Violent Crime

Police arrested a suspected gunman following an alleged palace attack in Akwa Ibom as part of ongoing operations targeting violent crime, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms.

Federal authorities charged 179 individuals in a Chicago-Rockford operation targeting violent crime. The operation, named Operation New Dawn, lasted 60 days.

The Knesset advanced a bill proposed by far-right MK Zvika Fogel to reduce the volume of mosque calls to prayer. Fogel framed the bill as addressing equal law enforcement, while Arab lawmakers highlighted the lack of efforts to address violent crime in their community.

The U.S. murder rate is approaching a record low, reversing earlier concerns about a 'new normal' of elevated violent crime. Experts previously worried about increased violent crime, but current trends indicate a significant decline.

A former Devon seaside town is described as Britain's crack cocaine capital, with locals requesting police intervention due to county lines drugs gangs, violent crime, and unruly teenagers. Journalist Jane Fryer reports on the town's decline.

Caleb Quick’s family received a letter from the White House expressing condolences over the teen’s death and voicing support for efforts to combat violent crime. President Trump and Melania are mentioned in relation to the case.

A Flock license plate reader incorrectly linked a San Diego man to a violent crime. The man was five miles away from the crime scene at the time.

Sweden's parliament will vote on plans to hold 13-year-olds criminally responsible for violent crimes and imprison them in serious cases. The move comes as the country faces rising gang crime, with other European nations also lowering age limits for criminal responsibility.

A study by the Niskanen Center found that the 10-month presence of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., did not reduce violent crime, though it led to a 24% decline in opportunistic property crime.

New Mexico voters are selecting Democratic and Republican nominees for governor amid challenges including high violent crime rates, underperforming schools, and reductions in federal safety net programs. State revenue is surging due to an oil boom.

New Mexico voters are selecting Democratic and Republican nominees for governor as the state faces high violent crime rates, underperforming schools, and reductions in federal safety net programs. Revenue from an oil boom is highlighted in the context of these challenges.

Brett Scrogham, a 23-year-old recent graduate of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, was killed in a downtown Indianapolis shooting. He was found wounded in a public garage after witnesses reported hearing a gunshot and seeing a suspect flee. Authorities are investigating and have not released a suspect description, while the city's mayor condemned the violence.

Trump administration cuts to community violence intervention programs could increase violent crime, experts say. Over $800 million in federal grants was cut in April 2025 from the Department of Justice's office of justice programs aimed at preventing and responding to gun violence. Homicides in the US have decreased after a pandemic spike, but advocates worry the cuts may reverse this trend.

A celebrity antiques dealer was left bloodied in two armed robberies, leading to the closure of their store. The dealer blames London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, for a 'scandalous' failure to address violent crime in the city.

California Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for re-election, citing her achievements including an 18% decline in homelessness, historic drops in violent crime, and boosting film production in LA. The endorsement comes as the mayoral race tightens.

A 16-year-old boy will be tried as an adult for murdering his adoptive mother with a hammer in an Oklahoma mansion. The incident occurred after the mother enforced strict punishment by making him live in an orange jumpsuit as a form of discipline.

Richard Madeley recounts a traumatic experience during a rare visit to El Salvador's brutal mega-jail, where he encountered a 'psychotic' inmate who had hacked men to death and stared into his eyes. The visit exposed the extreme violence and inhumane conditions within the facility.

Preliminary FBI data shows a 9.3% decline in overall violent crime in 2025 compared to 2024, with murders dropping 18.1% and property crime falling 12.4%. The data, covering 96% of the U.S. population, aligns with projections from the Council on Criminal Justice, which suggested 2025 may have the lowest homicide rate in over a century.

Preliminary FBI data shows U.S. violent crime fell 9.3% in 2025 compared to 2024, with murders dropping 18.1% and property crime decreasing 12.4%. The data, covering 96% of the population, aligns with projections from the Council on Criminal Justice, which suggested 2025 may have the lowest homicide rate in over a century.

Preliminary FBI data shows a 9.3% drop in U.S. violent crime in 2025 compared to 2024, with murders declining 18.1% and property crime falling 12.4%. The data, covering 96% of the population, aligns with projections of a potential record-low homicide rate.

Preliminary FBI data shows a 9.3% drop in overall violent crime in 2025 compared to 2024, with murders declining 18.1% and property crime falling 12.4%. The data, covering 96% of the U.S. population, aligns with projections from the Council on Criminal Justice that 2025 may have the lowest homicide rate in over a century.

An elderly woman, identified as Margaux Mirkin, heiress to the Budget Rent a Car fortune, was strangled and robbed in her Hollywood Hills home by a group of masked men. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on the 8500 block of Lookout Mountain Avenue.

Two brothers with a history of attacking men they perceived as gay were involved in the 1981 beating death of a civil servant, a court case revealed 42 years later. The motive centered on anti-LGBTQ+ violence.

A man who shoved a commuter into the path of a train apologized during sentencing and explained his reasons for the act. The incident involved a violent crime and a public expression of remorse.

The article asserts that tough-on-crime policies effectively reduce violent crime to low levels, while condemning rogue prosecutors for their ineffectiveness. It emphasizes that proven strategies already exist to achieve significant crime reduction.

The FBI and law enforcement partners arrested 8,629 individuals as part of 'Summer Heat,' a nationwide initiative focused on combating violent crime during summer months. The operation demonstrates coordinated federal and local efforts to address violent crime across the country.

The FBI is announcing a coordinated series of law enforcement operations over the next six weeks aimed at dismantling violent crime and arresting thousands of suspected criminals. The initiatives will target gang activity, illegal drug trafficking, child sexual predators, and threats to Tribal lands.

The FBI's Regional Computer Forensics Laboratories (RCFLs) are playing a crucial role in combating digital threats and protecting national security through advanced technology and expertise. These labs leverage cutting-edge tools and strategic partnerships to defend communities and uphold justice in an increasingly digital threat landscape.

FBI Director Christopher Wray met with Black law enforcement executives on July 24 to emphasize the importance of partnerships between the FBI and partner agencies in combating threats to national safety. Wray highlighted the FBI's collaborative approach to addressing violent crime, drug trafficking, counterterrorism, and cybercrime.

The FBI and partner agencies have arrested thousands of violent criminals and confiscated firearms during summer operations aimed at reducing violent crime. This coordinated law enforcement effort demonstrates collaboration among multiple agencies to address public safety concerns.

Autumn Brown shares her career experience at the FBI's Baltimore Field Office, where she has worked for 16 years since joining the Bureau in 2006. Her tenure has focused on national security and violent crime investigations.

The FBI and its partners have made several key arrests across the country as part of ongoing efforts to combat violent crime nationally. The initiative represents coordinated law enforcement action to address violent crime on a national scale.

Elizabeth Alexander, an FBI agent at the Little Rock Field Office, brings 12 years of experience across multiple investigative areas including counterintelligence, counterterrorism, violent crime, and drug cases.