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Four Wounded in Sacramento Shootings Following College Football Game

Four Wounded in Sacramento Shootings Following College Football Game

Four individuals sustained gunshot wounds in two separate early-morning incidents in Sacramento, California, following a college football game on Labor Day weekend. The Sacramento Police Department reported that three women were found with gunshot wounds near Cucamonga Avenue and Ramona Avenue in the Granite Regional Park area around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday. Two of these women were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the third received treatment at the scene for minor injuries. Shortly after, officers responded to a crash on Folsom Boulevard and State University Drive, where they discovered a man who had also been shot. He was transported to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening. Authorities are currently searching for a suspect, and it remains unclear if these shootings are connected to earlier reports of gunfire near a parking structure during Saturday night's football game at Sacramento State, which prompted a shelter-in-place order. Police have not yet established a l...
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Two Men Injured in Dinkytown Shooting Days Before University of Minnesota Classes Begin

Two Men Injured in Dinkytown Shooting Days Before University of Minnesota Classes Begin

Two men sustained suspected gunshot wounds in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, early Sunday morning. Minneapolis police officers were assisting the University of Minnesota Police Department with "several disturbances" near 4th Street SE and 13th Avenue SE when they heard gunshots. Upon investigation, officers located the two injured men, who were treated at the scene and subsequently transported to a hospital. Both victims are expected to survive their injuries. Following the incident, officers detained several individuals and arrested one man who was found to be in possession of a handgun without a permit to carry. He has been booked into the Hennepin County Jail for the weapons violation. Additionally, several other handguns were recovered from the scene and are being held as evidence. This shooting marks the second act of violence in the Dinkytown area within days, following a stabbing incident early Friday morning in the same vicinity, which occurred as University of Minnesota students return to campus for the ...
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Dinkytown Shooting Injures Two Men, One Arrested for Weapons Violation Ahead of University Semester

Dinkytown Shooting Injures Two Men, One Arrested for Weapons Violation Ahead of University Semester

Two men were injured in an overnight shooting in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, early Sunday morning. Minneapolis police officers, who were responding to multiple disturbances in the area of 4th Street SE and 13th Avenue SE, heard gunshots. Upon investigation, they located two men with suspected gunshot wounds. Both victims were treated at the scene and transported to a hospital, where they are expected to recover. Officers detained several individuals at the scene and subsequently arrested one man for possessing a handgun without a permit to carry. He was booked into the Hennepin County Jail for the weapons violation. Several other handguns were also recovered as evidence. This incident follows a separate stabbing in the same area early Friday morning, just days before University of Minnesota students are scheduled to begin the fall semester.
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UNL Police Warn Students of Increased Ticket Scams Ahead of Football Season

UNL Police Warn Students of Increased Ticket Scams Ahead of Football Season

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Police Department is issuing a warning to students about a rise in ticket scams, particularly as the new football season approaches. Captain Aaron Pembleton of the UNL Police stated that students have recently been scammed, with incidents occurring in the past two weeks. Scammers are reportedly targeting students through platforms like GroupMe, a popular student communication app. Pembleton noted that this period, from late August to early September, typically sees a nationwide increase in such scams due to the start of the college football season. He highlighted that a major red flag is when usernames and payment accounts do not match, and advised caution when using student-specific sites for transactions. The police have not observed a significant increase compared to the previous year but are proactively raising awareness to prevent further victimization.
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Two Injured in Dinkytown Shooting Near University of Minnesota Campus

Two Injured in Dinkytown Shooting Near University of Minnesota Campus

Two men sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Dinkytown, an area adjacent to the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus. The incident prompted multiple safety alerts for University of Minnesota students, advising them to avoid the vicinity. Minneapolis Police officers, who were assisting University of Minnesota police with several disturbances in the area of Fourth Street Southeast and 13th Avenue Southeast, heard gunshots around 2:41 a.m. Both victims were transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities detained several individuals, including one man jailed for a weapons violation after being found with an unlicensed handgun. Multiple firearms were recovered from the scene, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
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Laurel Man Dies After Late-Night Shooting Following Argument Over Electric Bike

