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Omaha officer killed hours before scheduled maternity leave (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Kerrie Orozco's baby had spent the last three months in the NICU following a premature birth. She was due to be released Thursday and Orozco was completing her last shift before taking her delayed maternity leave.

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15-year-old gang member shot by victim during attempted robbery for the second time in a month (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities believe the suspects in custody, as well as the deceased teen, were involved in a string of dozens of robberies in the area within the last three days.

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NYC Mayor to pay ex-gang members $13 million to act as ‘violence interrupters’

by Chris Eger

Wednesday New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gave details of a $12.7 million "Gun Violence Crisis Management System" to make Gotham's streets safer.

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Store owner arrested, charged with murder for the shooting death of a man stealing beer (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Opinions are split on whether or not the store owner was justified in using deadly force. The district attorney says that the law gets a bit tricky when it comes to using deadly force to protect one’s property, adding that there are many factors to consider.

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