An Oklahoma man used pandemic relief funds to have his name cleared of murder An Oklahoma man who was freed after being imprisoned for decades on a murder conviction says there are more cases like his The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
How Tupac and Biggie went from friends to rivals before hip-hop’s most infamous murder A Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Federal judge won't block suspension of right to carry guns in some New Mexico parks, playgrounds A federal judge will allow enforcement of a public health order that suspends the right to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds in New Mexico’s largest metro area The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
California creates nation's first 'Ebony Alert' to find missing Black children The alert system will use electronic highway signs and encourage the use of TV, radio, social media and other platforms to spread information about the missing person. WEKU · Oct 11, 2023
Family of 62-year-old Atlanta deacon who died after police used a stun gun wants murder charge ‘Our position is that it was an unwarranted, unjustifiable assault that led to a death,’ a lawyer for Johnny Hollman’s family said. The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Vermont police release sketch of a person of interest in the killing of a retired college dean Vermont State Police have released a sketch of a person of interest in the killing of a retired college dean who was shot dead last week while walking on her favorite trail near the Vermont State University campus The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Jill Biden recognizes 15 young women from 13 states for advocacy to improve their communities First lady Jill Biden has recognized 15 young women from around the United States for their advocacy on a range of issues to improve their communities The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Teenager charged with terrorism and firearm offences, Met Police says Alfie Douglas Coleman is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
West End police stabbing: Bodycam footage shows knife attack on officers as man convicted of attempted murder Mohammed Rahman stabbed two officers on patrol near Leicester Square Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023
Gun reform groups urge Supreme Court to keep firearms away from domestic abusers Survivors, legal experts, lawmakers and gun owners call on the court to disarm abusers The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Court finds police in France often use racial profiling in identity checks Practice ruled to be discriminatory, but Conseil d’État says it does not have power to force change in policy The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023
Texas executes death row inmate over 2000 carjacking murder hours after order of stay was overturned “To the family of the victim, I sincerely apologize for all of it,” death row inmate Jedidiah Murphy said before he was exected on Tuesday The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Confrontation led to fatal shooting at private party at Pennsylvania community center, police say Authorities say a confrontation between several people at a private party inside a Pennsylvania community center led to gunfire that killed one man and wounded eight other people The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Ashley Dale: Neighbours ‘heard screams and plea for help’ as council worker shot in her home One neighbour says she was in bed when she heard ‘a loud bang’ and then ‘a scream’ The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Neighbours heard screams as council worker was shot in her home A trial is taking place at Liverpool Crown Court.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Verdict looms in trial of two officers over Elijah McClain’s death Aurora Police officers Randy Roedema and Jason Rosenblatt are charged over 2019 death of Elijah McClain
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 Shooting accused allegedly warned of 'big mistake' The man accused of shooting his ex-wife's new partner at a roadside flower stall allegedly threatened there would be a price for everything, jurors have heard.
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 Fake cop raped, stole from 'terrified' sex workers Shivan Suresh Agravat bought fake police paraphernalia to deceive women into thinking they would be arrested if they refused to have sex with him.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2023 'You ripped him off': meth cut with baking powder prompts crowbar attack Methamphetamine cut with baking powder prompted the violent encounter.
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 'I've just been shot': granny's words after hitman call Alexandra Klimovitch has told a murder trial jury she was still holding her baby when she rushed to help her mother, who was shot after answering the door.
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 Sydney rampage killer's sentence cut to 40 years Mert Ney, who killed a young sex worker before rampaging through the streets of Sydney with a knife, has had his sentence reduced on appeal.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 New Mexico governor defends approach to attempted gun restrictions, emergency order on gun violence New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is defending her decision to treat gun violence as a public health epidemic by presenting statistics on recent firearms seizures, reduced reports of gunfire in the Albuquerque metro area and an uptick in jail bookings
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Morgan State University plans to build a wall around campus after shooting during homecoming week Morgan State University leaders are planning to build a wall around most of the northeast Baltimore campus after a shooting last week left five people injured during homecoming festivities
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023 Venezuelan migrant shot while holding her son outside South Side police station Yerlianny Romero, 28, was wounded by gunmen who later crashed into a police car, injuring four officers, officials say. A migrant man also was shot.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023 Driver killed after crashing into Chinese consulate in San Francisco had knives and crossbow The as-yet-unnamed man reportedly swung the knives near officers in the moments before they opened fire