Laurel Man Dies After Late-Night Shooting Following Argument Over Electric Bike

A 43-year-old Laurel man was fatally shot on Ferrell Street and Rose Avenue in Laurel, Mississippi, on a recent Saturday night. The Laurel Police Department received a call reporting shots fired just before midnight. Chief Earl Reed confirmed that the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the South Central Regional Medical Center, where he underwent surgery but ultimately died from his injuries. Authorities have identified several suspects in connection with the shooting. One suspect, Eric Drummond, has been taken into custody. According to Chief Reed, the incident stemmed from an argument that began after the suspect allegedly took the victim's electric bike.
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One Man Injured in Fort Lauderdale Shooting Following Police Intervention in Fight

One Man Injured in Fort Lauderdale Shooting Following Police Intervention in Fight

Authorities in Broward County, Florida, are investigating an overnight shooting in Fort Lauderdale that left one man injured. The incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. in the area of Southwest Second Street and Third Avenue. Police officers were already on the scene breaking up a fight when they heard a gunshot. Multiple individuals were detained at the location, and investigators recovered one firearm. Initially, no victims or injured persons were found at the scene. However, shortly after the incident, a man arrived at Plantation General Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. According to police, this victim has not cooperated with investigators regarding the shooting. One person who was detained at the scene, an alleged innocent bystander, reported being handcuffed without explanation.
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Meadows Place Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Scottsdale Street

Meadows Place Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Scottsdale Street

A person was fatally shot in Meadows Place, Texas, on Saturday afternoon, as confirmed by the Meadows Place Police Department. The incident occurred in the 11600 block of Scottsdale Street. Law enforcement officers were observed conducting an investigation at a home surrounded by crime scene tape. Investigators located an injured individual at the scene who was later pronounced dead despite receiving aid. A person of interest has been detained in connection with the shooting. The Meadows Place Police Department stated that this individual will be questioned, but no charges have been filed at this time. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's office are assisting in the ongoing investigation. Specific details regarding the shooting have not been released by the police, who cited the active investigation and respect for the victim's family.
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Student Brings Handgun to Brooklyn High School, Police Investigation Underway

Student Brings Handgun to Brooklyn High School, Police Investigation Underway

Police are actively searching for a 17-year-old male student who allegedly brought a handgun into The Frank J. Macchiarola Educational Complex in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, on Friday. The incident occurred just before 3 p.m. when the student's bag triggered a metal detector as he was entering the school for sports practice. School safety staff discovered a black handgun inside his bag. The student fled the premises before police officers arrived. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the incident. The NYPD has stated that their investigation is ongoing and they are seeking information from the public to assist in locating and arresting the individual. This event follows a period where NYPD data indicates that school safety personnel recovered 57 weapons from New York City schools between January and June, including various knives, box cutters, and mace.
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Man Found Fatally Shot in Vehicle in Prince George's County

Man Found Fatally Shot in Vehicle in Prince George's County

Prince George’s County, Maryland, police are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the Langley Park area. Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Lewisdale Drive shortly after 4:15 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man inside a vehicle who had sustained at least one gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are actively working to identify a suspect involved in the shooting and to determine the motive behind the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, via the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). The case number for reference is 26-002626. A map indicating the location where the man was found has been provided by Google Maps.
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Prince George's County Police Investigate Deadly Shooting in Langley Park

Prince George's County Police Investigate Deadly Shooting in Langley Park

Prince George’s County, Maryland, police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the Langley Park area early Sunday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Lewisdale Drive shortly after 4:15 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man inside a vehicle who had sustained at least one gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are actively working to identify a suspect involved in the shooting and to determine the motive behind the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers online, via the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), referencing case number 26-002626.
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'Baby steps' or overkill? Parents, students respond to UC police surge

'Baby steps' or overkill? Parents, students respond to UC police surge

In the wake of a string of shootings near the University of Cincinnati, police efforts have surged, angering some businesses, parents and students.