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A weekend of violent protests: Breaking down the police killing of Anthony Lamar Smith in St. Louis

by Brian Seay

Protests entered a fourth day Monday in St. Louis after a white former police officer there was found not guilty in the 2011 killing of a black suspect.

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16-year-old in custody for New Mexico library shooting that left 2 dead, 4 wounded

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities have not released a motive at this time, but confirmed the teen, who does not appear to have a criminal history, immediately surrendered.

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Illinois man charged with murder claims self-defense in fatal shooting

by Jennifer Cruz

The defense lawyer said there was a years-long feud between the two men that included the deceased man previously threaten and even stab the shooter.

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Suspect in fatal shooting of Missouri cop captured thanks to tip

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities said McCarthy was suffering from a gunshot wound when they found him wandering on a highway about 15 miles from where the shooting occurred.

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Alleged shooter of New Mexico police officer pleads guilty to firearms, carjacking charges

by Andrew Shepperson

Jesse Denver Hanes, an alleged shooter of a New Mexico police officer, has pleaded guilty to federal firearms and carjacking charges.

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Florida teen arrested on 17th birthday for fatal shooting (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Police say what started as an altercation inside an Orlando club during the “Spring Break Teen Bash" ended with gunfire in the parking lot.

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Suspect in Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry’s death reportedly captured in Mexico

by Chris Eger

Heraclio "Laco" Osorio-Arellanes, wanted in connection with the death of a border agent with guns traced to the ATF's Fast and Furious scandal, has been apprehended.

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Washington homeowner charged with murder after shooting showering intruder

by Jennifer Cruz

There was an exchange of words between the intruder and the homeowner, who then left, retrieved a gun, returned and opened fire without comment or warning.

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Wife, stepson charged in shooting death of Missouri KKK leader

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities say the stepson shot Ancona in the head as he slept then dumped the body at the river, while Ancona’s wife tried to clean and alter the scene.

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Grand jury set to investigate whether Chicago police covered up McDonald shooting

by Brian Seay

A grand jury has convened and will start investigating whether there was a police cover-up of the October 2014 shooting death of Laquan McDonald by an officer in Chicago.

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Former St. Louis principal hired hitman to kill pregnant teacher

by Jennifer Cruz

Cornelius Green paid his childhood friend $2,500 to kill his pregnant girlfriend, but the two left a trail of evidence which helped investigators nab them.

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Washington mall victims identified; Shooter arrested

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities said the suspect’s ex-girlfriend worked at a Macy’s Department Store, but did not confirm it was the same store where the shooting took place.

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