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9 hours ago

Santa Clara police fatally shoot stabbing suspect Wednesday

Santa Clara police fatally shot a suspect who allegedly stabbed someone at a residence; the suspect later died and a joint investigation is underway.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

French police shoot knifeman dead after stabbing five people in Marseille

A man armed with knives and an iron bar carried out a random stabbing rampage in Marseille, injuring multiple people; police neutralised and killed him.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Marseille: Police shoot knife attacker in city center DW 09/02/2025

A knife attacker wounded five people in central Marseille before being shot dead by police; several victims were hospitalized, one in critical condition.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Mother plans to honor 9-year-old son killed by his father in San Jose

Mother mourns nine-year-old James, killed by his father in San Jose; father was shot and killed by police, and mother seeks to honor his kindness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Rise of sovereign citizen movement a challenge to Australia's world-leading gun control

Sign up: AU Breaking News email Freeman has a history of run-ins with law enforcement and has shared in the past some forms of pseudo-legal beliefs, where adherents make arguments that deny the authority of the state. Police confirmed on Friday that Freeman's gun licence remained revoked at the time he allegedly killed two officers and injured another at his high country property on Tuesday.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

DA: Police acted lawfully in fatal shooting of man attacking father in Concord

The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office has concluded Concord police officers were justified in fatally shooting a man who was stabbing his father, officials announced Friday. The finding that officers acted in self defense and in the self defense of others was the result of multiple interviews and a review of officers' body camera recordings and means the five officers involved will not face any criminal charges.
US politics
#manhunt
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
World news

Porepunkah shooting: police hunt dangerous' suspect who fled into bush after allegedly killing two officers in cold blood'

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
World news

Porepunkah shooting: police hunt dangerous' suspect who fled into bush after allegedly killing two officers in cold blood'

fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Police kill dog that mauled someone in Dorchester

Police fatally shot a dog after it mauled a resident in Dorchester; the victim sustained nonlife-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Victoria police shooting live updates: two officers dead, one injured after incident at rural Porepunkah property

Three sources have confirmed to Guardian Australia that two officers have been killed and another wounded in the shooting at Porepunkah. None were authorised to comment on the incident and only one had been directly briefed on the incident by police. Victoria police has declined to comment on the active incident until it is operationally safe to do so.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

OOF: Judge Announces Wrong Verdict in Murder Case

In December 2022, Oliver was walking down the street in the early morning when Thomas approached him in an unmarked vehicle three separate times, according to the evidence in the case. Oliver testified that Thomas made sexual advances toward him, which Oliver rejected. Upon being approached a third time, Oliver shot into Thomas's vehicle, killing him. Oliver, who said he had feared for his safety, then fled the scene. Prosecutors insisted that his actions constituted murder.
US news
fromNBC New York
2 weeks ago

Off-duty officer fatally shoots man in Washington Heights: NYPD

An off-duty police officer shot a man in Washington Heights after he allegedly displayed a weapon.
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Staten Island police-involved shooting: Off-duty officers kill man holding imitation firearm, NYPD says | amNewYork

fromQNS
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Gonzalez, Caban criticize NYPD over failing to de-escalate before fatal Astoria shooting - QNS

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Family weeps after Police Commissioner Tisch says she won't fire cop who shot man during Bronx traffic stop | amNewYork

fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago
Brooklyn

New bodycam footage shows moment NYPD officers shot Brooklyn man armed with knife

NYPD officers shot a man armed with a knife after attempts to subdue him failed, leading to an investigation into the incident.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC parents

Bodycam footage shows Bronx man shouted If you don't shoot me, she's dead' before police shooting | amNewYork

Officers intervened in a hostage situation where a man was threatening his mother with a knife, resulting in a police shooting to disarm him.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Staten Island police-involved shooting: Off-duty officers kill man holding imitation firearm, NYPD says | amNewYork

fromQNS
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Gonzalez, Caban criticize NYPD over failing to de-escalate before fatal Astoria shooting - QNS

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Family weeps after Police Commissioner Tisch says she won't fire cop who shot man during Bronx traffic stop | amNewYork

NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Bodycam footage shows Bronx man shouted If you don't shoot me, she's dead' before police shooting | amNewYork

Officers intervened in a hostage situation where a man was threatening his mother with a knife, resulting in a police shooting to disarm him.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Brooklyn police shooting: Knife-wielding man shot dead following domestic dispute, sources say | amNewYork

Police officers shot a knife-wielding man in Brooklyn during a domestic dispute response, indicating a serious escalation of the situation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Brooklyn police shooting: Knife-wielding man shot dead following domestic dispute, sources say | amNewYork

Police officers shot a knife-wielding man in Brooklyn during a domestic dispute response, indicating a serious escalation of the situation.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: This Weekend is SF's Last 8 pm Sunset of 2025

BART introduces a tap feature allowing 30-minute grace period for entry and exit at the same station without a fare charge.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Santa Rosa Police Officers Shoot and Kill Domestic Violence Suspect After Hours-Long Standoff

A seven-hour standoff in Santa Rosa ended around 5 am when police shot and killed an allegedly armed suspect during a domestic violence incident involving an ex-lover.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

South San Francisco officer cleared in fatal shooting of man in lengthy gunfight with police

Brian Joseph Montana, 60, died during a violent confrontation with police after threatening and shooting at his neighbors over lawn trimmings, resulting in a gunbattle.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Officer who was killed responding to shooting at Atlanta CDC identified

Police officer David Rose was fatally shot during a confrontation at the CDC in Atlanta.
#lawsuit
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Suspect arrested after Oakland police officers come under fire

"The shooting happened about 1:30 a.m. Friday in the 1000 block of West Grand Avenue. Officers identified themselves as police and moments later at least one shot was fired at them."
California
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Shooter kills neighbor, wounds 2 troopers, and is shot to death in rural Pennsylvania ambush

Carmine Faino fatally shot neighbor Lori Wasko and ambushed responding troopers, wounding two during the incident in rural Pennsylvania.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Former Contra Costa Deputy, Released Early From Prison, Denied Release From Parole | KQED

"At the end of the day, my brother is still not here. Tyrell Wilson is still not here. The lives he took are still not here. He should do his parole the whole time; he was convicted," Jennifer Leong, Arboleda's sister, told KQED.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Long Island cops shoot sword-swinging man who faked hostage call in suicide-by-cop attempt

A Long Island man charged at police with a sword in a failed suicide-by-cop attempt and was shot, but survived.
#domestic-dispute
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

Richmond Police Shoot and Kill Man Who Was Allegedly Wielding Knives and Threatening People

fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

Richmond Police Shoot and Kill Man Who Was Allegedly Wielding Knives and Threatening People

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

NYPD Shoots Knife-Wielding Man in Brooklyn Apartment

A knife-wielding man was shot by police during a domestic dispute in Brownsville, NY, and later died from his injuries.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Richmond police involved in shooting, roadways closed as investigation gets underway

Shooting involving officers occurred in Richmond, prompting police response and street closures.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Police say waiting shooter ambushed 2 Ohio officers parked for lunch and seriously injured a third

An armed man lying in wait shot and wounded two Ohio police officers as they parked their vehicles to eat lunch. A responding officer was also shot.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Procession takes place for slain Oakland parole agent killed by recently-released parolee

Byrd, 40, was identified by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation as the parole agent shot and killed inside the Oakland parole unit on Thursday afternoon at about 12:50 p.m.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

'Unethical' or 'Shady'?: Accusations fly in manslaughter case against San Leandro officer

Allegations arose against a former prosecutor for manipulating expert witness opinions in the manslaughter case of ex-officer Jason Fletcher.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man, 38, shot and killed during armed standoff with Fall River police, authorities say

Domonick Knight, 38, suffered a gunshot wound to the head during an exchange of gunfire with police and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
US politics
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Sacramento police shoot man armed with sword, officials say

A man wielding a sword was shot by police in Sacramento after refusing to drop the weapon.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Jose police shoot man suspected of stabbing, killing 9-year-old son

A San Jose police officer shot and killed a man armed with a knife who had just stabbed his son to death.
#los-angeles
Public health
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Mother sues Carmel police over 'deadly force,' 'poor tactics' in son's death

