An Oklahoma City police officer, Sgt. Joseph Gibson, was charged with felony assault after he slammed 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during a traffic ticket dispute on October 27, resulting in a broken neck and brain bleed for Vu. Body camera footage showed the officer throwing Vu to the ground after Vu touched him during the argument. Prosecutors deemed Gibson’s actions an unreasonable use … Continue reading Oklahoma officer charged for slamming 71-year-old man to the ground, prosecutors say

The gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen ambush outside a New York hotel is believed to have left the city shortly after the attack, possibly on a bus. The police have not identified the shooter or established a motive, though they are considering the possibility of a disgruntled employee or client. The suspect, who concealed his identity with a mask, was … Continue reading FBI offers $50,000 reward for information about gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO

A big rig hauling 30,000 to 40,000 pounds of chocolate caught fire early Friday morning on westbound Interstate 580 near Grant Line Road in the East Bay, causing significant traffic disruptions during the morning commute. The fire, which began around 6:18 a.m. due to a mechanical issue that ignited the truck’s brakes, quickly spread to the tires and the rest of the vehicle. Most of … Continue reading Traffic chaos caused by 30K pounds of melted chocolate on Bay Area highway

New Orleans police arrested Curtis Gray, 19, for the Nov. 17 fatal shootings of Rasean Carter, 21, and Malachi Jackson, 19, during a parade. The violence occurred at the Almonaster Avenue Bridge during the Nine Times Social Aid & Pleasure Club’s annual second-line parade, a tradition rooted in the city’s Black culture. Carter, an aspiring photographer, planned to document the event alongside Jackson. The incident … Continue reading New Orleans police arrest man accused of killing paradegoers during multiple mass shootings

Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan man convicted of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley and sentenced to life without parole, has requested a new trial. Ibarra, 26, waived his right to a jury trial and was found guilty of all charges by Judge H. Patrick Haggard. His attorneys argue the verdict was “contrary to law” and “evidence” and plan to supplement their motion after reviewing the … Continue reading Man convicted in Laken Riley’s killing asks for a new trial

The body of Elizabeth Pollard, a 64-year-old Pennsylvania grandmother who fell into a sinkhole while searching for her cat, was found 30 feet below the surface after a days-long search. Pollard, missing since Monday in Unity Township, fell into a decades-old mine shaft. Rescuers shifted from a rescue to recovery effort on Wednesday. Her body was recovered after over 80 hours of searching, bringing closure … Continue reading Pennsylvania grandmother who fell down sinkhole looking for cat found dead after 4-day search

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, which they believe was premeditated. The suspect, who fled New York City on an interstate bus, remains unidentified but is believed to have traveled from Atlanta. Key evidence includes fingerprints, DNA, surveillance footage, and a backpack found in Central Park. Investigators are also searching for the suspect’s electric bike and the gun … Continue reading UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson murder manhunt enters 3rd day

Jurors in the Daniel Penny trial remain deadlocked on the top charge of second-degree manslaughter after four days of deliberations. Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, is accused of killing Jordan Neely, a homeless man with schizophrenia, during a subway incident where Neely threatened passengers. Unable to reach a unanimous verdict, the judge dismissed the manslaughter charge, allowing deliberations to continue Monday on the lesser charge … Continue reading Daniel Penny manslaughter charge dismissed as jury breaks for weekend