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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
Los Angeles

LAPD officer who shot girl in Burlington Coat Factory changing room won't face charges

The officer who shot and killed a 14-year-old girl was cleared of wrongdoing by the California Department of Justice, despite controversial circumstances. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Police fire 96 shots in 41 seconds, killing Black man during traffic stop

Chicago police officers shot and killed Dexter Reed during a traffic stop, firing 96 bullets within 41 seconds.
COPA is investigating the use of deadly force by officers in the shooting of Dexter Reed, stating the investigation is ongoing. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Police Fatally Shoot Queens Man Who Brandished Scissors, Officials Say

Mental distress call leads to fatal police shooting
Conflicting witness accounts regarding the incident [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Family of man shot by LAPD over plastic fork grapples with grief as video is released

Jason Maccani's death after being shot by an LAPD officer during a bipolar episode raises questions about police actions.
Family mourns Jason Maccani's death and questions the use of force by LAPD officers. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
US politics

New Mexico won't charge officers who went to wrong house, killed resident

The New Mexico Justice Department will not criminally prosecute the officers involved in a shooting death last year, stating that their use of force was lawful in light of the threat they faced.
The officers were responding to a domestic violence call and were unsure if they were at the correct address before fatally shooting the armed homeowner as he opened the door. [ more ]
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New York City
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
New York City

N.Y.P.D. Commissioner Won't Punish Officers in Bronx Man's Killing

The New York City police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Kawasaki Trawick will not be punished as they acted within the law. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Man Charged With Killing Officer Was Seen With Gun Beforehand, D.A. Says

The accused man was seen carrying a gun by a police officer before the fatal shooting incident.
The new details provided a possible explanation for the police officers' approach to the vehicle. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

NYPD cops fatally shoot knife-wielding man who charged at them after stabbing wife at family party

Police fatally shot a knife-wielding man who stabbed his wife at a family party.
Officers used a Taser and fired guns to stop the suspect. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Police Shoot and Kill Man Suspected of Stabbing a Woman at a Party

Police officers shot and Tasered a man wielding a knife after a dispute at a social gathering in Queens, resulting in his death. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man in Queens Apartment, Officials Say

A man was fatally shot by police in Queens after pointing an imitation gun at officers who were responding to a 911 call about shots fired at the building.
The police did not say whether body cameras were worn and activated during the shooting.
The shooting occurred at a public housing complex in the Arverne section of the Rockaway peninsula. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

2 N.Y.P.D. Officers Shot on a Call About a Family Dispute, Officials Say

Two police officers were shot in Brooklyn after a man grabbed a service weapon from one of the officers during a domestic dispute call.
The man who grabbed the officer's gun, Melvin Butler, was shot several times and is in critical but stable condition. [ more ]
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Black Lives Matter
Miami Herald
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump: Shooting of Liberty City man by police 'unconscionable'

The attorney Benjamin Crump calls the police shooting excessive and unconscionable.
Family demands charges to be dropped and explores all legal options after the shooting. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Activists Say Police Killing of Ryan Gainer Shows Need for Community Safety

Fatal police shooting of Black, autistic teen in San Bernardino sparks calls for alternative crisis intervention approaches.
Disproportionate use of force against disabled people of color highlighted in the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department incidents. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Law

Police shot Nakala Murry's young son. Now, she could lose custody of her kids.

Nakala Murry facing custody loss after police shooting of her son in Mississippi.
Allegations of child neglect and history of domestic violence brought up in court filing. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
California

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department admits it killed teen hostage. Why did it take so long?

Release of audio revealing sheriff's deputy pleading during shooting incident.
Mischaracterizations in public statements by San Bernardino County Sheriff. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
California

Family of 15-year-old with autism fatally shot by deputies files claim against San Bernardino County

The family of Ryan Gainer, a 15-year-old with autism, has filed a wrongful death claim against San Bernardino County.
The family plans to sue the county for allegations including assault, battery, negligence, and emotional distress regarding the shooting incident. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Alleged carjacking suspect fatally shot by police at California ski resort

An alleged carjacking suspect was fatally shot by police near a ski resort in California.
The suspect was pursued by an officer after being involved in a carjacking and crashed near an events center.
The suspect was allegedly armed with a knife and the officer opened fire. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

