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Before this week, he could have been best described as your average, typical 23-year-old male. A love of cars, technology and fashion is evident from the photos and descriptions that litter his online MySpace and Facebook profiles. Comments from friends show he was much loved and adored, but now those same friends are showing signs of solidarity and support for a man accused of murder. "My heart goes out to you," friend Christopher Williams wrote Michael "Mykel" Weisz's MySpace profile. "I know you wouldn't do anything to hurt someone on purpose." But that's exactly what authorities say Weisz did Wednesday morning when he allegedly ran down 64-year-old security guard Leroy Fisher with hi
Friends of a bouncer allegedly run down and killed on the job were asking themselves Thursday why they weren't able to protect him the way he'd protected them for years. People who knew 64-year-old Leroy Fisher described him as a down-to-earth, soft-spoken security guard who could de-escalate most bad situations just by talking. His calm demeanor, helpful advice and age earned him the nickname "Pops" at the four gay bars at which he coordinated security. When fights did break out, Fisher jumped right in to break them up. That earned him the love and respect of many in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, who mourned him at a candlelight vigil Wednesday night. But that al
Armed Robery at Headhunters Resturant Midday Tuesday an armed robery occured at Headhunters Resturant at 20th and K Streets in Midtown. According to an e-mail from Lt. Mike Bray with the Sacramento Police Department: "I just wanted to advise you of a robbery today that occurred at Headhunters today. A black male about 19 years old walked in and pointed a handgun at the bartender and stole cash from the register. Thankfully no one was injured. Our detectives will be following up on the case. If I learn anything else I will let you know." Early Morning Homicide in the Parking Lot Behind Badlands A homicide occured in the parking lot behind Badlands Nighclub. Also from an e-mail from Lt.