Author: Sean CurtisBy Michael Tarm Associated Press WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A prosecutor said Thursday that he won't charge a white northeastern Illinois police officer in the fatal shooting of a black 17-year-old, saying the fleeing teen was holding a loaded handgun and that the officer feared for his life and a fellow officer's. Lake County […]
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Cop almost killed in Boston Marathon shootout returns to job
Author: Sean CurtisAssociated Press BOSTON — The transit police officer almost killed during a shootout with the Boston Marathon bombers has returned to work — with a promotion. Richard Donohue Jr. returned to work Friday after more than two years of recovery. He was one of four Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority officers promoted to sergeant. […]
Man charged in Ohio cop's death after funeral procession crash
Author: Sean CurtisAssociated Press CINCINNATI — A man has been charged in the death of a longtime Ohio police officer who was escorting a funeral procession in Cincinnati when a car collided with his motorcycle. Hamilton County court records show 31-year-old Anton Palmer was arrested on charges of vehicular homicide and vehicular manslaughter in George […]