Homicide

The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of fugitive Shawn Jamal Harmon. This effort relates to a 2023 homicide that occurred in Portsmouth.

Police reported that Marcos Iriarte-Valdez, a Martinez man, was released from a Contra Costa County jail just one day before he allegedly committed a homicide. Authorities stated that Iriarte-Valdez was arrested by a SWAT team on August 7 after being accused of murdering Todd Stewart.

The Ventura Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near Riverside and Ramona streets in Ventura on Aug. 4. The case has been upgraded to a homicide investigation after the victim died in the hospital days later.

Lindsay Clancy, accused of homicide in Massachusetts for the deaths of her three children—Cora, Dawson, and Callan—communicated through various means during her trial this week. These communications included responding to judge's questions with her voice, weeping during testimony about Callan's autopsy, and having her diary entries read aloud detailing her mental distress. The legal proceedings addressed the prosecution’s claim that she acted intentionally versus her lawyers’ defense citing a psychopathic episode derived from a postpartum illness.

A Davidson County judge delayed the homicide trial of a man accused of murdering a woman exercising on a Nashville greenway in 2024. The trial was postponed following a ruling by the judge.

A 54-year-old registered sex offender was charged with murder and kidnapping after a 56-year-old woman was found dead in the woods. The suspect, who has prior felony convictions, was arrested on unrelated charges before being linked to the case.

The body of a 15-year-old girl, who disappeared in February 1978, was identified nearly 50 years later after being found buried in a California vineyard.

The body of a 15-year-old girl who disappeared in February 1978 has been identified nearly 50 years after her death. Her remains were found buried in a California vineyard.

Officials are investigating the death of an inmate at a California state prison as a homicide. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reported that Hector Ozuna, 66, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Richard J. Donovan Prison in San Diego County on August 1 at 6:07 a.m.

Two teenage men, including a Citadel cadet and South Carolina National Guard member, were found shot to death in DeLand, Florida. The DeLand Police Department is investigating the double homicide.

Robin Doyle, a 56-year-old woman reported missing in Catawba County, was found dead in a wooded area, and her death has been ruled a homicide. Leroy Looper, a 54-year-old registered sex offender with prior convictions for kidnapping and sexual offenses, was named a person of interest but has not been formally charged.

A violent kidnapping in Chino Hills ended with the shooting deaths of both the victim and suspect, prompting an expanded investigation into Orange County. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department served a warrant near Benchmark, Crossover, related to the homicide.

Colorado experienced significant declines in violent and property crime in 2025, with homicides dropping 16.8% and motor vehicle thefts falling 36.8%. Governor Jared Polis attributed the reductions to data-driven public safety initiatives. However, Denver saw a 35% rise in homicides in 2026 despite overall statewide declines.

Police have ruled out a homicide in the death of a newborn in Nilambur. A preliminary post-mortem examination confirmed the death was not caused by a criminal act.

A man was found fatally shot in Vallejo on Tuesday, marking the city's eighth homicide of the year. Police responded to an encampment on Sonoma Boulevard after being called about an unresponsive man.

Mary Alice Love was killed by Mundelein police, and her death was ruled a homicide by a coroner's jury. Her family is demanding the officer involved be fired and charged.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of a May 22 homicide in Uptown Charlotte. The incident occurred in the 900 block of North Poplar Street.

A 43-year-old man named Zachary Page was killed in a homicide in north Austin. Police have identified him as the victim.

The Aurora police chief attributes falling crime rates to data-driven policies and technology, citing significant decreases in burglary and homicide between the first six months of 2026 and 2025.

Homicide rates in the U.S. continued a historic decline in 2026, with a 18% drop across 30 cities, according to a Council on Criminal Justice report. The decline, which builds on a post-2022 trend, saw 215 fewer killings in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025, though Minneapolis and three other cities reported higher rates than 2019 levels.

A woman was beaten to death in a residential care facility for adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities in Santa Monica, marking the city's fifth homicide of 2026. The incident is part of a violent crime wave, occurring days after a fatal shooting near the Santa Monica Pier.

A 23-year-old Waterford Township man was shot and killed at a block party in Pontiac. A 23-year-old Pontiac man admitted to the shooting, was found with a handgun, and is in custody. The incident is under investigation as a homicide.

A man was sentenced to ten years in prison for a 2018 homicide in Kyle. The sentencing is detailed in Hays County court documents.

Austin police are investigating a homicide in South Austin following a late-night fight that resulted in a man's death. The man died from injuries sustained during the altercation.

One person is dead following a homicide in south Austin on Dawson Road near Barton Springs Road, as reported by Austin Police. The incident occurred in the specified area, but no further details were provided in the report.

Homicide rates in U.S. cities declined by 18% in the first half of 2026, with 215 fewer killings across 30 cities compared to 2025. A report by the Council on Criminal Justice attributes the drop to macro-level forces like changes in criminal justice operations, technology, and social shifts, though the decline was not universal, with Minneapolis and three other cities reporting higher rates than 2019.

A deadly shooting occurred early Saturday morning on Kings Ridge Drive in south Charlotte, resulting in one fatality. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating the incident as a homicide, with no suspects currently identified and the victim's identity unknown.

The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in North Austin. No additional details about the incident or suspects were provided in the report.

Austin Police are investigating a homicide in the Tech Ridge area of north Austin on Friday afternoon. The incident is currently under active police investigation.

Three people were killed in Vallejo, California, including two homicides and one fatal police shooting. A woman was found dead in a field from blunt force trauma, and a man died from gunshot wounds in the northern part of the city.

A report by the Council on Criminal Justice shows an 18% decrease in the homicide rate in 30 U.S. cities from 2025 to 2026, with 215 fewer homicides. The trend suggests the annual homicide rate could reach its lowest level in over a century. Declines in nine crime categories, including carjackings and aggravated assaults, contrast with small increases in shoplifting and domestic violence.

A 19-year-old man was identified as the victim of a homicide at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) arrested a man following the fatal shooting on July 18.

A 19-year-old man, Haywood Trisby, was killed at Memorial Park in a parking lot on July 18. A 20-year-old suspect, Malaki Branch, was arrested for first-degree murder. This marks the 10th homicide in the city this year, compared to 20 at the same time last year.

An 18-year-old was arrested in connection to a robbery and homicide investigation in Cimarron Hills, El Paso County, Colorado. The case began in July, and deputies responded to the 2300 block of Reed Grass Way following a shooting.

The St. Paul Police Department is investigating a homicide after three people were found dead following a shooting. A large law enforcement response was reported at the scene.

A shooting at a South Austin apartment complex resulted in one man's death. The Austin Police Department is investigating the homicide.

Chicago police are investigating a shooting on the South Side that resulted in one man being killed and a woman being injured. The incident occurred on the same block, according to police statements.

Two individuals, Cornelius Lamar Butler and Lashaundra Jackson, have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Corey Barnard in east Charlotte. Butler faces first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon charges, while Jackson is charged with accessory after the fact to murder. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is continuing its investigation and seeking public assistance.

Grapevine Police arrested a 79-year-old man in a 45-year-old homicide cold case that dates back to 1981. The arrest followed a breakthrough in the investigation.

San Bernardino police are seeking public assistance to identify and locate two suspects linked to a fatal shooting on March 16, 2023. The incident, which resulted in two victims, remains unsolved over three years later.