Soccer Ref, Family Harassed & Heckled At Airport ... After Europa League Final
A Premier League soccer referee and his family were mercilessly heckled, and even had a chair thrown at them, by out-of-control AS Roma fans ... and now local police have launched a criminal investigation.
The incident occurred in Budapest ... where 44-year-old ref Anthony Taylor, who is English, was in a cafe with his family, waiting for their flight. Unfortunately, several Roma fans recognized Taylor, and that's when things turned ugly.
Anthony Taylor, the referee of the Europa League final, was attacked by Roma supporters at Budapest airport. 🧐
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) June 1, 2023 @Football__Tweet
Shocking. 😠
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Several videos show Taylor, who appears to be with his wife and several other people, getting shouted at by a large group of "fans" as airport authorities attempted to whisk them to safety.
At one point, a fan even threw a chair towards Taylor.
"The Italian citizen involved in the incident was apprehended by the police and criminal proceedings have been initiated on charges of affray," the airport later announced in a statement.
Anthony Taylor was confronted by Roma fans at Budapest Airport after Roma was defeated by Sevilla in the Europa League final.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) June 2, 2023 @SkyNews
Roma Manager, Jose Mourinho, has since been charged by UEFA for using insulting / abusive language against the match official.https://t.co/66gUDDLyXp pic.twitter.com/wd5vm3b76M
The Roma fans were upset their squad lost to Sevilla by penalty kick after ending regulation tied 1-1 in the Europa League final. Taylor handed out 13 yellow cards during the game.
After the game, but before the airport incident, Roma manager Jose Mourinho was seen confronting the referee in a parking lot, hurling expletives at him.
Mourinho could face a fine and/or suspension for his behavior.
As for the ugly behavior at the airport ... it's drawn widespread rebuke from everyone from the referees union to the Premier League itself who blasted the fans for the way they acted.
"[We're] aware of videos circulating on social media showing Anthony Taylor and his family being harassed and abused at Budapest Airport," the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said.
"We are appalled at the unjustified and abhorrent abuse directed at Anthony and his family as he tries to make his way home from refereeing the UEFA Europa League final."
The Premier League also issued a statement, saying they were "shocked and appalled by the unacceptable abuse" Taylor and his family endured.
The PL added Anthony is one of their most accomplished and experienced officials, saying "No one should have to suffer the inexcusable behavior they had to endure."
Thankfully, neither Taylor nor his family were physically hurt.
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MMA Fighter Mike Dragich Wrestles 10-Foot Alligator ... Wild Scene Outside FL School!!!
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7:26 AM PT -- TMZ Sports just spoke with Mike Dragich about the gator fight ... and he told us, thankfully, no one suffered any injuries.
He added that the gator is now set to be "harvested" following its capture ... and the local community will enjoy a nice cookout soon.
MMA fighter Mike Dragich is used to squaring up against proverbial beasts inside of a cage, but last month, he got to go up against a literal one -- wrestling a 10-foot alligator away from onlookers ... and the wild scene was all captured on video!!!
The crazy matchup happened outside of an elementary school in Jacksonville ... when Dragich -- a 33-year-old amateur fighter and licensed gator trapper -- was summoned to help Florida fire and rescue officials wrangle a giant reptile away from a campus full of students.
You can see in footage that Dragich posted to his social media page, he didn't look nervous about the upcoming fight at all ... strolling up to the gator in a cut-sleeve shirt and tight pants.
Video shows Dragich tried to grab the alligator by its tail multiple times ... but the animal wasn't budging.
Finally, Dragich was able to hook its head with a catch pole ... but the alligator didn't go down easily, causing a group of spectators nearby to scream with fear.
It rolled multiple times in an effort to break free from Dragich ... though, eventually, the man was able to corral it with the help of JFRD responders.
After the battle, the gator wrangler told Fox 35 Orlando, "I felt like Batman, for real."
"A lot of fighters will understand that uh, when you go to the cage, you're nervous but once that cage door closes, you gotta be focused and honestly that's what I remembered from that night," Dragich said.
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The mixed martial artist is no stranger to these kinds of situations, in addition to taking multiple fights in his career ... he's also taken down a bunch of gators over the years too, showcasing many of his conquests in videos on his IG page.
Of course, he's far from the first notable figure to get in brawls with scary creatures -- UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov gained fame for wrestling bears regularly. And, who could forget Chuck Norris' own tilt with a bear?!?
