#Investigation
#Investigation

Human head found floating in NYC's Jamaica Bay - and it could be linked to last month's headless body

Investigators are looking into a potential link between a severed head found in Jamaica Bay and a headless body discovered weeks earlier. [ more ]

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Teen in SoHo shot dead during dispute in broad daylight: police and sources | amNewYork

Police searching for gunman who shot and killed 16-year-old in SoHo in broad daylight.

Gun violence rare in 1st Precinct, with first incident reported this year. [ more ]

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Tesla lands in hot water with U.S. Justice Dept. over driver assistance claims

Tesla under probe by U.S. Justice Department for potential securities or wire fraud related to misleading claims about its self-driving technology. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

EV driven by Pleasanton family had steering problem before deadly crash, fire: complaint

Safety concerns raised about VinFast electric vehicle after deadly crash in Pleasanton. [ more ]

Irish Independent

'Like the Wild West' - Young man dies in hail of bullets as bomb squad rush to scene of terrifying Dublin attack

Neighbors in a residential area were awakened by gunfire and cars crashing during an attack where a man was targeted from a moving vehicle. [ more ]

New York Post

Harrowing video shows NYC cops fatally shoot mentally ill, scissors-wielding man as his mom begs them to stop

Chilling NYPD body camera footage shows police fatally shooting mentally ill man wielding scissors despite family's pleas. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Legal aid urges broader investigation of force and detentions in NYPD probe

The OIG-NYPD is investigating the NYPD's unethical use of social media for potential misinformation and criticism, impacting protests. [ more ]

New York Post

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Police fatally shoot gun-wielding man on Brooklyn street

Police officers shot and killed a man in Brooklyn after he pointed a gun at another individual. Officers tried to subdue him but ultimately fired their weapons. [ more ]

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Brooklyn carjacking ends with man injured, shots fired

Investigation continues into a Brooklyn carjacking attempt that led to gunshots and pedestrian injury. [ more ]

New York Post

23-year-old woman critically injured after she's struck by MTA bus in Brooklyn

A 23-year-old woman was critically injured after being hit by an MTA bus in Brooklyn. [ more ]

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3 Bodies Found in Baja California Are Identified as Missing Tourists'

Three tourists from Australia and the United States who disappeared were found dead in Baja California after vacationing near Ensenada. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Police arrest man, 22, after woman stabbed to death in north London

The arrest of a 22-year-old man was made in connection to the murder of a woman in north London. [ more ]

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Suspect charged with murder after man, 42, found with knife injuries

A suspect has been charged with murder after a 42-year-old man was stabbed. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Long Beach officer killed boy, 17, during standoff, police say

The 17-year-old boy killed during a standoff with Long Beach police had a replica firearm, and the shooting is being investigated by the California Department of Justice. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

A high-speed chase in Ontario leads to death of a bystander as well as the suspect

A high-speed chase in Ontario ended tragically with a multicar collision resulting in the deaths of two individuals: a bystander and the suspect. [ more ]

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Brooklyn, NY Patch

BK Man Killed In Queens Event Venue Shooting, 3 Others Injuried: NYPD

The victim of a fatal shooting in Queens has been identified as Jefari Dobie, with multiple others injured in the incident. [ more ]

New York Post

Man, woman killed in suspected NYC murder-suicide: sources

Suspected murder-suicide in Bronx shooting incident. [ more ]

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Two men die in Oakland traffic collisions; person detained in one death

Traffic collisions in Oakland claimed two lives, one involving a suspected DUI and the other crashing into a tree. [ more ]

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FAA is investigating Boeing for apparent missed inspections on 787 Dreamliner

The FAA is investigating Boeing for potentially not completing required inspections on the 787 Dreamliner. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canada's competition bureau probing greenwashing allegations against Lululemon, non-profit says | CBC News

Canada's competition bureau is investigating Lululemon's environmental practices following accusations of greenwashing. [ more ]

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New York Post

Suspect arrested in horrifying rape of woman who was lassoed around neck on NYC street

The arrest of a man in a brutal attack in the Bronx where a woman was dragged between two cars and raped while unconscious. [ more ]

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Man in 60s needed stitches to face after rush hour Tube attack

A man in his 60s was attacked on a Northern Line tube train requiring stitches to his face. [ more ]

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Search for woman after poster stand crushes victim's foot at Waterloo

Police seek woman after assault at Waterloo station led to severe injury. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

20 hours ago

Three killed in single-car crash in Pasadena that knocked out power to hundreds

Excessive speed led to fatal single-car crash resulting in three deaths and three injuries.

