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9 hours ago
NYC parents

Fatal shooting of Queens teen in park likely tied to gang activity; cops ID prime suspect | amNewYork

New York City
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

"Deeply disturbing" NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store prompts investigation

NYPD officers are under investigation for using excessive force during an arrest in Brooklyn, raising concerns from city officials.
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn NYPD narcotics team transferred as investigation into viral liquor store brawl continues

NYPD transferred several officers following a violent arrest incident caught on video, prompting public outcry and departmental action.
from710 WOR
5 days ago
Brooklyn

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
9 hours ago

Fatal shooting of Queens teen in park likely tied to gang activity; cops ID prime suspect | amNewYork

NYPD identifies 18-year-old Zahir Davis as the shooter of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, urging him to surrender to authorities.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Senior man fatally shot near his home in the Bronx: NYPD | amNewYork

A 78-year-old man was shot and killed in the Bronx, and the NYPD is investigating the incident.
New York City
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

"Deeply disturbing" NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store prompts investigation

NYPD officers are under investigation for using excessive force during an arrest in Brooklyn, raising concerns from city officials.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Brooklyn NYPD narcotics team transferred as investigation into viral liquor store brawl continues

NYPD transferred several officers following a violent arrest incident caught on video, prompting public outcry and departmental action.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
5 days ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
#stabbing
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
10 hours ago

Monday Night Stabbing Leaves One Man Critically Injured Near Sixth Street

A 42-year-old man was critically injured in a stabbing in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
10 hours ago

Monday Night Stabbing Leaves One Man Critically Injured Near Sixth Street

A 42-year-old man was critically injured in a stabbing in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Queens man turns himself after allegedly stealing vehicle and mowing into cop in Brooklyn | amNewYork

Allen Garcia, 20, turned himself in after allegedly hitting a police officer with a stolen car during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
Psychology
fromwww.dw.com
13 hours ago

How grievance turns to violence in a mass shooter's mind

Mass shootings often stem from escalating grievances and personal trauma rather than spontaneous acts or primarily mental illness.
#robbery
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Emajae Brown was arrested for a robbery at a Beverly mansion, with a second suspect still unidentified and connections to Brown's ex-girlfriend emerging.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Emajae Brown was arrested for a robbery at a Beverly mansion, with a second suspect still unidentified and connections to Brown's ex-girlfriend emerging.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Knife crime deaths surge as at least two school-aged children dying every month'

Knife-related deaths among children in England are rising, with significant increases in fatalities and incidents reported in recent years.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'One of main agitators': Man with megaphone allegedly urged crowds to charge at garda during Citywest riot

Roberto Iafrate faces trial for allegedly inciting violence during the Citywest riot.
California
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Unauthorized 'Picnic Day' gathering in Sacramento leaves four shot, injured

Gunfire at an unauthorized 'Picnic Day' event in Sacramento injured four people, prompting an investigation with no arrests made yet.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
#shooting
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.
London
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
Miami food
fromqns.com
4 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Gardai launch crackdown after threats to officers on front line during fuel protests

A garda crackdown is initiated in response to intimidation against officers and personnel during recent fuel blockades.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Inside
6 days ago

San Jose Police Arrest Suspect for Four Assaults in Less than Two Months

David Martinez was arrested for multiple unprovoked assaults on citizens, including attacks on elderly men, and brandishing a machete.
Social justice
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Can Columbus, Ohio teach the NYPD about crowd control? Mamdani wants to find out.

