Southwest
US Air Force Academy cadet, 19, found dead in dorm room
The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado has launched an investigation after a 19-year-old cadet was found dead in her dorm room this week.
Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce, 19, of Taylor, Texas, was “found unconscious in her dormitory” on Wednesday night and attempted life-saving measures by first responders were unsuccessful, the Academy said in a statement. Koonce was set to graduate in 2028 and was a member of the women’s track and field team.
“We lost an incredible teammate… While only with us for a short time, Avery positively impacted her unit, her intercollegiate team, and her class – her loss will be felt across USAFA,” Academy Superintendent Lt Gen Tony Bauernfeind said. “Our team is focused on providing support to Avery’s family, Cadet Squadron 38, the Track and Field team, and the entire Academy family.”
“Avery, may you find blue skies and tailwinds as you rest forever in peace,” the Academy added.
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Avery Koonce was found dead in her dorm room on Wednesday, the U.S. Air Force Academy says.
Koonce attended Thrall High School, according to the Austin American-Statesman, which quoted the district’s superintendent as saying that she was the president of the student council and leader of the National Honor Society.
“She was the epitome of our high school,” Superintendent Tommy Hooker told the newspaper. “She is what you would want in a well-rounded student. Our community is at kind of at a loss with our feelings. We are just kind of devastated.”
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A fighter jet is seen on the grounds of the United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colo. (Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, who nominated Koonce to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy outside of Colorado Springs, also told the Austin American-Statesman that he was “incredibly saddened to hear about the loss of Cadet Koonce.”
Tusajigwe Owens demonstrates how to operate an air gun before cadets participate in a training exercise at the U.S. Air Force Academy in September 2023. (Reuters)
“She was a thoughtful and articulate young woman, well prepared for success at the U.S. Air Force Academy. … Cadet Koonce was a remarkable leader and her loss is felt by her community in Texas and fellow USAFA Cadets,” Sessions added.
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A suspect was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from Southern California stores.
Earlier this week, police officers responded to a Target store in Chino after security reported an ongoing theft.
The male suspect had loaded a shopping cart filled with merchandise and left the store without paying, officers said.
The suspect loaded the stolen goods into a U-Haul truck and fled the area. Police later spotted the truck on the 60 Freeway and pulled the driver over.
Inside the box truck, over $1,500 worth of stolen merchandise was found. Police said the suspect, identified only as a Gardena resident, was allegedly responsible for over $33,000 worth of retail thefts in other neighborhoods.
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Police followed the theft suspect’s U-Haul truck in Chino. (Chino Police Department) -
During the arrest, fentanyl was discovered inside the U-Haul truck. (Chino Police Department) -
The theft suspect was arrested for allegedly stealing over $33,000 worth of merchandise from local stores. (Chino Police Department) -
The theft suspect was arrested for allegedly stealing over $33,000 worth of merchandise from local stores. (Chino Police Department)
During the arrest, police also found fentanyl inside his vehicle.
The suspect was taken into custody on charges of grand theft, four outstanding warrants for theft and narcotics, and possession of fentanyl.
His identity was not released as the case remains under investigation.
Footage of the theft can be seen in the video player above.
A police department in Texas may soon be using drones to respond to emergency calls, according to Police Chief Brian Jones.
The Bee Cave Police Department offered a demonstration of their autonomous drone system on Friday morning, known as “AV8.”
The demonstration was part of a pilot project to test the AV8, which also consists of a computer system to keep drones on-target. Both are built by eve Vehicles, which is a start-up based in Austin.
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“Well, it’s a force multiplier for us, really, because it serves as an eye in the sky and gives us real-time information before an officer even arrives at the location,” said Bee Cave Chief of Police Brian Jones to FOX 7 Austin.
“We’ve gone through several generations,” said eve Vehicles co-founder and CEO Roger Pecina to FOX 7 Austin. “We’ve been working on this specific concept for about two years.”
Batteries for the drones, which are stored onboard, offer around 40 minutes’ flight time.
The autonomous AV8 drones are governed by a computer system created by eve Vehicles in Austin, Texas. (KVUE)
“And when that drone’s battery is running low, it’ll actually call another drone in the network. They’ll come and replace it,” said Pecina to FOX 7 Austin. “And then this one goes to the closest nest to recharge its battery.”
Routes for the drones are pre-programmed along local roads and highways to reach dispatch locations for emergency calls in the pilot program.
“So, the idea is that once they have the address, they do plug it into AV8 that does all of the calculation to see which drone is close to that call and autonomously leaves, and it goes to the scene without a pilot. It arrives when it’s on scene that’s when the pilot takes control and can move the drone around to get like better views of exactly what’s being developed,” said Pecina to FOX 7 Austin.
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From there, video is transmitted directly from the drone back to dispatch, where feed is sent to Bee Cave Police patrol cars and smartphones in real-time.
The AV8 system’s first deployment may take place as soon as next week on limited emergency calls in Bee Cave, which is a suburb of Austin. However, the entire system is not expected to deploy for another month or two.
A future plan is already in the works with eve Vehicles to create a night vision option for the AV8 drones as well as a parachute safety system. The drones are launched from “Nests,” which are open-air platforms.
Bee Cave Police announced a partnership with eve Vehicles in Austin to launch an autonomous drone program for emergency calls. (KVUE)
Three launch sites, including two local schools, were chosen for the Bee Cave AV8 pilot program. The schools were selected before last Wednesday’s mass shooting at Georgia’s Apalachee High School.
“Say, for instance, the example that you use the school shooter in Georgia, heaven forbid, something like that, were to happen here,” said Police Chief Brian Jones to FOX 7 Austin. “And we had the capabilities, this drone technology capability, we would have that information before the officers even arrive at the scene, so we can better prepare to engage a suspect.”
“We could possibly know their location before the officers arrive, and we could better respond to that situation and possibly save lives,” said Chief Jones to FOX 7 Austin.
There is no official start date for the Bee Cave AV8 pilot program.
The Bee Cave Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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Los Angeles, Ca
Detectives ask for help finding at-risk Los Angeles man near Lancaster Metro Station
Detectives are asking for the public’s help finding William Clifford Douglas, 39, of Los Angeles, who was last seen on Sept. 5 at 12:44 p.m. on the 2600 block of Charford St. in Glendora.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Douglas is diabetic and requires daily medical attention, and he has a diminished mental capacity. His family is concerned for his well-being.
Douglas is described as a white man, 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 320 pounds. He has brown hair and eyes, and was last seen wearing a grey/white t-shirt and blue jeans.
Detectives said he has a possible destination of Lancaster Metro Station.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500.
To reach out anonymously, call “Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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