A jury deadlock brings mistrial in case of an ex-Los Angeles police officer in a 2019 fatal shooting

A mistrial was declared in the case against an off-duty Los Angeles police officer who fatally shot a mentally ill man in a Costco store in 2019.
The jury was deadlocked and the California attorney general's office has not yet announced whether they plan to retry the case. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Former LA County sheriff's deputy pleads no contest to lesser charges in fatal on-duty shooting

Former LA County sheriff's deputy pleads no contest to lesser charges in fatal on-duty shooting of unarmed man.
Lyons will serve 30 days in jail and two years of probation. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Fontana police shoot and kill man during chase and recover gun

A man was shot and killed by police in Fontana, California during a chase.
Authorities have not released many details about the confrontation. [ more ]
The Daily Beast
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Widow of NYPD Cop Tells Funeral His Death Was 'Senseless'

Stephanie Diller describes her husband's death as a tragic loss for many, not sugarcoating the devastating impact.
A family member of the fallen detective confronts Gov. Kathy Hochul, blaming the bail laws for the tragedy. [ more ]
Mission Local
3 weeks ago
Mission District

SF street to be named for Sean Monterrosa, police shooting victim with Mission ties

San Francisco will name a street in Bernal Heights after Sean Monterrosa, a young resident killed by police.
Monterrosa was involved in social justice work and will be commemorated by various initiatives in San Francisco. [ more ]
Mission Local
4 months ago
Mission District

DA foiled in excluding police shooting from trial of man shot by police

The trial of Richard Everett, who was shot by police in August, has begun in San Francisco.
The judge ruled that the police shooting can be discussed during the trial. [ more ]
 @infinitythin11 months ago
RT @sf_mills: DA Jenkins drops charges against officer who shot Jamaica Hampton - Mission Local
Mission Local
11 months ago
Mission District

DA Jenkins drops charges against officer who shot Jamaica Hampton

On Thursday, DA Brooke Jenkins dismissed all charges against SFPD Officer Christopher Flores, who in 2019 shot burglary suspect Jamaica Hampton during a foot chase in the Mission-after Hampton had already been shot twice by another officer and was crawling on the ground.Jenkins has stated that she cannot "prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Flores did not act in reasonable self-defense."
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

A man who went into a Wells Fargo and said he had explosives is shot by officer, police say

Ordeal at Fullerton Wells Fargo bank involving explosive device threat and police shooting.
Witnesses reported possible robbery attempt with explosive device leading to police shooting outside Fullerton bank. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Deputy kills 15-year-old wielding a 'bladed' garden tool, officials say

The incident involved a 15-year-old boy shot by a deputy after attempting to assault him with a garden tool.
The officer retreated and issued verbal warnings before firing the fatal shot. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Man in critical condition after being shot by police in South Los Angeles

Police shot a man in South Los Angeles after he allegedly pointed a weapon at officers.
The man, identified as Jose Robles, didn't comply with officers' commands to drop the handgun. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

An officer was killed during a burglary 56 years ago. Could a reward help crack the case?

Los Angeles County officials have established a $20,000 reward for information on the unsolved fatal shooting of a police officer.
The reward is intended to bring attention to the case and encourage witnesses or those who might know the shooter to come forward. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Mistrial declared in case of L.A. cop who fatally shot mentally disabled man at Costco

A mistrial was declared in the case of a former LAPD officer who shot and killed a mentally disabled man in a Costco store.
The jury was deadlocked after deliberating for about 3½ days. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Chaotic morning chase, collision in downtown L.A. streets ends in police shooting motorist

Police pursuit in downtown LA leads to cruiser crash and shooting of motorist.
Details about the incident, including the object hit by the cruiser, are not available at this time. [ more ]
BKReader
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Man Killed in East Flatbush by Police May Have Been Chasing His Mugger

Investigation into deadly police shooting in Brooklyn ongoing
Gunman may have been chasing individuals who attempted to rob him [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Gunman killed in East Flatbush police shooting was chasing suspects after being robbed: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn man shot and killed by police was a mugging victim pursuing suspects.
Surveillance footage showed the victim firing at suspects before being shot by police. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

Miami cop who shot distressed man on Liberty City porch, trained in crisis intervention

