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DOJ declines to charge officer in fatal shooting of armed teen

by Brian Seay

The Justice Department will not pursue federal charges against an Alabama police officer for the shooting death last summer of an armed teenager.

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License plate reader aids in recovery of stolen firearms

by Jennifer Cruz

The license plate readers were apparently installed following a rash of freeway shootings which authorities believe may have been gang related.

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Teen girl pulls gun on fugitive trying to hide out in her home

by Jennifer Cruz

After learning of a fugitive on the run, Kimber asked her dad’s permission to keep his gun nearby. A short time later, the suspect appeared in her bedroom.

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FBI agent’s car containing 3 guns stolen from Chicago gas station

by Daniel Terrill

Chicago police say the agent, a 32-year-old man, left the agency-issued vehicle, a white Chevy Equinox, running and unattended long enough for a thief to get in and flee.

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Question of racial bias raised after white officer shoots black colleague

by Jennifer Cruz

A white St. Louis police officer — saying he feared for his safety — shot and wounded an off-duty black colleague who was assisting during a pursuit last week.

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6-year-old boy fatally shot after suspects find him sleeping in back seat of stolen car

by Jennifer Cruz

The boy’s mother left him sleeping in the back seat as she quickly ran into a grocery store, but when she returned, her car – and her son – were gone.

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Suspect looking for place to hide finds elderly armed homeowner (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

While police were searching for the teen, they received a call from the 82-year-old homeowner who said he shot the teen when he broke into his house.

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Denver to pay $1M to family of teen who was shot while driving stolen car at cops (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The officers involved were cleared of any wrongdoing, but the incident left the police department with some policy changes on the use of force.

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Car thief held at gunpoint after crashing into California home

by Jennifer Cruz

The homeowner was wrapping up a long day of birthday celebrations when he heard two loud crashes, followed two people trying to get into his house.

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California cop killed by gang member released from jail a week ago

by Jennifer Cruz

The officer was responding to a call about a car accident when he was gunned down by the suspect, who stole a car and killed his cousin just hours prior.

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Suspect leads cops on slow-speed pursuit in stolen vintage DeLorean

by Jennifer Cruz

As spectators were gathered around, checking out the iconic vehicle, out of nowhere the suspect forcefully took the car from its owner then fled... slowly

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K-9 helps nab 16-year-old with stolen car, stolen gun

by Jennifer Cruz

The teen’s crime spree came to an end after K-9 Iro, who joined the force about a month ago, found him hiding out in the backyard of a residence.

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