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SEOUL – On Tuesday, Chung Yong-jin, a prominent South Korean retail magnate, issued his second public apology within a fortnight due to a controversial marketing move by Starbucks Korea. This campaign has been criticized for seemingly trivializing the suffering of those affected by a violent military crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in 1980.
Chung, who serves as the chairman of Shinsegae Group and holds a major 67.5% share in Starbucks Korea, appeared on television to express his remorse. He offered a deep, three-fold bow during his statement, seeking forgiveness from the families of the 1980s democracy advocates who suffered under the nation’s former military regime, as well as from the general public.
The uproar began when Starbucks attempted to advertise a large tumbler size, referred to as a “tank,” by designating May 18 as “Tank Day.” This date coincides with the anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising, a pro-democracy movement harshly quashed by military forces using tanks and helicopters, resulting in numerous casualties.
Adding fuel to the fire, the campaign employed the phrase “Thwack it on the table!,” which many interpreted as an allusion to a notorious 1987 police statement. This statement was part of an attempt to obscure the torture and death of student activist Park Jong-chol, with authorities initially claiming he died suddenly when an officer “hit the desk with a thwack.”
The public backlash was swift, prompting Shinsegae to swiftly retract the promotion and dismiss the CEO of Starbucks Korea. Furthermore, law enforcement has initiated an investigation following complaints from the relatives of those who perished in the Gwangju incident.
“I take it very seriously the fact that many people felt deep pain and anger because of Starbucks Korea’s inappropriate marketing campaign,” Chung said Tuesday.
He also asked people not to take out their frustration on staff at Starbucks shops, saying the responsibility lies with management. There were no immediate reports of major incidents at stores.
Chung issued his first apology on May 19, saying in a statement that the campaign caused “deep pain to the victims and bereaved families of the May 18 Democratization Movement as well as to the public.”
Jeon Sangjin, a senior Shinsegae Group executive, said the company has yet to find conclusive evidence that Starbucks Korea marketing employees intended to mock the pro-democracy movement, an accusation the employees have denied.
However, he said some employees refused management requests to hand over their smartphones during a weeklong internal review. Jeon said the company would look at results from the police inquiry and any employee found to have intended to ridicule protesters would be fired.
The anger over the campaign has triggered public calls for boycotts, amplified by government officials, including Interior and Safety Minister Yoon Ho-jung, who said Starbucks products will no longer be used at government events and lamented the chain’s “anti-historical behavior.”
President Lee Jae Myung said on X last week that the campaign displayed “inhumane and disgraceful behavior by cheap profiteers who deny the values of the South Korean community, basic human rights and democracy.”
The crackdown in Gwangju came months after General Chun Doo-hwan seized power in a coup in late 1979. Government records show about 200 people died in Gwangju, but activists say the true death toll was much higher. Chun’s government also imprisoned tens of thousands, saying it was rooting out social evils.
Public anger over Chun’s dictatorship led to massive nationwide protests in 1987, forcing him to accept a constitutional revision introducing direct presidential elections, which is widely seen as the start of South Korea’s transition to democracy.
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Inset: Alonzo McDaniel. Background: The Missouri home where Alonzo McDaniel was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife Evelyn McDaniel (KSDK/YouTube).
In a tragic incident in Missouri, a man described by family and police as “gentle” was fatally stabbed by his wife, who they say subjected him to years of “abusive” behavior. Alonzo McDaniel, aged 65, reportedly endured prolonged mistreatment by his wife Evelyn McDaniel, also 65, before she allegedly killed him in north St. Louis last month, according to legal documents.
Family members and friends of Alonzo McDaniel claim he suffered through years of domestic abuse, culminating in his tragic death. His sister, Tina-Marie McDaniel, spoke to NBC’s local affiliate KSDK, expressing their concerns, “We urged him to leave because we feared this would happen.”
Tina-Marie McDaniel detailed the troubling situation, noting, “She’s been abusive for a very long time. Despite her threats, he tolerated her. She warned him about her intentions, and ultimately, she acted on them.”
