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Explosion and Shootout Mark High-Stakes Armored-Van Heist on Italy’s SR 613
crime17 days ago

Explosion and Shootout Mark High-Stakes Armored-Van Heist on Italy’s SR 613

Masked attackers impersonated police to stop an armored van on Italy’s SR 613 (Brindisi–Lecce Tuturano), triggering a massive explosion that blasted the van’s side. A gunfight with Carabinieri followed as the suspects fled, with two arrests made nearby and the Alfa Romeo used in the stop recovered; authorities say four to ten suspects were involved and that the raid may be linked to organized-crime activity. No injuries were reported, and reports of the haul vary, with some sources claiming a significant sum and others noting an attempted robbery that failed. Previous armored-vehicluar attacks in Calabria and Abruzzo in recent months are cited in ongoing investigations.

NYPD Officer Shoots Parolee in Queens Amid Violent Confrontation
crime1 year ago

NYPD Officer Shoots Parolee in Queens Amid Violent Confrontation

A career criminal on lifetime parole, Gary Worthy, was killed in a shootout with NYPD officers in Queens after allegedly robbing two stores. Officer Rich Wong and a bystander were injured but are expected to recover. Worthy, with a history of violent crimes, was wanted for multiple recent robberies. The incident has sparked criticism of the criminal justice system for allowing Worthy to remain free despite his extensive criminal record. Mayor Eric Adams and police officials have expressed frustration over the system's failures.

Migrant Shoots 2 NYPD Officers in Queens, Both Expected to Survive
crime1 year ago

Migrant Shoots 2 NYPD Officers in Queens, Both Expected to Survive

Two NYPD officers were injured in a shootout with a robbery suspect on a moped in East Elmhurst, Queens. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Venezuelan migrant Bernardo Raul Castro Mato, fired at the officers after a foot chase, hitting one officer in the leg and another in the vest. Both officers were treated and released from the hospital, while the suspect was also injured and arrested. Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Edward Caban praised the officers' professionalism and the hospital staff's efforts.

Woman Defends Herself in Auburn Walmart Parking Lot Shootout
crime1 year ago

Woman Defends Herself in Auburn Walmart Parking Lot Shootout

A 53-year-old woman was involved in a shootout with two armed suspects who attempted to rob her in the parking lot of an Auburn Walmart. The woman, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, managed to shoot at the suspects before they fled. Both suspects were later apprehended by police with the help of K-9 units, drones, and a helicopter. They have been booked for robbery and assault and are expected to appear in court.