Newly released security footage shows a Philadephia officer fatally shooting a man inside his car seconds after police pulled up next to his vehicle, contradicting the department’s claim that the man had lunged at police. The video was released Tuesday by an attorney representing the family of Eddie Jose Irizarry, 27, who was shot and… Continue reading Video shows Philadelphia police fatally shoot man seconds after officer steps out of vehicle
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Historic rainfall slams L.A. and California store owner fatally shot over a Pride flag in her store: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: Tropical storm Hilary’s center moved into California, unleashing flash floods and high winds. 850 people still missing in Maui. And the teen who murdered her boyfriend in a car crash at 100mph will be sentenced. Here’s what to know today. Tropical storm Hilary — and an earthquake — hits California AP, AFP,… Continue reading Historic rainfall slams L.A. and California store owner fatally shot over a Pride flag in her store: Morning Rundown
The family of a pregnant Colorado woman fatally shot by police sues the officers
DENVER — The family of a pregnant Colorado woman fatally shot by an Arvada police officer after she was mistaken for a shoplifter said in a lawsuit that the killing was “patently unreasonable.” The family of Destinee Thompson, 27, of Denver, is seeking unspecified damages in the suit filed against four officers and a sergeant… Continue reading The family of a pregnant Colorado woman fatally shot by police sues the officers
6-year-old fatally shot by a 9-year-old, authorities say
A 6-year-old in Florida was fatally shot by a 9-year-old, according to local authorities. The victim was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon, but ultimately pronounced dead, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief J.D. Stronko said. The victim was wounded in the head with a single gunshot, he said. An adult was present in the home… Continue reading 6-year-old fatally shot by a 9-year-old, authorities say
Denver police officer fatally shoots man holding a marker she thought was a knife, investigators say
DENVER — A Denver police officer fatally shot a man she thought was armed with a knife when he lunged at her, but he actually was holding only a black marker, investigators said Monday. Body-worn camera footage showed the suspect, Brandon Cole, 36, raising the marker to chest level as he charged the officer the night of… Continue reading Denver police officer fatally shoots man holding a marker she thought was a knife, investigators say
9-year-old Chicago girl enjoying ice cream, playing on scooter before neighbor fatally shot her in head
A 9-year-old girl in Chicago was playing on her scooter and enjoying some ice cream on Saturday only moments before her adult neighbor walked across the street, shot her in the head and killed her, according to court records. The girl has been identified as Serabi Medina. Michael Goodman, 43, is charged with first-degree murder… Continue reading 9-year-old Chicago girl enjoying ice cream, playing on scooter before neighbor fatally shot her in head
FBI fatally shoots man in Utah who allegedly threatened Biden, Alvin Bragg and others
The FBI shot and killed a man Wednesday while executing a search warrant in Provo, Utah, federal officials said. The investigation involved the suspect making alleged threats against politicians and public figures, including President Joe Biden and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, according to charging documents obtained by NBC News. The suspect was identified in… Continue reading FBI fatally shoots man in Utah who allegedly threatened Biden, Alvin Bragg and others
Girl fatally shot while riding scooter in Chicago
A Chicago man has been charged with murder in the shooting of an 8-year-old who was riding a scooter. A witness said that the man had complained about noise before the shooting Saturday night. Michael Goodman, 43, is charged with first-degree murder in the death, police said Monday night. He lives on the block where… Continue reading Girl fatally shot while riding scooter in Chicago
California judge arrested after wife found fatally shot
A 72-year-old California judge was arrested following the fatal shooting of his wife on Thursday, according to the Anaheim Police Department. Police responded to a home on the 8500 block of E. Canyon Vista Drive around 8 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Officers found Sheryl Ferguson, 65, suffering from “at least one gunshot… Continue reading California judge arrested after wife found fatally shot
Family of Latino man fatally struck after encounter with sheriffs sues Arkansas officials
The family of Daniel Adrian Barajas would have celebrated his 40th birthday Thursday, but instead they are filing a wrongful death lawsuit against local officials in Arkansas’ Saline County. The federal lawsuit is part of the family’s ongoing questions around an encounter Daniel had with sheriff’s deputies before he was fatally struck by three vehicles,… Continue reading Family of Latino man fatally struck after encounter with sheriffs sues Arkansas officials