Begs the question, what's crazier ... fighting a gator, or a bear???
What's The Dumber Fight?
Originally Published -- 6:38 AM PT
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Jake Paul Gives Tour Of New $16 Mil Mansion 'Biggest TV in Puerto Rico'
Jake Paul's giving us a firsthand look at his brand-new, massive $15.7 MILLION mansion in Puerto Rico ... loaded with just about everything you could want in a Caribbean compound, including the "biggest TV" on the island!
The 26-year-old boxing star shared the video tour with his over 20 million YouTube subscribers on Wednesday, revealing he's already living in the house with some of his best friends.
Paul starts off in the backyard, which he calls his "favorite part of the house" ... and with the huge pool, lounge area, palm trees, and guest house, it's not hard to understand why.
"Very good vibes," Paul said. "Very amazing. Wake up in the morning, meditate, get some sun, play some football."
The Problem Child also explains he has TVs all over his new pad, including an insane 120-inch flat screen in the "hangout room" of the guest house.
"This is the biggest TV in Puerto Rico. It's like a special edition. 120 inch. It's the only one that Sony ever shipped to the island," Paul said.
The cruiserweight boxer continues throughout the mansion ... showing off his huge sneaker closet, man cave in the basement, outdoor shower, red elevator, and a music studio where brother Logan, a WWE Superstar and podcaster can belt out a tune on the mic.
Jake also shows the master suite ... complete with a housewarming gift from GF, Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam.
"Jutta, if you're watching this, I love you," Paul said.
Jake -- who originally rose to fame on social media and on the Disney series Bizaardvark -- says he wants everyone watching the clip to view it as inspiration, and not him bragging or showing off.
"Go! Chase your dreams! Start today!" Paul passionately said. "We had a vision of what we wanted to do which was to be entertainers. We went for it and didn't ever stop!"
"You will be far more fulfilled chasing your passions and doing something you love than if you just sit around and maybe work that 9 to 5 job."
As we previously reported, Paul bought the two-story crib, built in 2021, for $15.75 million from retired MLB star Yadier Molina.
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GA Car Wreck Car Catapults Through Air After Hitting Tow Truck Ramp
A scene straight out of 'Fast and the Furious' unfolded on the side of a busy highway ... as a distracted driver hit a tow truck ramp and hurled through the air.
The insane video was captured on body cam from May 24 along Highway 84 in Southern GA. Officials from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office were on scene for a crash that had happened just minutes earlier ... but things quickly turn from bad to worse.
You see two other vehicles traveling down the highway on the same side a tow truck is parked and waiting to load up another busted ride. Clearly not paying attention, one of the new drivers hits the tow truck's ramp ... and goes flying through the air.
Debris shoots everywhere, and officers rush over to the car while requesting EMS.
The driver in the car that hit the ramp was reportedly hospitalized with serious injuries. It's unclear if the driver will face any charges for driving in the lane next to the shoulder while emergency vehicles were stopped.
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Joseline Hernandez I Beat Amber Rose's Ass On TV ... I'm Gonna Keep Doing It!!!
Joseline Hernandez is claiming self-defense in her scuffle with Amber Rose on the upcoming celebrity edition of BET's "College Hill" ... but also insists she won the fight.
The veteran reality star was a recent guest on "Drink Champs" ... and lamented being kicked off the series for "dog walking" Amber, who Joseline claims started the fight.
Joseline describes her fight (in an ASU Literature class) with Amber Rose and why it happened
— Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) May 28, 2023 @Glock_Topickz
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BET has yet to air the episode, but Joseline says she clocked Amber so hard into a piece of glass, her head left an imprint in it.
Joseline claims Amber was jeering her in the back of the classroom as she was delivering her speech in a college literature class. She says Amber should've shut up and taken some notes if she doesn't want to be known as a "slut" the rest of her life. 😬
According to Joseline, this beef isn't fully cooked either ... she plans on applying pressure to Amber every time she sees her in person going forward.
Sounds like the next reality show for them should be celebrity boxing!!!
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Bahamas Nightmare Vid Shows Chaos After Teen Jumps from Cruise ... Search Called Off
A multi-day search for a Louisiana teen who jumped from a sunset cruise in the Bahamas has come to its tragic end -- and the last known sighting of him was caught on harrowing video.
