Bystanders
Coverage of Bystanders in the Nexus archive.
- Bullets that killed 2 at Seattle festival weren't recovered from teen shooter's gun, police say
Bullets recovered from two bystanders killed during a shootout at a Seattle festival last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was firing, police said in court documents filed Wednesday. The findings were detailed in court documents filed Wednesday.
- Man charged in Fox River boat crash that killed 1, injured 2: Report
A man has been charged in connection with a boat crash on the Fox River that resulted in one death and two injuries. Bystanders reported to emergency crews that two individuals from one of the boats left before first responders arrived.
- Bystanders help pull swimmer out of water at Sandy Hook Beach
Bystanders at Sandy Hook Beach assisted in pulling a swimmer who had gone under the water. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon.
- 70-year-old woman randomly pushed from behind onto subway tracks in Midtown
A 70-year-old woman was randomly pushed from behind onto subway tracks in Midtown. Bystanders pulled her back to the platform.
- Witnesses wallop Utah mall stabbing suspect, hold him until police arrive, wild video shows
Witnesses in Utah subdued a mall stabbing suspect by beating him and holding him until police arrived, as shown in a viral video. A bystander shouted at the attacker to drop the knife during the confrontation.
- Naked man tries to kidnap 7-year-old tourist from mother at Portland park, bystanders intervene
A naked man attempted to kidnap a 7-year-old tourist from her mother at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. The suspect was fought off by the girl's parents and bystanders before police arrived.
- Whale sinks NJ fire department boat; bystanders come to the rescue
A whale sank a New Jersey fire department boat during a routine security detail over the holiday weekend, leading to a maritime survival situation where bystanders provided rescue assistance.
- Bystanders jump in to help woman in random attack at SoCal Target, video shows
A violent and random attack occurred inside a Target store in Simi Valley, captured on video. Bystanders assisted the woman who was attacked, and a man is in custody.
- Times Square gunfire sends bystanders scrambling to safety
Gunfire was fired in New York's Times Square, causing tourists and bystanders to scramble for cover. The incident led people to run in all directions for safety.
- Horror moment woman falls into manhole as loose cover gives way
A woman in Brazil fell into a manhole after a loose cover gave way, sustaining injuries from the impact. Bystanders assisted her after she landed in chest-high water. The incident follows a similar event involving a grandmother.
- Man suffers serious injuries in Belfast stabbing: Hero bystanders wrestle knifeman to ground in 'terrifying' attack as suspect is arrested
A man suffered serious injuries in a stabbing in Belfast. Hero bystanders intervened to subdue the knifeman, leading to his arrest.
- Knifeman stabs woman to death in 'random street attack' in front of terrified bystanders in Barcelona
A man stabbed a woman to death in a random street attack in Barcelona, witnessed by terrified bystanders. The incident occurred in a public area, highlighting concerns about street safety.
- Hero bystanders who stopped Golders Green terror knifeman: Moment men bravely ran to aid of two victims and helped police arrest suspect as he targeted Jews in north London
Bystanders intervened to stop a terror knifeman in Golders Green, north London, aiding two victims and assisting police in arresting the suspect, who targeted Jews. The incident highlights community courage in preventing a potential attack.