A man wielding a chainsaw in an assisted-living facility was shot after a tense standoff with police .. and, the whole showdown was caught on dramatic body cam footage.
Video of the incident -- which happened back in December -- captures Daniel H. Escalera, an Indiana man, who was at River Glen of St. Charles assisted living facility in Illinois, revving the chainsaw as officers arrive on the scene.
The responding officer repeatedly tells the man to drop the chainsaw, as Escalera says he just wants to see his wife ... while trying hard to get it started. Eventually, he's able to get the tool going -- which is when the officer tases him.
A delivery driver in China turned into a real-life action star this week -- going full street fighter in an epic showdown with two security guards!
You gotta see it to believe it -- this guy busted out his best martial arts chops, smacking one guard across the head, sending him flying with a brutal kick to the torso before setting his sights -- and fists -- on the next security officer.
The delivery dude seized the other guard by his clothing, yanking him across the concrete before chucking him to the ground -- grunting like a warrior and going full beast mode with every move.
Crazy scene on the streets of Atlanta ... a bunch of men got into a huge fight in full view of security guards ... and it's all on video.
Ya gotta see the footage ... it's complete chaos outside a business as a well-dressed group of guys brawl ... fists and feet are flying and whizzing all over the place.
Sources tell TMZ ... the fight happened outside The Interlock in Atlanta a little after 11 PM Sunday night ... with security breaking up the fight.
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie walked away uninjured after a car accident Sunday ... and, it's something of a miracle because video shows the car was completely totaled.
TMZ has obtained several videos from the accident's aftermath ... capturing a white sportscar smashed to bits. The hood if off to the side of the car, revealing it's frame beneath.
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The top has seemingly been removed during the accident as well. The car was eventually put on the back of a tow truck and driven away.
GRAPHIC WARNING! Do not watch while eating breakfast.
New York City is well known for its large rat population ... and most people who live there run away from them — but that's not the case with one man, who actually enjoys FEASTING on them.
Yep, you read it right ... check out this disgusting video of the dude — all bundled up — performing an amateur autopsy on the carcass of the dead rodent, while sitting on the sidewalk in The Bronx.
Jay Leno doesn't just bring comedic firepower to any place he shows up ... he's bringing literal firepower, too -- 'cause he rolled around the L.A. streets in a freaking tank!
The comedian was caught by a couple locals driving slowly down a residential street ... with his head popping out the beast. Unclear if its the real deal or a ride tricked out to look like a tank -- but he's steering it like a pro, regardless.
It's outfitted with a massive gun ... though we doubt Jay could actually conquer any territories with it. However, it's certainly intimidating -- even if Leno isn't since he pulled over to have a fun convo with the dudes filming him.
Severe winds in Texas have wreaked havoc on big rigs ... and some harrowing video got them toppling over!
Here's the deal ... wind gusts are blowing faster than 80 miles per hour in the Texas Panhandle ... which is also kicking up a crap-ton of dust, making for awful visibility.
All this has been a wicked combination, as seen in wild vids like these -- but the weather's made it hell for truck drivers and motorists, too ... causing several crashes -- and creating an aftermath right out of "Mad Max."
There was a horrifying incident at a St. Patrick's Day celebration near the University of Pittsburgh ... when more than a dozen people were injured -- some seriously -- after the roof of a house they were standing on suddenly collapsed, causing them to plunge to the ground.
Check out video posted to X, which captured Friday's tragedy ... starting with a large crowd of partygoers having a blast on the streets crammed with homes in Oakland, Pennsylvania.
As the camera pans to the right, we see a bunch of people hanging out on the porch roof of the house before the structure gives out -- and everyone drops like a sack of potatoes.
Charges have been filed against seven individuals -- including minors -- involved in an ugly brawl that forced a Pennsylvania high school basketball playoff game to end early, police confirmed to TMZ Sports.
The charges were announced on Wednesday ... just days after fans and players got into a violent fight with 3:12 left in the Uniontown vs. Meadville matchup in the 2025 PIAA 5A Basketball tournament.
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"Meadville City Police Officers in attendance called for assistance and upon the arrival of additional units, the situation was quickly brought under control with no serious injuries reported," an MCPD spokesperson said.
The couple -- who celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary a few days ago -- look over the moon in the snaps ... with Guaynaa rubbing Lele's tummy and the two posing in a field and a bedroom.
SpaceX's Starship didn't have a very efficient launch ... 'cause instead of staying in one piece in space, the whole thing came apart -- and, it's now raining down on the Bahamas.
The ship -- which took off for it's 8th test launch Thursday -- made it into space ... but, the SpaceX crew then lost "attitude control of the ship" and only two of the ship's six engines were functioning properly.
The ground crew then lost contact with the ship ... and, many only saw it again when its fiery debris came raining down from the sky.
An arson suspect in California is probably nursing some painful burns ... 'cause cops say he accidentally lit himself on fire while trying to blow up a car -- and, they've got video of the incident.
Surveillance video from early Tuesday morning obtained by ABC7 Los Angeles shows a car burst into flames in Corona, CA ... before a man appears from behind the car with what looks like one of his shoulders on fire.
The man hops a fence and takes off down the street ... all while still engulfed in flames.
Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight were confronted by an unexpected sight Monday ... a woman took her clothes off inside the plane and walked up and down the aisle.
Video from a flight at the gate of Houston's William P. Hobby Airport is circulating online ... the woman appears to be yelling, as shocked fellow passengers try to comprehend what's happening.
A rep for the Houston Police Department says ... officers were called to the gate for a person in crisis -- finding the woman who had ripped her clothes off and caused a disturbance.
Halle Berry got her kiss back from Adrien Brody ... planting one on the Academy Award winner's lips in a callback to a viral moment during the 2003 ceremony.
The two stars hit the Oscars red carpet Sunday night ... and, in the middle of one of Brody's many interviews, Berry interrupted -- and pulled the star in for a passionate embrace.
Unphased, Brody kissed her back ... before the two broke apart and hugged. Halle then told the assembled crowd that she "had to pay him back."
J.D. Vance may have been hoping for a relaxing weekend of skiing up in Vermont ... but, instead he nearly got taken out by another skier -- and called "Putin's puppet" by someone else on the mountain.
The vice president headed up to Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont for a weekend away from D.C. ... and, he hit the mountain Saturday on a pair of skis.
Check out video of the Veep obtained by TMZ ... you can't see his face, but eyewitnesses swear it's him, and he's been photographed skiing in a similar jacket. He's making his way down pretty slow -- though his technique looks good as glides across the fresh powder.
A shooting at a mall in New York caused a panic Saturday ... with people rushing to take cover in the back of a hair salon, in a bathroom and more -- and it was all caught on video.
Patrons of the Sangertown Mall in New Hartford, New York were going about their day ... when what sounded like gunshots rang out -- and people dove for cover.
Watch the clip ... while at first a group of people in a salon aren't sure what they heard after multiple shots are fired, they quickly jump into action, crowding in the back of the store for cover.
