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A suspect who ambushed and shot two Pennsylvania state troopers near Thompson has died, with the troopers hospitalized in stable condition after the attack, which involved gunfire hitting police vehicles and an ambush upon arrival.
Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were shot and injured during an ambush in Susquehanna County, where the suspect, Carmine Faino, also killed a woman and was subsequently shot and killed by police. The incident involved a rifle attack on officers responding to a domestic violence call, with both troopers in stable condition and the suspect dead. The event highlights ongoing violence against law enforcement.
Miami Beach is grappling with the decision to break up with spring break due to years of unruly crowds, violence, and mayhem, leading to a state of emergency and a midnight curfew. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dispatched state troopers to keep raucous spring breakers in check, while the city has implemented hefty fines, curfews, bag checks, restricted beach access, and other measures to enhance public safety. Business owners and officials are trying to balance the economic benefits of spring break with the need to control the chaos, as they hope for an amicable separation while prioritizing public safety.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is deploying 140 state troopers, including more than 40 in Miami Beach, to address spring break violence following deadly shootings last year. The troopers will assist with crowd control, DUI checkpoints, and directing traffic, while a rapid-response team will be on standby in several counties. Miami Beach has implemented security measures and a midnight curfew after previous incidents, and the city is emphasizing public safety and law enforcement presence during the spring break period.
Two Nevada state troopers were killed after being struck by a vehicle while assisting another driver on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas. A suspect has been taken into custody, and the incident is being investigated by the Las Vegas police. The names of the troopers have not been released. This tragedy marks a devastating loss for Nevada law enforcement and the city of Las Vegas.
Racial justice activists and family members of Ricky Cobb II are demanding the firing and prosecution of the state troopers involved in the fatal shooting of the 33-year-old Black man during a traffic stop in Minneapolis. The troopers pulled Cobb over for driving without taillights and attempted to arrest him for a protection order violation. On police video, a trooper is heard repeatedly asking Cobb to exit his vehicle without providing a reason. Two officers eventually open the car doors, and one of them fires two shots as Cobb speeds away. Activists argue that the trooper had no justification to shoot and are calling on Governor Tim Walz to take action. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will make a charging decision once the investigation is complete.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed an additional 30 state troopers to Austin after the city suspended its partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) over a controversial traffic stop. The suspension came after reports that a trooper had pointed a gun at a 10-year-old boy during the stop, but subsequent body cam footage showed otherwise. The partnership had been established to help the understaffed Austin Police Department combat rising crime. Despite the suspension, Texas DPS has stated that it will continue patrols in Austin.
Two state troopers were shot, one fatally, in a multi-scene shootout with a man who initially fired bullets into state police vehicles outside police barracks in central Pennsylvania. The shooter, identified as Brandon Stine, fled the scene and a wide manhunt began. Stine encountered State Trooper Lt. James Wagner and they exchanged gunfire, critically injuring Wagner. Another state trooper, Jacques F. Rougeau Jr., encountered Stine while driving and was shot and killed. Stine was eventually cornered and killed by police. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered all Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff in Rougeau’s honor.
An 18-year-old Pennsylvania man, Anthony Allegrini Jr., was shot and killed by a state trooper after he allegedly hit two troopers with his car early Sunday. The incident occurred when troopers responded to a report of "numerous vehicles and pedestrians illegally blocking the roadway" due to multiple cars racing, doing “burnouts” and “drifting.” Allegrini was in his car when troopers tried to make contact with him. Two troopers were struck when he "failed to yield," the release says. The troopers who were allegedly struck sustained minor injuries, and the highway was closed for investigation.
An 18-year-old driver, identified as Anthony Allegrini Jr., was shot and killed by a Pennsylvania state trooper after allegedly hitting two troopers with his car on I-95 near Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia. The incident occurred after state troopers responded to a report of several vehicles and pedestrians illegally blocking the roadway. Allegrini's girlfriend and her mother have questioned the state troopers' account of the incident. The Pennsylvania State Police and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office are investigating the incident.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for a 5-year-old boy, Elijah Reardon, who died in a car crash in Ramsey, Minnesota. Elijah was a passenger in a Toyota minivan that left Highway 10 near Armstrong Boulevard and hit a cement wall before rolling and coming to rest on its roof. The driver of the vehicle lost control, causing the accident. A 4-year-old boy who was also riding in the van suffered life-threatening injuries, while the 32-year-old female driver was injured.