attempted first-degree murder
Coverage of attempted first-degree murder in the Nexus archive.
- Charges refiled against man accused of causing Bothell officer’s death
Henry Eugene Washington was refiled with charges including aggravated first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and vehicular assault for causing a Bothell officer's death. The charges were refiled last week.
- Woman confesses to slashing husband’s throat, deputies say
A Rowan County woman, Paula Marlowe, was arrested for attempted first-degree murder after allegedly slashing her husband's throat at their home in Woodleaf, citing financial difficulties as the motive. She confessed to planning to kill him, set the house on fire, and take her own life, but the plan was interrupted when she became scared during the attack.
- Joliet man sentenced to 73 years for murder, attempted murder
A Joliet man has been sentenced to 73 years in prison for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and other charges.
- Man sentenced to 18 years in prison for attacking victim because of sexual orientation
A man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted first-degree murder and hate crime charges. The attack was motivated by the victim's sexual orientation.
- Boulder police arrest man accused of attacking 2 people on Pearl Street with a knife
Boulder police arrested Marcus Ariel Valles after he allegedly attacked two individuals with a knife on Pearl Street. Valles faces multiple felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder and assault. Police responded swiftly, apprehending him within two minutes of the 911 call.
- The man who set a Virginia city council member on fire gets 40 years in prison
A man who set a Virginia city council member on fire in an alleged jealous rage was sentenced to 40 years in prison. The council member suffered burns covering 60% of his body, and the attacker pleaded guilty to attempted murder and malicious wounding charges.
- Bridgeview woman accused of shooting at CPD officers during chase on Southwest Side
A 19-year-old Bridgeview woman is facing multiple felony charges, including four counts of attempted first-degree murder, after allegedly firing shots at Chicago Police Department officers during a chase on the Southwest Side in April.
- Bridgeview woman charged with shooting at officers during chase in Brighton Park
A 19-year-old Bridgeview woman, Alexia Castellanos, is charged with multiple offenses after allegedly firing a weapon at Chicago police officers during a vehicle chase in Brighton Park in April. The incident resulted in a crash with minor injuries to all involved but no gunfire-related casualties.
- Roommate dispute leads to attempted murder charge in Caldwell County
Noah Groover, 22, is charged with attempted first-degree murder in Caldwell County after allegedly shooting his roommate during an argument over noise. He was arrested during a traffic stop in Burke County and faces a $1 million bond, with an additional $300,000 bond for failing to appear in court on a previous felony charge.
- Lenoir man held under $1M bond after being charged with attempted first-degree murder
Noah Groover, a Lenoir man, is held under a $1 million bond after being charged with attempted first-degree murder for allegedly trying to kill his roommate, Joseph Allen Wood. Investigators plan to release more details about the case on Monday.
- Father-daughter duo charged with attempted murder in Silver Spring stabbing
William Dunn, 54, and his daughter Brittany Dunn, 24, were charged with attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault after a stabbing in their Silver Spring home. The incident occurred on June 4, and the duo were arrested in Rockville.
- Teen charged with plotting mass shooting at suburban elementary school
A teen was arrested and charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses after allegedly plotting a mass shooting at Grand Prairie Elementary School. A family member restrained the teen, who admitted to the plan, and police recovered a handgun, knives, and other items from the residence.
- Arrest made in Mall of Louisiana shooting, one suspect still wanted
Markel Lee, 17, was arrested for first-degree murder and multiple attempted murders after surrendering to Baton Rouge police following a Mall of Louisiana shooting. One suspect remains at large.