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‘Two Kids Had to Witness This’: Maine Gunman Fatally Shoots Couple in Front of Their Children, Police Say
A man in Maine allegedly shot and killed a couple in their car while their two young children were sitting in the backseat, officials said.
Man at North Carolina Adult Living Center Found Fatally ‘Beaten Repeatedly in the Head’; Roommate Arrested: Officials
A 61-year-old North Carolina man has been accused of beating his roommate to death at an adult living center.
Road Rage Incident Involving Driver, Motorcyclists on Connecticut Highway Leads to Gunfire, Roadside Fight, Officials Say
Three men have been arrested after a road rage incident on a Connecticut highway led to gunfire and a physical fight, according to authorities.
Inconvenience Store: 7-Eleven Brawl Erupts After Clerk Refuses to Sell Cigar to Minor, Cops Say
A brawl was captured on video inside a 7-11 store in Texas after the clerk refused to sell a cigar to a minor, according to authorities.
Parents Bring Attempted Murder Suspect to Police Station After EMS Worker Caught in Crossfire Following Ambulance Crash: Cops
An EMS worker was trying to load a patient into the ambulance when they were caught in the crossfire. Now police say a suspect has been arrested.
Minnesota Man Armed With Barbed Wire-Wrapped Baseball Bat Attacks Suspect Burglarizing His Trailer: Police
A man in Minnesota enticed a burglar back to his house and then allegedly beat him with a barbed wire-wrapped baseball bat, police said.
Stranger Punches 1-Year-Old North Carolina Boy in Face as Mother Watches in Horror: Police
A man in North Carolina walked up and punched a 1-year-old baby he didn't know in the face as the mother watched on in horror, police said.
‘How Long Does it Take For a Body to Decompose to Bones’: Search History of Suspect Leads to Arrest Made in Missing Texas Woman Case
The search history of a Texas man helped lead police to an arrest in a missing Texas woman's case, according to officials.
Cops Identify Thug Accused of Ambushing New Jersey Postal Worker in ‘Most Brazen of All’ Mail Carrier Robberies
A mail carrier in New Jersey was attacked and robbed by two muggers while on his route for just the second day, police say.
Michigan Radio News Anchor Throat Slit After Girlfriend Refused to Role Play With Her Crack-Smoking Friend
A man in Michigan was invited over to smoke crack cocaine. Police say it ended with him attacking his friend and her kids and killing her boyfriend.
Suspect Faces Death Penalty in Connection With Triple Murder That Claimed Lives of Boys Playing With Kittens at Pennsylvania Home
Suspect Faces Death Penalty in Connection With Triple Murder of 2 Young Boys, Teen in Their Pennsylvania Home
Florida 18-Year-Old Stabs Softball Star Ex-Girlfriend 15 Times, Slits His Own Throat
A Florida high school softball star and her mother were attacked and stabbed by the girl's ex-boyfriend after leaving a restaurant, police said.
Drunk Indiana Man Tells Officers Responding to Domestic Incident He Only Had One Kidney, Just Wanted to Go To Bed: Cops
A man in Indiana was allegedly drunk and claiming to have just one kidney when he was arrested for battery during a domestic dispute, officials say.
‘Inexcusable’ and ‘Dangerous’: School Bus Driver Used Duct Tape to Restrain 10-Year-Old Boy With Down Syndrome, Prosecutor Says
A school bus driver in Pennsylvania is being accused of duct taping a 10-year-old boy with Down syndrome to the seat, according to authorities.
Children ‘Covered in Blood’ Rescued Following Beatdown From Father Who ‘Smoked Some Molly’: Cops
A father in Florida has been arrested after he allegedly severely beat two of his children, leaving them 'covered in blood.' He later admitted to doing drugs.
Dad Who Served Time a Decade Ago for Shaking His Baby Now Charged in Death of Second Son
A North Carolina father previously convicted for shaking his 3-week-old son is now facing new charges in connection with the murder of his 3-month-old son.
Natalee Holloway Murder Suspect Joran van der Sloot ‘Severely Beaten’ in Peruvian Prison: Lawyer
The attorney for Joran van der Sloot, the murder suspect in missing Natalee Holloway's case, says Joran has been 'severely beaten' in prison.
