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August 15, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Police fatally shoot teen in Alaska's largest city, fourth such killing since mid-May

Anchorage police say officers fatally shot a 16-year-old girl holding a knife in the fourth deadly shooting involving police in Alaska’s largest city since mid-May
August 15, 2024 at 1:02 AM
FILE - A police officer wears an Axon body camera on March 28, 2024, at Chugiak High School in Anchorage, Alaska. (Loren Holmes/Anchorage Daily News via AP File)
August 14, 2024 at 11:17 PM

Ohio family reaches $7M settlement in fatal police shooting of 23-year-old

The family of Casey Goodson Jr. will receive $7 million to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit over a December 2020 shooting
August 14, 2024 at 11:17 PM
August 14, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Ohio police officer arraigned on murder charges for 2023 shooting of pregnant mother

Connor Grubb is charged with murder, felonious assault and involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2023 shooting that killed 21-year-old Ta'Kiya Young and her unborn daughter.
August 14, 2024 at 7:34 PM
VIDEO: Ohio police officer arraigned on murder charges for 2023 shooting of pregnant mother
August 12, 2024 at 2:49 PM

Illinois county sheriff retired amid fallout in Sonya Massey case

Embattled Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell says he is retiring at the end of the month amid mounting pressure to step down after a former deputy fatally shot Massey on July 6.
August 12, 2024 at 2:49 PM
VIDEO: Illinois county sheriff retired amid fallout in Soyna Massey case
August 10, 2024 at 3:24 AM

Sheriff who hired ex-deputy charged in Sonya Massey killing to retire

The sheriff for Illinois' Sangamon County Sheriff's Office, which employed the deputy charged with fatally shooting Sonya Massey, will retire this month, he said.
August 10, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Sonya Massey was shot and killed by former deputy Sean Grayson on July 6, 2024.
August 10, 2024 at 1:13 AM

Embattled Illinois sheriff will retire following Sonya Massey shooting

Sheriff Jack Campbell, amid controversy over the July 6 fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by a deputy, announced on Friday that he is stepping away.
August 10, 2024 at 1:13 AM
VIDEO: Embattled Illinois sheriff will retire following Sonya Massey shooting
August 6, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Ex-deputy charged in Sonya Massey killing says he feared for his life, new docs show

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) released new documents in deputy-involved shooting death of Sonya Massey.
August 6, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Sonya Massey was shot and killed by former deputy Sean Grayson on July 6, 2024.
August 2, 2024 at 11:28 AM

'Horrified': Sheriff who hired ex-deputy charged in Sonya Massey killing speaks out

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, whose office hired the former deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey last month, said that he will not resign.
August 2, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Sonya Massey was killed in her own home by a deputy who was responding to her call for help.
August 1, 2024 at 1:58 PM

New 911 calls released in Sonya Massey case

Newly released 911 calls made by Sonya Massey’s mother on July 5 and by Sonya herself on July 6 shed more light on the police shooting of the mother of two.
August 1, 2024 at 1:58 PM
VIDEO: New 911 calls released in Sonya Massey case
July 31, 2024 at 9:59 AM

'She called for help and we failed': Sheriff speaks about Sonya Massey shooting

Jack Campbell, the sheriff who employed the former deputy who killed Sonya Massey, spoke publicly for the first time in Springfield, Il on Monday night.
July 31, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Sangamon County, Illinois Sheriff Jack Campbell spoke face-to-face with Springfield community members about the death of Sonya Massey for the first time in a public forum on July 29, 2024.
July 30, 2024 at 7:24 PM

Ex-deputy charged in Sonya Massey killing drew ire from former boss: audio

The former sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey has held six different police jobs since 2020.
July 30, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Sonya Massey was shot and killed by former deputy Sean Grayson on July 6, 2024.
July 29, 2024 at 5:53 PM

Woman fatally shot by police during 'mental health crisis': AG

Police in Fort Lee, New Jersey, fatally shot a woman who was experiencing a mental health crisis on Sunday, the state attorney general's office said.
July 29, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Crime scene outside of the Fort Lee apartment building where police fatally shot a woman experiencing a mental health crisis on July 28, 2024 in N.J.
July 29, 2024 at 2:27 PM

Thousands gather for day of mourning after Sonya Massey death

Activists declared Sunday a National Day of Mourning across the U.S. for Sonya Massey, who was killed in her home by a deputy who was responding to her 911 call to report a possible intruder.
July 29, 2024 at 2:27 PM
VIDEO: Thousands gather for day of mourning after Sonya Massey death
July 28, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Vigils planned across US for Sonya Massey

Activists declared Sunday a national day of mourning for Massey, who was killed in her home by a deputy who was responding to her 911 call to report a possible intruder.
July 28, 2024 at 4:20 PM
VIDEO: Vigils planned across US for Sonya Massey
July 28, 2024 at 2:39 AM

