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Two Men Charged with Murder of California Police Officer Responding to Cannabis Dispensary Burglary

OAKLAND, Calif. – Two men have been charged with murder in the shooting death of Oakland police officer Tuan Le, who was killed while responding to a suspected illegal cannabis grow house burglary. Mark Sanders, 27, of Tracy, and Allen Starr Brown, 28, of Chico, were arrested and charged with murder in the death of Officer Tuan Le, 36, who was shot in the head and died at the hospital. Officer Le was in plainclothes …

Monroeville Police Officer Shot Multiple Times During Armed Robbery Response

MONROEVILLE, Pa. – A Monroeville police officer was shot multiple times while responding to an armed robbery call on Wednesday night, as reported by the Allegheny County Police Department. The shooting occurred at around 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of Stonecliffe Drive and Monroeville Boulevard. According to the Allegheny County police, the officer was responding to an armed robbery call when he located a man matching the description of the suspect. As the officer approached …

Suspect in Killing of Officer Tuan Le Has Prior Manslaughter Conviction: Court Documents

OAKLAND, Calif. – Authorities have identified a man with a prior manslaughter conviction as a suspect in the killing of Officer Tuan Le during a recent burglary in Oakland. Mark Demetrious Sanders, 27, is under suspicion of murdering Officer Le, who was fatally shot on December 29 while monitoring a cannabis dispensary burglary. Court records reveal that Sanders has a history of involvement in violent crimes, including a prior manslaughter conviction in connection with a …

Oakland Police Officer Shot and Killed While Responding to Marijuana Dispensary Burglary

OAKLAND, Calif. – A police officer in Oakland, California, was tragically shot and killed while responding to a burglary at a marijuana dispensary on Friday. The officer, Tuan Le, 36, was among those who arrived at the cannabis business near Jack London Square to investigate a report of a burglary in progress. This incident occurred just 3 1/2 hours after a previous burglary was reported at the same location. As officers arrived on the scene, …

Former Aurora Police Officer Faces Sentencing After Elijah McClain’s Death

AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Former Aurora police officer Randy Roedema will be sentenced for his role in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. In October, an Adams County jury convicted Roedema of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault for his actions in McClain’s death. Roedema was among five first responders indicted in the case and could face a sentence ranging from probation up to six years in state prison. Legal analyst Scott Robinson mentioned that …

Indigenous Police Officer Investigates Cases of Missing and Murdered People in California

KLAMATH, California – Julia Oliveira, an Indigenous law enforcement officer, is the first in California to focus solely on investigations for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People initiative. Based in Klamath, Del Norte County, Oliveira’s role extends to the tribal reservation, including locations in rural Humboldt and Del Norte counties. The primary focus of her duties involves examining cold cases, specifically unsolved killings and disappearances. Oliveira’s unique position sheds light on the disproportionately high rates …

Tragic: Greensboro Police Officer Killed in Cold Blood by Robbery Suspects

GREENSBORO, N.C. – A North Carolina police officer was fatally shot while trying to intervene in a gas station robbery carried out by a trio of suspects. The incident unfolded at a Sheetz gas station in Colfax, N.C. where Officer Philip Nix confronted two men and a woman attempting to steal $83 worth of beer. Nix was then shot by one of the suspects and succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to a nearby …

Former Police Officer Engages in Fatal Confrontation with Facebook Marketplace Robbers

Pretoria, South Africa – In a disturbing turn of events, a former police officer and his stepson found themselves in a dangerous situation as they fell victim to a violent crime related to Facebook Marketplace scams. The incident escalated to the point where one of the attackers was fatally injured. The former police officer, who chose to remain anonymous, recounted the harrowing experience to News24. It all began when they responded to a request to …

Off-Duty Greensboro Police Officer Shot and Killed at Gas Station: 3 Suspects Arrested

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, was rocked by the tragic death of an off-duty police officer who was shot and killed while trying to intervene in a crime at a gas station. Within 24 hours of the incident, three suspects were taken into custody in connection with the officer’s death. The officer, identified as Sergeant Philip Dale Nix, had served in the Greensboro Police Department for 23 years and was a …

Off-Duty Greensboro Police Officer Murdered in Gas Station Larceny; 3 Arrested

Greensboro, North Carolina – Authorities have apprehended three individuals in connection to the fatal shooting of an off-duty police officer who was attempting to thwart a theft at a gas station. The incident occurred on Saturday at a Sheetz gas station, where Sgt. Philip Dale Nix witnessed the crime and intervened, ultimately resulting in him being shot. Greensboro police chief John Thompson disclosed that Nix was shot upon approaching the suspects. Despite the efforts of …