Footage has surfaced showing 18-year-old Cameron Robbins -- who'd just graduated high school in Baton Rouge -- swimming in the open seas at night near Athol Island last week ... where he was on a sunset cruise with a bunch of his peers celebrating their achievement.
Word is Cameron went overboard on his own accord, and not just that -- but, apparently, it was on a dare. In the clip, you can kinda tell his buddies were getting a kick out of it.
That is until he vanished behind the boat and out of view of everyone, who began screaming at him to grab a life preserver that'd been thrown to him -- which was pretty far away, and he didn't end up reaching it. Once he disappeared, everyone began to panic.
Since he went missing, a multi-day search was undertaken by both Bahamian authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard -- but Robbins was never found, and the search has now been called off after several unsuccessful days of scouring the area for any sign of him.
It sounds like Cameron is presumed dead, as the Coast Guard issued a statement saying ... "We offer our sincerest condolences to Cameron Robbins' family and friends." His family flew into the Bahamas last week, and prayer vigils have been held for him for a few days now.
His family has also spoken out ... "The Bahamas government has called off the rescue for Cameron and we are returning to Baton Rouge. We want to thank the Bahamas government, the U.S. Coast Guard, the United Cajun Navy, and Congressman Garrett Graves for everything they have done for us. In this time of grief, we thank our family, friends, and well-wishers for granting us the privacy we need to properly remember our son and mourn his loss."
RIP
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Insane Bus Shootout Driver, Passenger Exchange Gunfire ... Caught On Video
A North Carolina bus driver got into a shootout with a passenger while traveling along a designated route ... and the violent encounter was caught on video.
David Fullard was behind the wheel of a Charlotte Area Transit System bus when Omarri Tobias approached and asked to be let off between stops. The two began to argue after Fullard said Tobias would have to wait until the next stop, prompting each to whip out guns.
Check out surveillance footage from inside the bus, which shows the men aiming their firearms at one another and squeezing off shots at close range.
Tobias was hit in the stomach, but he managed to crawl to the back of the bus. Fullard, who was struck in the arm, stopped the bus and continued to fire at Tobias. But, Tobias was able to slither out the side door to safety.
Both men were treated for their injuries and expected to make a full recovery. Two other passengers aboard the bus were unharmed.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police arrested Tobias and charged him with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injuries, communicating threats and carrying a concealed firearm.
Fullard has not been criminally charged ... but he was fired by RATP Dev, which employs transit system bus drivers in the region.
The Charlotte Area Transit System said Fullard failed to follow proper procedure, explaining he should have de-escalated the situation by allowing Tobias to exit the bus before arriving at the next stop.
Fullard's attorney said his client was a dedicated, 19-year employee and called for enhanced security measures for all bus drivers following the May 18 shootout.
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Super Bowl Selfie Kid Ryan McKenna Pleads No Contest In CPK Battery Case ... No Booze for a Year
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Ryan McKenna, the Super Bowl selfie kid who snapped a viral photo years ago with Justin Timberlake, has pleaded no contest for allegedly going on a drunken rampage at a restaurant earlier this year ... and he's now on probation as he navigates adulthood.
The 19-year-old pled no contest on two charges -- resisting an officer without violence, and battery. The judge ordered the former selfie star to spend the next 12 months on probation.
Ryan's forbidden from consuming or even possessing alcohol -- he's not even allowed to enter places that primarily sell booze.
He's also been ordered to undergo substance abuse evaluation and submit to random breathalyzer and urine checks. He must also cough up $824 in court costs and fines.
We obtained body cam footage from February's incident ... which shows Ryan acting erratically before getting cuffed and taken to jail.
TMZ broke the story, cops got called to a Naples, Florida CPK on the eve of the Super Bowl after they were told Ryan was drunk and had hit his friend.
Another angle shows authorities slamming him to the ground before finally putting him in cuffs. Cops say he put his hands on an officer who was trying to calm him down.
Ryan's mom denied her son was drunk at the time ... instead claiming the kid was just joking around with friends.
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B2K Singer Raz B Breaks Window, Gets on Hospital Roof ... Brother Voices Concern
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3:42 PM PT -- 5/26 -- Raz B's brother says their family is concerned about his behavior, and they're asking for prayers.
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Ricardo Thornton posted a video on social media addressing Raz B's hopsital incident, saying their mom is working with hospital staff to make sure Raz is safe as he goes for surgery.
Alarming behavior from Raz B -- breaking a window at a hospital and climbing onto the building's roof, forcing police to get involved ... TMZ Hip Hop has learned.