Crash caused power outage for hundreds, investigation suggests possible alcohol involvement. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Sunnyvale: DUI arrest after woman hit and killed on Highway 101

Driver arrested for DUI after hitting woman on Highway 101. [ more ]

SFGATE

Fisker's woes mount with reports of EV's 'inadvertent' braking

Fisker's electric Ocean SUV faces NHTSA investigation over sudden braking issues. [ more ]

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Brooklyn man shot in leg while watching the game': cops | amNewYork

Investigation ongoing after man shot outside Brooklyn apartment building with violent history. [ more ]

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5 hours ago

Man shot to death outside of Brooklyn home: cops | amNewYork

Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Brownsville where a man was gunned down outside a home. The investigation is ongoing. [ more ]

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News 12 - Long Island

3 hours ago

NYPD: Armed man fatally shot by police in East Flatbush

An armed suspect was fatally shot by police officers in East Flatbush after pointing a gun at another person, despite warnings to drop the weapon. [ more ]

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NYC politics

City Council seeks probe into NYPD brass' intimidating and dangerous' social media activity | amNewYork

City Council calls for investigation into NYPD social media use. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

NYC politics

City Council seeks probe into NYPD brass' 'intimidating and dangerous' social media activity * Brooklyn Paper

The City Council has called for an investigation into the use of the NYPD's official social media accounts for publicly criticizing officials and members of the press. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Bounty hunter suspected of murder in fatal East Bay shooting

Bounty hunter arrested for suspected murder following a fatal shooting during a confrontation with a wanted man. [ more ]

www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Man charged with Daniel Anjorin murder

A man has been charged with multiple serious crimes including murder and attempted murder in connection with an incident resulting in serious injuries. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in the death of CBC producer | CBC News

A man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of CBC News producer Michael Finlay. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

10 hours ago

Man taken to hospital with head injury after assault in Epsom

Appeal for witnesses after an assault in Epsom, man hospitalized with head injury. [ more ]

BBC News

Soccer (FIFA)

Watch: Linesman punched during football match

Alleged assault on a linesman during a football match in Anglesey. [ more ]

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Body Cameras Show Police Fatally Shooting Queens Man Holding Scissors

The body camera footage of a fatal police shooting in Queens reignited criticism towards the decision to open fire on a 19-year-old man in mental distress. [ more ]

Boston.com

DA releases body cam footage of Raynham police shooting, police chief names officers involved

Two officers with 12-year experience shot Stephen Maclean, leading to investigation by Bristol County District Attorney's Office. [ more ]

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Police arrest 3 in Canada linked to Sikh separatist's slaying

Canada arrests suspects linked to slaying of Sikh separatist leader, investigating ties to Indian government [ more ]

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Canadian Police Make Three Arrests in Sikh Separatist Slaying That Sparked Spat With India

Canadian police arrested suspects tied to Sikh separatist leader slaying and are investigating possible connections to the Indian government. [ more ]

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US news

44-Foot Whale Found Dead on Bow of Cruise Ship Coming Into New York

Cruise ship found carrying deceased 44-foot-long sei whale; authorities conducting investigation into collision. [ more ]

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US news

Houston Police Chief Departs Amid Inquiry Into Suspended Cases

The Houston Police Chief retired due to 260,000 cases uninvestigated since 2016, impacting sexual assaults and felonies due to lack of personnel. [ more ]

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US news

Superintendent fired after her daughter's softball rival alleged retaliation

Marian Kim Phelps, a school district superintendent, allegedly bullied and disciplined a student perceived as a rival to her daughter, leading to her firing. [ more ]

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Marketing

Top TikTok exec out on leave amid accusations of bullying and harassment (exclusive)

Allegations of verbal abuse against TikTok's German GM led to investigation and leave [ more ]

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Germany news

German politician attack: 4 teens identified as suspects DW 05/06/2024

Police have identified and searched the homes of three more teenage suspects in the Matthias Ecke attack. [ more ]

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Science

Mysterious UFO captured flying over several US state

Enigma Labs received multiple reports about a glowing, hazy UFO appearing in Southwest states, not matching known objects. [ more ]

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California

3 Bodies Found in Baja California Are Identified as Missing Tourists'

Three tourists from Australia and the United States, who went missing in Baja California, were found dead with gunshot wounds near La Bocana beach. [ more ]

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California

Mexico: Bodies found after 3 foreign surfers go missing DW 05/04/2024

Mexican authorities are investigating three dead bodies found near where two Australian brothers and their American friend went missing during a surfing trip in a region affected by cartel violence. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Murder probe after men who came to UK for better life' killed in arson attack

A murder probe has been launched following the death of two immigrant men in a house fire in east London. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Baby who went into cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor has died, say police

