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Indiana State Police identified the trooper shot in Michigan City as Sgt. Justin Heflin, and named the shooting suspect who was later found dead about 10 miles from the scene after a pursuit that began in Berrien County. The trooper was hospitalized in serious condition, and ISP investigators are continuing to piece together the events surrounding the LaPorte County incident.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after former MP Ann Widdecombe was found seriously injured at her Devon home. Police say the investigation is in its early stages and not treated as terrorism; forensic work, CCTV inquiries, and door-to-door checks are underway, with authorities asking for information from the public as they support Widdecombe’s family.
Indian police say 35 people have been arrested for violence and vandalism during protests over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal; one bystander was lynched, and a suspect was shot dead while attempting to escape. Authorities are pursuing more arrests as videos of the clashes circulate, highlighting ongoing concerns about women’s safety in India.
Two young children were transported to the hospital with life-saving measures in progress after a crash at 114th Street and West Center Road in Omaha; both adult drivers were critically injured, and investigators say speeding or alcohol may be involved as the inquiry continues.
A Waymo self-driving car in San Mateo contacted police after two 15-year-olds allegedly drank alcohol and fired toy guns inside the vehicle; officers detained the youths. Waymo says its cars have internal cameras and live support for emergencies and safety, but it does not use facial recognition. A separate incident in Santa Monica involved teens taking selfies and firing Orbeez from a Waymo, prompting police response.
Militants attacked a police post in Pakistan's Balochistan province (Ziarat district), killing at least nine officers, injuring several, and abducting eight (all later recovered). Security forces then killed 15 militants in a follow-up operation. Investigators are leaning toward the Baloch Liberation Army, with the strike coming days after a Karachi attack, highlighting a new surge in militant violence against security forces.
Delaware State Police arrested Paul Waller, 39, of Wilmington, in Pennsylvania for a July 4 shooting outside a pizza shop near Arden at the corner of Marsh and Harvey Roads. The shot woman was hospitalized in serious condition. Waller faces charges including first-degree attempted murder and a weapons count and will be extradited back to Delaware as investigators continue to seek witnesses or other information.
An NYPD officer was shot early Sunday in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a bulletproof vest stopped the wound. An 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody following a foot pursuit; a firearm was recovered and charges are pending. Bodycams were not activated during the rapid incident, and two other officers sustained minor injuries.
A 19-year-old man was killed and six others were injured in a downtown Pensacola shooting during Fourth of July celebrations; police say multiple people have been arrested as part of the investigation.
Two people were killed and three others were shot during a fight at Dearborn’s Fairlane Town Center; a bystander was struck by a car while fleeing. By nightfall, two people were in custody as investigators work the case, with police calling it an isolated incident and saying there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Pubs in England and Wales can stay open until 05:00 BST to broadcast England’s 1am World Cup last-16 match with Mexico, while schools are urged to be flexible for late-night viewing. Police will deploy extra officers and conduct more breath-testing to deter disorder and drink-driving, with a no-spoiler BBC rerun planned and officials advising parents to balance celebrations with Monday morning schooling as FIFA weighs scheduling changes for the game.
Three people were shot at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn around 1:25 p.m. on Thursday after an altercation between two groups; two victims died (one at the scene, one at the hospital) and a third was injured. The mall was evacuated and police say the investigation is ongoing with no arrests at this time, and motive remains undetermined.
A video shows a UK police officer telling a man filming in public that he could be arrested preemptively to prevent a potential breach of the peace, a rationale the man compared to Minority Report; the officer argued action could be taken before an actual offense to stop disruption, while online responses largely sided with the filmer. The Daily Dot could not independently verify the incident, and the exact location and identities have not been confirmed.
A newly released autopsy on the Mississippi baby killed by police deepens public outrage and heightens scrutiny of law‑enforcement accountability and use of force.
British authorities have launched a misconduct inquiry into police conduct after officers arrested a stabbing victim as he lay dying, raising questions about the handling of vulnerable victims and the propriety of the arrest during the incident.