2025-04-07 00:00:47.941

A man in New York City attacked four underage girls, at least some of them relatives, with a meat cleaver, police say. Video shows officers carrying the alleged attacker out of the building, face down, after they shot him. The NYPD responded to a call from an 11-year-old girl who reported that her uncle had stabbed her and her siblings. Officers found the man holding a blood-covered meat cleaver in an apartment with blood-splattered walls and floors. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, the man allegedly advanced on officers, leading them to shoot him. The man is in critical condition. Four girls, aged 16, 13, 11, and 8, were taken to the hospital but are expected to recover. A fifth child, a young boy, was unharmed and let officers into the building. Photos released by the NYPD show the bloody meat cleaver and another large kitchen knife.

2025-03-18 12:03:27.827

Investigation Discovery's "A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read" offers an intimate look at Karen Read's retrial for the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read got into a drunken argument with O'Keefe, hit him with her SUV, and fled the scene. Read maintains her innocence, claiming she was framed and that O'Keefe was involved in a fight with fellow officers. Her first trial ended in a mistrial, with the jury deadlocking on vehicular manslaughter. The docuseries covers the upcoming retrial, the investigation, Read's preparations, and various theories, featuring key figures and insights into Read's mindset. Read faces charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter while driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of a collision causing death. The five-episode series airs over three nights and is available to stream on Max.

2025-03-16 18:05:34.508

A horrifying attack occurred in Times Square early Sunday morning when a 45-year-old man was set on fire. The incident took place at the corner of West 41st Street and Broadway around 4 a.m. Video footage shows the victim, shirtless and covered in burns, huddled in a blue blanket after the attack. He was treated by EMS and taken to New York Presbyterian Cornell hospital where he is in stable condition. Authorities believe the attacker used an accelerant from a Patron tequila bottle, which was found at the scene. The victim ran approximately 100 feet while on fire before a bystander extinguished the flames with a fire extinguisher. Police are investigating whether the victim and attacker knew each other and are currently searching for the suspect, who fled north on Broadway. A nearby restaurant worker stated that the area can be unsafe in the early morning hours due to a lack of police presence. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to obtain security camera footage to identify the suspect.

2025-03-16 18:05:34.506

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney credits the federal government for assisting in the crackdown on MS-13 on Long Island. He highlights the gang's three main rules: no cooperation with police, no disrespect from outsiders, and execution of rival gang members on sight. Tierney emphasizes that MS-13's prestige is built on violence and murder, unlike other gangs like Tren de Aragua, which focus more on economic crimes. He cites several high-profile cases, including the sentencing of "Little Devil" to 50 years for multiple murders and the conviction of Alexi Saenz for the deaths of two teenage girls. The article also mentions the discovery of severed heads in Babylon park potentially linked to MS-13. While other migrant gangs like Tren de Aragua operate in the area, their focus on drug and human trafficking differs from MS-13's emphasis on violence. Both gangs were designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the Trump administration.

2025-03-09 12:03:15.965

A New Jersey police detective, 26-year-old Joseph Azcona, was fatally shot by a 14-year-old suspect who fired 29 bullets from an automatic weapon. The shooting occurred Friday night in Newark, near the intersection of Carteret Street and Broadway. Detective Azcona, a five-year veteran, was shot before he could exit his police car. A second officer was also shot but is expected to survive. The 14-year-old suspect, who has been charged with murder and attempted murder, is also recovering from gunshot wounds. The shooting took place while officers, including Azcona, were investigating the possibility of illegal firearms in the area. Azcona's death has prompted widespread mourning and condemnation, with officials highlighting the senseless nature of the violence. The teen suspect remains unidentified, but authorities are questioning five other individuals who were present at the scene. Despite a decrease in Newark's murder rate in 2024, this incident underscores the ongoing challenges the city faces with gun violence.

2025-02-27 07:43:45.149

Tsion Clayton, 23, and Kimone Green, 21, were charged with malice murder in the October 2023 death of 21-year-old Brianna Long. Long, a Valdosta State University student, was closing The Pier bar in Remerton, Georgia when a fight outside led to gunfire. A stray bullet struck and killed her. The suspects were already in custody on unrelated charges. Investigators believe they were involved in an ongoing gang dispute. Long was a standout soccer player and planned to graduate with a dental hygiene degree. Her mother has established the Brianna Long Foundation to honor her memory and promote dental care.