Police retrieve ‘large bullet’ found in east El Paso yard
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police on Monday afternoon responded to a residential neighborhood on the city’s eastside for an unusual discovery.…
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El Paso FBI office warns of increased risk of QR code scams
EL PASO, Texas — The Federal Bureau of Investigation says they have seen an increased risk of QR code scams around the nation as more businesses…
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Man collapses, dies along Lazy Cow Mountain Trail in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso firefighters were called out on a mountain rescue Saturday afternoon after a man suffered an apparent medical emergency and…
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37-year-old man critically hurt in far east El Paso stabbing; attacker sought
UPDATE: A 37-year-old man remain hospitalized Saturday afternoon in critical but stable condition after being stabbed multiple times in a far east El…
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Five times as many police officers have died from Covid-19 as from gunfire since start of pandemic
Covid-19 has been the leading cause of death for US police officers in the last two years, according to Officer Down Memorial Page. CNN’s Ryan Young…
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Socorro fugitive sought for multiple violent crimes found hiding under pile of clothes
SOCORRO, Texas — A Socorro fugitive wanted on numerous violent felony arrest warrants was found hiding under a pile of clothes in a home after…
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Gunman ‘out of nowhere’ shoots 3 deputies outside Houston bar, killing one, authorities say
By Jason Hanna and Alta Spells, CNN A gunman “came out of nowhere” and fired on constable’s deputies who were trying to detain…
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Attorney: Cruz to plead guilty to Parkland school massacre
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The lawyers for accused Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz say he plans to plead…
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Violent SoCal fugitive identified as man killed in LCPD shootout
UPDATE, Oct. 13: Las Cruces police on Wednesday identified a violent California fugitive as the man killed in a shootout with officers during a…
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Texas youth lockups are target of federal probe for sex abuse, staff misconduct
AUSTIN, Texas — The scandal-plagued Texas Juvenile Justice Department is the target of a new federal civil rights investigation, the four U.S.…
Continue Reading Coroner says Gabby Petito’s cause of death was strangulation
UPDATE: Gabby Petito’s cause of death was ruled to be strangulation and the manner of death was homicide, Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue said on…
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3 employees killed in shooting at postal facility in Memphis
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say two Postal Service workers have been fatally shot at a postal facility in…
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Man arrested for wielding ax at deputy near Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas — A man is behind bars after allegedly wielding an ax at an El Paso County Sheriff’s deputy. It happened last Friday when…
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3 teen boys charged in rape, slaying of 13-year-old Juárez girl
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The Chihuahua State Attorney General’s Office has charged three teenage boys in the rape and killing of a 13-year-old…
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Classes resume at Texas school after shooting that wounded 2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Classes have resumed at a Texas high school for the first time since a classroom shooting that wounded a teacher and…
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Anthony police warn of ‘armed & dangerous’ suspect sought in uncle’s murder
UPDATE: ANTHONY, New Mexico — Anthony police on Sunday identified both Saturday’s deadly stabbing victim and the man being sought for his murder;…
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Texas executions face delays over religious rights claims
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Executions in the nation’s busiest capital punishment state face delays amid legal questions…
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Caught on video: Human smuggler leads Texas DPS troopers on high-speed chase
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas — A suspected human smuggler lead Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a high-speed car chase in the Rio Grande…
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EPPD to ask City Council to spend $360,000 in tax money on marijuana testing
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Police Department is looking to ask City Council to raise its budget by $72,000 next year to allow the department to…
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Wanted felon arrested at Las Cruces motel after SWAT standoff
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A standoff at a Las Cruces motel Thursday afternoon ended in the capture of a wanted fugitive. A police SWAT team…
Continue Reading Student arrested in Texas school shooting released from jail
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old student accused in a shooting at a Texas high school has been released from jail after posting bond. Timothy…
Continue Reading 4 hurt in Texas school shooting, suspected student gunman captured
UPDATE: ARLINGTON, Texas — Police in Texas have arrested a student suspected of opening fire during a fight at his Dallas-area high…
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Southern New Mexico man charged with ax murder of wife after body found in forest
SILVER CITY, New Mexico — A southern New Mexico man on probation who had to wear an ankle bracelet to monitor his movements has been…
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Police detail El Paso apartment worker’s alleged violent attack on 2 women residents
UPDATE, Oct. 5: Silenced with duct tape, choked and punched – those are some of the new details ABC-7 has learned from El Paso police about an attack…
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Amber Alert: FBI looks for abducted 13-year-old Texas girl who is sex trafficking victim
HOUSTON, Texas — The FBI is asking for help in finding a missing 13-year-old Texas girl who was last seen two weeks ago and is believed to be in…
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Horizon City man accused of running ‘dangerous’ human smuggling operation
HORIZON CITY, Texas — A Horizon City man was arrested during a raid by federal agents on accusations of operating a “dangerous” human smuggling…
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Missouri man executed over objections of Pope Francis
BONNE TERRE, Missouri — A Missouri man has been put to death for killing three workers while robbing a convenience store nearly three decades ago.…
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Las Cruces settles suit claiming ‘rough ride’ after arrest
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — The Las Cruces Police Department has settled a lawsuit by a man who claimed he was seriously injured during an arrest by a…
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Victim remains hospitalized after downtown Las Cruces gunfire that shattered glass
UPDATE, Aug. 4: Las Cruces police said a man shot in the upper leg and hip area over the weekend remained hospitalized Monday with non-life…
Continue Reading DEA agent killed, 2 others hurt in shooting on Amtrak train slated to stop in El Paso
TUCSON, Arizona — A DEA agent was killed and another agent along with a Tucson police officer were seriously injured after someone opened fire…
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