Police shootings
No Charges for Cop Randy Wetzel, Who Shot Unarmed Black Man Maurice Gordon
New Jersey State Police Sergeant Randy Wetzel fatally shot 28-year-old Maurice Gordon following a May 2020 speeding stop.
Officer Shoots Wife's Lover, Himself Outside Buffalo Wild Wings: Police
An off-duty NYPD officer reportedly followed his wife and a man she was having an affair with to a local hotel before opening fire outside of the restaurant.
Florida Cop Shot Man With Mental Health Issues on Third Day In Job
A police officer is under investigation—but has been praised by his superiors—after he shot a mentally ill suspect who was armed with a semi-automatic weapon.
Target Shooting Leaves One Man Dead in Florida
One person was killed and three others were injured after a shooting at a Target store in Kissimmee, Florida, on Wednesday evening.
Who Is Christopher Schurr? Grand Rapids Officer Who Shot Patrick Lyoya
Lyoya, a Black man, was unarmed and face down on the ground when he was shot in the back of the head after a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on April 4.
Grand Rapids Police, Community Were at 'Boiling Point' Before Lyoya's Death
The relationship between the Black community and Grand Rapids' police department has been strained for several years.
Attorney Likens Patrick Lyoya 'Execution' to Russian Atrocities in Ukraine
Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump compared the unarmed 26-year-old's death to Ukrainian civilians being killed by Russian soldiers.
Patrick Lyoya Shooting Video 'Looks Like an Execution'—Legal Analyst
Footage of a white police officer shooting an unarmed Black man dead has sparked outrage.
Cop Who Shot Amir Locke Has Body Cam Footage Released After Dodging Charges
Prosecutors cited "insufficient admissible evidence" for not charging Officer Mark Hanneman in the shooting.
'Where Is the NRA?' Gun Rights Group Slammed for Silence on Amir Locke
"They keep promoting Second Amendment gun rights to protect your home, to protect your sanctuary, but that applies to Black people too," lawyer Ben Crump said.
Not 'Minnesota Nice': Amir Locke's Mom Vows Action as Cop Dodges Charges
Prosecutors announced that "there is insufficient admissible evidence to file criminal charges" in the case surrounding Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer.
Mother Fatally Shot While Visiting Her Son's Grave: Police
The Killeen Police Department said it was the ninth murder so far this year in the city, as they confirmed a second victim received minor injuries.
Brett Hankison, Ex-Cop in Raid That Killed Breonna Taylor, Acquitted
Hankison was found not guilty of wanton endangerment for firing shots that went through a wall into a neighboring home in the raid that led to Taylor's death.
Man Who Died in Police Shooting in Hospital Was Shot 20 Times: Coroner
Miles Jackson, a 27-year-old Black man, was shot and killed last April in Ohio following a struggle with police after a gun was discovered hidden in his pants.
Philadelphia Cops Fatally Shoot Boy, 12, Who Allegedly Fired Gun at Them
Police say they shot the 12-year-old boy after he allegedly fired a stolen 9MM, semi-automatic handgun.
Texas Deputy Killed in Mall Shooting After Suspect Grabs His Gun
The San Jacinto County Precinct 1 officer was working at the PlazAmericas mall in Houston when he got into an altercation with a suspect.
Police Fatally Shoot Guest at Wedding Reception in Florida
Officers in Winter Park, Florida, responded to a call reporting a man at the wedding was assaulting other guests.
Kim Potter, Convicted of Killing Daunte Wright, Sentenced to 2 Years
The former Minnesota police officer was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting the 20-year-old after she mistook her handgun for her Taser.
Court Overturns Conviction of Cop Who Shot Autistic Man Holding Toy Truck
An appeals court overturned Jonathon Aledda's culpable negligence conviction for shooting at an autistic man and striking his caregiver instead.
Two Deputies Gunned Down Trying to Talk Down Man With Shotgun
At 6:02 p.m. on Thursday the suspect surrendered and was taken into custody. The police didn't provide details of the suspect's name and age.
No-Knock Warrant Tied to Amir Locke's Death Issued Over 'Violent' History
The warrant was issued in search of a 17-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a killing, and the apartment belonged to the suspect's brother.
17-Year-Old Named in Search Warrant That Led to Amir Locke's Death Arrested
A teen was arrested in connection with the no-knock search warrant that led to Amir Locke's fatal shooting by a police officer.
Chauvin Trial Judge Likely Signed Warrant That Led to Amir Locke Shooting
A crowd of hundreds took to the streets of Minneapolis over the weekend to protest Locke's death.
Police Chief Walks Out of Conference While Being Grilled Over Amir Locke
Amelia Huffman and Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey faced heated questions over the death of the 22-year-old a few days ago.
Officer Who Shot Amir Locke Had 4 Complaints on Record Since 2015 Hiring
Some activists are accusing Minneapolis police of a coverup, while a police official said the officer who shot Locke was in a "difficult position."
What We Know About the Warrant Police Used to Enter Amir Locke's Home
Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman said that officers obtained both a no-knock and a knock warrant before Locke was fatally shot.
Amir Locke's Family Attorneys Say He Was 'Doomed to Die' in No-Knock Raid
"He didn't deserve what happened to him," Amir Locke's mother said during the virtual press conference Friday morning.
Death of Amir Locke, Black Man Shot by Minneapolis Police, Raises Questions
The statement said the police officers had recovered a handgun from Locke, which was pointed towards the officers.
Man Killed By Minneapolis Cops During Raid Wasn't Their Target, Family Says
Ten Minnesota House lawmakers and the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota have called for body camera footage to be released to ensure transparency.
As Biden Arrives in NYC, Here's How Its Gun Crime Exploded in the Pandemic
President Biden arrives in New York to discuss solutions to rising gun crime in the city, following the fatal shooting of two police officers.