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Grand jury charges 3 Chicago cops, alleges cover-up in Laquan McDonald killing
by Brian SeayA grand jury indicted three Chicago officers on several charges Tuesday, alleging they lied to cover up the police killing of Laquan McDonald in 2014.
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Second mistrial for Ohio officer who shot and killed unarmed motorist
by Brian SeayFor the second time in a year, a jury on Friday couldn’t reach a verdict in the murder trial of a former officer who killed a motorist in 2015.
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Canadian sniper smashes world record with 2 mile kill shot in Iraq
by Brian SeayCanadian Armed Forces officials on Thursday confirmed the 3,540 meter kill shot, which shatters the previous record of 2,475 meters.
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Former Milwaukee officer found not guilty in shooting death of Sylville Smith
by Brian SeayA jury on Wednesday found former officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown not guilty of first-degree reckless homicide for the killing of Sylville Smith last summer.
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Minnesota officer found not guilty of all charges in Philando Castile shooting
by Brian SeayThe officer who shot and killed a man during a traffic stop last summer was acquitted Friday, sparking protests through the streets of St. Paul.
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Prosecutor: Milwaukee officer shot defenseless man at point-blank range
by Brian SeayOpening statements kicked off Tuesday in the trial of a former Milwaukee cop who shot and killed a man last summer, setting off two days of riots.
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More charges for Florida officer who shot unarmed man
by Brian SeayNorth Miami officer Jonathan Aledda is accused of illegally shooting an unarmed man who was lying on the ground with his hands in the air.
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New York bill would make offenses against first responders hate crimes
by Brian SeayThe New York Senate passed a bill this week that would make crimes committed against police and firefighters hate crimes.
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Report: Milwaukee police used their guns less often last year
by Brian SeayPolice in Milwaukee used their service weapons against residents seven times last year, the lowest number in eight years.
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Veteran accused of fatally shooting service dog found dead of apparent suicide (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzWithout providing further details, police say they were called to Marinna Rollins’ apartment early Sunday after friends found her body.
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Couple facing charges for fatally shooting service dog after tying it to a tree
by Jennifer CruzThe couple, who was charged with animal cruelty, apparently recorded the act, then uploaded the video to social media.
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Shot Spotter sensors helped capture Fresno killer by reducing response time
by Chris EgerAuthorities in California on Wednesday credited a gunfire detection system with the speedy capture of a suspect in a triple murder.
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