Officers were informed of Armstrong's mental health crisis prior to the shooting. Mercado, trained for mental health crises, shot Armstrong multiple times. The type of weapon Armstrong possessed remains unclear. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

Miami activists denounce police for shooting Black man having mental health crisis

The Healing and Justice Center condemned a Miami police shooting of a Black man in a mental health crisis.
Community members demand funding for community violence intervention programs and criticize police response to mental health crises. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

Miami Beach cop recovering at home after friendly-fire shooting on Venetian Causeway

Police officer injured in friendly-fire incident on Venetian Causeway in Miami Beach.
Man involved in the incident was detained for mental health evaluation. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

Miami police shoot man armed with knife near Jackson Memorial Hospital

An officer shot a man armed with a knife near Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami after the man pulled a knife on the officer.
The man who was shot is alive, according to law enforcement sources. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
3 months ago
Miami

Two Miami-Dade cops injured in shootout with squatter at South Dade home. Gunman killed

Two Miami-Dade police officers were shot and injured while trying to clear a home of squatters.
The gunman was shot and killed by police when they returned fire. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Crossbow stalker swung sword at police before he was shot dead during break-in

Police shot a man during a break-in after he pointed a crossbow at them.
The man had a history of stalking and wielded multiple weapons during the incident. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Moment man armed with crossbow is faced by police before he is shot dead

A man holding a crossbow was shot dead by police after threatening residents and officers in south London.
The man was confronted by armed officers after breaking into a home on the estate. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

Mexican Officers Shoot and Kill Student From Rural Teachers College

Increased tension between government and students
History of activism and social protest at teachers college [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Met Police officer accused of murder over fatal shooting of Chris Kaba is named

The firearms officer who shot Chris Kaba has been named as Martyn Blake for the first time.
Mr Kaba was killed in south London after being shot through the windscreen following a pursuit with police, and the officer charged with his murder has pleaded not guilty. [ more ]
euronews
2 months ago
London

Crossbow-wielding suspect shot dead by police in London

Armed suspect with a crossbow shot dead by police officer in south London home break-in.
Investigation being conducted by the UK's Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) into the shooting. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Man threatening to kill himself' shot dead by police in London

A man threatening to kill himself with a gun was shot dead by police in east London.
Police tried to engage with the man and bring the incident to a safe conclusion, but shots were fired by police and the man died at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has also opened its own investigation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

Met police shoot dead armed man who said he wanted to kill himself

A man in east London died in a police shooting after telling officers he planned to harm himself.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the incident.
The man had claimed to have loaded firearms and police recovered a firearm near him. [ more ]
www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Police watchdog begins investigation into fatal shooting

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating a fatal shooting in Dagenham where a man in his 40s was shot by police.
The man called the police stating he wanted to end his life and was in possession of loaded firearms before shots were fired by the police.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and a non-police firearm was found. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Oscar Grant's mother receives her son's cell phones 15 years after notorious police killing

Families cherish the return of loved ones' belongings for a sense of closeness.
Oscar Grant's case brought attention to police shootings and sparked protests. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
US politics

NY cops shoot and kill 19-year-old who pointed gun at officers: cops

A suicidal man in Long Island was shot and killed by police after he charged at them with a handgun.
The man had two handguns and was pointing them at his own head before charging at the police. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
US politics

Police: Philadelphia officer shot after scuffle with person in store; 2nd officer kills suspect

A police officer was shot and wounded in Philadelphia, but the shooter was shot and killed by another officer.
Two officers entered a corner store as part of an investigation when they encountered an individual with a gun, leading to a confrontation. [ more ]
KOMO
3 months ago
US politics

'He has my gun': 2 New York officers shot in Brooklyn, mayor says | KOMO

Two police officers were shot in New York during a scuffle with a domestic violence suspect.
The suspect has a history of violence and resisting arrest, as well as prior arrests and charges. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
US politics

Ashli Babbitt's Family Seeks $30 Million Against U.S. Over Jan. 6 Death

The family of Ashli Babbitt has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the federal government seeking $30 million.
The lawsuit claims Babbitt posed no threat when she was shot and alleges wrongful death, assault and battery, and negligence. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
US politics

Berkeley police release video from fatal shooting

The Berkeley Police Department has released video footage of a Nov. 6 investigation where an officer fatally shot a man who allegedly tried to drive a car at officers.
The officer fired his weapon after the driver of the SUV reversed into a police car and drove onto the sidewalk, putting officers and pedestrians at risk. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
US politics

