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Ballots set on fire in three states as Election Day approaches

There have been incidences of ballot box sabotage just before Election Day, raising concerns over election security.
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Boy, 13, hit by stray bullet on way to pick up siblings at NYC park as cops crash their cruiser while responding to scene: sources

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a stray bullet in the Bronx, highlighting the danger of gun violence for youth in the community.

No resident should live in fear': Antioch mayor calls for more police resources following shooting spree

Antioch Mayor calls for regional law enforcement help in response to escalating gun violence.

Gunfire on Richmond Parkway kills one, injures another

Increase in shooting incidents in Richmond, with seven homicides in 2024, compared to eight in 2023.

Kentucky highway shooter injures several DW 09/08/2024

A shooting incident in Kentucky left seven injured, with police searching for an armed suspect who remains at large.

Boy, 13, hit by stray bullet on way to pick up siblings at NYC park as cops crash their cruiser while responding to scene: sources

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a stray bullet in the Bronx, highlighting the danger of gun violence for youth in the community.

No resident should live in fear': Antioch mayor calls for more police resources following shooting spree

Antioch Mayor calls for regional law enforcement help in response to escalating gun violence.

Gunfire on Richmond Parkway kills one, injures another

Increase in shooting incidents in Richmond, with seven homicides in 2024, compared to eight in 2023.

Kentucky highway shooter injures several DW 09/08/2024

A shooting incident in Kentucky left seven injured, with police searching for an armed suspect who remains at large.
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Intruder barges into class, tries to grab student, CA cops say. Then teacher steps in

A teacher at Sequoia High School in California prevented a student's kidnapping by physically intervening with the intruder.

Active shooter neutralized outside Wisconsin middle school

Parents described terrifying moments of children hiding and fleeing during an active shooter incident near a Wisconsin middle school.

Bomb threat prompts closure of 5 Tamalpais Union High School District campuses

5,000 students in the Tamalpais Union High School District stayed home due to a bomb threat, prompting school closures for safety reasons.

Intruder barges into class, tries to grab student, CA cops say. Then teacher steps in

A teacher at Sequoia High School in California prevented a student's kidnapping by physically intervening with the intruder.

Active shooter neutralized outside Wisconsin middle school

Parents described terrifying moments of children hiding and fleeing during an active shooter incident near a Wisconsin middle school.

Bomb threat prompts closure of 5 Tamalpais Union High School District campuses

5,000 students in the Tamalpais Union High School District stayed home due to a bomb threat, prompting school closures for safety reasons.
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The Uvalde shooter's uncle begged police to let him talk to the gunman

The uncle of the Uvalde school shooter tried to persuade authorities to let him talk his nephew down before the shooting occurred.

At least four dead and 30 wounded in shooting at high school in Georgia

A shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia resulted in at least four fatalities and left the school in lockdown.

Active Shooter Neutralized'Outside Wisconsin Middle School

Children fled in terror after gunshots at a Wisconsin middle school, no injuries reported inside school.

Uvalde school officer charged over actions during school shooting set to appear in court

Former Uvalde school police officer facing charges related to delay in confronting school shooter.

Uvalde school shooting: Families sue Texas state police over botched response

Families of Uvalde shooting victims file lawsuit against state police officers.

The Uvalde shooter's uncle begged police to let him talk to the gunman

The uncle of the Uvalde school shooter tried to persuade authorities to let him talk his nephew down before the shooting occurred.

At least four dead and 30 wounded in shooting at high school in Georgia

A shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia resulted in at least four fatalities and left the school in lockdown.

Active Shooter Neutralized'Outside Wisconsin Middle School

Children fled in terror after gunshots at a Wisconsin middle school, no injuries reported inside school.

Uvalde school officer charged over actions during school shooting set to appear in court

Former Uvalde school police officer facing charges related to delay in confronting school shooter.

Uvalde school shooting: Families sue Texas state police over botched response

Families of Uvalde shooting victims file lawsuit against state police officers.
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Georgia high school on lockdown after reported deadly shooting

A shooting incident occurred at Apalachee High School in Georgia, resulting in casualties and an active response from law enforcement.
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Body camera shows how a 911 call for medical help led to the killing of Victoria Lee

The tragic incident highlights the urgent need for better mental health crisis intervention protocols within law enforcement.

In 911 call day before shooting, Sonya Massey's mom pleaded: Don't hurt her

911 recordings show Donna Massey seeking help to prevent harm to Sonya Massey during a mental breakdown.

Body camera shows how a 911 call for medical help led to the killing of Victoria Lee

The tragic incident highlights the urgent need for better mental health crisis intervention protocols within law enforcement.

In 911 call day before shooting, Sonya Massey's mom pleaded: Don't hurt her

911 recordings show Donna Massey seeking help to prevent harm to Sonya Massey during a mental breakdown.
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Man entered Cambridge school before crashing car in Watertown, authorities say

The man made threatening statements at a Cambridge elementary school before crashing his vehicle in Watertown.
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Uvalde shooting: uncle begged police to let him talk to gunman, 911 call shows

The uncle of the Uvalde school shooter tried to convince police to let him talk to his nephew during the shooting incident.

Uvalde settles for $2m with school shooting victims' families

The city of Uvalde reached a $2m settlement with families of victims from a mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas.

Uvalde shooting: uncle begged police to let him talk to gunman, 911 call shows

The uncle of the Uvalde school shooter tried to convince police to let him talk to his nephew during the shooting incident.

