Teenage suspect in Winston-Salem homicide was wanted for 2022 shooting crime
An arrest has been made in a deadly downtown shooting in Winston-Salem. The suspect was wanted for another shooting crime nearly six months ago.
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Police arrest a suspect in the killing of a Catholic bishop in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Archdiocese Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell was found dead with a gunshot wound at his home. Authorities have arrested the husband of his housekeeper in his killing.
Tennessee nurse convicted in lethal drug error sentenced to three years probation
RaDonda Vaught's prosecution was widely condemned by nurses, who said it set a dangerous precedent that would worsen the nursing shortage and make them less forthcoming about admitting mistakes.
Fatal apartment shooting is the 43rd homicide in Winston-Salem this year
One man was killed and another man was wounded in a shooting in North Carolina resulting from an attempted armed robbery at an apartment, police said Saturday.
Massive 1-Year Rise In Homicide Rates Collided With The Pandemic In 2020
Experts say crime across the U.S. in 2020 was like no other year as COVID-19 ravaged the country and protests flared. It was a seesaw of dips for some crimes and spikes for others, such as homicide.
Greensboro Chief Says Public Effort Needed To Curb Spike In Violence
Greensboro Police Chief Brian James is offering a blunt assessment of how things have gone during his tenure, including a rise in homicides.
FBI Report: Bias-Motivated Killings At Record High Amid Nationwide Rise In Hate Crime
The data for 2019 show a slight overall increase but offenses were more violent than in previous years. About half of the 51 bias-motivated homicides stemmed from the Walmart mass shooting in Texas.
Monk Found Fatally Wounded At High Point Temple
A Buddhist monk found suffering from a fatal wound while kneeling at an altar was likely struck by a bullet fired from outside the temple, authorities said Tuesday.
In Los Angeles, Number Of Homeless Homicide Victims Rising
Homelessness in Los Angeles is becoming more dangerous. One percent of LA's population lives on the streets or in shelters, but in 2019, homeless people made up about 17% of its homicide victims.
Anti-Gang Conference Comes As Winston-Salem Homicide Rate Rises
Community advocates will gather this week in Winston-Salem to address gang and drug-related violence. The four-day conference comes as the homicide rate has ticked up in the city.