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Columbus, OH

Oklahoma City, OK

Body camera footage was released last week of a dramatic shootout and standoff that wounded an Oklahoma police officer and left a gunman dead. The incident happened shortly after 9 a.m. July 2 when Oklahoma City police responded to a call concerning an armed suspect accused of pointing a gun at a person inside a home, KOKH-TV reports. The first officer at the scene—Sgt. Josh Scott—spoke with three people, who told him that the gunman—identified as Kavon Ragan—was inside the house with two women and three children.

Watch Intense Standoff Shootout that Wounded Okla. Police Officer

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Florence, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in Northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence.

Four dead, three injured in birthday party shooting; suspected shooter dead after chase

Chicago, IL

A 31-year-old Cook County Sheriff’s deputy was fatally wounded overnight during an exchange of gunfire at a gas station in the Woodlawn neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly before 1:30 a.m., the victim was at a gas station in the 500 block of East 67th Street when he was approached by someone and an argument ensued. The person he was arguing with pulled out a handgun and opened fire before fleeing the scene on foot, police said.

Off-Duty Ill. Sheriff's Deputy Fatally Shot in Gas Station Argument

Redwood City, CA

REDWOOD CITY, CA — Several police officers were injured in a fight with a man who allegedly hit an officer in the head with a bottle of liquor he took from a grocery store moments before the Friday night encounter, authorities said. A 911 caller contacted police around 8:30...

Calif. Police Battle with Suspect who Smashed Bottle into Officer's Face

Dallas, TX

Five people were wounded in a shooting and an officer was injured while responding in the Red Bird area of Dallas early Saturday, police say. Officers responded about 4:30 a.m. to a shooting call at a business in the 100 block of Laureland Road, near South R.L. Thornton Freeway. Five...

Dallas Police Officer Injured Responding to Shooting that Wounded 5

At one point in time, we were all dismissive about the .380 as a viable defensive cartridge. If you had asked me 15 years ago if the 380 was a good choice for a defensive cartridge, I would have said, “It is marginal.” It is still marginal in 2024, but the real question is, “Would you carry one?” I can answer this with, “Sometimes I do.”

Pocket Pistol Performance: A Look at the 380 Auto Cartridge

Athens, AL

Limestone County, AL

A man and woman are being held in the Limestone County Jail in connection with the discovery of what authorities say was a “homemade explosive device.”. The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday investigators were searching for a stolen motorcycle. Lt. Jay Stinnett encountered a man and woman pushing a motorcycle on Zehner Road. When Stinnett attempted to make contact with the two, they fled on foot.

Suspects Ditch 'Homemade Explosive Device' with Ala. Deputy in Pursuit

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Steve B Howard

Okay, here are the final four most reliable cars ever built (according to what I was able to find). If you read the first two articles I wrote you already know Japanese cars rank high on this list. If you haven't read those articles yet, well here is your chance.

Most Reliable Cars: The Final Four

Pontotoc County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Police in Pontotoc made an arrest recently that led to the discover of multiple IED's according to a press release from the Pontotoc County Sheriff. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 Jason Lambert 40 of Tupelo, Ms. was arrested and charged by the CID and charged withDomestic Violence-Aggravated Assault and Felony Malicious Mischief.

Man arrested on domestic violence charges found to have multiple Molotov cocktails

Dallas officers fired six times after a man driving a stolen pickup rammed two patrol vehicles while trying to flee police last week, leading to a foot chase through a northeast-side apartment complex, Chief Eddie García said. More than 13 minutes of partial footage shown during a Monday news...

Watch Dallas Police Stop Armed Suspects who Rammed Cruisers

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Cleveland, OH

CLEVELAND – Hundreds of motorcycles honoring fallen police officers flooded Downtown Cleveland streets on Sunday. The 16th annual Cops Ride was organized to raise money to honor the memory and families of fallen police officers. The proceeds from this year’s ride will be split between the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial and Ohio Concerns of Police Survivors, or C.O.P.S.

Cleveland Event to Honor Fallen Police Officers Draws 400 Motorcyclists

New Jersey State

Hamilton Township, NJ

One person was killed and a Hamilton Township police officer was wounded during a shooting Friday night following a domestic violence call, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said Saturday (March 8) afternoon. Hamilton police responded to the incident shortly after 10 p.m. Friday night on the 1800 block of Orchard...

Video: N.J. Police Met with Gunfire in Clash with Suspect with Rifle

Saint Louis County, MO

Florissant, MO

CALVERTON PARK, MO — This north St. Louis County suburb's police force is disbanding this week and will be replaced by police from the neighboring city of Florissant. Calverton Park aldermen voted Friday to dissolve the department by Aug. 1. Chief Sean T. Gibbons on Monday said the city can no longer afford the department because the coronavirus pandemic caused revenues to plummet.

Mo. City Disbands Police Department after Struggling with Funding

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

APD reports person of interest in custody. Four family members were killed and others injured Wednesday night, July 10, in the 400 block of Kitty Hawk Road in Alameda. The Alameda Post was at the scene Thursday morning, where Alameda Police Lieutenant Alan Kuboyama confirmed three adults and one child have died, and another child is in critical condition.

UPDATED: Four Family Members Killed in Alameda Shooting

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

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Iowa Police Officer Shot, Critically Wounded while Chasing Suspect

An Iowa police officer was critically injured early Tuesday when he was shot in the chest while pursuing a suspect, who was fatally shot during the...

Iowa Police Officer Shot, Critically Wounded while Chasing Suspect

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