All articles tagged with #police search
Police in Athens are seeking an 89-year-old man suspected of firing a shotgun at a social-security office and later at a central courthouse, wounding at least four people. Security footage showed a calm, trench-coated man carrying a shotgun, and authorities recovered the weapon before the gunman fled. The motive is unclear, and gun violence remains relatively rare in Greece.
The Manhattan DA's office announced it will exclude certain statements made by Luigi Mangione at the Altoona police station from evidence in his trial for the murder of CEO Brian Thompson, amid ongoing legal debates over the legality of the recordings and searches conducted during his arrest.
The family of Tom Phillips, who vanished with his three children into New Zealand's wilderness nearly four years ago amid a custody dispute, has made a heartfelt public plea for his return, as police continue to search for him and his children, who have been spotted in the wild and are believed to be hiding in the Waikato region.
A shooting at the University of New Mexico's student housing has resulted in one death and one injury, with the suspect still at large and the campus under shelter-in-place orders. This incident is part of a rising trend of campus shootings in the US this year.
A gunman remains at large after shooting a man who drove into a crowd outside a Hollywood music venue, causing injuries to dozens, with the incident prompting a large police investigation and the cancellation of a scheduled event.
A bicyclist was fatally struck by two vehicles in Fullerton, California, with one driver remaining at the scene and cooperating with police, while the other, driving a light-colored pickup truck, fled. The incident occurred on West Orangethorpe Avenue, and authorities are seeking public assistance to locate the hit-and-run driver. The identity of the deceased woman has not been released, and it is unclear if drugs or alcohol were involved.
Police in Pennsylvania are searching for Kelvin Roberts, 42, wanted for the murder of Andrew Gaudio, 25, and the critical wounding of his mother, Bernadette Gaudio, during a home invasion in Lower Merion Township. Andrew reportedly fought back to protect his mother before succumbing to his injuries. Authorities are also seeking a second unidentified suspect. The crime's motive remains unclear, and a $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to Roberts' arrest.
New York police are intensifying their search for evidence in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, focusing on Central Park and expanding inquiries to Atlanta. Mayor Eric Adams suggested that authorities are close to identifying a suspect, as new images of a masked man linked to the crime have been released. Despite not yet naming a suspect, the investigation continues with searches for the murder weapon and other clues in Central Park, where a suspect's backpack was found.
Police in Yemassee, South Carolina, are searching for 40 monkeys that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility. The facility specializes in nonhuman primate research, including clinical trials for brain diseases. Authorities have set traps and are using thermal imaging to locate the monkeys, advising residents to secure their homes and call 911 if they spot any of the animals. The breed of the monkeys is unspecified, but the facility works with macaque and capuchin monkeys. Previous escapes have occurred at the facility, including incidents in May this year and in 2016.
Police conducted an extensive search around the Cincinnati Zoo and nearby areas early Monday morning after multiple reports of a tiger sighting. Despite the credible witness accounts, the Cincinnati Zoo confirmed that both of their tigers are accounted for and in their enclosures. The search has since wound down, and no tiger has been found.
Cincinnati police conducted an early morning search for a tiger after two reported sightings near the Cincinnati Zoo and University of Cincinnati, but no tiger was found. Both zoo tigers were confirmed to be safe, and the search was called off around 4:45 a.m.
Louisiana police are searching for two inmates, Omarion Hookfin and Jamarcus Cyprian, who escaped from Tangipahoa Parish Jail through a fence during recreation time. Four inmates initially escaped, but two were recaptured. The escape was reported by a member of the public, highlighting issues of supervision and infrastructure at the jail. The remaining escapees are considered dangerous, with charges including homicide and armed robbery.
A woman was violently assaulted and robbed of her purse in San Fernando, Southern California, as she was returning home after buying flowers for her mother's birthday. The attacker knocked her down, causing injuries, and fled with her purse containing car keys, credit cards, and identification. The community has rallied behind the victim, urging vigilance and support for one another. The police are seeking information from the public to apprehend the suspect.
Police in Pasadena are searching for a suspect in connection with a violent sexual assault on a woman outside a restaurant. The man, described as a 30 to 40-year-old Black male, forced the victim to drive to another location where he sexually assaulted her before she fought back and called 911. The suspect, who has a distinctive raspy voice and is possibly a transient, remains at large. This incident follows two brutal sexual assaults in Venice, with one suspect, Anthony Jones, already in custody.
A man in Ohio allegedly pulled a gun on a Burger King employee after becoming angry about receiving a discounted meal, threatening the employee before fleeing the scene. Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect, who was captured on surveillance footage during the incident in the Cleveland suburb of Willowick.