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2025-03-04 13:50:39

French Officer Faces Murder Charges in Teen's Fatal Shooting Shock.

French prosecutors push for murder trial for a police officer in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old, leading to protests across France. The decision follows an investigation into the death of Nahel Merzouk, with one officer potentially facing trial while charges against the other are dropped. read more

2025-02-22 16:40:49

Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Two Virginia Police Officers

Two Virginia police officers were fatally shot during a traffic stop, with the department confirming no active threat to the community. The incident is under investigation, and condolences have been shared by officials and the public. read more

2025-02-12 16:20:04

Illinois County Settles for $10 Million in Fatal Police Shooting

Springfield, Illinois agrees to a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman shot by a sheriff's deputy in her home. The deputy, Sean Grayson, faces murder charges following the incident, which led to training reforms on non-discriminatory policing. read more

2024-12-29 20:20:03

Tragic Mix-Up: Innocent Man Killed in Kentucky Police Operation

Doug Harless, a 63-year-old man from Kentucky, was mistakenly shot and killed by police officers at his home, where a search warrant was meant for a different address. The community believes Harless was a victim, sparking comparisons to the Breonna Taylor case. read more

2024-12-10 12:10:08

Georgia family mourns after police shoot beloved dog during "swatting" incident

A family in Georgia is grieving after their beloved dog, Zeta, was shot dead by police responding to a false "swatting" call. The incident, captured on bodycam footage, has left the family heartbroken, with the owner planning legal action against the police. read more

2024-11-28 05:10:06

New Mexico Leads Nation in Police Shootings Per Capita

New Mexico, with the highest per capita rate of police shootings in the U.S., agreed to a $20m settlement for the family of Teresa Gomez, killed in a 2023 police shooting. Economic factors, gun ownership, and lack of officer accountability contribute to the state's police violence issue. read more

2024-11-21 02:10:05

Las Vegas Family Demands Justice After Fatal Police Shooting

Brandon Durham was fatally shot by Las Vegas police after calling 911, struggling to disarm a woman with a knife. The family's lawyer is pushing for the officer's immediate arrest, stating there was no justification for using deadly force against Durham. read more

2024-10-24 17:10:05

Man shot by police in knife attack at Toyota dealership

A man was shot by police at a Toyota car dealership in DeKalb, Illinois after going on a knife attack, stabbing an employee. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, was airlifted to the hospital in stable condition. read more

2024-09-05 09:10:04

Police Shoot "Suspicious Person" Near Munich Museum and Israeli Consulate

Police in Munich shot a suspicious person suspected of carrying a firearm near the Israeli consulate and a Nazi-era museum. The incident took place in the central Karolinenplatz area with no further suspects or injuries reported. read more

2024-08-14 20:20:09

Casey Goodson Jr.'s Family Reaches $7 Million Settlement after Shooting

The family of Casey Goodson Jr., a 23-year-old man shot by an Ohio sheriff's deputy in December 2020, will receive a $7 million settlement in a civil rights lawsuit. Goodson's death sparked calls for police reform. read more

2024-07-29 12:40:12

A woman in New Jersey is fatally shot by police after her brother called 911 reporting she was armed with a knife during a mental health crisis. The officers arrived, breached the apartment door, and shot the woman, prompting an investigation. read more

2024-07-24 00:10:11

A man, Michael Lopez, paroled less than a month ago, was arrested in Detroit for shooting and killing Michigan police officer Mohamed Said. Lopez served time for carjacking and assaulting a police officer previously. read more

2024-07-01 05:10:09

Nyah Mway, a 13-year-old teenager from the Karen ethnic minority in Myanmar, was shot and killed by police in New York. Community members are demanding justice after the incident, where police mistook a BB gun for a firearm. read more

2024-06-30 20:40:03

Bodycam footage shows the tragic shooting of 13-year-old Nyah Mway by police in New York, mistaking his pellet gun for a real one. The incident sparked outrage, demanding justice for the boy and transparency in the investigation. read more

2024-06-30 15:40:11

Utica, NY police fatally shot a 13-year-old boy, who pointed a replica handgun at them. The incident occurred during an armed robbery investigation, leading to public outcry in the city. The shooting is under investigation for its justification. read more

2024-06-29 23:10:04

A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed by a police officer in upstate New York while fleeing and pointing a replica gun. The incident sparked outrage in the community, leading to calls for justice and a thorough investigation. read more

2024-06-29 15:10:07

A silent march in Paris commemorates the death of a French teenager with North African origins shot by police a year ago, amid rising political tensions. The event coincides with snap parliamentary elections, where far-right parties like National Rally are leading. read more

2024-06-13 00:40:10

A Riverside County sheriff's deputy fatally shot a woman during a confrontation, leading to the arrest of another man for her murder. The suspect, Eric Nourani, was apprehended for felony murder due to California's accomplice liability law. read more

2024-06-03 16:50:07

Ohio prosecutors request to dismiss one of two murder charges against ex-deputy who killed a Black man, Casey Goodson Jr., during a retrial. Prosecutors seek to drop a charge without providing reasons. The shooting in 2020 sparked national outrage and calls for police reform. read more

2024-05-31 22:10:04

Footage shows deadly Walmart shooting in Albuquerque as a suspect tried to grab a police officer's gun before being shot by two officers. The incident led to the death of the suspect, Mark Benavidez, as police investigate how he managed to grab the gun. read more

2024-05-10 00:10:10

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office released bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of Air Force airman Roger Fortson in Florida, disputing claims by his family that the deputy responded to the wrong address. read more

2024-05-09 19:40:11

Chantemekki Fortson, mother of the late Roger Fortson, disputes authorities' narrative claiming her son reached for a legally owned gun. The Florida family wants accountability from the sheriff's office after deputies shot Fortson in the wrong unit during a disturbance call. read more

2024-05-09 19:20:08

Roger Fortson's family claims that law enforcement officers failed to announce their presence before entering his home and shooting him, alleging they responded to the wrong address. The family demands a thorough investigation as body camera footage is set to be released. read more

2024-04-30 01:20:07

Three officers serving a warrant in Charlotte were killed, and five others wounded in a shooting. The suspect shot at the officers, who then fatally shot him. read more

2024-04-15 19:20:07

A retrial is set for former Ohio deputy Jason Meade, charged with murdering Black man Casey Goodson Jr. Meade's first trial ended in a mistrial. The incident sparked calls for police reform in Ohio. Meade claims self-defense in the shooting, while prosecutors argue Goodson posed no threat. read more

2024-04-13 00:40:06

Former Colorado deputy Andrew Buen is on trial for killing Christian Glass in a 2022 shooting near Georgetown. Prosecutors argue Buen's actions were aggressive, excessive, and criminal. The defense questions Glass's state of mind and sobriety. The trial is expected to last two weeks. read more

2024-04-10 00:00:00

Bodycam footage released shows an Ohio police officer shooting a 15-year-old boy who was holding a toy gun, despite the teen's claims that it was fake. The officer's personnel file includes past disciplinary actions. read more