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16-year-old charged in shooting death of Arkansas police officer

by Jennifer Cruz

Among other charges, the teen is accused of capital murder, which carries a possible death penalty in the state of Arkansas.

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18-year-old charged with murder of Arkansas cop as family claims he’s innocent

by Jennifer Cruz

Initially, Tyler Calamese was held for questioning in the case but was formally charged with capital murder in a Jackson County court Wednesday.

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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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Arkansas deputy, 2 others killed in domestic-related incident

by Jennifer Cruz

The names or ages of the two victims were not released, but the deputy was identified as Lt. Kevin Mainhart, who served over 25 years in law enforcement.

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12-year-old boy arrested on murder, robbery charges (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities say the boy is being held at a juvenile detention center on capital murder and aggravated robbery charges but will not be charged as an adult.

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Alabama man turns self in for killing 5, abducting girlfriend and baby

by Jennifer Cruz

Police say the woman went to stay with family members in an attempt to end an abusive relationship, but her ex followed her, then slaughtered her family.

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AL woman charged for fatal shooting of boyfriend after he threatened to blow off her head

by Jennifer Cruz

After threatening his girlfriend, Birchfield placed two guns on the couch. She then took the magazine out of one and went outside with the other.

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Over 1,000 supporters take to the streets for slain officer (VIDEO + PICS)

by Jennifer Cruz

In addition to the outpouring of support, more than $70,000 in donations for the deputy's wife and two children have been received in just one day.

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Suspect in custody after ‘cold-blooded assassination’ of Texas deputy

by Jennifer Cruz

Witnesses say the officer was standing outside of a gas station when the suspect, without warning, walked up and shot the deputy several times from behind.

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Man charged after deputies find 8 dead inside Houston home

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities discovered all of the victims had been restrained with metal handcuffs and shot in the back of the head.

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Waco biker shootout update: 475 weapons, only 44 shell casings recovered

by Chris Eger

The Waco Police Department released new information on the ongoing investigation into the deadly high-profile Twin Peaks motorcycle club shootout.

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ATF arrives on scene in Waco as weapon count fluctuates

by Chris Eger

Authorities have revised the count of weapons recovered from this weekend's biker battle down from over 1,000 to 318 as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has arrived to assist.

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