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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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Arrest made related to 2016 rural Ohio slaying of family of 8

by Jennifer Cruz

The brother of one of the victims was charged with Tampering with Evidence and Vandalism for destroying a GPS device that was part of the investigation.

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Anger erupts after off-duty cop fires gun on teen walking across yard (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Anaheim after viral images surfaced showing an off-duty Los Angeles police officer firing a gun during a fight with a group of juveniles he confronted for walking across his yard.

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Slain Orlando cop’s patrol car vandalized

by Jennifer Cruz

The department said it's deeply saddened by the act, but comforted in knowing the community’s immense support, love and respect for the department.

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Former Army explosives tech pleads guilty to having live grenades

by Chris Eger

A Kansas Army veteran who served as an explosive ordinance disposal technician pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to unlawful possession of explosive devices.

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Gallup: Americans’ ‘direct experience’ with crime hits 16-year high

by Christen Smith

The percentage of Americans who report being the victim of a “conventional” crime over the past 12 months has hit a 16-year high, according to Gallup.

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Portland police declare protest a riot after violence, destruction ensues

by Jennifer Cruz

Law enforcement gave numerous warnings that those who did not wish to be arrested or injured should leave the area immediately.

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Graffiti calls for blatant violence against Trump supporters

by Jennifer Cruz

Sam Lovett-Perkins is a 21-year-old nursing major, registered Democrat and Clinton supporter who called the message ridiculous, violent and unnecessary.

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Trump’s Denver office struck by vandals

by Jacki Billings

Donald Trump’s Denver campaign headquarters suffered two acts of vandalism within 24 hours, according to the Denver Police Department.

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Historic black church in MS set on fire, vandalized

by Jennifer Cruz

Greenville Police Chief Freddie Cannon said the incident is "a form of voting intimidation” and the mayor called it a “hateful and cowardly act.”

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Gun control group cites soaring gun sales, Trump rhetoric in fears of election violence

by Chris Eger

The Brady Campaign this week blasted rising firearm sales figures going into the election while launching a petition demanding Republican leaders renounce violence.

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Trump’s Hollywood star destroyed by vandal

by Jennifer Cruz

The vandal told onlookers he was going to sell pieces of the star and give the money to the women who accused Trump of sexual misconduct.

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