Tacoma Police Department has arrested 53-year-old Shawn Kemp, a six-time NBA All-Star and Seattle Supersonics legend, in connection with a drive-by shooting near the Tacoma Mall. Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the parking lot and located the suspect who had fired off the shots. The altercation between the occupants of two cars had led to shots being fired, and one car fled the scene. Kemp was booked into jail and the charge listed is "drive-by shooting".
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Three Los Angeles Police Department officers were shot Wednesday evening while responding to a call in Lincoln Heights. The suspect was barricaded in the area before a confrontation occurred, resulting in the suspect's death. The three officers were taken to a local hospital and are expected to make a full recovery, with the Los Angeles Police Department expressing their gratitude for the officers' bravery.
Newport News prosecutor Howard Gwynn announced Wednesday that no charges will be brought against the 6-year-old student who shot his elementary school teacher in January, as the law does not support charging and convicting a child of that age. Gwynn is still looking into whether any adults associated with the case could be held criminally liable.
Louisville, Kentucky and the Louisville Metro Police Department have agreed to a settlement with the Department of Justice following a two-year investigation into the department's practices. The investigation was launched after the killing of Breonna Taylor in 2020 and found that the LMPD unlawfully discriminates against Black people, uses excessive force, and violates the rights of people engaged in protected free speech. The settlement agreement commits the city and LMPD to work with the DOJ, the community, police officers and other stakeholders to implement a series of reforms.
This article discusses the return of two American citizens, Eric Williams and LaTavia Washington McGee, to the United States after surviving a deadly shooting and kidnapping in Mexico. The other two members of the group, Zindell Brown and Shaeed Woodard, were found dead. The tragedy serves as a reminder to take extra precautions when travelling abroad and to be aware of the risks.
Andre Thomas, a death row inmate in Texas, was set to be executed on April 5th for fatally stabbing his estranged wife and two children. His attorneys argued that his severe mental illness should preclude him from execution, and a judge has delayed the execution until further notice. The case has sparked a debate about the death penalty and the treatment of mentally ill inmates, and the outcome of the case will be closely watched by those on both sides of the debate.
Four Americans were kidnapped in Mexico last Friday and taken to multiple locations in an attempt to avoid rescue efforts. Two of the travelers were killed, and the two survivors are being treated at a hospital. Former FBI special agent Peter Yachmetz warned travelers to avoid crossing the southern border, as drug cartels are operating and controlling the area.
Memphis officials are set to release 20 more hours of video and records from an internal investigation into the January death of Tyre Nichols. Seven police officers have been fired and four fire department personnel have been charged in connection with the incident. The City Council’s Public Safety Committee will review the findings of the investigation and the additional video footage to make recommendations to the City Council.