Shooting
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.
Excessive Force Prevention Training Not Mandatory For Most Police
A new report shows that not all police are getting trained in how to minimize use of force.
1 Officer Killed, 2 Wounded In Shooting On Paris' Champs Elysees
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.
Gun Deaths In Chicago Reach Startling Number As Year Closes
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.
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.
1 Dead In Nevada Wal-Mart Parking Lot Shooting
The Thanksgiving night incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a parking space.
Police Say Rambling Note Found On Body Of Philadelphia Shooting Suspect
The now-deceased suspect opened fire at a police officer in a vehicle before shooting into a bar and then at a civilian car. A woman was killed, and two officers and three civilians were injured.
New Policy In LA Cracks Down On Problem Of Police Shooting At Moving Cars
Los Angeles County sheriff deputies shot unarmed people in cars at least eight times between 2010 and 2014 because they said they feared being run over, an investigation by member station KPCC found.
U.S. Teenager Ginny Thrasher Wins The First Gold In Rio, In Air Rifle
Thrasher, 19, topped a field of 50 in the 10-meter air rifle competition on Saturday, winning the first of more than 300 medals that will be awarded at the Summer Olympics.