James Moton, a close friend of Alonzo, recounted a phone call with him shortly before the tragic event, during which he overheard Evelyn McDaniel yelling at Alonzo. According to the probable cause affidavit, Evelyn McDaniel confessed to stabbing Alonzo in the chest on April 23.
One of Alonzo McDaniel’s close friends, James Moton, says he heard Alonzo McDaniel being yelled at by Evelyn McDaniel while Moton was on the phone with him right before the slaying allegedly happened. According to a probable cause affidavit, Evelyn McDaniel “admitted to stabbing” Alonzo in the chest on April 23.
“All of a sudden I heard an altercation,” Moton recounted. “I heard him scream, ‘Ah, why you just stabbed me?! You stabbed me!’ Me being on the phone and hearing that and him taking his last breath or screaming and then it goes silent. It’s just, I’m lost. That’s like a brother to me.”
Tina-Marie McDaniel told local CBS affiliate KMOV that her brother was 6-foot-3 and Evelyn McDaniel was about 4-foot-7, but he refused to defend himself physically whenever Evelyn McDaniel would allegedly abuse him.
“He would not hit her. He would not fight her,” Tina-Marie McDaniel said. “If he wanted to really stop her, he could have. With physical force. But I believe she took advantage of that and just went for what she knew and just took my brother’s life.”
Tina-Marie McDaniel alleged that Evelyn McDaniel had been “really irate all day” and had been out “drinking.” The couple allegedly began arguing after they got back home.
“At that point, from what I was told, because I wasn’t here, she started trying to stab him,” Tina-Marie McDaniel told KMOV. “And he was like, ‘What are you doing?’ He said stop. And then they heard him scream.”
According to KSDK, neighbors and friends described Alonzo McDaniel as a truck driver who was known in the community for being a protector and provider. He reportedly mowed lawns for free, checked on elderly residents after storms, bought groceries for people in need, and mentored neighborhood teenagers.
“My brother is so gentle,” Tina-Marie McDaniel told KMOV. “The whole block loved him. He was caring. He was supportive. He would come and do anything for anybody.”
Referencing Evelyn McDaniel and the charges she is facing, the grieving sister told KSDK, “I’m depending on the justice system to do what they’re supposed to do. Not let this slide and not let her walk away.”
Evelyn McDaniel is charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. She is being held without bond, with no court date yet scheduled.
AUGUSTA, Ga. () – On Monday, a heartfelt gathering took place at the All Wars Memorial in Olde Town Augusta as community members, veterans, military families, and local dignitaries came together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to the United States.
The event, known as the Augusta CRSA “America 250” Memorial Day Ceremony, featured an array of patriotic elements. Attendees were moved by stirring music, heartfelt prayers, and a roll call that honored local veterans organizations, with speeches delivered by city officials and military leaders.
Major General Ryan Janovic, representing the U.S. Army at Fort Gordon, emphasized the significance of Memorial Day as a moment to honor those service members who never made it back home.
“I have personally experienced deployments where not everyone in the brigade returned,” Janovic shared. “The memories of their faces, their families, and the ceremonies held in their honor remain vivid.”
For many veterans and military families, Janovic noted, Memorial Day resonates with a profound depth of meaning.
“Memorial Day is an American time to get quiet and remember those who didn’t come home from serving overseas and defending our way of life,” Janovic said.
Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson also spoke about the connection between Memorial Day and the Augusta CSRA’s “America 250” observance, which marks the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
“We have been involved in every major conflict since this nation even became a country,” Johnson said. “From the Revoluntionary War to the Vietnam War to the Korean conflict, to World War I and II, Augusta has been the fabric of America.”
The ceremony also focused on teaching younger generations about the sacrifices made be service members.
Janovic says be believes younger people understand the importance of the day.
“I have an 18-year-old son, so that question hits home well,” Janovic said. “He knows this is a special day and his friends do as well.”
Timothy Tyler, volunteer with the Augusta Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars, says he hopes people remember the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces.