Outrage grows over police shooting of Sonya Massey

Sonya Massey's death was ruled a homicide after an autopsy, with supporters in dozens of cities now planning "a day of mourning" over the weekend for the 36-year-old Illinois mother of two.
July 28, 2024 at 2:39 AM
VIDEO: Outrage grows over police shooting of Sonya Massey
July 27, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Family of Sonya Massey react to autopsy report

Massey's family demands justice as the coroner says her death was caused by a gunshot wound to the head.
July 27, 2024 at 4:03 PM
VIDEO: Family of Sonya Massey react to autopsy report
July 26, 2024 at 2:12 PM

New details about Sonya Massey shooting

The deputy charged with the killing of Massey was discharged from the U.S. Army for “serious misconduct” in 2016 and held six different police jobs in the last four years, ABC News has learned.
July 26, 2024 at 2:12 PM
VIDEO: New details about Sonya Massey shooting
July 26, 2024 at 10:49 AM

Sean Grayson was discharged from the Army for serious misconduct

The ex-sheriff's deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey was discharged from the U.S. Army for “misconduct (serious offense),” according to documents obtained by ABC News.
July 26, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Sonya Massey was fatally shot by former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson on July 6, 2024.
July 25, 2024 at 10:39 AM

Ex-deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey held 6 police jobs over past 4 years

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board records show that Sean Grayson worked three full-time and three part-time jobs over the past four years.
July 25, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Sonya Massey died at 36 years old.
July 24, 2024 at 2:24 PM

Sonya Massey family calls for sheriff to be held accountable after fatal shooting

Former Illinois Deputy Sean Grayson is now charged with murdering the mother of two after she called 911 to report a prowler.
July 24, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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July 23, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Illinois State Police release body camera footage of police shooting

Sonya Massey, 36, was shot and killed by police after calling 911 to report a possible intruder.
July 23, 2024 at 5:03 PM
VIDEO: Illinois state police release body camera footage of police shooting
July 23, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Body camera footage released of Illinois woman killed by former sheriff’s deputy

Body worn camera footage of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a woman who was shot by a deputy after calling 911 to report a possible intruder, was released Monday.
July 23, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Sonya Massey died at 36 years old.
1 month ago

Illinois woman killed in officer-involved shooting is honored at funeral

A funeral was held Friday for Sonya Massey, a Springfield, Illinois, woman who was shot by a police deputy after calling 911 to report a possible intruder, according to authorities.
1 month ago
A funeral was held Friday for Sonya Massey, a Springfield, Illinois, woman who was shot by a police deputy after calling 911 to report a possible intruder, according to authorities.
1 month ago

7 officers injured in police pursuit linked to drive-by shooting: Officials

Three suspects have been taken into custody, police said Friday.
1 month ago
Three suspects have been taken into custody, police said Friday.
1 month ago

Illinois deputy charged in fatal shooting of woman who reported intruder

An Illinois Sheriff’s deputy has been charged in the death of Sonya Massey, a woman who called authorities to report a possible intruder and was shot in her own home.
1 month ago
Sonya Massey, shown in graduation regalia in this undated photo, died of a gunshot wound on July 6, 2024.
1 month ago

Illinois woman dies after being shot in deputy-involved incident

An Illinois deputy allegedly shot a Black woman in her own home Saturday, resulting in her death.
1 month ago
Jay Nikhol of Jacksonville holds up sign during a protest in front of the Sangamon County Building, on July 12, 2024, over the officer involved shooting of Sonya Massey.
1 month ago

Man fatally shot by park rangers at national park allegedly threatened mass shooting

A 28-year-old man who worked for a business in Yellowstone National Park was identified by officials as the suspect killed in a shootout with rangers on July 4.
1 month ago
Authorities respond to an incident at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, July 4, 2024.
1 month ago

New York state attorney general launching investigation into fatal police shooting

New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced an investigation into the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Utica. The boy allegedly pointed a pellet handgun at officers.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New York state attorney general launching investigation into fatal police shooting
1 month ago

Fallout after police fatally shoot boy with toy gun

Newly released body camera video shows the moment Nyah Mway and his friend were stopped by officers Friday night in Utica, New York.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Fallout after police fatally shoot boy with toy gun
2 months ago

Deadly police shooting of 13-year-old

Police say the boy had brandished what turned out to be a fake gun. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii has the new details.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Deadly police shooting of 13-year-old
2 months ago

State AG probing police shooting of teen who allegedly wielded replica gun

Three Utica, New York, police officers are under investigation after one shot and killed a 13-year-old boy who allegedly pointed a replica handgun, investigators said.
2 months ago
Nyah Mway, who family members identified as the victim of a police shooting in Utica, is seen in an undated family photo.
2 months ago

Investigation underway after shooting of 13-year-old boy by police

Police say that 13-year-old Nyah Mway was allegedly shot and killed after he pointed a replica handgun at police officers during an encounter on Friday night.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Investigation underway after shooting of 13-year-old boy by police
2 months ago

Calls for justice after fatal police shooting in upstate New York

Authorities say a 13-year-old boy pointed what police say appeared to be a handgun at officers during a chase.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Calls for justice after fatal police shooting in upstate New York
2 months ago

