Texas Teen Suspected of Shooting Friends; Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Missing Mother's Return; Racist Video Sparks Outrage
Friendswood, Texas - Connor Hilton, a 17-year-old, is at the center of an investigation after police responded to a shooting at his home on December 23, 2023, where two of his friends were shot in the head. In other news, "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings pleaded for the return of their missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen on January 31. Additionally, a racist video depicting the Obamas sparked backlash, and an Ohio man was charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance.
According to CBS News, bodycam footage shows Hilton holding up two fingers, indicating two people were hurt. He then directed officers to the walkway where the victims were located. The investigation is ongoing, and the motive for the shooting is under scrutiny.
In a separate development, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a video on Saturday, February 7, 2026, pleading for the safe return of their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. "We will pay," Guthrie stated in the video, as reported by ABC News. Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home.
Also on February 7, 2026, several Black conservatives criticized a racist video shared on President Donald Trump's social media platform. The video, which depicted Barack and Michelle Obama with ape-like features, was later deleted, and the White House attributed it to a staffer's error. NAACP National President Derrick Johnson called the video "blatantly racist, disgusting, and utterly despicable," according to ABC News.
In Ohio, a man was charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance during a visit to the state last month, as reported by ABC News. Shannon Mathre was also charged with possessing digital files depicting child sexual abuse. The charge related to the threats carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison.
In other news, chaos erupted at the UNC-Duke basketball game on February 7, 2026, when fans stormed the court prematurely after a late three-pointer, according to Fox News. The game was halted, and fans were evacuated for the final 0.4 seconds.
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