police shootings
NYPD K-9 handler's 'best friend' named after dad — who was killed in line of duty when she was 9
NYPD K-9 Officer Katrina Narvaez knew from the moment her father was killed in the line of duty in Brooklyn that she wanted to follow in his footsteps – but...
Infamous gangbanger who murdered NYPD rookie could be released from prison — and join 43 other cop killers sprung in just 8 years
One of New York City’s most notorious cop killers could become the 44th convicted cop killer sprung from prison in the last eight years when he faces the parole board...
Knife-wielding retired NYC correction officer, 54, stabbed himself before being shot dead by LI cops: sources
Brentwood resident Bruce Boyd, 54, had several self-inflicted stab wounds and was bleeding when police entered the house.
NY cop cleared of criminality in shooting death of 13-year-old armed with pellet gun, AG rules
James found that the cops were justified in using deadly force in the incident as it was reasonable for the officers to believe that their lives were threatened with a...
14-year-old gang member accused of killing Newark detective will be charged as an adult
The 14-year-old gang member accused of fatally shooting a Newark detective will be charged as an adult in federal court, Interim NJ US Attorney Alina Habba revealed.
Convicted felon shot twice by NYPD cops after charging at them while acting like he had a gun: officials
The cops were responding to a 911 call of a domestic assault with a knife when they encountered the man.
NYPD Commish rails against 'broken criminal justice system' at Mass honoring slain hero cop Jonathan Diller
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Tuesday railed against the “broken criminal justice system’’ at a memorial Mass marking the first anniversary of the shooting death of hero cop Jonathan Diller.
New details reveal how alleged teen shooter attracted attention of NJ cops before gunning down Newark detective
The New Jersey teen who allegedly gunned down a Newark detective and wounded another in a hail of 29 bullets caught their attention less than an hour before -- when...
Officers who shot dead chainsaw-wielding madman at senior living facility cleared of wrongdoing
Shocking bodycam footage showed Daniel Escalera, 41, revving a chainsaw and charging at officers at the River Glen senior living facility in St. Charles, roughly 40 miles west of Chicago.
Teen charged in Newark cop's murder was firing a ghost gun with device that converted it into 'world's smallest machine gun'
The 14-year-old boy who allegedly shot and killed Newark, N.J., Detective Joseph Azcona? in a barrage of 29 bullets used a ghost gun with a device that turned it into...
Heartbreaking note from slain Newark cop Joseph Azcona revealed at funeral — along with first words from shot partner
Detective Joseph Azcona, 26 — who was killed when a 14-year-old boy allegedly opened fire on him and his partner during a gun sweep last week —?penned a now-particularly poignant...
Fallen Newark detective's City Hall memorial vandalized by ‘emotionally disturbed' woman: cops
The many flower bouquets — which originally sat on top of the police cruiser — were torn off, destroyed and callously thrown to the ground, cops said.
Maniac shot in chest by police after lunging at cops with box cutter in NYC: sources?
Police shot a maniac after he lunged at them with a box cutter in Brooklyn Wednesday, leaving him clinging to life, sources said.
Slain Newark cop was all-around 'nice kid' who helped neighbors —and racked up police medals along way
Joseph Azcona was made detective after just two years on the job and earned numerous awards during his short but stellar career.
Dad of slain Newark detective calls son's murder by 14-year-old suspect 'a pain that is indescribable'
“With time we will heal, but for now, I’m speechless,” the father said before adding, “We will miss him forever.”
Alleged 14-year-old cop-killer can't be tried as adult in NJ — handing him all sorts of perks: expert
"It's really a separate track for the justice system, and it's designed that way," attorney Laura Sutnick said Sunday.
Exclusive: Mom of slain Newark police detective mourns her beloved son as 14-year-old is charged in deadly shooting
The mother of slain Newark police detective Joseph Azcona tearfully recalled her lost son last night -- and talked of the heartbreak she felt after learning the tragic news.
Police officer killed, another 'fighting for their life' after shootout with 14-year-old: reports
One Newark police officer was killed and another is "fighting for his life" in critical condition after a shootout with a 14-year-old suspect Friday evening.
Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting judge pal plans to offer insanity defense at trial: docs
The legal maneuver comes after defense lawyer Jeremy Bartley previously claimed Stines was dealing with an “extreme emotional disturbance” when he pumped multiple gunshots into Mullins, 54, on Sept. 19...
NYPD fatally shoots man outside NYC Home Depot in apparent suicide-by-cop: sources
The armed man called 911 on himself from the parking lot just outside the Home Depot, according to cops and sources.