The scary incident went down Thursday in Kansas City, the morning after the B2K singer posted a video on Instagram where he repeatedly said he didn't feel safe.
Raz B claimed to be at a Hilton hotel in Kansas City on Wednesday night, saying he was "fighting to stay alive" and didn't want to "have this surgery here." He also posted the address for a Kansas City hospital.
TMZ obtained video showing Raz on a roof of that same hospital ... as shocked onlookers watched in horror from a window across the way.
Law enforcement tells TMZ ... officers were dispatched to Saint Luke's Hospital at 10:20 AM Thursday after being called by off-duty cops and hospital security.
Police say when they got there they determined he had broken a window in order to climb to the roof.
There was concern Raz might jump off the ledge ... cops say the fire department responded to the scene too and placed mats down below, just in case he did.
Police say a negotiator got involved too, and he ultimately came back through the window peacefully and was treated by medical staff.
Needless to say, folks online are super concerned about Raz B's behavior. It's unclear what his condition is right now ... we've reached out to reps.
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Rome's Trevi Fountain To Dye For ... Climate Activists Dye It Black, Cops Make Wet Arrests!!!
Rome's famed Trevi Fountain -- known for millions of well-wishes and even more Instagram selfies -- wasn't running its pristine, blue water after a group of protestors took over ... turning the H2O pitch-black.
Activists from the group "Ultima Generazione" -- or "Last Generation" -- took a dip in Italy's iconic fountain Sunday ... bringing diluted charcoal along and pouring it into the water.
Obviously, their handiwork was a big attraction ... with some onlookers booing as they stood in solidarity in the dark water, holding up banners protesting the use of fossil fuels.
Cops jumped in and dragged the protesters out of the fountain. The Trevi's been dyed red a couple of times as a stance against government corruption ... it's clearly a protest hot spot.
Climate activists have been going after priceless art for a while now ... a couple of Just Stop Oil protesters splashed a can of soup all over Van Gogh's "Sunflowers."
A Monet painting -- even the Mona Lisa -- were recently subjected to food-based outrage.
Plenty of tourists know you can be slapped with a fine for going in the Trevi, but Rome Police went further -- the protesters were arrested and are now facing vandalism charges.
And BTW, Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri claims 300K liters of water now have gone to waste to clean out the fountain, grousing, "Enough of these absurd attacks on our artistic heritage."
When in Rome ...
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Cannes Director Thierry Frémaux Fights With Cop Outside Hotel ... Over Use Of His Bike!!!
Looks like the drama at this year's Cannes Film Festival isn't just on the silver screen ... because the head of the entire event got into a seriously heated spat with a cop over his bike riding outside a hotel.
The Friday night confrontation was caught on camera by French journalist Eric Morillot ... who says the argument quickly turned physical after Cannes Director Thierry Frémaux was zipping around outside the Carlton Hotel, where a good chunk of attendees is staying.
🔴 Vous rouliez à bicyclette sur le trottoir.
— Eric Morillot (@EricMorillot) May 20, 2023 @EricMorillot
Un policier vous a demandé deux fois de vous arrêter.
Quand il vous rattrape devant le Carlton vous l’accusez de vous avoir agressé.
Je vous le redis ici, Thierry Frémaux, vous aviez tort et vous n’êtes pas au dessus des lois !… pic.twitter.com/JHKuHIjWGy
Morillot says the Cannes honcho asked the cop for his name after apparently denying him the spot ... getting more and more heated as the bickering went on -- even threatening to file a complaint.
Of course, all the shouting's happening in French, but tension like that is a universal language. The heat reportedly died down later, with the 2 shaking hands.
For what it's worth, Frémaux announced at the beginning of this festival he'd be riding around on his bike to reduce his carbon footprint ... but it's unclear if he'll be making the switch back to cars now.
As you know, Frémaux's been welcoming the likes of Harrison Ford and Johnny Depp to the festival this year -- with both actors getting standing ovations after their films were shown in front of esteemed audiences.
Martin Scorsese is the latest to touch down in France ... bringing "Killers of the Flower Moon" to the festival Saturday -- and the cast joined him, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Jesse Plemmons.
Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible and Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones are lighting up the newly-renovated Carlton Hotel
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) May 15, 2023 @DEADLINE
Preparations well under way for the Cannes Film Festival starting tomorrow #CannesFilmFestival#Cannes pic.twitter.com/qM2THGAmot
And FYI -- Tom Cruise isn't making his return to Cannes after last year's monumental "Top Gun: Maverick" screening ... but Paramount's been promoting his latest 'Mission: Impossible' movie by playing the trailer on a loop in front of the Carlton -- smart move.
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Insane Food Fight Video Chipotle Customer Turns Violent ... Tacos Not Made Fast Enough
A customer lost his s*** and totally trashed a Chipotle Mexican Grill in D.C. -- and it was all because his tacos weren't made fast enough!!!
Fox 5 in Washington D.C. obtained surveillance video of the food fight, which starts off with the man standing at the counter waiting for an employee to prepare his food after he ordered the tacos.
It doesn't take long for him to go completely bonkers. He reaches over a glass partition and scoops up a pile of lettuce and other ingredients and hurls them at the worker, who ducks for cover in a room behind the counter.
But the unruly patron isn't done yet. He picks up a stack of trays, bags and napkins and throws them across the room. He even grabs a computer monitor and tosses it.
According to a police report, obtained by Fox Business, the man became furious simply because the worker failed -- in his view -- to serve the tacos at a more rapid pace.
After making the mess, the suspect jumped on a scooter and drove off.
The Metropolitan Police Department has launched an investigation and is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the man's arrest.
As for the Chipotle employee, she seemed stunned by the violent incident, but she was otherwise OK. She told Fox 5 "a lot of crazy stuff happens at this Chipotle, but not that."
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Steve-O Fire First Pitch At Padres Game ... 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sorry, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Juan Soto ... Steve-O was the star of the show at the Padres' game on Monday night -- throwing out an epic first pitch that featured a fireball!!!
San Diego's MLB team tapped the "Jackass" star for the pregame ceremonies at Petco Park just before the Friars took on the Royals ... and, in true Steve-O fashion, he wowed everyone in attendance.
The 48-year-old stuntman hit the field with a custom No. 62 "Steve-O" Padres jersey and a flaming glove ... before he spat a liquid that set ablaze above him.
Before the ceremonial first pitch @steveo serves up a fireball before the Padres - Royals game at Petco Park. pic.twitter.com/qtaJRm5eQp
— K.C. Alfred (@KCAlfredPhoto) May 16, 2023 @KCAlfredPhoto
Check out footage from the diamond -- the flames were nearly as tall as him!!
The entertainer then put the ball into the fire ... before he chucked it to San Diego's mascot at home plate for a perfect strike.
Steve-O was clearly fired up (sorry) over it all ... 'cause afterward, he gloated about the moment on his Instagram page.
"My first time throwing the first pitch at an @mlb game— I’m pretty sure it’s never been done like this, too!" he wrote. "Thanks so much, @padres!!!"
The Padres were stoked over the stunt too ... tweeting, "Yeah, dude Thanks for stopping by and throwing out an epic first pitch."
Yeah, dude 🤘
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 16, 2023 @Padres
Thanks for stopping by and throwing out an epic first pitch, @steveo! pic.twitter.com/g3pZx4wqsn
Steve-O's first pitch was a sign of good things to come for the home team ... the Padres shut out Kansas City, 4-0, and Michael Wacha brought the heat on the mound, striking out 11 batters in seven innings.
Safe to say Steve-O will be welcomed back in the future.
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Tiger Shark Attacks Fisherman On Kayak ... Caught On Video!!
A fisherman in Hawaii just had a real-life "Jaws" moment ... after a massive shark attacked him while kayaking in the ocean, and the entire death-defying encounter was caught on video!
It all happened on Friday, May 12 ... Scott Haraguchi was out fishing near the Kualoa shore in Honolulu, Hawaii. After catching a fish, he forgot to turn off his GoPro ... and it's a good thing he did.
Just a few minutes later, everything seems normal until all of a sudden, a tiger shark attacked his kayak, biting the boat for about 2 seconds, as Haraguchi screamed in fear.
Thankfully, Scott was able to kick the shark off.
Haraguchi, of course, was freaked out, and went on to warn nearby fishermen ... telling KITV he initially thought it was a turtle.
"I heard a whooshing sound that sounded like a boat heading towards me without the motor and I looked up and I saw this big brown thing," Haraguchi said.
"My brain thought it was a turtle but then I got slammed by it and realized that it was a tiger shark."
