Crime, Law and Justice

Police in Minneapolis are investigating an apparent homicide after a man was found dead Sunday in the city's Stevens Square neighborhood.
Police make arrests, seize shields and metal poles at Portland protests
Police arrested at least 13 people and seized metal poles, bear spray and other weapons Saturday as hundreds of far-right protesters and anti-fascist counter-demonstrators swarmed downtown Portland, Ore.
Hundreds come to honor El Paso shooting victim after public invited to service
Hundreds of strangers braved 100-degree heat to pay their respects to 63-year-old Margie Reckard. Feeling heartbroken and alone after her death in the El Paso massacre, Reckard's companion of 22 years, Antonio Basco, had welcomed anyone to attend.
Officials on Philly man who shot 6 officers: He 'should not have been on the streets'
Six officers were shot in an incident in North Philadelphia that started with a narcotics unit serving a warrant and went on for hours. Two officers trapped at the site were later evacuated safely.
As Minneapolis mayor proposes budget, protesters demonstrate against police
Protesters disrupted Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget proposal speech several times, with one protester saying they wanted money for victims of police brutality and other crimes.
Philadelphia gunman in custody after hourslong standoff
A gunman who opened fire on police Wednesday as they were serving a drug warrant in Philadelphia, wounding six officers and triggering a standoff that extended into the night, is in police custody, authorities said.