Crime
Zhymar Thacker aka snappy loe shot dead in home-invasion incident at 289 Emerson Street, Rochester

Rochester Police Rule Fatal Shooting of Home Intruder as Self-Defense
Rochester, NY – A 22-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after breaking into a home on Emerson Street, according to the Rochester Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 5:25 a.m., and authorities have identified the deceased as Zhymar Thacker.
Details of the Incident
Police report that Thacker and other individuals broke into a home occupied by two adults and five children ranging in age from seven months to 13 years. The family had just moved into the residence the day before and was sleeping together in a second-floor room at the time of the break-in.
An adult male resident heard the intrusion, retrieved a handgun from another room, and confronted Thacker as he ascended the stairs. A shootout ensued, during which Thacker was fatally shot. The resident sustained a gunshot wound but was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged.
Self-Defense Confirmed
After an initial investigation, authorities determined that the shooting was a case of self-defense. Rochester Police confirmed that the resident acted to protect his family, and no charges related to Thacker’s death are anticipated at this time.
Ongoing Investigation
While the shooting has been deemed justified, the case remains under investigation. Police have not disclosed information about the other individuals who allegedly participated in the break-in, and no arrests have been made.
This incident highlights the dangers of home invasions and the potential for split-second decisions in life-threatening situations. Authorities are continuing their efforts to piece together the full details of the event.
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
Crime
Seattle Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Border Patrol Agent

Teresa Youngblut faces federal firearm charges linked to the death of Agent David Maland.
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Teresa Youngblut, a 21-year-old woman from the Seattle area, has entered a not guilty plea to federal firearm charges related to the fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland in Vermont this January.
Youngblut is accused of using a deadly weapon to assault a Border Patrol agent and discharging a firearm during the incident. The charges stem from a traffic stop in northern Vermont that escalated into a shootout, resulting in the deaths of Agent Maland and Youngblut’s companion, Felix Bauckholt, a German citizen.
During a hearing in Burlington on Friday, Youngblut was ordered to remain in custody. Her next court appearance is set for May 8.
Investigators have revealed that the firearm used in the Vermont shooting was purchased by an individual linked to the December 31, 2022, murders of Richard and Rita Zajko in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania. Court documents filed by U.S. Attorney Michael Drescher indicate that Youngblut and the gun buyer were in regular contact with a person of interest detained in connection with the Pennsylvania case, who is also being investigated for a separate homicide in California.
Youngblut, a graduate of the prestigious Lakeside School in north Seattle, had filed for a marriage license in November with Maximilian Snyder. Snyder, who also attended Lakeside School, is currently facing charges for the fatal stabbing of a man in northern California.
According to the FBI, Youngblut and Bauckholt had been under surveillance for several days prior to the January 20 shootout. Prior to the incident, the pair had been renting separate units in the same Chapel Hill, North Carolina, neighborhood. The property owner, who requested anonymity due to safety concerns, stated that Bauckholt initially rented a unit through Airbnb in July 2023 before moving to a second unit later that year. Youngblut began renting the original unit in November 2024 and had paid nearly $10,000 to extend her stay through March.
The case continues to unfold as authorities investigate the connections between the Vermont shooting and other violent crimes across the country.