Shooting

4:28pm Jan 22, 2018

Crime Crime News

Questions Remain In Wake Forest Shooting; Vigil For Najee Ali Baker Planned

by Eddie Garcia

As authorities continue to investigate a shooting that occurred on the campus of Wake Forest University over the weekend, questions surrounding the incident linger.

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7:13am Jan 20, 2018

Crime Crime

WSSU Athlete Killed After Shooting On Wake Forest University Campus

by WFDD STAFF

The victim of an overnight shooting at Wake Forest University and a student at Winston-Salem State has died, according to Winston-Salem police.
Rich Pedroncelli / AP

10:26pm Nov 14, 2017

National National

At Least 4 Victims Killed After Shooting At School, Other Locations In California

by Camila Domonoske

The shooter began at a residence and traveled to "multiple locations" before shooting students at an elementary school in Tehama County, an assistant sheriff said. Officials say the shooter is dead.
4:32pm Nov 07, 2017

Crime Crime

Ten Arrested In Greensboro Police Standoff

by Eddie Garcia

An eight-hour police standoff has resulted in ten arrests in Greensboro. This is the latest in a string of gun crimes in the city.

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3:55pm Nov 02, 2017

National National

Police Capture Suspect In Deadly Walmart Shooting In Colorado

by Amy Held

A day after three customers were killed inside the suburban Denver store, authorities have made an arrest.
5:08pm Oct 02, 2017

Crime Crime News

Winston-Salem Police Address Public Safety Concerns

by Eddie Garcia

The Winston Salem Police Department is sending condolences to police in Las Vegas, after a

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9:54am Jun 27, 2017

Crime Crime News

Suspect Shot Dead After Lewisville Neighbor Stands His Ground

by David Ford

A shooting over the weekend is putting a spotlight on North Carolina’s gun laws known as the

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8:57pm Jun 19, 2017

National National

Seattle Shooting Raises Questions About Officers' De-Escalation Efforts

Two Seattle police officers shot and killed Charleena Lyles on Sunday. Her family is accusing the officers of not doing enough to de-escalate an encounter with a person known to have mental problems.

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12:34pm May 16, 2017

Crime Crime

Excessive Force Prevention Training Not Mandatory For Most Police

by Eddie Garcia

A new report shows that not all police are getting trained in how to minimize use of force.

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8:29pm Apr 20, 2017

World News World News

1 Officer Killed, 2 Wounded In Shooting On Paris' Champs Elysees

by Camila Domonoske

The attacker was shot dead by police and has been identified, authorities say, without disclosing the identity. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack, days before a presidential election.
Scott Olson / Getty Images

1:08pm Dec 28, 2016

National National

Gun Deaths In Chicago Reach Startling Number As Year Closes

by Miles Bryan

Chicago passed a grim milestone earlier this month — the city has had more than 700 homicides this year. The violence, the worst since 1998, has police and politicians scrambling.

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Chelsea Beck / NPR

8:26am Dec 08, 2016

National National

Military-Trained Police May Be Less Hasty To Shoot, But That Got This Vet Fired

A Marine-turned-cop was fired after he did not shoot a man who had a gun. His Marine training led him to believe there wasn't clear hostile intent; his bosses say he risked other officers' lives.

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