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California Newlywed Shot to Death by Police

Oct. 29 - Police in Calif. are investigating the shooting death of Julian Alexander by one of their officers. Alexander, a newlywed, had gone outside when he heard a strange noise in his yard. He was ... more

Oct. 29 - Police in Calif. are investigating the shooting death of Julian Alexander by one of their officers. Alexander, a newlywed, had gone outside when he heard a strange noise in his yard. He was shot twice by an officer chasing burglary suspects. less

Oct 30, 2008 - Flash - source

S.C. mayor confirms deaths

June 19 - Nine firefighters died in a blaze that swept through a furniture warehouse in Charleston, S.C. Witnesses say the roof of the building collapsed. No word yet on a cause.

Jun 19, 2007 - Flash - source

5 People Shot to Death in Southern California

Nov. 3 - With no suspects identified and a crime scene washed by rains, Long Beach, California police are hoping the anonymous caller who sent them to a homeless encampment where five people were foun... more

Nov. 3 - With no suspects identified and a crime scene washed by rains, Long Beach, California police are hoping the anonymous caller who sent them to a homeless encampment where five people were found shot to death would come forward and say more. less

Nov 3, 2008 - Flash - source

Dragging Death Stirs Race Tensions in Texas Town

In a gruesome case with powerful echoes of the dragging death of James Byrd a decade ago, a black man was killed underneath a pickup truck in East Texas and two white men have been charged with murder... more

In a gruesome case with powerful echoes of the dragging death of James Byrd a decade ago, a black man was killed underneath a pickup truck in East Texas and two white men have been charged with murder. (Oct. 25) less

Oct 25, 2008 - Flash - source

Alcohol Suspected in Freshman's Death

Oct. 7 - A Wabash College freshman from Arizona was found dead over the weekend in a fraternity house, and authorities said alcohol was possibly involved.

Oct 7, 2008 - Flash - source

Death Toll Up to 9 in California Bus Crash

Oct. 11 - An elderly man has died in the recent crash of a bus carrying dozens of passengers to a casino in Northern California, bringing the death toll to nine.

Oct 11, 2008 - Flash - source

Man Sentenced in Dragging Death

A man convicted in the dragging death of an Eastern Washington University student has been sentenced to 27 months in prison.

Sep 23, 2008 - Flash - source

Officers ID'd As Suspects in Inmate Death

Sept. 23 - A Prince George's County, Maryland, spokesman says two corrections officers have been identified as "people of interest" in the investigation of an inmate's death and placed on paid leave.

Sep 23, 2008 - Flash - source

Fla. Men Guilty in Homeless Beating Death

Sept. 19 - Two men were convicted Friday of killing a homeless man with a baseball bat and viciously attacking two others in 2006. One of the beatings was captured on videotape, outraging homeless adv... more

Sept. 19 - Two men were convicted Friday of killing a homeless man with a baseball bat and viciously attacking two others in 2006. One of the beatings was captured on videotape, outraging homeless advocates nationwide. less

Sep 20, 2008 - Flash - source

Suspect in Pace Univ Student Death Unrepentant

Sept. 3 - The suspect in the killing of a Pace University student smiled for television cameras as he was being led in handcuffs out of a police station, telling reporters he killed the teen because h... more

Sept. 3 - The suspect in the killing of a Pace University student smiled for television cameras as he was being led in handcuffs out of a police station, telling reporters he killed the teen because he 'wanted to.' less

Sep 3, 2008 - Flash - source