Tragic Outcome in San Francisco: Family Laments Lost Chance for Intervention After Standoff Ends in Suspect’s Death

San Francisco, CA – A standoff in central San Francisco ended tragically on Monday when police shot and killed the suspect, Cheasarack Chong, after he allegedly wounded a local business owner in an unprovoked attack. The San Francisco Medical Examiner identified Chong as the assailant in the shooting of Martin Olive, owner of the Vapor Room Dispensary. Cheasarack Chong, 35, had long struggled with mental health issues, according to his family. The Fresno native, son …

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Burlington Teen Given Second Chance in Plea Deal After Downtown Assault

Burlington, VT — An 18-year-old from Burlington involved in a violent group assault earlier this summer will avoid additional jail time following a plea agreement with the court. Antonio Hammond Jr., the only teen charged publicly following the incident, entered a guilty plea to charges of simple assault and aggravated assault. In court, Chittenden County Deputy State’s Attorney Eliza Novick-Smith described the sentencing as an opportunity for Hammond to prove that the incident had served …

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