Our condolences to Houston Police for the loss of Sergeant Harold Preston, who was fatally shot in the line of duty while protecting the people of Houston. We pray for the family and friends of Sgt.Preston as well as our colleagues in the HPD during this time. #RIP

ALABAMA — Police have released dashcam footage in hopes of identifying the driver responsible for triggering the crash. Statement from the Birmingham Police Department: The Birmingham Police Department reports investigators are conducting a hit and run investigation that resulted in a fatality. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. The Birmingham Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the white vehicle involved in the accident that left the scene. Truck driver killed in tragic Birmingham interstate crash. Charles Pearce Jr., 59, of Gulf Shores was driving a car-hauler semi when a hit-and-run driver sparked the crash which sent the truck over the barrier, falling 25 feet.

A sick koala named Wally, rescued by the animal rescue agency, Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service, also knows as WIRES, on the outskirts of Sydney in an area where urban development is encroaching on koala habitat, is treated as part of a rehabilitation process at Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Sydney, Australia. REUTERS/Loren Elliott

A Colorado resident describes the conditions outside her home as the Cameron Peak Fire—now the state's largest fire in history—continues to burn after more than a month.

I’m sure if we just gave these kids some reparations they’d quit smoking pot 🥴

Meanwhile, in Brazil

Somebody is ready for a playdate! Captain Cal is getting more comfortable with his healing feet, is gaining weight as he moves away from kitten milk into a more meat-based diet, and is definitely interested in his neighbors. Cap'n Cal chronicles here: https://www.oaklandzoo.org/blog/captain-cal

Police Chase Driver Wanted for Theft at Home Depot in La Puente Area – NBC Los Angeles
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/socal-police-chases/police-chase-car-in-la-puente-area/2446959/

Viewer reports car on fire on US 95 near Downtown Las Vegas.

Tampa PD: Officer Involved #Shooting of armed suspect. At 9:20 AM, Tampa Police received a 911 call reporting an armed individual threatening employees and patrons while robbing the Dollar General store. A suspect description was provided by the caller and broadcast to officers as they were dispatched. Minutes later, officers responding to the armed robbery encountered an individual matching the suspect description provided by the store clerk within blocks of the Dollar General. When ordered to stop, the suspect turned and raised his gun toward the officers. The officers gave numerous verbal commands ordering the suspect to “drop the gun”. Responding to imminent deadly threat, the officers fired their weapons, striking the suspect. Officers immediately began providing first aid and requested emergency medical response. (Read the Full Story.)

Rudy Giuliani reveals new text messages between Hunter Biden and his father, Giuliani says it’s evidence of pedophilia and he has turned over the information to the Delaware State Police.

Larry the cat yawns outside Downing Street in London, Britain. REUTERS/Simon Dawson