Two men charged in the shooting of a Bedford Park police officer

Two men have been charged in the shooting of a Bedford Park police officer.
Raul Perez and Luis Gonzalez face charges related to attempted aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of firearms. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Charges filed in shooting of Chicago police officer wounded while responding to Gold Coast burglary

Deshawn Lucas, a wanted man with a federal indictment against him, has been charged with shooting a Chicago police officer.
Lucas was arrested following a smash-and-grab burglary at a Prada store in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
Lucas and the injured officer were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for treatment. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

Man killed by Elk Grove police had history of calling police for help

The family of a man killed by Elk Grove Village police is seeking answers and pursuing an investigation into the Police Department.
The man who was killed had Type 1 diabetes and had a history of becoming erratic when his insulin levels were low. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

Man shot by Elk Grove Village police outside family home identified as grieving family hires lawyers

A 24-year-old man named Jack Murray was shot and killed by police in Cook County.
Murray was holding a knife during the confrontation with police. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Mayor Lightfoot urges protesters in Chicago to remain peaceful ahead of Memphis police video release

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot urged calm ahead of the release Friday of video depicting Memphis officers' fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.Lightfoot acknowledged the footage would "be really tough videos for people to watch, and people are going to have a lot of emotional reaction to them.But I hope that emotional reaction doesn't lead to destruction of property, acts of violence, or other things that frankly undermine, I think, the strength of our city."
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Huntington Park police open fire on driver who they say rammed their vehicles

Huntington Park police shot a suspected driver involved in a road rage incident.
The driver rammed multiple police vehicles and was believed to be under the influence. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

San Diego police officer and suspect shot in supermarket parking lot during investigation

San Diego police sergeant shot and injured while investigating possible stolen vehicle
Suspect also taken to hospital [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

San Diego police sergeant shot, suspect dead in shootout in 4S Ranch parking lot

A San Diego police sergeant was shot in the head and the suspected gunman is dead after a confrontation in a shopping center parking lot.
The sergeant is in serious condition but expected to survive. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

5 Dead, Including Suspect, and 2 Officers Wounded in Queens Stabbing

A man in Queens killed four family members before setting their house on fire and attempting to flee.
Police officers confronted the suspect, who stabbed them before being shot and killed. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Podcast

Alabama man featured on hit podcast 'S-Town' killed in police standoff

Joseph 'Tyler' Goodson, featured on the podcast 'S-Town,' was shot and killed by police during a standoff in Alabama.
Goodson's post on Facebook prior to the shooting implied he expected to be shot by police. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
US politics

Two men charged in the shooting of a Bedford Park police officer

Two men have been charged in the shooting of a Bedford Park police officer.
Raul Perez and Luis Gonzalez face charges related to attempted aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of firearms. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Jury deadlocked in murder trial of Austin police officer who shot Michael Ramos - Austin Monitor

The trial of the Austin police officer accused of murder in the shooting of Michael Ramos ended in a mistrial for the second time.
The jury could not come to a unanimous decision after four days of deliberation.
Mayor Kirk Watson emphasized the need for safe and constructive dialogue around public safety and policing. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
1 year ago
Austin

Voters could decriminalize marijuana possession, ban no-knock search warrants - Austin Monitor

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 by Kali Bramble
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

Trump calls impeachment proceedings against Ken Paxton very unfair.'

Former President Donald J. Trump said on Saturday that the impeachment proceedings against Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, were unfair and vowed to fight against lawmakers who pursued impeachment.Mr. Trump said in a statement on Truth Social, his social media platform, that moving to impeach Mr. Paxton was contrary to the will of voters who elected Mr. Paxton to a third term by a wide margin in November.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Grand jury to examine fatal shooting involving Torrance cops tied to racist text scandal

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office has convened a grand jury to consider criminal charges against two ex-Torrance police officers linked to a racist texting scandal who shot and killed a Black man in 2018, according to documents reviewed by The Times.The grand jury is expected to meet Tuesday to begin hearing evidence in connection with the death of Christopher DeAndre Mitchell, who was holding an air rifle and seated inside a car when he was fatally shot by former Officers Anthony Chavez and Matthew Concannon, according to a letter reviewed by The Times and a law enforcement source with direct knowledge of the case.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Central Texas advocacy group calling for accountability from Austin police

