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Man tracked stolen truck with Apple AirTag; thief allegedly pulled a gun; owner shot, killed him, police say
The owner of a stolen truck tracked down the thief and killed him after the thief allegedly pulled a gun, police say.
"I know that it’s frustrating, but please do not take matters into your own hands," San Antonio Police Public Information Officer Nick Soliz said in a press conference, as reported by KSAT.
"It's never safe, as you can see by this incident," Soliz also said.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner identified 44-year-old Andrew John Herrera and ruled his death a homicide. The ME's office says Herrera died from a gunshot wound to the head, the outlet also reported.
The incident began Wednesday when Herrera reportedly stole a truck from a home in north San Antonio, KHOU reported.
The truck owner reported the theft of his vehicle to the police around 1 p.m.
Unbeknownst to the thief, the truck owner and two other family members used an Apple AirTag to track the location of the truck. They used the popular tracking device to locate the truck at a shopping center in southeast San Antonio about 20 miles away, according to CBS News.
The three family members traveled to the shopping center and located the truck. One family member "attempted to contact the suspect on the side of the truck," KSAT reported.
Police say the precise details of the confrontation are unclear, but that the suspect may have pulled a firearm before he was shot by the man who confronted him. Soliz says police believe the only person who fired shots was the person who tracked down the stolen truck.
It is not clear whether the shooter will face any charges, KSAT reported in an update Saturday.
What is an Apple AirTag?
An Apple AirTag is a small, coin-shaped device used to track objects like keys, purses, backpacks, luggage, or even cars. AirTags are a bit larger than a half dollar at about .31 inches thick and 1.26 inches in diameter.
According to Apple, since the device's launch in 2021, users have "written in to share countless stories of AirTag being instrumental in reuniting them with the things they value."
Though the devices have been instrumental in helping users reunite with their lost objects, they are also used in nefarious ways.
The company says they have been "working closely with various safety groups and law enforcement agencies" to help guard against unwanted tracking.
"Based on our knowledge and on discussions with law enforcement, incidents of AirTag misuse are rare; however, each instance is one too many," the company said in a 2022 statement.
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The left's latest attack on pickup trucks is because they're large and scary and allegedly bad for the environment.
Republican leaders commit to investigating GoFundMe because the company took down the Freedom Convoy's fundraiser
Prominent GOP officials throughout the country are committed to investigating actions taken by GoFundMe in dissolving the fundraiser for Canadian truckers in the Freedom Convoy and refusing to distribute funds raised on their behalf.
The widely popular fundraiser generated several million dollars for the anti-vaccine mandate protesters before GoFundMe shut it down and refused to pay out the donations.
Newsweek reported that “The fundraising effort had raised C$10 million — around $7.9 million — and C$1 million had already been distributed to the organizers of the so-called Freedom Convoy before GoFundMe took the decision to stop the fundraiser. GoFundMe initially announced on Friday it would refund contributions to anyone who applied and the remaining funds would be distributed to charities chosen by the Freedom Convoy organizers and verified by the crowdfunding site.”
However, after intense backlash, GoFundMe changed course and opted to refund all donations made to the Freedom Convoy 2022 fundraiser.
To simplify the process for our users, we will be refunding all donations to the Freedom Convoy 2022 fundraiser. This refund will happen automatically\u2014you do not need to submit a request. Donors can expect to see refunds within 7-10 business days.— GoFundMe (@GoFundMe) 1644047784
GoFundMe shutdown the convoy’s saying that it no longer could be considered a peaceful protest.
“We now have evidence from law enforcement that the previously peaceful demonstration has become an occupation, with police reports of violence and other unlawful activity,” GoFundMe wrote, “Following a review of relevant facts and multiple discussions with local law enforcement and city officials, this fundraiser is now in violation of our Terms of Service … and has been removed from the platform.”
The Ottawa Police advocated for all crowdfunding websites to prevent the Freedom Convoy from fundraising.
We want to thank @gofundme for listening to our concerns as a City and a police service. The decision to withhold funding for these unlawful demonstrations is an important step and we call on all crowdfunding sites to follow.— Ottawa Police (@Ottawa Police) 1644020207
Saturday morning, Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will work alongside Florida’s Attorney General to investigate GoFundMe and its deceptive practices. Governor DeSantis labeled the company’s tactics as “fraud.”