Haraguchi also said he's lucky to be alive and is concerned about the several shark sightings in the area, including a 20-foot shark the day after his incident.
"I realize that life is short, time is short on Earth, so make the most of it."
Stay safe!! 🦈
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Taylor Swift Comes to Rescue of Fan During 'Bad Blood'
9:40 AM PT -- The woman who was apparently hassled by security is speaking out ... saying she and her friends were harassed by a security guard any time they touched the front railing. Taylor seemed to notice the girls just wanted to have fun ... leading her to call out the guard involved. Good news for the fans ... the security guard was booted, and they were given free tickets to Sunday's show!
Taylor Swift fans are very protective of their idol, and Saturday night she returned the favor.
Taylor was in Philly for a 2-night stand with her Eras tour, when it appears -- at least to fans on social media -- a security guard may have come down a little too hard on an attendee.
It went down as she was singing "Bad Blood" ... it looks like Taylor spotted something in the crowd. You see her gesture with a tinge of anger, trying to calm things down, and then she stops singing and shouts, "She's fine. She wasn't doing anything!!!"
🎥 | New vidéo of the crowd outside the Linc tonight!#PhillyTSTheErasTour #tstheerastour
— Taylor Swift Updates (@UpdatingSwiftly) May 14, 2023 @UpdatingSwiftly
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Taylor's concerts are choreographed with precision, so for her to break from the playbook is unusual.
It was a momentary distraction and the concert went on without another hitch.
We reached out to Taylor's rep ... so far, no word back.
Originally Published -- 5:55 AM PT
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Allen, Texas Active Shooter at Outlet Mall ... Gunfire Heard on Video
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4:29 PM PT -- New dashcam footage appears to show the moment the gunman started firing off shots at shoppers -- and it looks like he just pulled up, hopped out and started in on a rampage.
🚨#BREAKING: New Dash Cam Footage Captures the Start of Active Shooter's Deadly Rampage killing multiple bystanders
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 6, 2023 @rawsalerts
📌#Allen | #Texas
Newly obtained, dash cam footage captures the moment when an active shooter emerged from their vehicle outside the H&M store in the Allen… pic.twitter.com/CyltHimn4N
The video is chilling. You also seem to see another car pull up right next to it -- although it's unclear if that someone trying to intervene, or another bad actor in this tagedy.
In any case, authorities are now saying the shooter is dead. An official body count hasn't been released.
An active shooter has been reported at an outdoor mall in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area -- and videos are starting to surface showing the fear and chaos as people run for their lives.
Police said Saturday that they're responding to reports of someone opening fire at the Allen Premium Outlets, and are warning to public to steer clear of this area ... as the situation is fluid. First responders could be seen rushing to the scene and evacuating patrons.
🚨BREAKING: Active shooter currently at Allen Premium Outlet Mall in Allen, Texas. Several injuries being reported.
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 6, 2023 @MarioNawfal
Unconfirmed reports suggest at least 5 people are down; no word on gunman.
This is an evolving story. Will update below. pic.twitter.com/xLVvvdQXoD
Clips have made the rounds on Twitter, which show tons of bystanders booking it toward the parking lot and out of buildings -- this while multiple gunshots are heard being fired off.
As of now, there've been no confirmed reports about injuries and/or fatalities from the authorities -- but some preliminary info that's starting to circulate suggests there may be as many as five victims so far. The Allen Premium Outlets is currently on lockdown.
#Breaking Allen, Texas Allen Premium Outlets shopping center pic.twitter.com/COdo43NKlw
— J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11) May 6, 2023 @jdmiles11
Other video shows swarms of shoppers -- including families and children, all of whom are panicked -- forming lines as they trickle into the open area away from the shops.
One video in particular -- which is incredibly graphic -- is making the rounds and appears to show footage taken from a news helicopter that's on the scene -- which seems to show a string of bodies covered in tarps on the ground ... with blood seeping out.
GRAPHIC VIDEO: A Fox news chopper captured images from the scene of the mall shooting in Allen, Texas. #activeshooter Follow @Mighty990KWAM for breaking news updates. pic.twitter.com/6Mb3fEyOW6
— KWAM NewsTalk Memphis (@Mighty990KWAM) May 6, 2023 @Mighty990KWAM
It's unclear if the shooter is still at large, or if the scene is still active at this point. All Allen PD has said thus far is that they're there and dealing with it.
Originally Published -- 3:35 PM PT