law enforcement

Off-duty cop stops carjacking in shootout

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CHICAGO, IL – Residents of Morgan Park are expressing relief after an off-duty police officer thwarted an attempted carjacking early Tuesday morning, ending in a dramatic shootout captured on a neighborhood security camera. The officer, a 25-year veteran of the force, was confronted by multiple suspects near 108th and Campbell as he was heading to work. The confrontation quickly escalated, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. Surveillance footage from the area recorded the sound of …

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Man shot by police brandishing bow and arrow

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THOUSAND OAKS, CA – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has disclosed the identity of a man involved in a deputy-involved shooting in late June. The incident unfolded when deputies were dispatched to Avenida de Los Arboles near Erbes Road around 6:50 a.m. on June 30, following reports of a “suspicious pedestrian.” Upon arrival, deputies encountered Adan Perez Hernandez, 37, who was reportedly holding a knife. According to the sheriff’s office, Hernandez advanced towards the deputies …

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Report: The Secret Service knew about the gunman 20 minutes before the shooting occurred

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BUTLER, PA – Law enforcement officials briefed lawmakers Wednesday on the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, revealing a critical 20-minute gap between the initial sighting of the gunman and the moment shots were fired. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was first spotted by U.S. Secret Service snipers on a rooftop outside the security zone at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to sources, Crooks was seen on the roof …

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Second suspect arrested in ambush killing of deputy

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HOUSTON, TX – In a significant development in the case of a Houston-area deputy’s ambush killing, authorities have arrested a second suspect. Dremone Francis, 26, has been charged with capital murder for the death of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed Francis’ arrest and booking into the Harris County Jail on social media. The arrest of Francis follows the apprehension of Ronald “Ronnie” Palmer Jr., 44, who was also charged with capital …

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President Trump hit by bullet in an assassination attempt

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BUTLER, PA – Former President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted off the stage by Secret Service agents after shots rang out during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, according to officials. Law enforcement sources indicated that the incident, which occurred just before the Republican National Convention, is being investigated as a potential assassination attempt. The shots were reportedly fired from outside the secured area surrounding the event. The Secret Service confirmed in a statement …

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Deputy shot and killed by suspect on the run

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HOUSTON, TX – A manhunt is underway for a suspect after a Harris County deputy was fatally shot while on duty Wednesday night. The fallen officer, identified as Deputy Fernando Esqueda, was a five-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and served on the Violent Person Task Force. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez expressed his condolences, emphasizing Deputy Esqueda’s dedication and sacrifice. Authorities have identified Ronnie Palmer, 44, as a person of interest in the shooting. …

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Man arrested after impersonating CPS worker to gain access to kids

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PARIS, TX – A Texas man is in custody after allegedly posing as a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker to gain access to children, according to local authorities. Gerald Don Miller, 56, faces three counts of impersonating a public servant and one count of sexual assault. He is currently held in the Hopkins County Jail with a $300,000 bond. The incident came to light on June 18 when the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office received a …

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Two teens allegedly impersonated ICE agents and robbed Spanish speaking individuals

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ANAHEIM, CA – Two teenagers were arrested in California for allegedly impersonating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and robbing members of the Latino community in the western United States, authorities said. Laurentiu Baceanu and Vasile Alexandru, both 19, were apprehended last Thursday following a series of robberies in which they reportedly posed as ICE agents, according to the Anaheim Police Department. Officers responded to two incidents on June 20 between 5 and 6 …

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Man kills three women, including mother, in Florida shooting spree

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BRADENTON, FL – A tragic series of events unfolded in Manatee County on Monday, culminating in the deaths of three women, including the mother of the alleged gunman. Authorities revealed that the suspect intended to carry out another shooting in Georgia before being fatally shot during a confrontation with law enforcement. Javontee Brice, 28, was killed in an exchange of gunfire with Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies early Tuesday morning. The deadly encounter occurred around 1:30 …

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Three suspects ambush and kill deputy

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DETROIT, MI – A somber atmosphere enveloped Detroit on Saturday night following the tragic death of an Oakland County sheriff’s deputy, who was killed in what authorities are describing as an ambush during a vehicle theft investigation. Deputy Brad Reckling, a member of the Auto Theft Unit, was fatally shot while attempting to recover a stolen 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The incident began in Madison Heights and led investigators to Detroit, where Reckling and two other …

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