Police Shooting
Mother of Black Man Killed by White Cop Tells Cop, Lawyers to 'Rot in Hell'
The mother of a Black man killed by a white former Nashville officer made an impassioned objection over a plea deal she said was arranged behind her back.
Board Upholds Firing of Detective Who Obtained Breonna Taylor Warrant
Former Det. Joshua Jaynes was fired in January after we was "untruthful about how he obtained some information regarding the Taylor warrant."
Fatal Police Shooting of Lindani Myeni Was Justified, Prosecutor Says
Myeni, a 29-year-old citizen of South Africa, was shot dead during a struggle with officers in April after he entered a home in the Nuuanu neighborhood.
Police Board Upholds Firing of Officer Who Obtained Breonna Taylor Warrant
"You can't cheat, you can't go apply for a no-knock warrant for a girl you said is not a suspect based on information that is untrue," Yvette Gentry said.
What We Know About Shooting of 2 Atlanta Cops
Officials confirmed that the officer-involved shooting occurred on the 700 block of Peachtree Street. One officer is in stable condition, the other was killed.
Family of Cameron Lamb, Black Man Killed in His Backyard By White Cop, Sues
The lawsuit accuses detective Eric DeValkanaere of violating Lamb's civil rights when he ran onto Lamb's property without a warrant and fatally shot Lamb.
Officer Shot 'Good Samaritan' Johnny Hurley Who Killed Arvada Shooter
Police in Arvada, Colorado say that Johnny Hurley was fatally shot by a police officer shortly after he shot and killed Ronald Troyke on Monday.
Daytona Beach Officer Shot in Head in Shocking Bodycam Footage
A manhunt is underway to apprehend the suspect and a $100,000 reward has been set for information that leads to their arrest.
Daytona Beach Police Shooting Suspect Identified as $100K Reward Offered
A manhunt is underway to apprehend the 29-year-old suspect, as Volusia County has been put on lockdown.
Tamir Rice's Mother Blasts Shaun King for Fundraising Off Her Son's Death
"Personally I don't understand how you sleep at night. I never gave you permission to raise nothing. [A]long with the united states, you robbed me for the death of my son," Samaria Rice wrote in an Instagram post addressed to King.
Donovon Lynch's Family Sue Virginia Beach for $50M After Police Shooting
Lynch, 25, was fatally shot by a Virginia Beach police officer on the city's oceanfront on March 26.
Family of Donovon Lynch, Pharrell Williams' Cousin, Sues City for $50M
The family is also seeking $350,000 in punitive damages against Solomon Simmons, whom the lawsuit identifies as the officer who shot Lynch in March.
Brianna Sykes, 19, Identified as Woman Killed by Police Officer in Flint
Authorities say a police officer returned fire against Sykes, who allegedly drove up to the officer and began shooting during a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday.
Police Officer Killed During Traffic Stop in Holly Springs, Georgia
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the "officer involved shooting." A male suspect is also dead.
Man Apologizes to Residents Before Being Fatally Shot by Police: Video
The man's widow is filing a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that the officers were motivated by racial discrimination.
Autopsy Finds Andrew Brown Jr. Died By Gunshot From Behind
"The false narrative that DA Womble has attempted to weave is completely discredited by this autopsy report," attorneys for the Brown family said in a statement.
Judge's Ruling on Fatal 2017 Shooting Could Impact Upcoming Floyd Trial
The upcoming trial of four ex-officers charged with third-degree murder in George Floyd's death may be impacted if the Minnesota Supreme Court chooses to reverse the same charge for another ex-officer who shot and killed a woman in 2017.
Deputy Who Fatally Shot Casey Goodson to Retire, Could See Pension Benefits
"Law enforcement disability decisions are governed by state law and made by the pension system," The Franklin County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on Friday. "As sheriff, I have no control or input over what the pension system decides with this or any other disability case."
Police-Involved Shooting in Minneapolis as Police Pursue Murder Suspect
An officer-involved shooting occurred in the Uptown area of Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon. In response, protesters began appearing to protest police violence.
Wilmington Police Shooting Sees 3 Officers Gunned Down in Delaware
Officers in tactical gear responded to the shooting, and a police presence remained on the scene on Thursday morning.
Judge Orders Release of Bodycam Video in Fatal Shooting of Lindani Myeni
Myeni, 29, was shot by police officers on April 19 after entering a home that wasn't his in Honolulu.
Woman Allegedly Shot by Off-Duty Cop While on Her Way to Hospital
The victim says the man didn't identify himself as an officer until after he began shooting, once neighbors began to gather at the scene.
Woman Shot Six Times by Off-Duty Officer Was on Her Way to the Hospital
In Copperas Cove, Texas, just an hour north of Austin, Lecresha Murray told KXXV that she was feeling ill and was driving herself to the hospital Sunday afternoon.
U.S. Seizes $90K Capitol Rioter Earned Selling Footage of Police Shooting
A 35-year-old Air Force veteran, Ashli Babbitt was shot and killed as she tried to climb through a broken door into the Speaker's Lobby during the January 6 insurrection.
N.C. Gov. Says Feds Should 'Thoroughly Investigate' Andrew Brown Jr. Death
"Public confidence would have been better served with a special prosecutor and by quickly making public the incident footage," Cooper said in a statement.
Illinois Police Officer Dies From Injuries After Shootout
Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, arrived on the scene of a domestic disturbance in Champaign where a suspect opened fire.
Andrew Brown Jr.s 'Actions Caused 3 Deputies' to Kill Him, Prosecutor Says
North Carolina District Attorney Andrew Womble said that Brown Jr.'s death at the hands of three police deputies "was justified."
Al Sharpton Calls for Special Prosecutor in Andrew Brown Shooting
Pasquotank County District Attorney Andrew Womble said deputies were "justified" in their actions because they had reason to believe they were in danger.
Latest Updates on Andrew Brown Case: Police Release Body Cam Footage
"I find that the facts of this case clearly illustrate the officers who used deadly force on Andrew Brown Jr. did so reasonably and only when a violent felon used a deadly weapon to put their lives in danger," District Attorney Andrew said.
Body Camera Footage Shows Andrew Brown Driving Away Before Fatal Shooting
On Tuesday, District Attorney Andrew Womble said officers were justified in their use of deadly force last month.