Foul Play: Missouri Baseball Umpire Accused of Putting Sheriff in Chokehold After Getting in Fight With Parent
A baseball umpire in Missouri has been accused of putting a police officer in a chokehold after allegedly pushing a parent during a disagreement.
Cops Arrest Florida Man for Striking Girlfriend in Face With a Steak That ‘Left Seasoning on Her Cheek’
A man in Florida was arrested after he allegedly hit his girlfriend in the face twice with a steak during an argument leaving 'seasoning on her cheek,' cops say
Michigan 13-Year-Old Boy Armed With a Slingshot Saves Little Sister From Attempted Kidnapping: Police
A 13-year-old Michigan boy saved his little sister from a kidnapping attempt when he shot the suspect with a slingshot, according to authorities.
Maryland Man Beaten to Death While Trying to Protect His Fiancée's Child After Middle School Fight: Officials
A man in Maryland was beat to death by a group of teens and adults while trying to protect his son after a middle school fight, authorities said.
A Kentucky Man’s Roommate Ate His Last Hot Pocket. So, He Grabbed His Gun and Shot Him in the Butt, Police Say.
A Kentucky man has been arrested after he allegedly got into an argument with his roommate and shot him in the butt because he ate his last Hot Pocket, cops say
Dementia-Riddled 95-Year-Old Granny Dies One Week After Being Tasered by Cops Who Felt Threatened by Her Steak Knife
A 95-year-old granny in Australia died one week after being tasered by police who felt threatened as she held serrated steak knife, officials said.
Autopsy Report Reveals Schizophrenic Inmate Eaten Alive by Bugs in Filthy Cell Died of ‘Severe Neglect’
A private autopsy report completed by Lashawn Thompson's family shows the Georgia inmate died from 'severe neglect' during his months in jail, officials said.
Florida Man Killed His Grandmother, Called Housekeeper to Clean Up ‘Real Mess’: Police
A man in Florida allegedly beat his grandmother to death using a hammer and then called a housekeeper to come clean up the 'real mess,' officials said.
A Georgia Man Got Into an Argument About His 2-Year-Old Son With the Child’s Mother. Then, He Killed Her Parents and Sister.
A man in Georgia was ordered to serve four life sentences after a jury found him guilty in 2021 triple murder and kidnapping case.
An Indiana Man Wouldn’t Stop Making Flirtatious Comments to a Neighbor. So 2 Men Beat Him to Death, Cops Say.
A man in Indiana wouldn't stop making flirtatious comments to a neighbor. So, two men allegedly beat him to death, according to authorities.
Georgia Road Rage Suspect Followed Victim Before Opening Fire on Him, Cops Say
A man in Georgia was involved in a road rage incident leading him to follow the victim and eventually shooting at his vehicle, police said.
A California Man’s Coworker Made Fun of His Past Relationship. So He Grabbed a Pipe and Beat Him to Death.
A man in California faces up to life behind bars after he was found guilty of the second-degree murder of a coworker.
Woman Found ‘Stuffed and Folded’ in Tote Under Porch of Ohio Home, Suspect Arrested: Police
An Ohio man has been arrested after police say they found a woman 'stuffed and folded' into a storage tote under the porch.
A D.C. Firefighter Allegedly Assaulted His Girlfriend. Then, a Dog Walker Shot Him Dead After She Fled Their Home, Cops Say.
A D.C. firefighter allegedly assaulted his girlfriend in their home before she fled the scene. Cops say the man was then fatally shot by a dog walker.
Hilton Hotel Guest in Nashville Wakes Up to Find Property’s Night Manager Sucking His Toes, Police Say
A guest at a downtown Nashville hotel woke up to the night manager of the hotel sucking on his toes, according to authorities.
Iowa Man Fatally Struck Dependent Wife in Head With Aluminum Crutch for Days, Killing Her, Police Say
Charges have been filed against a man from Iowa in connection with the fatal beating of his wife in January, according to authorities.
