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Two Men Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Oakland Police Officer at Marijuana Business

OAKLAND, California – Two men have been charged with murder in the tragic shooting death of an Oakland police officer who was responding to a burglary report at a marijuana business. Mark Sanders, 27, of Tracy, and Allen Starr Brown, 28, of Chico, have been accused of the murder. During their court appearances, both men waived their arraignment, delaying their pleas to a later date. Sanders’ defense attorney, Annie Beles, urged the public to withhold …

Oxford Police Superintendent Appeals for Witness Information in Unsolved Murder Case

OXFORD, England – Superintendent Andy Howard, the lead investigator on the case of Harun Jama’s murder, expresses frustration over the lack of resolution and hopes for witnesses to come forward with more information. The murder occurred on January 3, 2018, at around 7:45 pm on the towpath near the blue and white footbridge, resulting in the death of Harun, who was stabbed after an altercation near the black and white bridge adjacent to Dale Close. …

Oakland Woman Attacked and Robbed by Two Suspects, Police Offer Reward for Information

OAKLAND, Calif. – In North Oakland, a 66-year-old woman was violently assaulted and robbed by two suspects, who stole her purse, iPhone, and shopping bag. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening around 6:45 p.m. on 40th Street near Clarke Street. As the woman was walking alone, a car stopped and two males, possibly teenagers, got out and confronted her. They pushed her to the ground, began kicking her repeatedly in the head, and forcibly took …

Explosive Device Discovered Inside Perry High School During Police Search, Officials Say

PERRY, Iowa – Police in Perry, Iowa, uncovered an explosive device at Perry High School during a search of the building in the aftermath of a shooting. Assistant Director Mitch Mortvedt of the Division of Criminal Investigation made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday. The device, described as an “improvised explosive device,” was rendered safe by the Iowa state fire marshal and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, according to Mortvedt. He …

Los Angeles Police Seek 32-Year-Old Homeless Man Suspected of Fatally Shooting Puppy After Argument

LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles police are on the lookout for a 32-year-old homeless man suspected of fatally shooting a puppy during an argument. The heartbreaking incident took place on Tuesday, and the suspect is accused of using a pillow as a shield before shooting the 4-month-old puppy. The dog was rushed to an animal shelter but unfortunately did not survive. Little is known about the circumstances surrounding the argument that led to the …

Lompoc Police Release Identity of 20-Year-Old Shot and Killed During Robbery and Carjacking Attempt at Convenience Store

LOMPOC, Calif. – A 20-year-old resident of Lompoc was fatally shot by police officers while they were responding to reports of a carjacking and a robbery attempt at a convenience store on December 29, 2023. The man, identified as Connor Amador, was confronted by police officers outside the store and was subsequently shot. According to the Lompoc Police, Amador allegedly robbed the clerk at the convenience store of alcohol and money before attempting to carjack …

Suspected Texas serial killer calls police before arrest, but victims may be far from over

AUSTIN, Texas – Suspected serial killer Raul Meza Jr. is under investigation for multiple murders, including the strangulation of Gloria Lofton and the capital murder of former probation officer Jesse Fraga. Authorities believe that Meza may be responsible for as many as 10 other homicides in Texas, as they continue to unravel his alleged killing spree. Meza, 63, has a troubled past, starting with a sexual assault and murder of an 8-year-old girl in 1982. …

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 …

Fredericksburg Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Suspect in Armed Robbery Case at Kwikcheck

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Authorities in Fredericksburg Police Department arrested a 21-year-old man late Wednesday night. Awes Singko Rapet was taken into custody after detectives received a tip that he was staying at a local motel. Officers and deputies with the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office executed the arrest warrant and search warrant, taking Rapet into custody without incident and finding evidence inside the motel room. Rapet is currently being held at the Gillespie County Jail. The …

British Woman Found Dead in Indian Holiday Hotspot Goan Beach, Police Rule Out Foul Play

GOA, India – A 46-year-old British woman has been found dead in the Indian holiday hotspot of southern Goa. Local police have ruled out foul play as the cause of death. The woman’s body was discovered on a beach in Goa by a group of locals who immediately reported the incident to authorities. The body was found on a church complex adjacent to Agonda beach, close to the city of Canacona. According to police inspector …