A baby who suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor Resort has sadly died in a neglect incident. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Police search for south east London man' after alleged kidnapping

Kent Police released photos of a man linked to a kidnapping and blackmail incident in Headcorn, Kent, seeking public assistance in identifying him. [ more ]

www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

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Teenager in stable condition after being stabbed in east London

An 18-year-old teenager was stabbed in Ilford, East London, hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. [ more ]

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Pedestrian taken to hospital as road closures in place after serious crash in Ewell

Police appealing for witnesses after serious crash in Ewell. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Woman, 80, fighting for life after being hit by motorbike in Putney

An 80-year-old woman is in critical condition after being hit by a motorcyclist in Putney. [ more ]

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Berlin

Franziska Giffey: Man arrested over Berlin politician attack DW 05/08/2024

Politician Franziska Giffey was attacked in a Berlin library, leading to an investigation into the motive of the perpetrator. [ more ]

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Education

U of Mississippi opens probe over hostile protest that involved racist taunts

The University of Mississippi is investigating racist actions during a campus protest, leading to backlash and condemnations from university leaders and student organizations. [ more ]

New York Post

Education

DOE never investigated 'Kill the Jews' chants at Brooklyn HS, despite Banks claims to the contrary: lawyer

City schools Chancellor David Banks denied reports of hate-filled chants at a Brooklyn high school during a congressional hearing, but critics claim DOE failed to investigate. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

MLB Investigation Into Former Dodgers Pitcher Julio Urias Still Ongoing

Julio Urías' 2023 season ended abruptly due to domestic violence allegations; Major League Baseball's investigation is ongoing. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Expected To Speak More After Ippei Mizuhara Plea Deal

Shohei Ohtani remains focused on baseball amidst the gambling scandal involving his former interpreter. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

Body found in Biscayne Bay near Julia Tuttle Causeway, Miami police say

Miami police are investigating a body found in Biscayne Bay near Julia Tuttle Causeway.

Investigation ongoing, police and firefighters are trying to retrieve the body from the water. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

65-year-old, two Miami police officers and firefighter hospitalized after house fire

Four people hospitalized after a Miami residential fire at 3691 NW 16th St. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

University of Mississippi investigates student over Palestine counter-protest

The University of Mississippi is investigating a student for racist behavior during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Phi Delta Theta fraternity expelled a member for racist actions. [ more ]

BKReader

One Person Injured in Williamsburg Carjacking

The investigation is ongoing into a carjacking incident in Williamsburg, involving a Lamborghini driver and a gunman leading to gunshots and injury to a pedestrian. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston

Cambridge man dies in I-93 crash in Boston

A Cambridge man died in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 93 in Boston.

The driver, Robert Smith, was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene. [ more ]

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Boston

One cyclist killed, another wounded in Taunton crash

Cyclist killed and injured in Taunton after being struck by a car. Driver cited, potentially due to a medical episode. [ more ]

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Privacy professionals

IT experts called to probe Lukfook data breach - RTHK

Lukfook Jewellery investigating potential data breach and cannot confirm leaked information. [ more ]

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Privacy professionals

NSW club patrons advised to replace ID documents after leak of more than a million records

Residents urged to replace ID documents after a data breach affecting club and pub patrons in NSW and ACT. [ more ]

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Woman found dead in Oshawa home, police search for man | CBC News

Durham police searching for man after woman found dead in Oshawa home. [ more ]

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Silicon Valley real estate

City contractor found dead at San Jose Animal Care Center

A city contractor was found dead at the San Jose Animal Care Center. Investigation ongoing with support to staff members. [ more ]

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Silicon Valley real estate

Shootout in Santa Teresa Leaves Two San Jose Cops, Suspect Injured

Two San Jose police officers were injured in a shootout in Santa Teresa neighborhood. [ more ]

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London politics

Kate Osamor has Labour whip restored after investigation into Gaza genocide comments

Kate Osamor's Labour whip restored after apology for controversial Holocaust Memorial Day comments. [ more ]

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London politics

Tory hopeful for London mayor joins anti-Ulez Facebook group rife with Islamophobia

Tory candidate Susan Hall joins Islamophobic Facebook group targeting opponent Sadiq Khan, potentially endangering safety. [ more ]

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Information security

Major breach of customer information developing at Dell | Computer Weekly

Dell is investigating a serious data breach that exposed customer information, but claims no significant risk due to the data not including financial details. [ more ]

Independent

17 hours ago

Data science

Probe into culture recommended amid claims Professor Philip Nolan 'gaslit' staff

Allegations of menacing behavior and gaslighting within Science Foundation Ireland led to a call for an examination of the organization's culture. [ more ]

