Category: police

Family of Boy Killed in Road Rage Shooting Seeks Justice

The family of a 6-year-old boy killed during a road rage shooting on the 55 Freeway in Orange, California, say an outpouring of support is keeping them motivated to find justice. Aiden Leos died May 21 after the car he was traveling in was shot; the bullet penetrated the car’s trunk and fatally wounded the boy….


Florida Police Department Makes College Graduation Memorable for Fallen Officer’s Daughter

A Florida police department has made college graduation day extra special for the daughter of a fallen officer by showing up in full force for the celebration. Honor student Aleena Kondek graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida. Tragically, her late father, Tarpon Springs officer Charles “Charlie” Kondek…


Family Members Identify 6-Year-Old Killed in California Road Rage Shooting, Manhunt Underway

A 6-year-old boy was shot and killed during an apparent road-rage incident in California, triggering a police manhunt for a suspect who hasn’t yet been located. Authorities said that on May 21 at 8 a.m., Aiden Leos was sitting in a car seat in the family’s vehicle while they were going to school at Calvary Chapel Yorba…


Residents Troubled by Addicts and Homeless in Huntington Beach 

Some residents of Huntington Beach, Calif., say they’re being accosted by drug addicts and mentally unstable homeless people. However, city officials say the homeless situation is not worsening as the city implements more programs and laws to mitigate the issue. Rolando Galvan, of Huntington Beach, said restrooms at state beaches are becoming an unsafe environment due to…


Police Officers Answer Family’s Prayer, Gift Gator Tractor Toy to Boy After His Was Stolen

Arizona police officers surprised a 4-year-old boy after his battery-powered Gator tractor was stolen. The officers secured enough money to replace the boy’s stolen toy with a brand-new set of wheels and gifted it to him. On April 8, dad Peter Philbrook shared his heartbreak on a Facebook group after his little boy Gerald had…


LA County Holds First Public Hearing on $36.2 Billion Recommended Budget

LOS ANGELES—The Board of Supervisors held its first public hearing May 19 on Los Angeles County’s $36.2 billion recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-22—a plan that emphasizes spending to expand safety-net services, support economic recovery and address racial and other inequities. County chief executive Fesia Davenport updated the board during a session that in other…


Tesla Cooperating With Chinese Authorities After Accident Killed Police Officer

BEIJING—Tesla Inc said on Tuesday it would work with authorities to investigate a car accident in China that local police said caused the death of a police officer and injured another. A video circulated on China’s Twitter-like Weibo and in local state media showed a Tesla Model X next to two police officers lying on…


18-Year-Old Suspect Arrested Connection to Murder of Child, 4, Found in Dallas Street

A suspect was arrested and identified Sunday in connection to the alleged slaying of a 4-year-old boy in Dallas, officials said. Darriynn Brown, 18, was charged with kidnapping and theft, officials said, adding that more charges are expected following a forensic analysis, reported Fox4. The name of the boy was not disclosed. Dallas Police spokesman…


Son of Fallen Officer Pursues His Dad’s Legacy, Joins Police Academy 4 Months After Fatal Shooting

With his father and uncle in law enforcement, Carlos Herrera always knew he wanted to join the force. When his father, Investigator Mario Herrera, was shot in the line of duty last year and died days later, Carlos’s goal gained a new imperative: he would continue the fallen officer’s legacy. Carlos enrolled in Police Academy at…


Two Chicago Police Officers Shot by Suspect in an Alley: Officials

Two Chicago Police officers were shot on the West Side and were hospitalized on Sunday morning, officials said. The shooting happened at 7:30 a.m. local time on the 1500 block of South Lawndale Avenue, according to the Chicago Police Department. One of the officers is in critical but stable condition, and the other officer was shot…