“Here we have three great memorials to the different people from the CSRA who made the ultimate sacrifice,” Tyler said. “I just hope people remember all the sacrifices.”
Organizers say events like this help make sure the stories and sacrifices of fallen service members are never forgotten.
FORSYTH, Ill. (WCIA) — The Village of Forsyth is gearing up for a significant renovation of its Veterans Memorial, offering locals a unique opportunity to contribute to the project.
Situated at 740 W Forsyth Parkway, the Forsyth Veterans Memorial stands as a tribute to those who have served the nation. The upcoming renovation aims not only to safeguard the memorial’s legacy but also to enhance the area as a space for reflecting on the sacrifices made by veterans.
In the realm of tennis, Corentin Moutet might not be a household name outside of dedicated circles, yet he’s a player who consistently delivers excitement and drama on the court. Known for his fiery temper and entertaining antics, both on and off the court, Moutet has honed his skills over the past couple of years, transforming into a formidable opponent.
Currently sitting at 32nd in the global rankings, Moutet has earned the 30th seed in the forthcoming French Open, a testament to his recent improvements and growing reputation in the sport. His journey at the tournament begins with a first-round clash against Vit Kopriva.
This opening match promises to be a captivating duel of contrasting styles. Moutet, with his emotional playstyle and creative shot-making, compensates for a lack of physical prowess with cunning and flair. On the other hand, Kopriva presents a calm and collected demeanor, known for his baseline resilience and ability to outlast opponents through tenacity and consistent rallies.
Moutet vs. Kopriva odds, prediction
This is a battle of opposites.
While Moutet plays with emotion and relies on crafty shot-making to make up for his lack of physical tools, Kopriva is a level-headed journeyman who is happy to sit on the baseline and frustrate his opponents with his ability to absorb pressure and sustain rallies.
That approach should work against Moutet, as the Frenchman simply doesn’t have the power to overwhelm the Czech, especially on the dirt. Instead, Moutet will need to rely on his old tricks to get an advantage on Kopriva, but I don’t envision the underdog being susceptible to the dark arts.
Vit Kopriva in action against Felix Auger-Aliassime. REUTERS
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Instead, I expect Kopriva to stick to the script and allow Moutet, an easily frustrated opponent, to become disengaged as he is forced into long rallies. He’ll have plenty of time to accomplish this, as this is a best-of-5 set encounter. That gives Moutet plenty of runway to lose his cool.
And while Moutet may have the French crowd backing him, he does come into the French Open riding a four-match losing streak, including two defeats to players ranked outside the top 100, and boasting a 3-6 record during the clay swing.
Kopriva is in better form, and he’s got the stylistic advantage for this match. This is a great price.
The Play: Kopriva moneyline (+146, FanDuel)
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As you age past 60, you might find your knees feeling less dependable, especially on stairs. To fortify knee strength, focusing on more than just the knee joint is crucial. Your quads are essential for straightening and controlling the knees, while the glutes and hamstrings stabilize your hips. Meanwhile, a strong core ensures your body is well-aligned during movements such as stepping, squatting, hinging, or marching. A decline in strength in these areas can lead to knees feeling wobbly during activities like climbing stairs, walking, or even standing up from a chair.
While gym machines are beneficial for building muscle, they don’t always mimic the real-life function of your knees. Machines like the leg extension and leg curl are excellent for targeting quads and hamstrings, but everyday movements require your legs to work in harmony with your hips, feet, and core. This is where standing exercises come into play, as they help you develop a foundation of strength, control, and balance.
With clients aiming for stronger knees but hesitant to dive into intense lower-body workouts, I often recommend starting with movements that boost confidence. These exercises are designed to teach your legs how to absorb impact, maintain control, and push off the ground effectively. By focusing on the quads, glutes, hamstrings, hips, and core, these five standing exercises provide essential support to your knees where it’s needed most.
