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Queens Shootout: Parolee with Violent Past Killed by NYPD, Officer Wounded

A police shootout in Jamaica, Queens resulted in the death of 57-year-old Gary Worthy, who was on lifetime parole with a violent criminal history. Worthy, involved in multiple armed robberies, was shot by NYPD officers after firing an illegal firearm during the incidents. An officer and a bystander were also injured in the chaos. Worthy had 17 prior arrests and was wanted for several recent robberies. The incident raises questions about criminal reform and parole policies.

via ABC7 New York|

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"Former Criminal Justice Advocate Arrested for Murder After Gruesome Discoveries in NYC Apartment"

Sheldon Johnson, a former convict turned criminal justice advocate, was arrested on charges including murder after a human torso was found in a Bronx apartment. The victim, Collin Small, was identified as the tenant of the apartment. Johnson, who had previously served time for attempted murder, had been working as a client advocate after his release. Surveillance footage showed him carrying cleaning supplies and a full garbage bag, and police found the victim's head, arms, and legs in his apartment's freezer. Johnson is being held without bail.

via NBC News|

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