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June 13, 2024

Two police officers, including NYPD, shot, suspect killed while exchanging gunfire at New Jersey hotel

Two police officers that also involved NYPD were shot, and one suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire at a hotel in Woodbridge, New Jersey on Wednesday night.

June 13, 2024

Justice Department finds Phoenix Police have used excessive force, discriminated against minorities

The Justice Department says an investigation into the Phoenix Police Department has found examples of discrimination and use of excessive force.

June 13, 2024

Reporter recalls being swarmed, 'hit' and 'shoved' by anti-Israel mob: 'My notebook was yanked from me'

The Free Press reporter Olivia Reingold tells "America Reports" how she was treated while covering an anti-Israel protest in Manhattan.

June 13, 2024

Multiple deputies injured in gunfight with suspect in northwest Illinois town

Three Ogle County Sheriff's deputies were injured in a shooting near Lost Lake, northeast of Dixon, Illinois, on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.

June 13, 2024

NYPD's crackdown on facial hair is farcical

Facial hair, notably beards, has long been intertwined with cultural and societal perceptions of masculinity, strength and authority.

June 13, 2024

NYPD arrests man armed with handgun, body armor, axes and knives at traffic stop in Queens

New York police arrested a heavily armored man who was found to be in possession of multiple illegal weapons including a handgun, body armor, two axes and several knives.

June 13, 2024

Hero South Carolina police K-9 dies saving human teammates in shootout with fugitive suspect, authorities say

An armed fugitive allegedly opened fire on South Carolina police Tuesday morning, killing a K-9 in a gunfight that left other officers with minor injuries.

June 13, 2024

Indiana father who drove his truck into shallow river, let 2-year-old Emma Sweet drown gets 40-year sentence

Jeremy Sweet, 41, was sentenced to 40 years behind bars for driving his truck into a river on meth, causing 2-year-old Emma Sweet to drown.

June 13, 2024

Virginia state trooper hit during DUI stop after another impaired driver slams into patrol vehicle

Virginia State Police trooper C. Aziz was hit by an impaired driver early Tuesday morning while stopping a separate motorist for driving under the influence.

June 13, 2024

On this day in history, June 13, 1966, Supreme Court decision creates Miranda rights for those under arrest

On this day in history, June 13, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that anyone in police custody has the right against self-incrimination and the right to an attorney.