Gym machines can help build muscle, but they don’t always train the way your knees work in daily life. A leg extension machine targets the quads, and a leg curl machine hits the hamstrings, but real movement asks your legs to coordinate with your hips, feet, and trunk. That’s why standing exercises can give you a better foundation. You’re training strength, control, and balance together.
I’ve seen this with clients who want stronger knees but don’t feel ready to jump straight into heavy lower-body work. The best starting point usually involves movements that build confidence while teaching the legs to absorb force, control position, and drive through the floor. The five exercises below train your quads, glutes, hamstrings, hips, and core, which gives your knees more support where they need it most.
Low Box Step-Ups
Low box step-ups train your quads, glutes, calves, and core while giving your knee a controlled way to build strength through stepping. The low height keeps the movement approachable, but your lead leg still has to drive the work and control your bodyweight. That makes step-ups more useful than many gym machines because they train the knee in a pattern you use every day. Stronger step-ups carry over to stairs, curbs, uneven ground, and walking with more confidence.
Muscles Trained: Quadriceps, glutes, calves, core
How to Do It:
Stand facing a low box or sturdy step.
Place your whole foot on the box.
Brace your core and keep your chest lifted.
Press through your lead foot to stand tall on the box.
Step back down with control.
Complete all reps, then switch sides.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps per leg. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Assisted step-ups, slower step-downs, slightly higher step-ups
Form Tip: Drive through your whole foot and keep your knee tracking over your toes.
Extended Leg Glute Bridge
Extended leg glute bridges train your glutes and hamstrings while supporting better hip control around the knees. Extending the legs farther from your body increases hamstring demand, helping balance the front-of-thigh work from squats and step-ups. Stronger glutes and hamstrings help keep the knees from taking on every bit of lower-body stress. This move also builds the backside strength you need for walking, climbing stairs, and standing with better control.
Muscles Trained: Glutes, hamstrings, core
How to Do It:
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Walk your feet farther away from your hips.
Brace your core and press through your heels.
Lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees.
Squeeze your glutes at the top.
Lower your hips with control.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Standard glute bridges, paused glute bridges, single-leg bridge holds
Form Tip: Press through your heels and stop if your lower back takes over.
Dumbbell RDL
Dumbbell RDLs train your hamstrings, glutes, and core while teaching your hips to handle more of the workload. A stronger hinge can take pressure off the knees because your hips and hamstrings learn to contribute, rather than letting every lower-body movement become knee-dominant. As you lower the weights, your hamstrings control the motion and your core keeps your back flat. That carries over to bending, lifting, walking uphill, and moving with stronger support around the knees.
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold dumbbells in front of your thighs.
Brace your core and soften your knees.
Push your hips back as the dumbbells travel down your legs.
Lower until you feel a stretch through your hamstrings.
Drive your hips forward to return to standing.
Squeeze your glutes at the top.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps. Rest for 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Staggered-stance RDL, bodyweight good morning, tempo RDL
Form Tip: Keep the dumbbells close to your legs and move through your hips.
Dumbbell Marching
Dumbbell marching trains your hip flexors, quads, calves, and core while building single-leg control. Each knee lift forces the standing leg to stabilize, which gives the knee more practice holding a position under load. This helps restore knee strength because the joint must remain steady while the rest of the body moves. It also carries over to walking up stairs, stepping over objects, and maintaining balance during daily movement.
Muscles Trained: Hip flexors, quadriceps, calves, glutes, core
How to Do It:
Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand or one dumbbell held at your chest.
Brace your core and keep your shoulders relaxed.
Shift your weight onto one foot.
Lift your opposite knee toward your chest.
Lower your foot back to the floor with control.
Alternate sides in a steady rhythm.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps per leg. Rest for 45 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Bodyweight marching, suitcase marching, slower marching
Form Tip: Stay tall and avoid leaning back as your knee lifts.
Goblet Box Squats
Goblet box squats train your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core while giving your knees a clear, controlled squat pattern. The box sets the depth, which can help you move with more confidence and avoid dropping lower than your body can control. Holding the weight at your chest also encourages a taller torso and better bracing. Compared with gym machines, goblet box squats build knee strength in a pattern that carries over directly to sitting, standing, and climbing stairs.