AUSTIN, Texas A Central Texas advocacy group is calling for police accountability in Austin.Working Group 512 will hold a press conference in Austin Friday to talk about recent police shootings.The group is demanding that the Austin Police Department respond to the families of Alex Gonzales and Raj Monnesinghe, who were both killed by Austin officers.
sfist.com
1 year ago
San Francisco

Medical Examiner Suggests SF Police Officers Fatally Shot Two Men, One of Whom Was Unarmed, One Had Knife

The SFPD will be under scrutiny in the coming months for the fatal shooting of civilians, in this case two men who were possibly both homeless who were engaged in an altercation at Mariposa Park when officers arrived last week.
sfist.com
1 year ago
San Francisco

State AG Now Investigating Last Week's Police Shooting That Left Two Dead in Mission Bay

State Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating an alleged police shooting of two men last Thursday in Mariposa Park, and new reporting indicates that SFPD may have shot both the assailant and the victim in the incident.
Poynter
1 year ago
Media industry

There is no lawsuit settlement between 'The View' and Kyle Rittenhouse. A post that says so is satire. - Poynter

If you want a "smart, speedy take on the news around the world," perhaps don't rely on "News Portal," the name of a WordPress blog that describes itself as such.One of its blog posts, undated but shared on Facebook on March 7, has a headline that says: "'The View' settles with the Rittenhouses for $22 million and a formal apology."
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Atlanta

Atlanta residents take fight over $90m Cop City' police training site to city hall

Recent mornings at South River Forest, south-east of Atlanta, have begun with workers driving tractors around, clearing paths and felling trees, guarded by more than 100 police officers.The workers are taking the first steps in building an 85-acre, $90m police and fire department training center planned for the land, called Cop City by activists.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

Police oversight agency says SFPD wants to diminish its power to investigate officer shootings

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.The Department of Police Accountability on Wednesday accused the San Francisco Police Department of pushing the oversight body out of police shooting investigations.The allegations came at a Police Commission meeting, during discussions about a new memorandum of understanding between DPA and the SFPD on procedures after such incidents.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Paul Vallas campaign defends his son, 1 of 3 police officers who fatally shot a man in Texas last year

Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas' campaign on Wednesday defended his son after a media report detailed his involvement in a 2022 police shooting.Vallas often talks about his son, San Antonio cop Gus Vallas, on the campaign trail, noting that they are a family of public servants with close ties to police.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Man shot dead by armed police after chase ends in residential street

Armed police have shot dead a man in his 20s after a chase that ended in a residential street in south London.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

Video: SF police shoot at suspect firing blanks on Shotwell

Surveillance and body-worn camera footage presented at a police town hall on Monday afternoon showed four San Francisco police officers firing weapons at Jose Corvera, a suspected bicycle thief who appeared to be armed, during a recent standoff on Shotwell Street.
kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

3 more file lawsuits against Austin police for use of force during 2020 protests

The City of Austin has handed out millions as a result of similar suits.
AUSTIN, Texas - On Friday, the growing list of lawsuits against Austin police grew even more with three more added to the list.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Man seriously injured after police shooting in northwest Toronto | CBC News

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a police shooting in Toronto Monday morning.According to a Special Investigations Unit (SIU) news release, Toronto police officers were first called to a park in the area of Black Creek Drive and Trethewey Drive around 8 a.m.The SIU initially said a man was brandishing a knife and threatening another man who was walking a dog, but spokesperson Kristy Denette later clarified that it was actually the man who was walking the dog who was carrying a knife, who then had some sort of "interaction" with another man.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Man in life-threatening condition after police shooting in Vaughan, SIU notified | CBC News

The SIU has been notified of a police shooting that left a man in life-threatening condition in Vaughan Wednesday morning.(Rafferty Baker/CBC) Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating a police shooting in Vaughan Wednesday morning that left a man in life-threatening condition.In a news release, York Regional Police said the incident happened around 8:30 a.m. in an industrial plaza on Hanlan Road, near Pine Valley Drive.
Barrie
1 year ago
Toronto

'There's a child in that vehicle': Audio adds new detail to Ontario police shooting

