Homicide
Coverage of Homicide in the Nexus archive.
- 20-year-old arrested for homicide, attempted homicide after Nashville gas station shootout
Edgar Saul Beltran, Jr., a 20-year-old, was arrested for homicide and attempted homicide following a shootout at a Nashville gas station. He is currently in custody in Webb County, Texas, after surrendering to the U.S. Border Patrol in Laredo on Tuesday.
- Man wanted for homicide following Antioch shootout taken into custody in Texas
A man wanted for homicide following a shootout at an Antioch gas station was arrested in Texas almost two months after the incident.
- Saratoga Co. Sheriff's Office continues to investigate 1993 homicide
The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office is investigating the 1993 homicide of Betty Conley, who was shot while working as an overnight clerk on July 8, 1993. The case remains open 33 years after her death.
- 'That was the last I heard from him': Slain NJ therapist’s neighbor recalls last contact with husband
Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old therapist from Chester, New Jersey, was found stabbed to death in her home. Her husband, James 'Conor' Hanlon, 36, has not been seen or heard from since the June 6 incident. A neighbor reported last contacting Conor about bears in the area days before the killing and receiving no response after inquiring about police activity at the home.
- Albany's Office of Violence Prevention rolls out new plan for city partnerships
Albany's Office of Violence Prevention has launched a new plan following a weekend with seven violent incidents, including youth with guns, multiple shootings, a homicide, and a stabbing. Officials reported nearly 900 police calls but emphasized that crime remains down overall.
- Deputies investigating apparent homicide in Cimarron Hills: EPSO
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent homicide in the Cimarron Hills area on July 7. EPSO posted social media updates around noon regarding the case.
- Baton Rouge man killed after gunfight with Shreveport police
A Baton Rouge man, Timothy Terrell Christian Jr., 27, was killed after a gunfight with Shreveport police during a confrontation involving a reported fight. An officer was shot but sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the investigation has been handed over to Louisiana State Police.
- North Austin shooting: APD identifies 18-year-old victim
A late-night shooting in north Austin resulted in one man's death and another injury, identified by APD as the city's 32nd homicide of the year. The victim is an 18-year-old man.
- Cedar Hill man arrested in connection to July 4 homicide in Grand Prairie
A Cedar Hill man was arrested in connection to a July 4 homicide in Grand Prairie. The arrest occurred on Sunday for a shooting homicide.
- Man sentenced 15 years in prison for 2023 homicide
A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in May 2025 for a homicide that occurred in 2023. The conviction relates to a crime committed two years prior to the sentencing.
- East Bay sheriff searching for homicide suspect
A 35-year-old suspect, Avery Alexander Gibbs, is at large after a shooting in Bay Point that killed one person and injured another. The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office has released his photo and warned the public not to approach him.
- Man killed, another injured in late-night shooting outside North Austin business
A late-night shooting outside a North Austin business resulted in one man killed and another injured, marking the city's 32nd homicide of the year.
- Manor homicide suspect arrested after standoff, surrender to task force
Jaylon Plummer, 23, was arrested in Manor in connection with an April homicide in Northwest Austin after barricading himself in an apartment. The suspect surrendered during a standoff before being taken into custody by a task force.
- ‘Hugging is forbidden’: women jailed for life – in pictures
Former public defender Sara Bennett spent 13 years photographing women convicted of homicide, documenting their lives in prison and re-entry into the outside world.
- One dead in College Grove; Williamson County Sheriff's office has suspect in custody
A homicide occurred in College Grove, resulting in one death. The Williamson County Sheriff's office has a suspect in custody.
- Homicide investigation underway in Williamson County. Here’s what we know
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in the College Grove area. A suspect is in custody, and there is no known threat to the public. Names are not being released as next of kin notifications are ongoing.
- Women in the Army Are More Likely to Be Killed by Fellow Soldiers Than Enemy Combatants
A first-of-its-kind analysis by The Intercept found that women in the Army are more likely to be killed by fellow service members than enemy combatants. Between 2011 and August 2025, at least 41 Army women died by homicide, with over half of perpetrators being current or former military personnel. Research suggests the military’s hypermasculine culture contributes to violence against women.
- 1 dead after overnight shooting in Austin’s Colony
One person died in a shooting in Austin’s Colony. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the homicide.
- Police investigating deadly shooting at Midtown Nashville motel
A man is dead and a woman is hospitalized after a shooting at a Midtown Nashville motel. Police responded to the Comfort Inn on Demonbreun Street and found the victims, with homicide detectives investigating the incident.