Stand in front of a box or sturdy chair with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell at your chest.
Brace your core and keep your chest lifted.
Lower your hips toward the box with control.
Lightly tap the box without relaxing.
Drive through your feet to return to standing.
Recommended Sets and Reps: Perform 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps. Rest for 60 seconds between each set.
Best Variations: Bodyweight box squats, pause box squats, slower tempo box squats
Form Tip: Keep your knees tracking with your toes and avoid collapsing onto the box.
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Stronger knees come from better support above and below the joint. Your hips, quads, hamstrings, calves, and core all play a role in how the knees feel when you move. These exercises give your legs more practice controlling real positions rather than just pushing against a machine path. Keep the load manageable, focus on smooth reps, and let strength build through better movement.
Start with a range you can control: Use a low box for step-ups and a comfortable box height for squats. Clean movement builds confidence and helps your knees tolerate more work over time.
Train both the front and back of your legs: Step-ups and box squats build quad strength, while bridges and RDLs strengthen the glutes and hamstrings. Balanced strength gives the knees more support.
Slow down the lowering phase: Step down, hinge, and squat with control. Slower lowering teaches your legs to absorb force, which matters for stairs, curbs, and everyday movement.
Use support when needed: A wall, rail, or chair can help you stay steady while you build strength. Light support keeps the focus on control instead of wobbling through reps.
Progress in small steps: Add a few reps, use a slightly heavier dumbbell, raise the step height, or slow the tempo. Small changes keep your knees improving without turning the workout into a grind.
Think of knee strength as a team effort. Train the muscles around the joint, keep your reps clean, and give your legs consistent practice in the positions you use every day.
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Sadeghi, Alireza et al. “Effectiveness of muscle strengthening exercises on the clinical outcomes of patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized four-arm controlled trial.” Caspian journal of internal medicine vol. 14,3 (2023): 433-442. doi:10.22088/cjim.14.3.433
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faced criticism on Monday following a social media post commemorating George Floyd. Floyd’s death on Memorial Day six years ago sparked national protests, riots, and demands for police reform.
Frey took to X, stating, “Today, we remember George Floyd, who was murdered by a former Minneapolis police officer six years ago. That moment changed our city forever.”
In further comments, Frey reflected on how Floyd’s death compelled Minneapolis to confront difficult issues surrounding race, policing, inequality, and trust. He emphasized that this tragic event required the city to not only talk about change but to demonstrate it concretely.
Frey also expressed a commitment to honoring the site of Floyd’s death as both a globally significant memorial and a vital neighborhood space where people come to live, work, gather, and heal.
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey received criticism after honoring George Floyd in a social media post on Memorial Day.(AP Images; Getty Images)
Floyd died from cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression after being pinned to the ground by officers outside a convenience store where he allegedly tried to pass a counterfeit $20 bill.
Four police officers, including Derek Chauvin, were sentenced to prison over Floyd’s death. Chauvin pinned Floyd to the ground with his knee on his neck for around nine minutes.
Frey’s post immediately received criticism given that Monday was also Memorial Day.
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“Newsflash: Today is Memorial Day, not George Floyd Day. Show our fallen heroes and their families some freaking respect,” wrote State Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla. “You’re a complete disgrace to America, @MayorFrey.”
Others noted that Floyd’s death triggered destructive riots across the country where stores and buildings were looted and burned.
“It changed your city, state and my country for the worse. Rioters on your side killed people and did billions in economic damage. And for what? Defunding police policies that have led to more people being killed,” reporter Andy Ngo replied to Frey.
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George Floyd died on May 25, 2020, after Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for 9 1/2 minutes outside a convenience store where Floyd tried to pass a counterfeit $20 bill.(Christopher Harris/AP)
While the official autopsy ruled the death a homicide caused by police restraint, the medical examiner’s report also noted that the amount of fentanyl in Floyd’s system and his recent use of methamphetamine were contributing factors.
