New York City weekend bloodshed leaves 31 people shot, 6 killed: ‘Welcome to the city of violence’
New York City was marred by gun violence over the weekend, when 31 people were wounded in 28 shootings from Friday through Sunday, police said.
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Charlotte, NC, arts group doubles down after apologizing for funding ‘Eurocentric’ orchestra
"ASC has been complicit in upholding funding practices that elevate certain cultures, creative traditions, identities and art forms above others," the report said.
Who killed Laralee Spear? Florida police offer $50,000 reward in 1994 cold case
Florida investigators hoping to solve a 27-year-old cold case in which a teen student was “abducted, shot and killed” after stepping off her school bus are now offering a $50,000 reward for information.
Virginia state trooper off force after 2019 traffic stop viral video
A White state trooper who was seen on video telling a Black driver “you are going to get your a—whipped” and yanking him out of the car by his neck is no longer with the Virginia State Police, a spokeswoman said.
Arizona’s Flag Fire balloons in size, prompting evacuations
The Flag Fire in Arizona has swelled to a dangerous level, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders Monday.
Georgia van crash kills 6, injures 10 after flipping, bursting into flames
A van carrying 16 passengers in Georgia crashed on its side and burst into flames on an interstate Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring 10, authorities said.
Florida police chase ends after vehicle goes airborne, crashes into car dealership
Dramatic footage captured by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper’s dashboard camera shows a vehicle going airborne and crashing into a car dealership during a police chase in which it was previously clocked traveling at 111 mph, reports say.
Chicago weekend violence: 4 people murdered, at least 20 others wounded
Four people were murdered and at least 20 others were wounded during shootings throughout Chicago over the weekend, when police also announced the charges against a man who gunned down a 7-year-old girl at local McDonald’s drive-thru, according to authorities.
LIVE UPDATES: Elizabeth City, NC on edge awaiting police bodycam video of fatal Andrew Brown Jr. shooting
Elizabeth City, N.C. officials declared a state of emergency Monday ahead of the possible public release of body camera footage of the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. during a drug-related warrant executed by sheriff’s deputies last week.
Georgia authorities search for 5 murder suspects after mother found dead
A manhunt for five murder suspects is underway after a mother of two was found dead last week in Georgia.