- Austin police investigating homicide in South Austin
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in South Austin. The incident is currently under active investigation.
- Austin Police investigate another homicide in southeast Austin
Austin Police are investigating a homicide in southeast Austin that occurred on Lambs Lane. The incident took place in the 5200 block of the street.
- Austin Police releases more details, asks for public's help in woman's murder
Austin Police released new details Wednesday and requested public assistance in a homicide case that occurred in southeast Austin last week. The victim is a woman, and the police have not yet identified a suspect.
- Austin's 30th homicide of 2026: Stabbing near bus stop leaves 1 person dead
The Austin Police Department is investigating a stabbing near a bus stop on South Lamar Boulevard, which resulted in one death. This incident marks the 30th homicide in Austin in 2026.
- Two arrested in connection to May San Jose homicide
A man and woman from Hercules were arrested on suspicion of homicide in connection to a deadly shooting in San Jose. The homicide victim was shot just before 1 a.m. May 2 on Summerside Drive and found unconscious in the driveway of an apartment complex.
- Body found in Mississippi River in 1975 ID'd as missing pregnant Waukegan teen: nonprofit
A body found in the Mississippi River in 1975 has been identified as a missing pregnant Waukegan teen. The teen, previously known as Jane Clinton Doe, was fatally shot in the head, and her death was ruled a homicide by a nonprofit organization.
- Suspects arrested in 2025 New Year's Day homicide: CSPD
Police in Colorado Springs identified and arrested two suspects in connection with a homicide that occurred on New Year's Day 2025, following a 1.5-year investigation. The victim's identification was previously covered in a video.
- ‘When my brother died, it separated us’: the grief and trauma pulling apart siblings of homicide
André Robinson Jr. was shot and killed in Oakland in 2020, disrupting his family's Sunday gatherings. His death caused lasting grief and strained family bonds, as described by his sister RoShanda Robinson.
- 57-year-old man charged with homicide after woman found dead in Lebanon apartment
A 57-year-old man has been charged with homicide after a woman was found dead in an apartment in Lebanon. The Lebanon Police Department discovered the body following a report of a possible shooting.
- CMPD investigating homicide in south Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide in south Charlotte along Scaleybark Road. Details are limited, and Channel 9 is seeking additional information.
- Homicide investigation underway in northwest Charlotte
A homicide investigation is ongoing in northwest Charlotte after one person was killed. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed the incident.
- Richmond homicide suspect, victim were siblings, say police
Richmond Police Department arrested Victor Blacknell, 61, for murder after a homicide occurred Tuesday night. The suspect and victim were siblings, according to police.
- Austin crime: Police investigating 2 homicides within less than 24 hours apart
Austin police are investigating two homicides that occurred less than 24 hours apart and less than a mile apart. The incidents are being treated as separate cases but are geographically and temporally close.
- Austin police investigating homicide in South Austin
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in South Austin. The incident is currently under investigation by local authorities.
- Austin police investigate homicide in southeast Austin
Austin police are investigating a homicide in southeast Austin. The Austin Police Department confirmed the investigation is underway.
- Richmond police investigate homicide Tuesday
Richmond police are investigating a homicide in the Eastshore neighborhood on Potrero Avenue. The incident was announced via a social media post at 10:31 p.m., with no additional details immediately released.
- 2 people found dead in Southeast Austin: APD
Two people were found dead in Southeast Austin, and the Austin Police Department is investigating the incident as a homicide.
- Jealous thieves used GPS tracker to stalk ex-pal then robbed, shot him dead in front of his mom: cops
Two ex-pals of a 24-year-old Bronx man used a GPS tracker to stalk him after he posted a picture of his diamond jewelry. They robbed and fatally shot him in front of his mother, authorities report.
- Inquiry Into Justice Dept. Lawyer Ends Without Disciplinary Action
A special counsel found that a government lawyer helped mislead a judge to release a man wanted for homicide abroad, though the inquiry into the Justice Department lawyer ended without disciplinary action. The report largely attributed responsibility to the Trump administration.
- Homicide investigation underway in north Charlotte
A homicide occurred overnight in north Charlotte, resulting in one fatality. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating the incident.
- A woman’s hypothermia death in Pittsburgh after her release from ICE custody is ruled a homicide
A Haitian asylum seeker, Daphy Michel, died of hypothermia after being released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide, citing untreated mental health issues and vulnerabilities. Her attorney plans to sue ICE, alleging failures in her care.