A fugitive father, Thomas Phillips, believed to be dead after an armed confrontation with police in New Zealand, was hiding with his three children in the wilderness for nearly four years. During the incident, police shot Phillips, and one child was found at the scene, with the remaining two children still missing. The case has involved multiple crimes, including armed robbery, and has garnered significant media attention. A search is ongoing for the missing children, and the father’s death has been confirmed by his sister.
British alt-rock band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California, during their West Coast tour. The incident occurred outside a Starbucks, where two men broke into their tour van, stealing personal items but leaving musical equipment untouched. Despite the shock of experiencing a daytime armed robbery, the band is continuing their tour, grateful for their safety. The robbery highlights the contrast in gun-related crime experiences between the UK and the US.
Oak Park police officer Det. Allan Reddins was killed in a shootout with an armed offender following a robbery at Oak Park Bank. This marks the first line of duty death for the department since 1938. The incident occurred on Lake Street, and the suspect, who was also injured, is in custody with charges pending. The community and law enforcement are mourning the loss.
NYPD Officer Rich Wong, who was shot in the thigh during a confrontation with ex-con Gary Worthy, was applauded by colleagues as he left Jamaica Hospital. Despite his injury, Wong managed to fatally shoot Worthy, who had committed two armed robberies and was on lifetime parole. The incident has sparked debate over parole policies and the need for stricter remand rules for violent offenders.
Former Italian footballer Roberto Baggio was injured during an armed robbery at his home in Altavilla Vicentina. The incident involved at least five burglars and lasted around 40 minutes. Baggio was hit on the forehead with a gun and required stitches. He and his family were locked in a room but managed to call the police after breaking free. The police are investigating the incident using CCTV footage.
Six people were tied up during an armed home invasion robbery in East Hollywood early Tuesday morning. Five masked men with rifles and handguns entered the home, tied up the occupants, and stole purses, bags, and other items. One woman managed to escape through a window. The victims, who had just arrived from Minnesota, reported no injuries. Police responded around 4 a.m., but no arrests have been made.
Former U.S. soldier Craig Austin Lang has been extradited from Ukraine to the U.S. to face charges including double homicide, armed robbery, and identity theft across three federal districts. Lang, along with co-defendant Alex Jared Zwiefelhofer, allegedly committed a series of crimes, including the murder of a Florida couple in 2018. Lang's extradition follows a rejected appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, and he now faces multiple charges that could result in life imprisonment.
A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Phoenix after he allegedly attempted to rob someone at gunpoint. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. near 13th Street and Palm Lane. The suspect raised a gun at officers, prompting them to shoot. He was taken to the hospital but later died. No officers or community members were injured, and an investigation is underway.
A Malden police officer shot 31-year-old Dominique Matthew Long after he allegedly attacked and robbed a woman with a knife and advanced on officers despite being tased. Long, who is in stable condition, faces multiple charges including armed robbery and assault. The investigation is ongoing.
A female University of Chicago student, identified only as Madelyn, fought back against an armed robber by yanking the magazine out of his gun, while a man nearby watched without intervening. The incident, caught on surveillance video, occurred near the college campus and was one of three robberies targeting students. Despite the ordeal, Madelyn's phone and the magazine were later recovered by police, and no injuries were reported. The incidents are under investigation, and no arrests have been made as of Friday morning.
A University of Chicago student was robbed at gunpoint and managed to grab the gun's magazine during the struggle, which is now in the hands of detectives. The incident was captured on surveillance video, and the student urges others not to resist during an armed robbery. The school has increased police patrols, but the student believes more needs to be done to ensure student safety.
Multiple students were robbed near the University of Chicago campus, with one incident captured on surveillance video. In one robbery, a student managed to grab the gun from the armed robber and remove its magazine before fleeing. The University of Chicago Police Department issued a safety alert after the incidents, and the Chicago Police Department also warned of recent armed robberies in the area. No injuries were reported, but the rise in robberies has left students feeling uneasy, prompting increased police patrols in the area.
Police in Massachusetts are investigating two armed robberies at 7-Eleven stores on the South Shore, with suspects wielding handguns and fleeing with cash. The incidents in Norwell and Quincy involved masked males, and a stolen vehicle is believed to be connected to one of the robberies. Authorities are seeking tips and working to confirm if the same suspects were involved in both incidents.
An 18-year-old from Lowell, Massachusetts, named Baraka Janvier has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a mail carrier in Nashua, New Hampshire. The robbery involved a gunpoint theft of the mail carrier's keys and was captured on surveillance video. Janvier is expected to appear in court, and it is unclear if more arrests are anticipated. The postal carrier was unharmed during the incident.
Chicago police are investigating three armed robberies that occurred within 15 minutes on the North Side, with victims being robbed at gunpoint by multiple male suspects in black sedans. No injuries were reported, and the suspects remain at large. In addition, a nearby Lululemon store was also targeted by burglars around the same time. Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling are set to announce a robbery prevention strategy in response to the incidents.
