Crime - Page 574

June 17

Minnesota police praised for foiling lawmaker shooting suspect's plan

Officer intervention likely prevented more deaths after suspect Vance Boelter allegedly killed state Rep. Melissa Hortman on Saturday, police chief says.

June 17

Florida man convicted of posing as flight attendant to get dozens of free flights

Federal jury convicts Florida man for fraudulently accessing airline websites and flying on 34 free flights using fake flight attendant credentials.

June 17

American tourists in popular vacation spot face increased risk of being killed, robbed

The Dominican Republic receives updated travel advisory warning Americans about violent crime, robbery, homicide and sexual assault amid concerns over limited police effectiveness.

June 17

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg under fire after repeat offender targets court officers

Manhattan district attorney candidate Patrick Timmins joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss a targeted attack against two court officers and why Bragg is facing criticism in wake of the incident. 

June 17

Brooklyn Park officers credited with foiling plan of alleged lawmaker shooter

Police Chief Mark Bruley says quick-thinking action likely saved lives after police encountered Vance Boelter at Rep. Melissa Hortman's home.

June 17

Accused Minnesota shooter visited two other lawmakers’ homes between attacks

The man accused of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers also visited the homes of two other politicians in between his attacks early Saturday

June 17

Democratic leaders accuse Trump of legitimizing political violence that led to Minnesota shootings

Democratic politicians blamed President Trump for a violent political atmosphere in the wake of a Minnesota state lawmaker being murdered and another injured in a pair of shootings.

June 17

Fake cop suspected in lawmaker assassination had extensive security training before 'targeted' attack

Vance Boelter allegedly used police uniform and silicon mask to target Minnesota lawmakers in separate shootings, raising questions about his access to law enforcement equipment.

June 16

2 NYC court officers stabbed at site of iconic trials

Two uniformed officers were injured in a stabbing at a Lower Manhattan courthouse, with both reportedly in stable condition following "targeted attack."

June 16

Fugitive dad Travis Decker heard in new audio before allegedly murdering 3 daughters

Travis Decker, the Washington father accused of killing his three daughters, pleaded with a family court judge in September 2024 not to reduce his visitation time.