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Suspect dead after ‘active shooting situation’ in Pittsburgh neighborhood, authorities say

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(PITTSBURGH) -- A gunman who allegedly open fired in a Pittsburgh neighborhood after being served an eviction notice has died, according to law enforcement officials. The incident occurred in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood on Wednesday, prompting police to declare an "active shooting situation," authorities said. Law enforcement... Read More.

Mother killed, 2 children injured in ‘brutal’ hammer attack in NYC apartment: Police

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A mother was killed and her two young children were critically injured after their roommate attacked them with a hammer in their New York City apartment, police said. Police responded shortly before 3 p.m. ET to the report of an assault in... Read More.

Trial for Idaho college killings suspect Bryan Kohberger delayed indefinitely

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The capital murder trial for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four Idaho college students last fall, will be delayed indefinitely. Kohberger's trial had been set to begin Oct. 2 -- less than six weeks away -- but will now be... Read More.

Woman pleads guilty to fatally shoving 87-year-old grandmother on NYC street

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A woman pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday to fatally pushing an 87-year-old woman on a New York City street last year. Lauren Pazienza, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter in the first degree for the unprovoked attack that killed... Read More.

Philadelphia police officer involved in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry expected to be fired: Commissioner

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- A Philadelphia police officer who fatally shot a 27-year-old man while he was sitting in his car was suspended for 30 days and the city's police commissioner said she intends to fire the officer at the end of the suspension. The announcement by... Read More.

19-year-old woman kidnapped from park and killed was allegedly randomly targeted: Police

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(WHITTIER, Calif.) -- A 19-year-old woman who was kidnapped from a Southern California park and killed appears to have been randomly targeted, according to police. Gabriel Esparza, 20, was arrested Monday for the shooting and kidnapping of 19-year-old Andrea Vazquez, Whittier police said Tuesday. Shortly after... Read More.

Dangerous heat slams Midwest and Gulf Coast: What to expect

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cities in the Midwest and the Gulf Coast could tie or break record high temperatures as dangerous heat slams the regions. On Wednesday, the heat index -- what the temperature feels like with humidity -- is forecast to soar to 109 degrees... Read More.

Georgia election case live updates: More Trump co-defendants expected to surrender Wednesday

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The 19 defendants charged by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for their alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia are in the process of negotiating their bond terms and surrendering to be processed and released... Read More.

Trump indictments in DC, Georgia see overlapping charges, complications: Experts

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump's multiple criminal indictments have led to unprecedented times in the country's legal system, particularly when it comes to the allegations of his interference with the 2020 election, legal experts said. Prosecutors in Georgia and the federal special counsel have... Read More.

‘Active shooting situation’ unfolding in Pittsburgh neighborhood

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(PITTSBURGH) -- Police are at the scene of an ongoing "active shooting situation" in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood, according to authorities. Officers are working to evacuate people from houses in the area, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. People inside are urged to shelter in place and... Read More.

John Eastman among those who surrendered in Georgia election interference case

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is expected to surrender at the Fulton County Jail on Wednesday, multiple sources told ABC News. Lawyers for Giuliani will be meeting with the Fulton County District Attorney's Office early Wednesday to finalize a bond... Read More.

New York man found guilty of attack on Black Lives Matter demonstrators, prosecutors say

Tuesday, August 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Queens, New York, man was convicted last week on multiple counts of attempted murder for attacking peaceful Black Lives Matter demonstrators in 2020, according to prosecutors. Frank Cavalluzzi, 57, was found guilty on nine counts of attempted murder in the second... Read More.