Columbus emphasizes conversation and de-escalation in protest policing, contrasting with aggressive tactics historically used by the NYPD.
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Counter-terror unit probing threat to bomb a garda station if officers 'get heavy handed' with protesters

A bomb threat was sent to Garda Headquarters, warning that a device would be detonated near a garda station if authorities acted heavily against fuel protesters.
Germany news
#brooklyn
fromAllHipHop
5 days ago
Brooklyn

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Indict 36 in WOOO vs CHOO Crackdown, Reviving Debate Over Drill Music & Street Violence

Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Car deal gone bad sparks Brooklyn shooting death of teen food deliveryman

A car deal dispute is believed to have led to the shooting death of Steven Lantigua, an 18-year-old food deliveryman in Brooklyn.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Long Island
4 days ago

Wild video shows two police chases and gun arrests in Brooklyn

Police arrested two individuals in Brooklyn for gun-related offenses on April 3, totaling 913 gun arrests citywide this year.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Wild Brooklyn Street Chases End In Gun Busts Near School

Two police chases in Brooklyn led to arrests and gun seizures, highlighting ongoing NYPD efforts against gun violence.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
6 days ago

Dozens arrested in NYPD takedown of rival Brooklyn gangs

Thirty-six members of rival Brooklyn gangs were arrested for multiple shootings, including one fatality, following a three-year investigation.
Brooklyn
fromAllHipHop
5 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Indict 36 in WOOO vs CHOO Crackdown, Reviving Debate Over Drill Music & Street Violence

Brooklyn authorities indicted 36 alleged gang members linked to ongoing violence, highlighting a persistent conflict affecting community safety.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Commander Helen Flanagan stated, 'At this stage last night's arson is not being linked to other incidents in the north-west London area over the last week or last month's arson in Golders Green but counter terrorism officers are leading due to the similarities of each attack.'
London politics
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
4 days ago

Two men wounded in Ocean Hill double shooting, suspect at large Brooklyn Paper

Two men were shot outside 1275 Herkimer St. in Ocean Hill, with a 55-year-old victim suffering a back injury and a 33-year-old shot in the leg and groin.
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

A rash of home burglaries reported in the San Fernando Valley, including an assault on a resident

Detectives are investigating a rash of five home burglaries in six days in the San Fernando Valley, police said, including one incident where a burglar assaulted a resident.
Los Angeles
#ice
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Pretends It's a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Only 4 democracies have created paramilitary police squads since 1960-if you include ICE | Fortune

US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at motorists

An ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing a gun at people in a car on a Minneapolis highway.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Pretends It's a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Only 4 democracies have created paramilitary police squads since 1960-if you include ICE | Fortune

SF parents
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Man accused of attack on Sam Altman's SF home was in crisis, parents say

A 20-year-old man faces federal charges after attacking OpenAI's headquarters, with his family citing a mental health crisis.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

4 arrested in brazen daytime shooting near downtown Haverhill

A shooting occurred in downtown Haverhill at around 11:30 a.m., damaging property but causing no injuries. Haverhill police discovered numerous shell casings at the scene.
East Bay (California)
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Subway crime: NYPD transit chief explains how department is shifting resources after Grand Central Station machete attack | amNewYork

A violent attack in Grand Central Station by Anthony Griffin resulted in multiple injuries and his eventual death by police intervention.
#gang-violence
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Crooks carjack Toyota Corolla from women in Brooklyn Lowe's parking lot

Four men carjacked a vehicle from two women in a Brooklyn parking lot, injuring one during the theft.
NYC politics
fromDailywire
3 weeks ago

Deciphering New York's Persistent Violence And Public Disorder

New York City crime data shows a decline in gun violence but overall crime remains above pre-pandemic levels.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Pre-dawn Rosemead street takeover ends with four hospitalized with gunshots

Four people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds during a street takeover in Rosemead, with all victims in stable condition as investigations continue.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
3 weeks ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian are not competing philosophies between which a department must choose. They are complementary capacities every officer needs - and every agency must develop, sustain, and honor equally.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Drill rap beef may be behind senseless NYC stray-bullet death of 7-month-old girl: sources

Accused gunman Amuri Greene was allegedly targeting the baby's rapper father, Jamari Patterson, when he fired into a crowd in Williamsburg on April 1, killing little Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Brooklyn
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

South Africa deploys troops in cities to tackle crime

South Africa experiences approximately 64 daily homicides across the country, with gang violence and organized crime concentrated in densely populated townships like Mitchells Plain, prompting military deployment to combat illegal mining and crime.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Violent Crime in Post-COVID America

