All articles tagged with #manhunt
Josephine Wentzel, a grandmother and former detective, tirelessly tracked and helped law enforcement apprehend Raymond McLeod, a fugitive wanted for the 2016 murder of her daughter, after years of international searching and social media sleuthing, ultimately leading to his capture in El Salvador.
Investigators believe they have identified a suspect in the Brown University shooting, with a manhunt ongoing as authorities consider releasing the suspect's identity to the public. The shooting left two students dead and nine injured, and the investigation faces challenges due to limited campus surveillance footage and recent weather conditions. The case is also being examined for potential links to a recent MIT professor's killing, though no definitive connection has been established.
A shooting at Brown University left two students dead and nine injured, prompting a prolonged manhunt for the suspect, causing fear and disruption on campus and in the community, with authorities offering a reward and releasing new footage to identify the gunman.
Remains believed to be Travis Decker, who murdered his three daughters and was on the run, have been discovered in a forest in Washington, with DNA testing underway to confirm his identity.
After the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, a manhunt ended peacefully when the suspect, Tyler Robinson, surrendered at a sheriff's office, accompanied by his parents, following a series of negotiations and community trust.
Remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, a man suspected of killing his three daughters in Washington state, were found in a remote wooded area after a lengthy manhunt. Decker, a military veteran, had been missing for over three months, and authorities had shifted focus to finding his remains as evidence suggested he may have died. The daughters were found dead near a campground, zip-tied with plastic bags over their heads, and Decker's truck was nearby. The case has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Amber alert system.
A manhunt is ongoing in Georgia after Timothy Craig Ramsey allegedly shot McCaysville Police Captain Brantley Worley, leaving the officer critically injured. Ramsey is considered armed and dangerous, and authorities are urging the public to be cautious and report any sightings.
A Utah father’s intuition led to the arrest of Tyler Robinson, who confessed to shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus event, ending a 30-hour manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies and thousands of tips.
A manhunt is ongoing for the suspect who fatally shot Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, with new video evidence, a recovered weapon, and over 7,000 tips received; authorities are working tirelessly to identify and apprehend the individual, believed to be college-aged, amid a politically charged investigation.
A man with a violent criminal past is on the run in NYC after allegedly killing an elderly couple and setting their house on fire, with authorities warning the public not to approach him as he is considered armed and dangerous.
Tom Phillips, a bushman who had been missing with his three children for four years in New Zealand's wilderness, was shot and killed during a police shoot-out after a series of sightings and alleged crimes. The children, who had been on the run with him, were found safe and are now in authorities' care. The case raised questions about his motives, possible assistance, and the extensive search efforts.
A man suspected of killing four people in a bar in Anaconda, Montana, after an eight-day manhunt, has been charged with four counts of murder. The suspect, Michael P. Brown, a U.S. Army veteran, fled into the hills following the shooting at the Owl Bar, which was the deadliest in Montana since 2015. He was captured armed near a highway after a large law enforcement operation. The victims included a bartender and three patrons, and the community remains shaken by the incident.
A manhunt is underway in Porepunkah, Australia, after Dezi Freeman, a sovereign citizen with anti-government beliefs, allegedly shot two police officers, killing one and injuring another. The incident has revived concerns about the growing threat of anti-government conspiracy groups in Australia, especially in rural areas, fueled by pandemic-related mistrust and misinformation. Experts warn that these groups pose a serious danger and call for a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of extremism.
Authorities conducted a large-scale, multi-agency search near Leavenworth for Travis Decker, accused of killing his daughters, during which bones were found and sent for testing; the search continues with advanced technology and possible further efforts planned.
Two police officers were murdered and another wounded in a shooting in rural Australia, prompting a large-scale manhunt for a heavily armed suspect, believed to be a radicalized conspiracy theorist. The incident has shocked the community and raised concerns about gun violence and extremism in Australia.