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Officer Shot and Suspected Shooter Killed in North Philadelphia Store Confrontation

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A police officer was shot and a suspected shooter was killed Friday night in the Fairhill section of North Philadelphia during a confrontation inside a neighborhood store, according to the police. The shooting occurred around 8:45 p.m. at the intersection of North Mascher and West Cambria Streets. After an officer reported “Shots fired! Shots fired!” to police dispatchers, it was confirmed that an officer had been injured. The injured police officer, who …

Appeals Court Rules Former Officer Can Stand Trial for Murder of Patrick Lyoya, Black Man from Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A former police officer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been denied an appeal and will stand trial for the murder of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man he shot and killed during a struggle after a traffic stop. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 on Thursday, affirming the decision made by a district court judge in October 2022 that Christopher Schurr should stand trial for second-degree murder. The appeal court’s decision …

Tragic Friendly Fire Incident Claims Life of Chicago Police Officer During Tactical Operation

Chicago, IL — A Chicago Police officer, identified as 36-year-old Krystal Rivera, lost her life in a tragic incident of friendly fire Thursday night during a tactical deployment in the Chatham neighborhood. Rivera was fatally injured by gunfire from her partner’s weapon as they responded to a situation involving armed suspects. The fatal occurrence transpired at approximately 9:50 p.m. on June 5 in the 8200 block of South Drexel Avenue. The officers, part of the …

Man Accused of Shooting Henrico Police Officer at Attempted Robbery Faces Upcoming Jury Trial

Henrico County, Virginia – A Richmond man set to stand trial for a shooting involving a Henrico police officer during an attempted armed robbery appeared in court, where a jury trial was scheduled for later this year. Michael Allendor Byrd, 23, faces charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, entering a dwelling with the intent to commit robbery, and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. The incident …

Buck County Teen Held for Trial in Murder of Temple University Officer

Philadelphia, PA – A Bucks County teenager accused of killing a Temple University police officer last year has been held for trial in the officer’s murder. Miles Pfeffer, 19, appeared in court and waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges including murder and robbery in the slaying of 31-year-old Officer Christopher Fitzgerald. The family of the slain officer expressed their desire to see Pfeffer sentenced to death, emphasizing the importance of seeking justice …

Fort Lauderdale Officer Arrested for Assaulting Pregnant Girlfriend and Attempting Witness Tampering

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A police officer from Fort Lauderdale was arrested following allegations of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend and attempting to tamper with her testimony. Officer Timothy Skaggs, 39, was detained by his colleagues on May 17 after the distressing incident was reported. The arrest occurred after Skaggs reportedly tried to influence his girlfriend’s narrative while police were present helping her collect items from her apartment. Authorities recognized Skaggs’ voice over a phone call …

Suspect Charged in Killing of Oakland Police Officer to be Arraigned on Tuesday

OAKLAND, Calif. — After the tragic death of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le, a third suspect has now been charged in connection to his killing. Marquise Cooper, 34, faces 16 felonies including first-degree murder and second-degree burglary, as stated in the Alameda County Superior Court records. The 36-year-old Officer Le was fatally shot while responding to a burglary call at a cannabis dispensary in the 400 block of Embarcadero in Oakland. Le, who was working …

Police Officer Shoots and Kills Robbery Suspect who Stabbed K9 with Screwdriver

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – A police officer in Manchester, New Hampshire, shot and killed a man on Friday morning, according to the Attorney General’s Office. The incident occurred in the area of Pine and Plummer streets as officers were patrolling in search of a robbery suspect. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Jake Chiaradonna, was found hiding inside a stolen car. When he refused to exit the vehicle, police deployed their K9 unit. Chiaradonna allegedly stabbed …

Sentenced to Death: Man Who Murdered Huntsville Police Officer Receives Maximum Penalty

Huntsville, Alabama – A man has been sentenced to death for the killing of a Huntsville police officer in 2019. LaJeromeny Brown was found guilty of capital murder and was sentenced to death by a Madison County judge this morning, following a jury’s recommendation last November. Brown admitted to shooting and killing officer Billy Clardy III during an undercover drug operation in north Huntsville on December 6, 2019. According to reports, Brown, a Chattanooga man, …

Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Manslaughter of Off-Duty Abbotsford Police Officer in B.C.

NELSON, B.C. – A man from British Columbia has been handed a five-year prison sentence after being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of off-duty Abbotsford police officer Const. Allan Young. B.C. prosecutors stated that Alex Willness was credited 405 days for time served and will have to complete nearly four years behind bars. Young passed away a few days after an altercation in July 2020 while he was visiting Nelson, B.C. Willness, who …