Multiple Investigations Underway Across the Nation
Los Angeles County detectives are investigating a possible connection between the death of former NFL player Kevin Johnson and three other homicides near homeless encampments in Willowbrook, California, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Meanwhile, in Arizona, authorities are searching for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who police believe was abducted from her home on Sunday. In Washington D.C., a potential government shutdown looms as Democrats and Republicans clash over immigration enforcement tactics. In Tennessee, more than 200 people were evaluated and treated after a carbon monoxide leak at Milligan University. And in Georgia, Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced his retirement, adding to a growing wave of GOP House exits.
The death of Kevin Johnson, 55, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s, occurred on January 21 at an encampment in Willowbrook, an unincorporated community near Compton, CBS News reported. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined the cause of death to be "blunt head trauma and stab wounds." The L.A. County Sheriff's Department stated that four homicides occurred in the area between October 2025 and January 2026 and remain under active investigation.
In Arizona, the family of Nancy Guthrie, including her daughter Savannah, made an emotional plea for her safe return. "Everyone is looking for you, Mommy, everywhere," Savannah Guthrie said in a video message posted on Wednesday, according to ABC News. "We will not rest. Your children will not rest until we are together again." Savannah Guthrie also emphasized her mother's fragile health, stating, "Our mom is our heart and our home."
In Washington D.C., a potential government shutdown is looming as Democrats and Republicans struggle to reach an agreement on restrictions to immigration enforcement tactics, ABC News reported. The debate follows two fatal shootings by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis last month. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the majority of his caucus voted against a funding deal Senate Democrats had struck with the White House.
In Elizabethton, Tennessee, a carbon monoxide leak at Milligan University's Steve Lacy Fieldhouse led to the evaluation and treatment of more than 200 people, Fox News reported. Ballad Health said it was actively caring for those affected across six hospitals as of 6 p.m. local time Wednesday. The total number of people affected is still unclear, as is the breakdown between students and staff.
In Georgia, Rep. Barry Loudermilk, a Republican, announced his retirement from the House of Representatives, Fox News reported. Loudermilk, who is stepping aside after six terms, said it had been a "tremendous honor" to represent the people of Northwest Georgia. He stated that during his tenure, he focused on upholding the U.S. Constitution and representing the 11th Congressional District.
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