Shooters on scooters gun down 4 people in New York City, killing 1, police say; suspect in custody
Authorities in New York City reported a shooting incident involving scooter riders, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. Police are investigating the incident to determine the motive. [ more ]
Worcester officials announce plan to curb youth violence, start summer crime initiative weeks early
City officials in Worcester are taking action to address youth violence by implementing programs and partnerships with local organizations to reduce violent behavior in the community. [ more ]
London is facing an epidemic of vehicle thefts that's 'another damning indictment of Khan's record'
Theft from vehicles in London has increased by 31% since 2015.
Lib Dem Mayoral Candidate Rob Blackie criticizes Sadiq Khan's record as Mayor and prioritizes focusing police efforts on tackling serious crimes. [ more ]
Mayor's record 34m mentoring programme on track to deliver for 100,000 young Londoners
Mayor's £34m mentoring programme in London expanded to reach 70,000+ young individuals, aiming for 100,000 by 2024.
Program focuses on supporting at-risk youth including those not in mainstream education, affected by violence, poverty, or in the care system, aiming to divert from crime. [ more ]
New York proposes a ban on guns that are easy to convert to illegal automatic weapons
A small device called a Glock switch can turn a semi-automatic pistol into a fully automatic one, posing a significant challenge to law enforcement. [ more ]
Supreme Court Will Take Up the Legal Fight Over Ghost Guns, Firearms Without Serial Numbers
The Supreme Court will review a Biden administration appeal on regulating ghost guns, focusing on parts tracking and background checks to combat their increasing presence in crimes. [ more ]
Two rape suspects arrested with new facial recognition cameras in Lewisham
Live facial recognition technology was used by the Metropolitan Police to make arrests in Lewisham and Catford on March 26.
Five arrests were made for various offenses including rape, breaching a sexual harm prevention order, breaching home detention curfew, and drug offenses. [ more ]