All articles tagged with #police shooting
Originally Published 2 days ago — by MPR News
Renee Macklin Good, a beloved poet and mother of three, was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis during a support protest, sparking widespread grief and calls for compassion, as her wife and community remember her as a radiant, kind-hearted person who believed in love and kindness for all.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Police in Brooklyn fatally shot a man armed with a sharp, self-made weapon who had barricaded himself in a hospital room, after he refused to drop the weapon and charged at officers, despite multiple attempts to subdue him with Tasers.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
Police in Piscataway, New Jersey, fatally shot a knife-wielding suspect who charged at officers, and subsequently found three people dead inside the home, including two grandparents, in what authorities are investigating as an isolated incident.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by ABC7 New York
Police in Piscataway, New Jersey, fatally shot a machete-wielding suspect who charged at them, and subsequently discovered three people dead inside the home, including two grandparents, with the relationship between the suspect and victims unclear.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
A man armed with a knife was shot by police during a confrontation in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood after he ignored commands and advanced towards officers, resulting in his critical injury and ongoing investigation.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Guardian
Timothy Loehmann, the officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, was fired from his position as a ranger at Snowshoe Resort in West Virginia, marking the fourth time in seven years he left a small police department amid public backlash. Loehmann's history includes multiple resignations and controversies related to his conduct and hiring, highlighting ongoing issues of systemic racism and accountability in law enforcement.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by ABC7 New York
A police-involved shooting in Far Rockaway, Queens, resulted in the death of a man armed with a box cutter during a domestic dispute, with officers responding to a call and using a firearm after the suspect charged at them; the incident was captured on body cameras and is under investigation.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A 38-year-old man, Juan Guerrero Rojo, was fatally shot by LAPD officers in Hollywood after threatening to kill himself, speaking to ghosts, and armed with a knife. Officers responded to a call about a suicidal man, attempted to communicate, but he exited his apartment and ran towards them with a large kitchen knife, leading to the shooting. No officers or bystanders were injured, and the knife was recovered as evidence.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by ABC News
Three police officers in Rochester, NY, were shot without warning while responding to a domestic call involving an armed suspect, who was later killed by police after exchanging gunfire, resulting in multiple injuries among officers and the caller.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
A WakeMed police officer was fatally shot during a struggle in the emergency room lobby at WakeMed Garner Healthplex in North Carolina. A person of interest was taken into custody, and authorities are investigating the incident. The officer's death highlights the risks law enforcement officers face in the line of duty.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Sonya Massey's father expressed anger after former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder for shooting Massey, an unarmed Black woman, sparing him a potential life sentence. The case involved police body cam footage and highlighted issues of police conduct and accountability. Grayson's sentencing is scheduled for January, and Massey's family received a $10 million settlement.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
A jury in Peoria found ex-cop Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder for shooting unarmed Sonya Massey in her home, a verdict that disappointed her family who believed it was first-degree murder; the case drew national attention due to police violence against Black individuals and led to legal and legislative changes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A jury in Illinois found former police officer Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder for the shooting death of Sonya Massey, an unarmed woman, after deliberating for 12 hours. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder but was convicted of a lesser charge, which could result in 4 to 20 years in prison, with the possibility of probation. The case centered around Massey's call for help and her subsequent shooting during a mental health crisis, with the jury determining Grayson's belief of self-defense was unreasonable.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Independent
A suspect wanted for the murder of a sheriff’s deputy led police on a high-speed motorcycle chase on a California freeway, during which the rider was clipped by a car and fell off, resulting in injuries. Deputy Andrew Nunez was shot and killed during the initial incident, and the suspect is being investigated for murder of a peace officer.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WBEZ Chicago
A former police officer, Sean Grayson, testified in his murder trial for shooting Sonya Massey, claiming self-defense after she called the police; the case has drawn national attention due to racial issues and body-camera footage showing the incident.