass windows. The shooter then crouched down to slip through one of the shot-out windows to enter the school. Nashville Police Department Hale then maneuvered through the hallways with their rifle, wearing military fatigues and a red baseball cap turned backward. Hale opened several doors and entered rooms looking for prey. Throughout the video, you can … [Read more...] about Dramatic New Video Shows Nashville Mass Killer Shooting Way Into School