Uvalde settles for $2m with school shooting victims' families

The city of Uvalde reached a $2m settlement with families of victims from a mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas.
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Police name 35 people charged over 'disorder' across London

Police identified and charged 35 individuals in connection to disorder events across various UK locations after a wave of disturbance post-Southport stabbings.

Vials of Blood Sent to R.N.C. Headquarters Prompt Lockdown

A suspicious package with vials of blood addressed to Donald J. Trump prompted a lockdown at the Republican National Committee headquarters in D.C.

Families of Uvalde School Shooting Victims Are Suing Texas State Police Over Botched Response

The families of Uvalde elementary school shooting victims in Texas filed a lawsuit against state police officers for a botched law enforcement response.

Suspect arrested in non-injury San Ramon freeway shooting

Suspect arrested with recovered gun after non-injury shooting on I-680.

'There's nothing you can do. He's going to jail' - Scottie Scheffler in handcuffs as unrelated accident leads to Valhalla chaos

Players faced delays and took drastic measures to reach the golf course during a traffic incident involving a pedestrian hit by a bus.

Brooklyn bystander wounded in random shooting: cops | amNewYork

Police are searching for a gunman who wounded a bystander in a shooting incident in Brooklyn.

USC security official faces calls to step down from LAPD oversight role

Activists demanding removal of LAPD Commission President Erroll Southers over law enforcement response at USC protests.

NYC mayor says 'outside agitators' are co-opting Columbia protestsstudents disagree

College students face intense law enforcement responses during anti-war protests on campuses.

At USC, arrests. At UCLA, hands off. Why pro-Palestinian protests have not blown up on UC campuses

The response to campus protests varies significantly between public and private institutions.

University of Texas police and state troopers respond pro-Palestine protests on campus

Pro-Palestine protests at University of Texas Austin campus leading to multiple arrests and police involvement.

Just one in ten voyeurism and indecent exposure reports in London resulted in charge, Met Police admit

Low charge rate for indecent exposure or voyeurism crimes needs improvement for better prevention of serious offenses.

Cal Poly Humboldt students barricade themselves in protest

Students at Cal Poly Humboldt protest Israel's invasion of Gaza, barricading inside a building, prompting law enforcement response and campus closure.

Suspected Marina del Rey gunman ID'd; reported Vietnamese chef accused of firing from rooftop

Authorities identified suspect in Marina del Rey shooting incident as 41-year-old Victoryloc Nguyen, with no injuries reported despite firing over 100 rounds.

The 2024 Berkeley gunfire map

Numerous shooting incidents in Berkeley in 2024.
Some incidents resulted in injuries while others were just property damage.

Shocked caravan owner reacts to boy, 11, stopped towing her' mobile home on M1

Thieves targeted a caravan with high-security trackers
An 11-year-old boy was found driving the stolen caravan

Person detained after homemade firework explodes at Orange County shopping center

Homemade firework exploded at a shopping center with no injuries or damage reported.
Law enforcement including Orange County Sheriff's Department and Tustin Police responded, detaining one person for questioning.
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Justice Department Finds Significant Failure' in Uvalde Police Response

Failure to confront the killer during the first few minutes of the attack was the gravest error in the Uvalde school shooting.
Investigation blames leadership failures for delayed and passive law enforcement response.

DOJ to release report on law enforcement response to Uvalde shooting

The Justice Department will issue a report on the law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting.
The review is not a criminal investigation, but aims to provide an independent evaluation of the response.

Justice Department Finds Significant Failure' in Uvalde Police Response

Failure to confront the killer during the first few minutes of the attack was the gravest error in the Uvalde school shooting.
Investigation blames leadership failures for delayed and passive law enforcement response.

DOJ to release report on law enforcement response to Uvalde shooting

The Justice Department will issue a report on the law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting.
The review is not a criminal investigation, but aims to provide an independent evaluation of the response.
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Attempted kidnapping at high school

Quick response from the teacher prevented potential harm to students.

New "tranq" drug leading to increase in overdoses, Middlesex County DA says

Xylazine, a dangerous drug mixed with opioids, cannot be reversed by Narcan but necessitates its administration for any opioids in the system.

Bay Area traffic stop of suspected stolen car leads to fiery crash, death

Vallejo Police Department initiated a failed traffic stop leading to a collision resulting in the death of a suspect, the fourth traffic fatality in Vallejo this year.

Deputies recover stolen vehicles, other items in Saratoga

Increased incidents of possession of stolen property, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia reported in specific locations.
Law enforcement utilizing automated license plate readers to identify stolen vehicles and respond promptly to criminal activities.

Alleged Illinois parade shooter rejects plea deal in attack that killed seven, injured dozens

Robert Crimo III rejected a plea deal that would have resulted in a life sentence, setting the case for trial in February 2025.

Another NYC thief steals car with baby inside - and may have answered owner's phone when cops called

A series of brazen thefts involving children being kidnapped in stolen vehicles, highlighting the vulnerability of parents and the need for caution.

Shooting in Detroit suburb injures 9, leaving an 8-year-old in critical condition

Gunman's motive remains unknown after a shooting at a Detroit suburb park left nine people injured.

N.Y.P.D. Detective Wounded in Shootout That Ended With Suspect Dead

A man sought for questioning in an East Harlem shooting was killed by police in New Jersey after firing at officers.
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