Crime - Page 633

July 5

One dead after fireworks explosion sets Los Angeles home on fire

A man was killed in a Los Angeles home following a massive fire that investigators say was caused by commercial-grade fireworks.

July 5

Indianapolis mass shooting leaves 2 dead, several others wounded

At least seven people were shot, including two people who died, early Saturday morning in Indianapolis, Indiana, according to police.

July 5

Deadly social media trend threatens kids, homeowners defending themselves: 'children are going to get killed’

Police warn about viral social media trends including the 'door-kicking challenge' and 'UrbanEx' as teens seek social media validation, risking criminal charges and safety issues.

July 4

How law enforcement's discovery of rare drug in Suzanne Morphew's body led to her husband's eventual arrest

A new grand jury indictment against Barry Morphew for the alleged murder of his wife, Suzanne, contains evidence that two former prosecutors think make it a very strong case.

July 3

$20M worth of cocaine, marijuana intercepted by Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard, partners intercepted major drug shipments worth over $20 million, including cocaine and marijuana, following four Caribbean interdictions.

July 3

Violent criminal gangs have 'near-total control' of nation's capital, UN says

U.N. officials warned that state presence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is approaching "total collapse" as violent gangs expand control beyond capital.

July 3

How the Justice Department carried out a $14.6B healthcare fraud takedown

Healthcare fraud takedowns have been a practice at the Department of Justice for more than a decade, but officials touted this one as the largest on record.

July 3

Kohberger avoids death penalty in quadruple murder case after 'bizarre' plea hearing

Criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunna weighs in on the plea deal given to Bryan Kohberger and the verdict reached in the trial for rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs. 

July 3

Chicago drive-by shooting leaves at least 4 dead, 14 wounded

Four people were killed and 14 others hospitalized in Chicago after a drive-by shooting outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge, with suspects still at large.

July 3

Chicago drive-by shooting is 'worst I've seen,' pastor says

Chicago pastor Donovan Price spoke to reporters in Chicago after four people were killed and 14 others were injured in a drive-by shooting on Wednesday. (Credit: WFLD)