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Young boy killed after bounce house goes airborne at Maryland baseball game
A young child was killed, and several other children were injured during a baseball game Friday night in Waldorf, Maryland, when a gust of wind caused a bounce house to go airborne while they were inside playing.
It happened during a Southern Maryland Blue Crabs game. First responders were immediately dispatched to the stadium after the incident, Charles County officials said in a press release.
The wind caused the bounce house to be carried about 15 to 20 feet up in the air, causing children to fall before it landed on the playing field, officials said.
One of the children, identified by several members of his community as Declan Hicks, 5, of La Plata, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Young boy killed after bounce house is swept 15 to 20 feet in the air by gust of wind. (Marie Ragano /TMX)
“We extend our deepest empathy to the children and their families during this difficult time,” stated Charles County Government Commissioner President Reuben B. Collins II. “We thank our EMS team and the Maryland State Police for their swift actions to ensure the children received immediate care.”
Courtney Knichel, General Manager of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs also issued a statement saying that “our entire organization shares our condolences with the family mourning the loss of a child, and concern for the child who was injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.”
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Declan Hicks, 5, was identified as the child killed in the tragic accident. (Marie Ragano /TMX)
Knichel said the team had decided to cancel Saturday’s baseball game and all baseball activities for Saturday August 3, and are also offering counseling and support to families, players, and fans who attended the game.
The South Potomac Church also acknowledged the passing of Hicks, saying that his grandparents are members of the church.
“As some of you may already know, Elder Bill and Kathleen Young’s grandson, Declan, passed away from a very tragic accident at the Blue Crabs stadium on Friday Night. We are heartbroken,” the church said in a statement on Facebook. “Please pray for the Young Family and all of our SPC family. When one grieves, we all grieve.”
The church added that they are partnering with Dr. Benjamin Keyes of The Center for Trauma & Resiliency and his team of crisis counselors on Monday, August 5, at 7 p.m. at the Regency Furniture Stadium, home of the Blue Crabs, to help anyone in need of support through this tragedy.
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs canceled their games for the weekend after a child was killed when a bounce house went airborne Friday night. (Marie Ragano /TMX)
The La Plata Blue Knights Football and Cheerleading organization also shared the news of Hicks tragic death, offering their condolences and dedicating their upcoming season to Hicks.
“The LaPlata Blue Knights Football and Cheerleading Organization would like to take this time to mourn the loss of #9 Declan Hicks, a member of our flag football team, who was taken far to soon as a result of Friday’s incident at Blue Crabs Stadium,” the statement read. “We offer our sincerest condolences to his parents, family, friends, coaches and teammates.”
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A child was killed and several injured after a gust of air sent a bounce house up to 20 feet in the air with children still inside it. (Marie Ragano /TMX)
The organization added that all flag football players and cheerleaders will wear a patch and all tackle football players will have Hick’s number on their helmets this season in memory of him.
“Always in our hearts and forever a Blue Knight, rest in honor Declan,” the organization said.
This is not the first fatal accident reported this year involving children and bounce houses.
Back in May, a 2-year-old child was killed and another injured when a bounce house was swept up by wind in Casa Grande, Arizona.
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Will the Boston Red Sox cut ties with Aroldis Chapman before the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline?
That’s going to be the biggest question hanging over the organization ahead of the deadline if the Red Sox aren’t able to fully turn their season around. After taking down the New York Yankees on Friday, Boston has a 27-35 record. The Red Sox’s contest against the Yankees was postponed on Saturday and the two American League East rivals will conclude their brief series at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
Boston clearly has a lot of work to do right now. With the club currently struggling in the standings, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale wrote that Chapman is “expected” to join his eighth different team this summer and get moved.
What Will Boston Do With Aroldis Chapman?
“Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman is expected to join his eighth different team, and potentially be in the postseason with his sixth different team,” Nightengale wrote. “He is the top reliever available on every contender’s target list, converting 28 consecutive saves dating back to last season, one shy of his career record.”
If the Red Sox are eight games below .500 at the beginning of August, like they are now, then this idea unfortunately, would make sense. But it’s important to note that on Saturday, The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey reported that Boston has fielded calls on Chapman, Justin Slaten, and Garrett Whitlock but has told teams that the trio currently isn’t available. The idea of Chapman being moved is fully contingent on whether the Red Sox can make progress in the standings over the next two months.
Right now, the Red Sox are just three games out of an American League Wild Card spot, so it’s not the craziest idea in the world to believe they can make up some ground here. Plus, let’s not forget that some point Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony will be able to return.
So, right now, the Red Sox are in a tough spot, which gives some life to Nightengale’s point, but it’s still a bit too early to fully jump to conclusions. If the Red Sox can go on a little run, then all of a sudden the perception will shift around Boston. If not, then the club will end up getting a haul in exchange for Chapman if the club actually does end up moving him before the deadline.
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Three people have died as a result of a house fire earlier this week in Mercer County.
According to the City of Sharon Bureau of Police, a fire on Friday at a home on Sherman Avenue sent four people to the hospital. At the time of the transport, three of the four people taken to the hospital were in critical condition.
On Sunday morning, police said that three victims who were in critical condition died on Saturday evening from the injuries sustained in the fire.
The victims were identified as 38-year-old Sarah Jacobson and two children, Kevin and Izabella Jacobson.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Jacobson family at this time of tragedy,” City of Sharon Chief of Police Edward Stabile said in a statement provided to KDKA-TV.
The fourth victim, according to police, is now listed as being in stable condition.
The fire happened at the home just after midnight on Friday morning, and the cause is still under investigation. Sharon police, along with the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Sharon Fire Department, are all coordinating in the investigation.
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) – A water main break in Rocky Hill Sunday morning will impact traffic for much of the day on Grimes Road.
According to Rocky Hill Police the break happened at approximately 7:10 a.m. in the area of 40 Grimes Road between Louis Place and Hillside Avenue. Motorists are advised to take alternatee routes and avoid the area.
The Metropolitan District Commission is on scene making repairs which could take up to 8 hours.
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