Ellen Barrett has filed a lawsuit against the Carmel police, claiming her son was unnecessarily killed during a mental health crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Man shot dead by police at Westfield Mount Druitt shopping centre in Sydney

Uniformed officers were threatened by a male armed with a machete, resulting in police firing multiple shots at him which ultimately led to his death.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

A20 to shut again as four suspected explosives found days after Kent police shoot man

Police encountered a man holding suspicious objects which led to an officer-involved shooting resulting in the man's severe injuries.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

North Andover officer shot by colleague is being smeared to distract from 'botched response,' lawyer says

Kelsey Fitzsimmons faces felony charges after being shot by a colleague during a restraining order service attempt.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police shot chainsaw-wielding man fearing he had explosive device, watchdog says

Bodycam footage showed a man holding a chainsaw and another object, which officers suspected to be a firearm or IED, while wearing a gas mask and body armour.
UK news
#investigation
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

NY AG opens probe into NYPD shooting of man driving stolen Porsche

An investigation is underway into the police shooting of Jumaane Wright driving a stolen vehicle in New York.
#antioch
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man left with life-changing injuries after being shot by police at village pub

A man has been hospitalised after being shot by armed police outside a rural village pub in Kent. The incident occurred at the Park Gate Inn.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Australian inquiry says racism behind police shooting of Indigenous teen

Zachary Rolfe, a police officer, was found to have racist behavior that influenced his policing style, contributing to the deadly outcome of the incident involving Kumanjayi Walker.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose police seek suspect who struck officer while fleeing

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services officer was struck by a suspect in an off-road vehicle while attempting to detain him in Alviso. The officer fired a shot at the fleeing suspect's vehicle, but it’s unconfirmed if the bullet struck the subject. The injured officer was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was released on Sunday. The suspect remains unidentified and at large.
US news
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

WA police who shot dead Aboriginal woman did not make meaningful attempts to de-escalate, coroner finds

Police failed to adequately de-escalate a situation leading to the fatal shooting of an Aboriginal woman, according to a coroner's findings.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

In prison, ex-Danville cop enjoyed coveted firefighter role. Now he can use it to dismiss his felony

Andrew Hall, a former sheriff's deputy, is seeking to expunge his assault conviction due to privileges earned while serving on a prison fire crew.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Off-duty police officer shot in confrontation with colleague in North Andover

An off-duty North Andover police officer was wounded during a confrontation involving another officer serving a court order.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Antioch police fatally shoot man after he allegedly threatens to kill family, charges at officers

A man was shot and killed by police in Antioch after allegedly threatening officers with a knife.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Video: What led California police to fire deadly shots after 100 mph chase

A police chase involving a pickup driver led to a fatal shooting incident after he failed to stop for officers.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Police catch 3 robbers in the act, shoot 1 and arrest them after chase, cops say

Police halted an armed robbery in Sweetwater, injuring a suspect during the confrontation; all three suspects were arrested following a car chase.
#law-enforcement
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Shooting near Santa Monica promenade leaves officer injured and suspect outstanding, police say

Gunman opens fire in Santa Monica; one officer injured and suspect remains at large.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Man seriously injured after being shot by police in Brampton: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police reported that a man was shot by police in Brampton, sustaining serious injuries and taken to a trauma hospital; no officers were hurt.
Toronto
#miami
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Man shot by police in Markham condo unit has died: SIU | CBC News

A man was shot by police during a welfare check and later died in the hospital.
#crime
fromAstoria Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Venezuelan migrant who shot two NYPD cops in East Elmhurst last year sentenced to 28 years: DA - Astoria Post

A Venezuelan migrant was sentenced to 28 years in prison for shooting two NYPD officers during an arrest.
fromBKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Traffic Stop Turns Deadly: Man Fires on NYPD

A gunman shot at police while fleeing a traffic stop on Staten Island, hitting their cruiser but missing the officers.
fromAstoria Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Venezuelan migrant who shot two NYPD cops in East Elmhurst last year sentenced to 28 years: DA - Astoria Post

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Traffic Stop Turns Deadly: Man Fires on NYPD