A Tennessee 2-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot Himself in the Head. Now, His Mother’s Boyfriend Is Accused of Homicide.
A 2-year-old Nashville boy fatally shot himself with a gun he found on a bed. Now, police say the boyfriend of the boy's mother is charged with his murder.
Respiratory Therapist Accused of Getting Away With 7 Murders Injected Her Patients With Muscle Relaxant, Suffocated Them, Authorities Claim
Missouri respiratory therapist Jennifer Hall pleaded guilty to two murders of patients, but she's accused of getting away with seven more, officials said.
‘You’re Coming with Me’: Massachusetts Man Accused of Attempting to Rape Woman Out For Jog at Cemetery
A man in Massachusetts has been accused of forcing a female jogger into a shed and attempting to rape her before bystanders scared him away, police said.
A Florida Man Found His Ex-Girlfriend in Bed with Another Man. So He Fatally Beat Him with a Metal Rod and She Helped Clean Up the Crime Scene.
A man in Florida has been convicted of murder after he fatally beat a man with a metal rod after he found him in bed with his ex-girlfriend.
Suspects Stealing Catalytic Converter Use Saw to Attack Man Sleeping in Car, Cops Say
A man was sleeping in his car when he was awoken by thieves trying to steal his catalytic converter. Cops say they attacked him with saw when confronted.
Six Mississippi Teenagers Who Skipped Prom Shot During Late-Night Party
Six teenagers were shot during a late-night party in Mississippi, including two fatally. Police say a suspect has been arrested in connection to the shootings.
Suspect Police Call 'Danger on the Road and Off' Accused of Florida Road Rage Incident Involving Minor
An Alabama man has been arrested after a road rage incident lead to an assault in a party store parking lot, including the assault of a juvenile, police said.
Connecticut Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After Allegedly Bragging About ‘Killing Cops’ and Issuing Threats: Police
A man in Connecticut was arrested after he bragged about 'killing cops" and issuing other threats to law enforcement, authorities said.
A Colorado Mom Tried to Pull Over for an Emergency Vehicle. So an Enraged Driver Killed Her 13-Year-Old Son.
A Colorado man will spend life in prison without parole for a road rage shooting of a family which murdered a teenager.
Georgia Man Accused of Murdering His Wife, Trying to Kill Himself One Day After Wedding Anniversary
A northeast Georgia couple celebrated its first wedding anniversary on a Friday. On Saturday, police say, the husband murdered the wife.
Family Uses Cell Phone To Track Down Florida DoorDash Driver Who Was Kidnapped, Raped While Making Delivery: Cops
Cops say the family of a Florida DoorDash driver who was kidnapped and raped while making a delivery used her cell phone to track her down and save her.
A Bar Patron Called A New York Bouncer 'Weirdo'. So The Bouncer Covered A Surveillance Camera And Killed Him.
A Long Island bar employee who tried to hide a deadly beating by covering a security camera was convicted of manslaughter.
Disabled Mother Fatally Assaulted By Her 27-Year-Old Son After He Breaks Into Her Arizona Home, Police Say
A woman in Arizona was fatally assaulted by her son after he was refused entry into her home the day after he choked her, police said.
Texas Man ‘Fixing To Make The Headlines’ Accused Of Killing At Game Room
A west Texas man reportedly announced plans for a shooting spree on Facebook before he killed one person, but police may have ignored what he posted.
North Carolina Woman Faces Assault Charges For Glass Bottle Attack On Boyfriend; Son Accused Of Stabbing Him In Neck
A woman in North Carolina has been arrested after allegedly assaulting boyfriend with glass bottle before her son stabbed him in the neck, officials said.
Suspect Accused Of Arming Himself With Three-Hole Punch, Grabbing Cop's Holstered Gun At Oklahoma Medical Facility
Video footage has been released showing an incident between a teen patient at a mental health facility in Oklahoma and a cop, which included gunfire.
Four Brazen Thieves Get More Than They Bargained For As They Are Fought Off Stealing Car In Connecticut Driveway
A Connecticut homeowner fought off four car thieves in his driveway and it was all caught on camera, as police continue to search for suspects.