A shootout in Salina, N.Y. resulted in the deaths of two law enforcement officers, allegedly orchestrated as an ambush by 33-year-old Christopher Murphy. The incident began with a high-speed chase and ended with Murphy firing at the officers with a military-style rifle, resulting in a fatal exchange of gunfire. Details emerged about Murphy's drug use and a friend's arrest, shedding light on a possible motive. The community is left grappling with the shocking violence, as neighbors and officials seek to understand the events leading up to the tragic incident.
A police officer and a sheriff's deputy were fatally shot in a shootout with a driver who had failed to stop in Syracuse, New York. The suspect was also killed in the exchange of gunfire outside his home. The officers had tracked the suspect to his residence after attempting to stop his vehicle. The incident marks the latest in a series of attacks on law enforcement officers across the United States.
Memphis officials are calling for tougher sentences following the death of police officer Joseph McKinney, who was killed in a shootout with two teens, one of whom had been arrested on weapons charges and released without bond. The suspect, 18-year-old Jaylen Lobley, was shot and killed by police, while a second officer was injured and a third grazed by a bullet. Officials are advocating for stricter gun laws and harsher sentences in response to rising crime in the city, with Senator Marsha Blackburn criticizing bail reform policies. Tributes have poured in for McKinney, with the Memphis Police Department erecting a memorial around his patrol car.
A shootout in South Memphis resulted in the death of an 18-year-old suspect and Memphis Police Officer Joseph McKinney, with two other officers injured. The incident occurred when officers responded to a "suspicious vehicle" and were shot at as they approached, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "C.J." Davis emphasized the need for community efforts to reduce gun violence, while Mayor Paul Young called for urgent action and accountability. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation, and the story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Newly released video and audio recordings from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department have shed light on the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Savannah Graziano, who was kidnapped by her father. The footage has raised questions about the deputies' actions during the high-speed chase-turned-standoff and the confusion surrounding Savannah's role in the incident. The California Department of Justice is investigating the shooting, which occurred after a highway chase and exchange of gunfire. The release of the footage comes as the sheriff’s department faces scrutiny over another recent shooting involving a 15-year-old boy with autism.
Newly released video and audio recordings from a September 2022 vehicle pursuit show that 15-year-old Savannah Graziano, who had been reported kidnapped by her father, was fatally shot by gunfire from deputies as she followed their instructions to exit her father’s truck. The incident occurred a day after an Amber Alert was issued for her, and her father, Anthony Graziano, had killed his wife and fired at a father and child near a school in Fontana, California. The California Department of Justice is investigating the episode, and the footage and recordings were released by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department to a journalist who had filed a records request.
Newly released video shows 15-year-old Savannah Graziano, who had been allegedly kidnapped by her father after he fatally shot her mother, being gunned down by police in Hesperia, California, following a high-speed chase. The video footage released by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department shows Savannah being ordered out of the truck by police and then struck down by gunfire as she walks towards them. Her father was shot and killed at the scene, and deputies recovered numerous guns and tactical gear from his truck. Savannah’s uncle called for better training to prevent the unnecessary killing of unarmed individuals.
A New York City police officer, Jonathan Diller, was fatally shot during a traffic stop in the Far Rockaway section of Queens, marking the first slaying of an NYPD officer in two years. The officer and his partner encountered a vehicle illegally parked at a bus stop, and as they approached, a man inside shot Diller below his bullet-proof vest. Diller's partner returned fire, wounding the suspected shooter, who was taken to a hospital. Diller, who had been with the police department for three years, was unable to be saved. The incident has sparked outrage and calls to end attacks on police officers.
A police officer was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Queens, New York, with the suspected gunman also sustaining injuries. The officer, Jonathan Diller, was struck below his protective vest, and despite his partner returning fire and the suspect being arrested on a gun charge last year, the tragic incident marks another loss for the police force. This comes after the deaths of officers Wilbert Mora and Jason Rivera in January 2022, highlighting the dangers faced by law enforcement in the line of duty.
A New York City police officer, identified as Officer Jonathan Diller, was fatally shot during a vehicle stop in Queens. The suspect, with 21 prior arrests, displayed a firearm and opened fire, striking Officer Diller in the stomach. Despite being shot, the officer attempted to grab the weapon before the suspect was wounded by another officer. The suspect, who had been released from prison in 2021, was also taken to the hospital. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the issue of repeat offenders, emphasizing the need to address recidivism.
A 17-year-old girl died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during an altercation with a deputy at the Industry Sheriff Station in California. The incident stemmed from a family disturbance call earlier in the day, and the teen was reported to be suffering from a mental health crisis. The girl's foster family is devastated by the loss, and their attorney is seeking answers, questioning how the teen was able to access the deputy's firearm. The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services extended condolences, and the incident remains under investigation.
NYPD officer Jonathan Diller was fatally shot in the abdomen during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, Queens, and later died at Jamaica Hospital. Two suspects were taken into custody, with one of them also being shot and hospitalized. Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Edward Caban expressed their condolences and emphasized the dangers faced by law enforcement officers. The incident has reignited concerns about recidivism, as one of the suspects had a previous gun charge in April 2023.
New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare was shot and killed during a traffic stop on I-40 west of Tucumcari, prompting a manhunt for the suspect who is considered armed and dangerous. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed condolences and emphasized the dangers faced by law enforcement officers. This marks the first line-of-duty death for the NMSP since February 2021.
Washington State Patrol trooper Christopher M. Gadd, 27, was tragically killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Marysville while on patrol searching for DUI drivers. The crash occurred when an SUV struck his parked patrol car, also involving another car with six passengers. Gadd, who had been with WSP for two and a half years, is survived by his wife, daughter, and family members in law enforcement. A 32-year-old Lynnwood man has been taken into custody for vehicular homicide in connection with the crash.
Shocking body camera footage captures the fatal shooting of Blount County Sheriff Deputy Greg McCowan during a traffic stop in Tennessee. The video shows McCowan using a taser on the suspect, Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr., who then shot and killed McCowan and injured Deputy Shelby Eggers before fleeing. DeHart was arrested after a five-day manhunt and charged with first-degree murder. McCowan, a father and grandfather, was remembered for his dedication to serving others at his funeral.
