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Des Plaines officer shoots man during hedge-trimmer confrontation in domestic dispute
local1 hour ago

Des Plaines officer shoots man during hedge-trimmer confrontation in domestic dispute

Des Plaines police say 21-year-old Ayham Babidi was fatally shot after approaching an officer with an electric hedge trimmer during a domestic disturbance. Babidi allegedly brandished the trimmer and refused to drop it, prompting the officer to fire three times before aid was given. Babidi’s father disputes the police account, saying his son had bipolar disorder and was unarmed at the time. The Major Case Assistance Team is investigating, with evidence markers left at the scene.

Times Square stabbings end with police shooting of suspect who had long mental-health history
local8 days ago

Times Square stabbings end with police shooting of suspect who had long mental-health history

A 49-year-old woman, Pamela Cisneros, with a documented mental-health history dating back more than 20 years, fatally stabbed two strangers in Times Square before NYPD officers shot and killed her after she refused to drop two knives; one victim, Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America vice president, died, and a 68-year-old man was hospitalized; Cisneros had postpartum depression and bipolar disorder, had recently seemed to be doing better, held a master’s in psychology, and had three daughters.

Times Square stabbing ends with officer-involved shooting as victims are identified
local9 days ago

Times Square stabbing ends with officer-involved shooting as victims are identified

In Times Square, a 39-year-old woman allegedly stabbed two people in a random, unprovoked attack. Erin Piacenti, 32, died after the stabbing, while a 68-year-old man survived after hospitalization. The suspect, Pamela Cisneros, was shot by NYPD officers near the Times Square substation after refusing to drop two knives; two knives were recovered. Cisneros had a documented mental health history. The NYPD will conduct an internal investigation and release body-worn camera footage.

Bel Air traffic stop ends in deadly officer-involved shooting
crime25 days ago

Bel Air traffic stop ends in deadly officer-involved shooting

An altercation during a Bel Air traffic stop led to a police officer shooting; the suspect was flown to Shock Trauma where he died, and the officer was injured but released from the hospital. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division is investigating, with the Bel Air Police Department cooperating, and there’s no ongoing threat to the community.

Madison Officer Identified in Fatal July Shooting of Corey Ruiz
local1 month ago

Madison Officer Identified in Fatal July Shooting of Corey Ruiz

State officials named Kiel Baitinger-Peterson as the Madison police officer who fatally shot 38-year-old Corey Ruiz during an attempted arrest on July 22 after Ruiz allegedly injured an officer with a knife; four officers were involved, with two restraining Ruiz and a stun-gun attempt that failed, and bystander footage amid protests prompted an encampment that was cleared later. The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating and all officers are on administrative leave, with Ruiz’s family represented by Ben Crump.

LAPD fatally shoots Knicks-celebrating family's dog, sparking calls for body-cam footage
local2 months ago

LAPD fatally shoots Knicks-celebrating family's dog, sparking calls for body-cam footage

A two-year-old doodle named Jameson, wearing a Knicks jersey, was shot and killed by LAPD outside a Canoga Park apartment after officers responding to screaming reports encountered a barking dog that allegedly charged at an officer. The incident occurred just after the Knicks won the championship, and video of the aftermath went viral. A GoFundMe to cover cremation costs quickly surpassed $125,000. Advocacy groups are demanding the release of body-worn camera footage and accountability for the shooting.

Domestic violence suspect killed by police on DC Metrobus
crime2 months ago

Domestic violence suspect killed by police on DC Metrobus

Police say a man suspected of killing a woman in Northwest DC fled onto a Metrobus, where he was shot and killed by officers after he pointed a gun at them; the victim, believed to be his partner, died at the scene and investigators characterized the killing as domestic violence-related. The bus was evacuated, Wisconsin Avenue was closed, and there were no reported injuries to officers.

Mississippi child dies after officer-involved shooting during Walmart shoplifting probe
world2 months ago

Mississippi child dies after officer-involved shooting during Walmart shoplifting probe

A child died after an officer-involved shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a Walmart shoplifting investigation. Police say two suspects and a child fled the store in a car; the driver allegedly tried to strike an officer, prompting an officer to discharge their weapon. The group then went to the hospital, where the child died and another person was in critical condition. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.

Child dies after police shoot during Walmart shoplifting incident in Senatobia, MS
crime2 months ago

Child dies after police shoot during Walmart shoplifting incident in Senatobia, MS

A child died after an officer-involved shooting during a Walmart shoplifting investigation in Senatobia, Mississippi. Officers say two suspects and a child fled in a car; the driver allegedly tried to strike an officer, prompting a weapon discharge. The suspects reached a hospital where the child died and another person was in critical condition; the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.

Cambridge Memorial Drive shooting injures at least one, sparking police inquiry
local4 months ago

Cambridge Memorial Drive shooting injures at least one, sparking police inquiry

A shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge left at least one person injured; Cambridge police responded to 911 calls near River Street around 1:30 p.m., with Massachusetts State Police describing it as a police-involved shooting involving troopers; Harvard University Police said the armed suspect fired near the intersection and is in custody; there is no ongoing danger to the campus, and residents were urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.