It is a fraud for @gofundme to commandeer $9M in donations sent to support truckers and give it to causes of their own choosing. \n\nI will work with @AGAshleyMoody to investigate these deceptive practices \u2014 these donors should be given a refund.— Ron DeSantis (@Ron DeSantis) 1644073468
The Attorneys General of several states including West Virginia, Louisiana, and Ohio matched Governor DeSantis’ righteous indignation and made clear that they intend to hold GoFundMe accountable for any potentially illegal acts they committed by terminating the Freedom Convoy’s fundraiser.
Patrick Morrisey, the Attorney General of West Virginia, told his constituents that if they were victimized to let his office know.
#GoFundMe now won\u2019t honor #FreedomConvoy donations and will instead redirect to other charities? \n\nIn WV, organizations must not deceive donors and engage in deceptive advertising practices. \n\nIf you\u2019ve been victimized by a deceptive act or practice, let us know!— Patrick Morrisey (@Patrick Morrisey) 1644033328
Louisiana’s Attorney General Eric Schmitt said that GoFundMe’s actions were “totally unacceptable” and that he would be “investigating” the company's “deceptive practices.”
It\u2019s totally unacceptable for @gofundme to siphon over $9M in donations sent to support #TruckersForFreedom2020 & funnel it to causes it supports.\n\nI will be investigating these deceptive practices. Donors should be given a refund.#TruckersConvoy2022 #TruckersForFreedom— Eric Schmitt (@Eric Schmitt) 1644080262
And, Dave Yost, the Attorney General of Ohio, said that while refunding every donation was the “right thing to do” he still wanted to hear from Ohioans who gave to the Freedom Convoy.
In the last few minutes, #GoFundMe tweeted that they will refund all donations to #FreedomConvoy automatically.\n\nThat\u2019s the right thing to do, but it is not the end of the story. I still want to hear from you if you donated.\n\nThis needs to not happen again!— Attorney General Dave Yost (@Attorney General Dave Yost) 1644071030
It’s worth noting that in the Sumner of 2020, GoFundMe amplified fundraising attempts for people involved in the CHAZ/CHOP movement in downtown Seattle, Washington.
GoFundMe found the Freedom Convoy to be a violent movement worthy of suppression, but it deemed a violent secessionist movement that was a hotbed for rape and murder a worthy cause.
In a community with no police, this farmer is feeding people & bringing them closer together.\n\nLearn how you can support Marcus' mission within the CHOP: https://gfme.co/chop-farmer\u00a0https://twitter.com/Quicktake/status/1273971946858913793\u00a0\u2026— GoFundMe (@GoFundMe) 1593714914
GoFundMe’s message is clear. They, like countless other Western corporations, will advance the causes of violent leftists while actively working to suppress peaceful, patriotic movements.
Video: Watch Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson give his own custom pickup truck to a Navy veteran
Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gave his own pickup truck to Navy veteran Oscar Rodriguez, and shared video of the touching moment online.
The heartwarming scene has amassed millions of views.
"I invited fans to a special theater screening of RED NOTICE and I wanted to do something cool for all of them," Johnson explained on social media. "Free concessions, @projectrock, @teremana, @zoaenergy, @saltandstraw ice cream. Free everything and a great time at the movies!"
"I also wanted to do something BIG… something MASSIVE… something unforgettable for one fan," he noted. "My original idea was to give away the Porsche Taycan, that I drive in the movie, Red Notice. So we reached out to Porsche, but they said no."
Johnson said that he decided that he would give away his own truck instead.
"I gathered as much information as I could about everyone in the audience and ultimately, Oscar's story moved me," the actor noted. "Takes care of his 75 year old mom. Personal trainer. Leader at his church. Provides support and meals for women victimized by domestic violence. Proud & humble Navy veteran. Kind human being."
In the video, Rodriguez, who had been excited just to meet Johnson, became very emotional after learning that Johnson was giving him the vehicle.
"Hugging @therock is worth a thousand trucks!" Rodriguez said in an Instagram post. "I could have gone home content and satisfied knowing I got a BEAR HUG from Dwayne Johnson, A Living Legend. Cheers to you brother. I pray for more hugs, @teremana toasts in our future!"
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