Independent

Data science

'At the upper end of inappropriate behaviour': probe into bullying claims against Professor Philip Nolan

Research agency director denies bullying accusations amid investigation. [ more ]

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Teenager left with stab wounds as police appeal for witnesses

Essex Police searching for witnesses after 18-year-old teenager stabbed. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Two more attempted murder arrests after teen stabbed and shot in Dagenham 'ambush'

The victim, a 19-year-old, was stabbed and shot in an ambush, with multiple arrests made on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Man dies in crash between two motorbikes on A2 near Dartford

A man in his 30s died and another man was seriously injured after a crash between two motorbikes on the A2 near Dartford. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Man shot in Oakland's Adams Point area

A 27-year-old man in critical condition after being shot in Oakland's Adams Point area.

Police offering $5,000 reward for information leading to the shooter's arrest. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Fire under investigation after tent and camping equipment destroyed in Croydon

Camping equipment outside a disused building in Croydon was destroyed by a fire, with no reported injuries. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

7 hours ago

Suspect still on the loose as man dies after shooting in south London

The shooting incident in Lambeth resulting in the death of a young man is under investigation, and the suspect is still at large. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

10 hours ago

Arrest made after man found dead inside flat in Greenwich

An arrest has been made after a man was found dead inside a flat in Greenwich. [ more ]

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Law

Sheriff's Candidate Convicted of Lying about Law Enforcement Experience

Falsely certifying qualifications led to perjury conviction for a former Santa Clara County Sheriff candidate. [ more ]

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Man in his 20s dies after shooting in south London

A man in his 20s has died after a shooting in Lambeth, with police appealing for information to solve the case. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Fourth deceased victim identified in Pleasanton electric vehicle crash

The George family, residents of Pleasanton, tragically lost their lives in an electric vehicle crash caused by potential speed-related factors. [ more ]

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NHTSA closes second Tesla investigation in a week

The NHTSA closed an investigation on Tesla vehicles after the company addressed the touchscreen failure issue with a recall and updates. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

LAPD detective charged with hit-and-run after off-duty crash on 5 Freeway

An LAPD detective, Stephanie Carrillo, faces hit-and-run charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash while off-duty. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Sutton house fire under investigation as body found

A person has died in a fire in Sutton, with the cause of the fire not believed to be suspicious at this early stage. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Father kills son and ends his own life, Hialeah police say. Child's mother found them

Police in Hialeah are investigating a tragic murder-suicide involving a father and his young son. [ more ]

QNS

Brooklyn man indicted on manslaughter, DWI charges in deadly Astoria crash that killed the mother of his child: DA - QNS

A Brooklyn man was indicted for manslaughter and drunk driving for causing a fatal collision in Astoria, resulting in the death of his girlfriend. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Homestead woman's carjacking death unveils tangled web of drugs and murder beyond Florida

The fatal ambush of a woman in Central Florida remains mysterious, with a series of interconnected events unfolding like a crime novel. [ more ]

New York Post

New Jersey home explodes into pieces, killing 1 and injuring another

The explosion in a New Jersey home caused a fatality, injuries, and a neighborhood evacuation, with authorities investigating the cause. [ more ]

TODAY.com

Boston woman won't be charged after 4 babies' bodies found in her apartment freezer

District attorney's office in Boston won't file charges against woman after four infant bodies found in freezer. [ more ]

New York Post

17-year-old girl stabbed to death outside NYC apartment building in broad daylight: cops

A 17-year-old girl was fatally stabbed outside a Bronx apartment building in broad daylight.

Three individuals were taken into custody in connection to the stabbing, with no charges yet.

Circumstances behind the deadly incident are under investigation. [ more ]

Boston.com

Watertown police officer acquitted of rape charges, remains on unpaid leave from department

Officer acquitted of rape charges, but department investigation continues. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Three people threatened with stabbing in spate of south London train robberies

British Transport Police investigating a series of train robberies in south London, possibly connected by a single suspect. [ more ]

BBC News

Europe news

Belarus firm accused of bypassing UK sanctions

Belarusian company accused of bypassing UK sanctions, undercutting British firms, prompting investigation. [ more ]

www.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Video shows thick smoke billowing from blaze which destroyed garages

Fire reported in Chadwell Heath, derelict garages mostly destroyed, no injuries, cause unknown. [ more ]

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Pensioner injured in early-hours town centre attack

A 70-year-old pensioner in Dagenham was assaulted, resulting in injuries that are not life-threatening or life-changing. [ more ]

Irish Independent