Bronx man charged with attempted murder for shooting cops allegedly says he would do it again

Robert Williams, the man charged with brazenly shooting a Bronx cop and later opening fire inside a police precinct, reportedly told police he would shoot another cop if given the chance.

During Williams’ arraignment in Bronx Criminal Court, Assistant District Attorney Burim Namani said as Williams was being arrested, he told police that he hopes to shoot another officer someday.

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“I aim to shoot one of you when I get out,” Williams, 45, reportedly told an officer at St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was being treated for injuries, according to The New York Daily News. “The defendant made a statement to detectives… that he was tired of police officers,” Namani said in court.

If the police have their way, he won’t get another opportunity.

Judge Joseph McCormack ordered Williams held without bail on charges of attempted murder, gun, and assault, which could keep him locked up for the remainder of his life.

The courthouse was packed with cops and union reps, who stared Williams down during his arraignment.

Prosecutors say Williams approached a police van near Simpson and Barretto Streets to ask for directions, before shooting Officer Paul Stroffolino in the chin and neck last Saturday, wounding him. Williams then grabbed a bite to eat at a Chinese restaurant, Namani said in court.

Roughly 12 hours later, Williams had breakfast and then allegedly stormed the 41st Precinct, attempting to unload the same gun on officers, before sliding his weapon across the room and dropping to the ground to surrender. Williams narrowly missed most officers, but he did hit Lt. Jose Gautreaux, who was struck in the left arm, reported The Daily News. Gautreaux and Stoffolino were both treated at area hospitals and released.

When Williams hit the ground, he was quickly apprehended by police and then taken to St. Barnabas Hospital for injuries.

A source told The Daily News that Williams does not suffer from mental illness. He is a parolee who spent 15 years in jail for attempted murder in 2002. In that incident, he was convicted of shooting a man, carjacking a woman’s vehicle and firing a shot at police.

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Pat Lynch, head of the Police Benevolent Association, called Williams a “mutt” beyond rehabilitation.

“He cannot be redeemed,” Lynch said, according to The Daily News. “He’s done it time and time again.”

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Vanessa Bryant posts sweet video of 7-month-old daughter learning to stand

Kobe Bryant’s baby girl is learning to pull herself up and stand and her proud mama, Vanessa, captured and shared the video moment on her Instagram page.

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In the video, Capri Kobe, who is seven months old, is wearing a white, long-sleeved onesie as she holds the hands of her auntie, Sharia Washington, Kobe’s sister. Baby girl has a head full of bouncy curls and a smile that lights up the room. “My Koko Bean. She looks just like my Gigi with her daddy’s eyes. ☀️❤️auntie Ri-Ri. #7months,” Vanessa captioned the IG post.

Vanessa can be heard in the background encouraging her youngest daughter to stand as the baby sits on the floor.

“Try it again mama. Ready? Ok. Woooo good job Koko, good job. Good girl mamacita. Want to do it again? Ok let’s do this. Here we go,” Vanessa says off camera in the background as Koko smiles broadly and giggles. “Wow! Good girl sunshine. I love you.”

 

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My Koko Bean. She looks just like my Gigi with her daddy’s eyes. ☀️❤️auntie Ri-Ri. #7months

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In the midst of a tragedy, it’s nice to see the adorableness that is Capri and to hear Bryant laugh as her daughter achieves milestones.

Last week, Vanessa Bryant announced plans to have a public memorial service on Feb. 24 at the Staples Center in honor her NBA legend husband and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, who died in the Jan. 26 Calabasas helicopter crash with seven other people. The passengers were headed to a tournament at Bryant’s Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks when their helicopter went down. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

The 20,000-seat Staples Center is expected to be filled to capacity for the event. The 2-24-20 date was chosen to honor Gigi and Kobe’s jersey numbers (#2 and #24, respectively) and the 20 years Kobe played for the Lakers before retiring in 2016.

Vanessa and the Mamba Academy are also helping to support the other passengers’ families as they memorialize their loved ones and lay them to rest. In late January, Vanessa announced the launch of the MambaOnThree Fund, created to “honor and support loved ones of the seven other victims involved in the tragedy.”

Today, a public memorial service at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium is scheduled for John Altobelli, his wife, Keri and their 14-year-old daughter, Alyssa, three of the nine killed in the crash, according to the Los Angeles Times.

This past Saturday, more than 2,000 people came out to honor the lives of two other crash victims, Sarah Chester, 45, and her 13-year-old daughter Payton. That service was held at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, where Payton attended school.

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Black History Month Facts of the Day: Feb 11th – Mandela Released From Prison; And More

On every day of Black History Month this February, we will provide you with a daily fact that occurred on the same day in a past year in history.

Today’s Black History Month facts for Feb 11th 

– On this day in 1644, the first black legal protest in America passed by eleven blacks petitioned for freedom in New Netherlands.

– On this day in 1961, Robert Weaver was sworn in as administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency, highest federal post at the time ever achieved by a black American.

– On this day in 1971, Whitney L. Young died. He was named the Executive Director of the National Urban League in 1961.

– On this day in 1976, Clifford Alexander Jr is confirmed as the first black Secretary of the Army.

– On this day in 1990 Nelson Mandela is released from prison.

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Snoop Dogg Walks Back Comments After Allegedly Threatening Gayle King (Video)

Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus is claiming to be a non-violent person after his posting an irate, profanity-laced video criticizing CBS This Morning’s Gayle King last week.

The controversy began after CBS posted a clip of King questioning former WNBA player Lisa Leslie about the rape allegations levied against Kobe Bryant in 2003. In response, Broadus released an Instagram clip bashing King for allegedly disrespecting Bryant’s legacy.

“Hey, Gayle. (expletive) u. Kobe was our superhero. (expletive),” said Broadus in the video. “How dare you try to tarnish my (expletive) homeboy’s reputation. It also appeared like he was threatening her when he warned King to “back off b—h before we come get you.”

LeBron James, 50 Cent and Vivica Fox are just a few of the bigger names who commented on King’s interview, which she stated was taken out of context by the editors. The criticism launched against Snoop was due to his comments being among the most vicious attacks against King. Oprah Winfrey had come out against the critical nature that was being used against King.

Among those who came to the defense of King was former national security adviser Susan Rice, who gave Snoop a warning of her own. Rice tweeted, “This is despicable. Gayle King is one of the most principled, fair and tough journalists alive. Snoop, back the **** off. You come for @GayleKing, you come against an army. You will lose, and it won’t be pretty.”

In a follow-up Instagram post, Snoop gives a response to the criticism. “I’m a non-violent person. When I said what I said, I spoke for the people who felt like Gayle was very disrespectful towards Kobe Bryant and his family. Now with that being said, what do I look like wanting some harm to come to a 70-year-old woman? I was raised way better than that.”

 

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P. S. A. From the peoples champ now carry on and be nice to others KB8/24.

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