According to FBI statistics, violent crime in 2024 fell to its lowest level since 1969. The picture appeared even more encouraging in 2025, when the nation's murder rate dropped by roughly 20%, accompanied by declines across other major crime categories.
Social justice
#violent-crime-decline
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hope in Hostage-Taking and Kidnapping Incidents

Narratives shape how people process trauma and build resilience, while uncertainty from wrongful detention creates profound psychological strain that unfolds silently within families.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Mayor Karen Bass beefs up LAPD presence in DTLA after violent mob takes over luxury apartments

Los Angeles will deploy increased police presence downtown with zero tolerance for street takeovers following a chaotic incident at a luxury apartment building.
#homicide-decline
fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

Homicide in the U.S. Is the Lowest Ever Measured. No One Person Gets to Take Credit.

fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

Homicide in the U.S. Is the Lowest Ever Measured. No One Person Gets to Take Credit.

California
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

What happened when Gavin Newsom sent a 'surge' of state troopers to fight crime in Oakland

California deployed CHP surges to high-crime cities, with Gov. Newsom emphasizing falling crime while expanding state law-enforcement operations across multiple regions.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Preventing robberies, sideshows, and sex trafficking will be focus of Oakland police during Super Bowl LX

Speaking at a press conference at OPD headquarters Tuesday morning, Beere said additional officers will be stationed around Lake Merritt, the Uptown and downtown commercial corridor along Broadway, and the 18th Street and Telegraph Avenue area. OPD's Special Operations Division will also be deployed citywide, including the ARGUS helicopter, traffic enforcement unit, special weapons and tactics team, and undercover officers.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

'Shocking': Experts question police tactics in deadly downtown San Jose shooting

A witness's video shows San Jose police cruisers, sirens blaring, racing toward a busy downtown intersection. Shots ring out. A man authorities said had been in multiple gunbattles with police - and had shot a sergeant in the head - emerges from the driver's side of a police car, then runs from officers before collapsing amid a hail of gunfire.
US news
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training and education of counselors and are inappropriate for crisis intervention; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians and social workers are more effective and cost-effective alternatives.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

5 things to know about the latest Minneapolis shooting

Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis ICU nurse and U.S. citizen, was fatally shot by federal immigration officers during an operation targeting another person.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

U.S. crime has dropped sharply since the pandemic. Here's where it stands.

U.S. cities show multiyear declines in homicides and other crimes, returning to pre-pandemic safety levels.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Monday Morning Headlines: One Dead In North Oakland Shooting

Bay Area communities held competing rallies over US-Iran tensions, Congress debates war powers, Oakland violence continues, California housing remains depressed, and El Niño threatens record temperatures.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Manhattan muggers viciously beat victims with baseball bat and gun in separate street robberies: cops | amNewYork

Two suspects committed two violent robberies on West 158th Street in Washington Heights, assaulting victims and stealing cash, a cellphone, and jewelry.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Teen slips cuffs, steals Oakland police SUV before being caught

A 17-year-old arrested for carjacking and burglary escaped handcuffs in an Oakland police SUV, drove away, and was recaptured after officers disabled the vehicle with a spike strip.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Queens police-involved shooting leaves man seriously wounded, sources say amNewYork

Police shot and injured a knife-wielding man in Hillcrest, Queens after he charged officers during a standoff; he was hospitalized and is expected to survive.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

East Oakland shooting leaves one dead

A person was killed in a shooting Wednesday night in East Oakland, police said. The shooting happened around 6:45 p.m. in the 9800 block of International Boulevard, near 98th Avenue, the Oakland Police Department said in a news release. Officers arrived to find one victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim died at the scene. Their identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.
US news
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Two people stabbed an hour apart in Brooklyn and Manhattan

Two people were stabbed in separate incidents in Brooklyn and Manhattan Friday night, followed by a fatal stabbing in the Bronx early Saturday morning, with no arrests made.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

One man killed, another injured in East New York shooting * Brooklyn Paper

Police are searching for a suspect after a lobby shooting in East New York killed one 24-year-old man and injured another early Feb. 17.
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