“At first I thought this had to be a parody,” Tomi Lahren wrote on X. “I thought no way this fruity ass mayor was possibly honoring George Floyd on Memorial Day… But here it is.”
“Today we remember the veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. Not drug addicts who overdosed,” Townhall.com columnist Dustin Grage wrote.
In a separate post, Frey honored veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, saying: “We owe them — and the families who carry their memory forward — our deepest gratitude.”
In an audacious move to safeguard their community from escalating violence, residents of North Seattle have resorted to constructing makeshift barricades on their neighborhood streets. This initiative comes after enduring weeks of unsettling gunfire in close proximity to their homes.
Situated near North 98th Street and Linden Avenue North, these residents have taken matters into their own hands, spending the Memorial Day weekend assembling roadblocks composed of dirt, gravel, logs, and concrete. These barriers now partially obstruct access to several residential streets adjacent to Aurora Avenue, a thoroughfare they believe is facilitating the spread of gun violence linked to prostitution-related activities.
The residents supporting these barriers express a sense of urgency and desperation to curtail the shootings. “It’s either this, or bullets in my neighbor’s houses,” stated Peter Orr, echoing the community’s anxiety and determination to act.
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However, this grassroots approach has sparked debate. Critics voice concerns that these barricades might impede emergency services, potentially delaying firefighters, medics, and other first responders during critical situations.
“It’s either this, or bullets in my neighbor’s houses,” resident Peter Orr said.
Over the past month, residents documented at least eight shootings within roughly 10 blocks of their homes using incident numbers, surveillance footage and shell casings, according to neighbors who have tracked incident numbers, surveillance footage and shell casings.
One recent shooting sent bullets into the side of a nearby home, stopping near a six-week-old baby’s bassinet, according to the family living there.
“We celebrate when there’s not a shooting,” resident Kate, who asked not to use her last name, said.
Kate and Orr said neighbors built the barricades over the weekend after repeated overnight gunfire left residents frustrated and fearful. They did not name the residents who constructed them when asked. They said they do not know whether whoever built the barricades obtained city permits.
Seattle requires permits to block or place structures in public streets. Under city rules, unauthorized street obstructions can lead to fines, removal orders and the city billing residents to remove them.
The neighborhood effort turned into a conflict Sunday when residents started confronting each other near one of the barricades.
River Alexander, a nearby resident, worried street obstructions could interfere with emergency response times.
“I think that the risk of emergency services not being able to get through here, and the impediment that could cause to people’s actual lives, is greater than the good they think they’re doing from putting up this,” Alexander said.
Kate and Orr argued enough streets remain open for emergency vehicles and said they believe the greater danger is continued gun violence near homes and children.
“There’s a real gray area there,” Orr said. “But nobody wants to wake up to one of their neighbors being dead.”
Seattle police previously told KING 5 they understand residents’ concerns and continue patrolling the Aurora corridor “as time and call load allows.”
Publicly available Seattle police data shows Greenwood recorded fewer shots-fired calls this year compared to the same point in 2025. However, a separate police analysis shared with residents found 13 shootings reported along the broader Aurora corridor this year.
Residents supporting the barricades said they hope city leaders will ultimately address the violence that led to them being built in the first place.
In a surprising turn of events, an off-duty high-ranking NYPD officer is reported to have accidentally discharged a firearm during a dispute with his daughter’s boyfriend in Rockland County this past Sunday, as revealed by law enforcement insiders.
Sources informed The Post that Assistant Chief Benjamin Gurley, who is responsible for the Bronx North command, found himself in a physical scuffle with a man late Sunday night in Haverstraw, New York. This man had allegedly been harassing Gurley’s daughter.
It appears that the individual involved in the altercation is currently romantically linked to Gurley’s daughter, according to those familiar with the situation.
NYPD Assistant Chief Benjamin Gurley allegedly fired his gun during a fight with his daughter’s boyfriend. J.C. Rice for NY Post
Amidst the tense exchange, the police chief is said to have unintentionally fired his weapon.
