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Crime, Law and Justice

Parade shooting suspect bought five weapons despite threats

Parade shooting suspect bought five weapons despite threats

The man charged Tuesday with seven counts of murder for opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago legally bought five weapons, including two high-powered rifles, despite authorities being called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide, police said.
by The Associated Press

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'Crisis Pregnancy Center' vandalized in St. Paul

'Crisis Pregnancy Center' vandalized in St. Paul

Birthright, a non-medical “crisis pregnancy center” against abortion with a location on Snelling Avenue in St. Paul, was vandalized overnight.
by Sam Stroozas

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The Highland Park shooting was planned for weeks, officials say

The Highland Park shooting was planned for weeks, officials say

The suspected shooter is also believed to have acted alone, and authorities found a second weapon in his car. Here's what else we know as of midday Tuesday.
by Rachel Treisman

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Minneapolis city leaders decry July 4th violence, including shooting that wounded 7

Minneapolis city leaders decry July 4th violence, including shooting that wounded 7

Seven people were hospitalized after a shooting late Monday night at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis — part of a night of recklessness and violence that city officials said stretched police thin and led to critical injuries and vandalism.
by Dan Gunderson and Peter Cox

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The Supreme Court is the most conservative in 90 years

The Supreme Court is the most conservative in 90 years

In an astounding 62 percent of the decisions, conservatives prevailed, and more importantly, often prevailed in dramatic ways, according to new data.
by Nina Totenberg

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The Akron police shooting renews questions about officer training

The Akron police shooting renews questions about officer training

The sheer number of bullets fired by as many as eight officers has prompted renewed questions from politicians and activists who are criticizing what they view as excessive use of force by police.
by Emma Bowman

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Police: Man shot in Ohio was unarmed, officers feared he would fire

Police: Man shot in Ohio was unarmed, officers feared he would fire

Officials in Akron, Ohio, released video of the pursuit and shooting of Jayland Walker, 25. The police chief said officers tried to stop Walker's car for unspecified traffic and equipment violations.
by The Associated Press

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