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Two police killers serving life make bid for freedom as widows upset at parole push

James Hurley, now 60, who killed off-duty constable Frank Mason in 1988 and then went on the run for 13 years, and Paul Weddle, who stabbed Sgt Bill Forth to death in 1993, are bidding for freedom

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023

Police officer shot at sports complex in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland

The was shot in Omagh on Wednesday evening, security sources have said

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023

Omagh shooting latest as PSNI release statement following attack on officer

The serving officer was shot in the Killyclogher Road area of the town

Belfast Live · Feb 22, 2023

Idaho bill would bring back execution by firing squad

Idaho could bring back firing squads as a method of execution under legislation introduced by a panel of lawmakers Wednesday

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Man charged with killing childhood friend

Derrick Skipper, 40, fatally shot Chris Head on Nov. 14 as the two argued at Head’s sister’s home in the 4300 block of West 16th Street, Cook County prosecutors said in court Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 22, 2023

Pregnant woman argues her unborn baby is being illegally detained at Florida jail

Natalia Harrel, 24, is accused of fatally shooting 28-year-old Gladys Borcela during an argument inside an Uber last summer

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Former Georgia police officer now charged with murder in 16-year-old’s death

ATLANTA — Investigators aren’t sure how or why a Gwinnett County teenager was killed. But they feel certain a former police officer is responsible.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Prosecutors charge man in killing of Los Angeles bishop

Prosecutors have charged a man with killing a Catholic bishop in a crime that stunned Los Angeles religious and immigrant communities

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Several Colorado schools receive threats, spurring lockdowns and cancellations

DENVER — Four more unconfirmed incidents are being reported at Colorado high schools after an unconfirmed report of an active shooter was made at Boulder High School and an “unknown incident” happened near Aspen Schools.

The Denver Post · Feb 22, 2023

Family sue after unarmed man was shot dead at school pickup after getting into wrong car

“I’m a little nervous because I don’t like cops,” Richard Ward told a Colorado sheriff’s deputy. Minutes later, he was dead.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023