Officers involved in a police shooting that left a one-year-old dead in southern Ontario were told there was a child in the pickup truck they were pursuing and that the driver of the vehicle had a gun, audio posted online indicates.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Surveillance video shows fatal police shooting of double amputee holding a knife

Huntington Park police on Monday released surveillance video showing officers shooting a double amputee who was holding a knife as well as a recording of the 911 call from a stabbing victim that led to the fatal encounter.In the video, three Huntington Park police officers approach Anthony Lowe, 36, as he hobbles away on what remains of his legs.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Justin Blake - uncle of police shooting victim - sues Kenosha County sheriff's department for alleged 'torture' during protest arrest

Justin Blake is suing the Kenosha County sheriff's department for allegedly engaging in "torture" after arresting him during a demonstration over the police shooting of his nephew, Jacob Blake.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

Chicago police will no longer be allowed to chase people on foot

In this May 1, 2021 photo, Ailani Alvarez, 2, daughter of Anthony Alvarez who was shot by the police, holds a sign reading "I miss my daddy" during a protest in Chicago.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

SFPD releases video of officers shooting, killing two men grappling on ground

At a virtual Town Hall meeting on Friday, the San Francisco Police Department offered little explanation for why four officers last week opened fire on two middle-aged homeless men, prone and wrestling slowly on the ground, with one threatening the other with a knife.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Television

'Bosch: Legacy' Review: More of the Same (Good) Thing

Titus Welliver returns as the old-school detective Harry Bosch on Amazon's Freevee, though he never really went away.
A show called "Bosch: Legacy" starts this week, and it is labeled Season 1.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Man killed by Simi Valley police identified as suspect in wife's killing

A 29-year-old man killed by Simi Valley police last week was a suspect in his wife's killing in Los Angeles, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

30 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Around DC - Washingtonian

Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates Americans with heritage from Central and South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Spain, runs Thursday, September 15 through Saturday, October 15.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Chris Kaba: Family of unarmed man shot dead by Met Police not told of death for 11 hours'

The police watchdog, the IOPC, later launched a homicide probe into the killing, having earlier said that no gun was found in the car Mr Kaba was driving.
The IOPC said officers had pursued the car because an ANPR camera suggested it had been linked to a firearms incident in previous days.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Man shot dead by police 'was due to become a father'

A man who was shot dead by police after a chase in south London was months away from becoming a father, according to the mother of his fiancee.
Washington Post
1 year ago
London

Man shot dead after police chase in London residential area

LONDON - Britain's police watchdog said Tuesday it was opening an independent investigation after a man was shot dead in London after a police chase.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Greenwich: Man shot by police detained as investigation continues

A man who was shot by armed officers in south east London has been detained under the Mental Health Act, police have said.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

LAPD officers fatally shoot man reportedly armed with gun in Westlake

Los Angeles police fatally shot a man who was reportedly armed with a gun in Westlake early Sunday morning.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

LAPD offers a more detailed account of fatal shooting near Cal State L.A.

Los Angeles police officials gave a more detailed account Tuesday of how a man was killed in a police shooting last week near the Cal State L.A. campus.
The man was identified as Lino Soltero.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

One person hospitalized after LAPD shooting in Leimert Park

A person was transported to a hospital after a police shooting in Leimert Park on Monday night, according to authorities.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Man killed in police shooting in New Hampshire

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - A man was killed in New Hampshire early Sunday in a police shooting, according to a statement from state Attorney General John M. Formella.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Portland Police Shoot One Person During a Traffic Stop

Portland police shot a member of the public while conducting a traffic stop in the Roseway neighborhood Friday night.
Boston.com
2 years ago
Boston Celtics

Marcus Smart described the 'honor' of playing in front of Barack Obama

"That's definitely a highlight of my life."
Marcus Smart had a little extra motivation to play well during Wednesday night's Celtics-Bulls game in Chicago.
East Bay Times
2 years ago
Books

Study: Libraries saw onslaught of 'challenged' books in 2021

NEW YORK - Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom, has never been so busy.
Brooklyn Eagle
2 years ago
Books

Library study finds 'challenged' books soared in 2021

Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom, has never been so busy.
Los Angeles Times
2 years ago
Los Angeles

South L.A. police shooting under investigation

Authorities were investigating a police shooting in South Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
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