NYPD officer arrested for allegedly shooting man in apparent road rage incident

A New York City police officer has been arrested for allegedly shooting another driver in an apparent road rage incident, prosecutors said.
2 months ago
NYPD officer Hieu Tran appears in court. He is accused of shooting another driver in an apparent road rage incident.
2 months ago

2 New York City police officers shot confronting suspect: Officials

Two New York City police officers were shot while confronting a suspect, described as an undocumented migrant from Venezuela, authorities said.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 2 New York City police officers shot confronting suspect: Officials
2 months ago

Charges dropped against trooper in Ricky Cobb II shooting

After new evidence was presented by the defense, use of force experts told prosecutors would not "succeed at trial," according to Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty
2 months ago
After new evidence was presented by the defense, use of force experts told prosecutors would not "succeed at trial," according to Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty
2 months ago

Mother of airman killed in his own home speaks out after deputy who shot him is fired

The mother of Airman Roger Fortson, killed in his own home by a sheriff's deputy, speaks out after deputy Eddie Duran is fired
2 months ago
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson was shot in his home by a Florida sheriff's deputy. Body camera footage appears to show Fortson had a gun in his hand at the time of the shooting.
2 months ago

Murder charges dropped for trooper in shooting death of Black man

A Minnesota trooper who fatally shot a Black man during a routine traffic stop in July has had the charges against him dismissed.
2 months ago
Trooper Ryan Londregan walks to his first court appearance to answer to murder and manslaughter charges in the killing of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop last summer, Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 29, 2024.
2 months ago

Moped-riding suspect caught in shooting of 2 cops

Two New York City police officers were shot Monday while chasing a moped-riding serial robbery suspect authorities described as an undocumented migrant from Venezuela.
2 months ago
Investigators look for evidence after an NYPD officer was shot in a shootout with a robbery suspect, June 3, 2024, in the Queens borough of New York City.
2 months ago

2 NYPD officers injured in shootout

The officers were taken to a local hospital, listed in stable condition and have since been released.
2 months ago
The officers were taken to a local hospital, listed in stable condition and have since been released.
3 months ago

New details in officer-involved shooting of US senior airman in Florida

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office released calls and records detailing the deadly shooting that killed U.S. Senior Airman Roger Fortson after he opened his front door to police knocking.
3 months ago
VIDEO: New details in officer-involved shooting of US senior airman in Florida
3 months ago

3 Atlanta police officers shot responding to call, police say

Officials say the three officers are in stable condition and the unidentified suspect was killed in the shootout.
3 months ago
VIDEO: 3 Atlanta police officers shot responding to call, police say
4 months ago

New details revealed in deadly Charlotte standoff

Investigators identified the four members of law enforcement who were killed and the four wounded in a shootout with a suspect who was heavily armed.
4 months ago
VIDEO: New details revealed in deadly Charlotte standoff
4 months ago

Reward grows to $100,000 in search for suspect in slaying of Chicago police officer

The sister of Officer Luis Huesca is pleading with the public to help investigators identify and catch a suspect who allegedly gunned him down.
4 months ago
Chicago police Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30, was fatally shot on April 21, 2024, while on his way home from work, authorities said.
4 months ago

4 law enforcement officials killed, 4 injured in Charlotte, while serving warrants

Four members of law enforcement were shot and killed and four were wounded while they attempted to serve two warrants in Charlotte, North Carolina, police said Monday.
4 months ago
Numerous law enforcement officers struck by gunfire in active situation in the 5000 block of Galway Drive, Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
4 months ago

3 officers killed, 5 wounded during standoff

The U.S. Marshals Task Force had been conducting an investigation in Charlotte, North Carolina, when a suspect opened fire, police said.
4 months ago
VIDEO: 3 officers killed, 5 wounded during standoff
4 months ago

3 members of US Marshals Fugitive Task Force killed in North Carolina: Police

Three law enforcement officers were killed and five more were wounded in a shooting incident in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday afternoon, authorities say.
4 months ago
VIDEO: 3 members of US Marshals Fugitive Task Force killed in North Carolina: Police
4 months ago

Video released of person of interest in fatal police officer shooting

Hoping for a break in the homicide investigation of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca, investigators have released security video of a person of interest.
4 months ago
Chicago police have released videos of a person of interest in the fatal April 21, 2024, shooting of Chicago Police Officer Luis M. Huesca.
4 months ago

Officer's gun taken in fatal shooting in Chicago: Sources

A Chicago police officer, who was gunned down Sunday outside his home after returning from his shift, had his gun taken from him as well as his car in the attack.
4 months ago
Chicago police Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30, was fatally shot on April 21, 2024, while on his way home from work, authorities said.
4 months ago

No charges for cop who shot teen in dressing room

The teen, Valentina Orellana Peralta, was struck by the stray bullet while Christmas shopping with her mother in North Hollywood on Dec. 23, 2021.
4 months ago
In this Dec. 28, 2021, file photo, a memorial for Valentina Orellana-Peralta is shown outside the Burlington store in North Hollywood, Calif.