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A shooting at a Chicago hospital killed one police officer and critically wounded another. The gunman, who was already in police custody for treatment, opened fire on officers before being apprehended as the hospital went into lockdown and investigators began the probe.
A Plymouth police officer, Samantha Pelrine, 31, and her husband Daniel Forand were arrested by Massachusetts State Police on March 26 amid sexual and physical abuse allegations; Pelrine had been placed on leave on March 17 and both have abuse-prevention orders, with arraignment in Plymouth District Court scheduled.
An early-morning suicide bombing outside Moscow's Savyolovsky Station killed a traffic police officer and injured two others. The 22-year-old attacker from the Udmurt Republic died at the scene after the blast; authorities say he traveled from St. Petersburg to Moscow, and motive is not yet known. Putin suggested online recruitment for the attack and possible remote detonation, while investigators opened a criminal case and probe for accomplices.
A two-year-old goldendoodle named JetBlue was left tied to a metal structure at Las Vegas's Harry Reid International Airport after his owner couldn’t complete travel documents. He spent time in care at the airport before going to a rescue, which saw more than 2,700 people apply to adopt him. Las Vegas police officer Skeeter Black, who had been hoping to adopt a doodle, ultimately adopted JetBlue at a weekend event, with JetBlue airline donations helping cover adoption and vet costs.
Shaquille O'Neal offers to cover expenses for 7-foot-3 police recruit Jordan Wilmore after he falls short on his exam, supporting his goal to become a police officer and encouraging him to retake the test.
A police officer was shot and killed in the emergency department of WakeMed hospital in Garner, North Carolina, with a suspect arrested and charged with murder. Officer Roger Smith was praised for his heroism, and North Carolina officials expressed their condolences and gratitude for his sacrifice.
Radule Bojovic, an illegal alien from Montenegro, was working as a sworn police officer in Illinois, violating federal laws, and was arrested by ICE during Operation Midway Blitz. He had overstayed his visa by over a decade and was receiving taxpayer-funded benefits, raising concerns about sanctuary policies and law enforcement integrity in Illinois.
ICE arrested Hanover Park police officer Radule Bojovic, accusing him of overstaying a tourist visa and living illegally in the US for 10 years, raising concerns about law enforcement and immigration enforcement in Illinois.
ICE arrested Hanover Park police officer Radule Bojovic, accusing him of overstaying a tourist visa from Montenegro since 2015 and living illegally in the US for 10 years. The police department initially confirmed his legal work authorization and background checks, but the situation is now under review as Bojovic's immigration status is examined. The incident raises questions about hiring practices and immigration enforcement.
A McCaysville police officer was shot in the line of duty while responding to a call, and is in critical condition as authorities investigate and seek to apprehend the suspect.
A Maine police reserve officer, Jon Luke Evans, was arrested by ICE for overstaying his visa and attempting to buy a firearm, but he has agreed to voluntarily leave the U.S., following a dispute over his employment authorization and ICE's enforcement actions.
A Maine police reserve officer, Jon Luke Evans, who was arrested by ICE for overstaying his visa and attempting to buy a firearm, has agreed to voluntarily leave the U.S., following a dispute over his legal work authorization and immigration status.
CDC officials are trying to reassure staff after a fatal shooting at CDC buildings in Atlanta, which resulted in the death of a police officer; the motive remains unknown, but reports suggest the suspect may have been fixated on the coronavirus vaccine.
A gunman opened fire on CDC offices and nearby buildings in Atlanta, resulting in the death of a police officer, David Rose, and the gunman's death. The shooter, possibly targeting the CDC over personal health concerns related to COVID-19 vaccines, was armed with multiple weapons and was wearing a surgical mask. The incident caused widespread panic, lockdowns, and injuries, highlighting ongoing tensions and security issues at a major public health institution.
A man charged with the 1995 murder of police officer Denna Campbell, who was shot in her Maryland apartment, was her live-in boyfriend and had previously been charged but not convicted. New DNA evidence led to his arrest nearly 30 years later, and authorities hope this brings closure to the case.