Nation Feb 02 ‘High chance’ of mass shooting in Hollywood was prevented, police say By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press
Nation Feb 01 Omaha police say officers fatally shot armed man in Target store, report no injuries Omaha police say they have fatally shot a man who entered a Target store with an AR-15-style rifle and 13 loaded rifle magazines of ammunition. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Nation Jan 22 Experts say swift firing of police is rare, but could become more common The speed with which five Memphis police officers were fired following the traffic stop of a man who later died in a hospital is unusual but could become more common, according to those studying police and criminal justice issues. By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press
Nation Jan 22 Protest in Atlanta over state police killing of environmental activist turns violent A protest turned violent in downtown Atlanta on Saturday night in the wake of the death of an environmental activist who was killed by authorities this week after officials said the 26-year-old shot a state trooper. By R.J. Rico, Associated Press
Nation Dec 15 Texas officer convicted for fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson A former Texas police officer has been convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting a Black woman through a rear window of her home in 2019. By Associated Press
Sep 16 Arizona Legislature won’t defend law limiting police filming after federal judge block By Bob Christie, Associated Press The decision essentially ends the fight over the contentious proposal, although the Republican sponsor says he may push a revised measure next year. Continue reading
Sep 10 Black preacher arrested while watering flowers in Alabama sues police By Associated Press A Black pastor who was arrested by white police officers while watering the flowers of a neighbor who was out of town filed a federal lawsuit alleging the ordeal violated his constitutional rights and caused lingering problems including emotional distress… Continue reading
Sep 04 1 suspect in stabbings has been found dead, Canadian police say By Rob Gillies, Robert Bumsted, Associated Press Canadian police said Monday one of the suspects in the killing of 10 people in a series of stabbings has been found dead, and his injuries are not self inflicted. They said his brother, also a suspect, may be injured… Continue reading
Sep 02 ‘Red flag’ laws get little use even as mass shootings, gun deaths soar By Bernard Condon, Associated Press An AP analysis found many U.S. states barely use "red flag" laws that allow police to take guns away from people threatening to kill, a trend blamed on lack of awareness of the laws and a reluctance to enforce them… Continue reading
Jul 18 Texas state police launch internal review of Uvalde shooting response By Jake Bleiberg, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press The review comes after a damning new 80-page report released over the weekend by the Texas House revealed wide failures by all levels of law enforcement. Continue reading