A gunman shot at police while fleeing a traffic stop on Staten Island, hitting their cruiser but missing the officers.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Male shot by police after allegedly attacking woman in Markham: York police | CBC News

A male was shot by police after allegedly attacking a female during a welfare check in Markham.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Hamilton police officers who shot dozens of times at Erixon Kabera killing him cleared by SIU | CBC News

Hamilton police officers who shot Erixon Kabera will not face criminal charges, according to the Special Investigations Unit's report.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

State authorities to investigate fatal shooting by LAPD of man officers say had gun

According to police officials, Ronald Gainer Jr. exited an apartment holding a handgun when officers responded to a reported shooting, leading to the fatal confrontation.
Los Angeles
#baldwin-park
fromwww.sgvtribune.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Met by gunfire': Shootings leave California police officer and another victim dead, 2nd officer wounded

A Baldwin Park police officer was killed and another injured in a shooting when responding to a call about gunfire in the neighborhood.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

'A night of tragedy': 2 dead in Baldwin Park shootout, including young officer

A Baldwin Park police officer was fatally shot, leaving a profound impact on the community and police department.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.sgvtribune.com
3 months ago

Met by gunfire': Shootings leave California police officer and another victim dead, 2nd officer wounded

A Baldwin Park police officer was killed and another injured in a shooting when responding to a call about gunfire in the neighborhood.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

A Miami cop on car hood shot driver through windshield at music festival. Is it permitted?

"I can't see what precipitated it, so I can't speculate," said Dave Magnusson, a former high-ranking Miami police officer and El Portal police chief.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Florida man bitten by alligator then fatally shot by deputies after rampage', sheriff says

A Florida man was killed by deputies after threatening them with garden shears following an encounter with an alligator.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Driver exclaims 'I should have served with f-king Taliban' moments before fatal traffic-stop shootout with police: bodycam footage

A routine traffic stop escalated to a fatal shootout after the driver, Jamal Wali, opened fire on police officers.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

SIU investigating after man, 50, shot by police in Collingwood | CBC News

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating an officer-involved shooting that injured a 50-year-old man in Collingwood.
#carjacking
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

No charges for Miami cop in controversial shooting of man in mental health crisis

The family of 47-year-old Donald Armstrong called Miami police for help during his mental health crisis, resulting in Officer Kassandra Mercado shooting him six times.
Black Lives Matter
#south-san-francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Author and wife of Weezer bassist pleads not guilty to charges from LAPD shooting

Prosecutors have filed criminal charges against bestselling author Jillian Lauren Shriner after she allegedly shot at police, resulting in her being wounded by officers.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

San Bernardino to pay nearly $5 million to family of man shot by police. Family says he was unarmed.

The city of San Bernardino will pay almost $5 million to settle a police shooting case involving Robert Brown.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Grim moment ex-Real Housewives star's brother is fatally shot by cop during traffic stop

A bodycam video shows Lydia McLaughlin's brother fatally shot by police during a traffic stop after allegedly grabbing an officer's taser.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Berkeley police officer video of April shooting released but details missing

Police stated the body camera had been inadvertently deactivated earlier in the critical incident, and recovery attempts of the footage were unsuccessful.
East Bay (California)
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Police shoot, kill man at California In-N-Out parking lot

An altercation at In-N-Out led to a police shooting, resulting in the suspect's death after ramming vehicles.
#cincinnati
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Dad allegedly killed deputy after seeing video of police fatally shoot son

A father was charged with aggravated murder after intentionally hitting a sheriff's deputy following the police shooting of his son.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Horror chain of events in Ohio as man charged with killing deputy day after cops killed his son

A teen was shot by police in Cincinnati, prompting his father to allegedly run over a retired deputy hours later.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Father Whose Son Was Shot by Cincinnati Police Hits Deputy With Car, Killing Him

Rodney L. Hinton is accused of killing a deputy after his son was fatally shot by police, indicating a possible connection between both incidents.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Death metal trailblazer identified as shooter in South San Francisco standoff

Brian Montana, guitarist of the influential band Possessed, was fatally shot by police during an armed standoff in South San Francisco.
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