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Birmingham DA Rules September Package Store Shooting Justifiable, Closes Case as Justified Death

Birmingham, Alabama — A shooting incident from September that resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man at a local package store has been deemed justified by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office, according to Birmingham Police. The determination has shifted the police department’s handling of the case to a justified death investigation. Late on September 20, 2024, police were dispatched to the Third Avenue Package Store located in the 1500 block of 3rd Avenue …

New Hampshire AG Declares State Trooper’s Actions Justified in Fatal Hospital Shooting Incident

CONCORD, N.H. — Officials declared that a New Hampshire state trooper acted justifiably in a fatal shooting incident at New Hampshire Hospital last November, which resulted in the deaths of a security officer and the gunman. The confrontation unfolded when John Madore, 33, commenced a violent attack within the hospital’s premises. The attorney general’s office released a comprehensive 44-page report detailing the sequence of events on November 17, capturing the escalation that led to the …

Fatal Shooting of Murder Suspect in N.C. Justified, Says District Attorney

Greenville, North Carolina – The District Attorney in Pitt County justified the fatal shooting of a murder suspect who allegedly attempted to flee from law enforcement. The incident occurred during a joint operation between the U.S. Marshals Service and local police to apprehend the suspect, who was wanted for a homicide in Virginia. The suspect, identified as an adult male, was fatally shot when he reportedly brandished a firearm and attempted to evade arrest. According …

Man Killed in York Hospital Incident Prompts Justified Police Shooting

York County, Pennsylvania – A 32-year-old man was fatally shot by police after he behaved erratically at a nursing and rehabilitation facility in Stewartstown. The man, identified as Zachariah White, had left York Hospital and entered Rest Haven, prompting calls for police intervention. According to York County District Attorney David Sunday, White, who was staying in York City but was from out of state, threatened an officer with a metal object from a wheelchair before …

Deputy Justified: Expert Says Force Justified in Christian Glass Shooting

Golden, Colorado – A police tactics expert testified that former Clear Creek County Deputy Andrew Buen’s use of force was deemed justified when he fatally shot Christian Glass in 2022. Buen is currently facing trial for Glass’ murder, with the expert’s testimony shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The incident involving Buen and Glass took place in 2022, sparking a legal battle that has captivated the community. The testimony given by the police …