Fortunately, the stray bullet did not hit anyone, though Gurley did sustain an arm injury during the brawl. He will be wearing a sling as he recovers, according to the same sources.
The Haverstraw Police Department responded to the shooting and is leading the investigation. The NYPD’s Force Investigation Division and Internal Affairs Bureau are separately probing the incident.
Sources told the New York Daily News that Gurley’s duty status has not been impacted by the accidental gunfire.
Gurley joined the NYPD as a deputy chief in 2000. He held the same position until he was promoted to assistant chief in 2023, according to his LinkedIn.
Benjamin Gurley (right) with NYPD Chiefs Aaron Edwards and Christopher McIntosh, who all run borough commands in the city. J.C. Rice for NY Post
In February, the senior cop told The Post that it was frustrating to watch two decades slip by without a promotion in sight.
“If you were to put in hard work and see people pass you…you would kind of get discouraged and may not want to work as hard,” he said. “That has leveled off a lot over the past couple of years.”
The father of three is a first-generation cop born and raised in the Bronx.
The airstrike hit a tent encampment of displaced families in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis.
A ceasefire, brokered by US President Donald Trump last year, has failed to halt Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.
An overnight Israeli airstrike targeting a tent in the southern Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a young girl aged six, and left 17 others injured, according to Palestinian health officials. Among the injured were several other children.
Medical personnel reported that the strike hit a tent encampment housing displaced families in Khan Younis’ Mawasi area. The victims included six-year-old Mennatallah Abu Libda and a 31-year-old woman, identified as Hanan Mahmoud.
Eyewitnesses noted that the assault was executed using two helicopters.
The Israeli military informed Reuters that the operation targeted militants, though they did not provide additional details.
Grieving relatives gathered at the hospital to say their final goodbyes to their loved ones.
Men and women who were related to the dead girl wept beside her white-shrouded body.
“This little girl, a little bird from the birds of paradise, was playing at the door of her home,” said the dead girl’s grandmother Soheir Abu Libda.
‘There is no ceasefire’
An October ceasefire, brokered by United States President Donald Trump, has failed to halt Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, with Israel and Hamas deadlocked in indirect talks over implementing the second phase of the deal, which includes the militant group’s disarmament and Israeli army withdrawals.
The ceasefire left Israel in control of more than half of the enclave, with Hamas controlling a sliver of territory along the coast.
About 900 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since the truce came into effect, according to figures from Gaza health officials.
Four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants during the same period, the country’s military has said.
“There is no ceasefire, nothing at all. It’s all just deceiving people, nothing more and nothing less,” said Khader Abu Libda, a relative of the dead girl, during the funeral procession.
Israel escalates attack in Lebanon
Meanwhile, the Israeli army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday (local time), as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in Lebanon in an effort to “crush” Hezbollah.
The airstrikes come as the US and Iran seek to finalise the terms of an agreement to end the Middle East conflict, which could include the Lebanon front, where Israel and Hezbollah have waged war since 2 March.
Despite a ceasefire that came into effect on 17 April, Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire on a near-daily basis.
“I have ordered an even greater acceleration of our operations,” Netanyahu said in a video statement posted on his Telegram channel.
Following the call for escalation, residents fled the southern suburbs of Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold.
The Israeli air force carried out successive strikes in the Bekaa valley in eastern Lebanon on Monday evening, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA).
Dozens of Israeli strikes earlier targeted several towns and villages in southern Lebanon in the early hours, killing three people in two cars and on a motorcycle, NNA reported.
Israeli airstrikes then targeted several towns near the ancient city of Tyre, according to the news agency.
According to Lebanese authorities, Israeli strikes since early March have killed more than 3,100 people.
The Israeli military also announced on Monday that a soldier had been killed the previous day in southern Lebanon.
That brings the number of Israeli soldiers killed since the outbreak of hostilities with Hezbollah to 23. One civilian contractor has also been killed.
