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Arrest warrants issued for two suspects in Philadelphia mass shooting: Prosecutor

Monday, June 6 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Arrest warrants were issued Monday for two suspects in a mass shooting Saturday night in Philadelphia as police continue to work to identify other gunmen in the rampage that left three people dead and 11 injured, according to prosecutors. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry... Read More.

Man arrested in traffic stop on outstanding warrants

Wednesday, June 1 by Louise Bennett

Ridgway – A traffic stop in Elk County resulted in the arrest of a Pittsburgh man. State Police say the unnamed suspect was pulled over for speeding on Boot Jack Road, and it was discovered that he was wanted on outstanding warrants in Allegheny County. The... Read More.

Amir Locke’s death prompts ban on no-knock warrants

Friday, April 8 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's full ban on applying for and executing "no-knock" search warrants in the city goes into effect Friday. The policy implementation comes just two days after the announcement that no criminal charges would be filed in the case of Amir... Read More.

Amir Locke’s mom pushes for end to ‘no knock’ warrants after cop not charged in son’s death

Thursday, April 7 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.) -- Amir Locke's mother said she doesn't want her son's death to be in vain and is calling on lawmakers to reform one of the most controversial police tactics. Karen Wells spoke with ABC News Live's Stephanie Ramos Wednesday, just hours after Minnesota... Read More.

Clearfield Police: man with firearm, multiple men taken on multiple warrants

Wednesday, March 9 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – After a man reportedly left a home carrying a firearm while making concerning statements, Clearfield Borough Police jumped into action. They found the man in question, and he agreed to come to the police station. The unnamed man was then taken... Read More.

Rep. Ilhan Omar introduces bill named for Amir Locke to curb no-knock warrants

Wednesday, March 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced a bill on Tuesday calling for strict limitations on no-knock warrants in drug-related investigations. The bill, named for Amir Locke, would also ban "quick-knock" warrants, nighttime warrants, and the use of explosive devices, chemical weapons, and military grade firearms... Read More.

Arrest warrants issued for 2 Dallas cops charged with assaulting people during 2020 protest

Friday, February 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Dallas police officer and his former colleague who was recently fired are expected to surrender to face criminal charges alleging they used excessive force at a 2020 protest over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police. Arrest... Read More.

What to know about no-knock warrants, following Amir Locke’s fatal shooting

Thursday, February 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- "No-knock" warrants -- where officers don't announce themselves before entering a home -- are under scrutiny once again following the Feb. 2 fatal shooting of Amir Locke, a 22-year-old Black man who was killed during a raid by Minneapolis police officers. The... Read More.

Minneapolis city council to review no-knock warrants after Amir Locke shooting

Monday, February 7 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A Minneapolis city council committee held a hearing on no-knock warrants Monday afternoon following the death of Amir Locke, who was fatally shot in an apartment by Minneapolis police officers on Wednesday during the execution of a no-knock warrant. Law enforcement and criminal... Read More.

Former NFL player allegedly left cellphone at scene of mass shooting: Warrants

Saturday, April 24 by ABC News

(ROCK HILL, S.C.) -- The primary suspect in a South Carolina mass shooting that left six people dead, including a doctor and two of his grandchildren, earlier this month allegedly left his cellphone at the scene before fleeing, according to newly released search warrants. Deputies... Read More.