Murder

"There's no telling what we'll find in Lake Mead. It’s not a bad place to dump a body," a former Las Vegas mayor said

Police said this victim was likely killed in the 70s or 80s, when the water levels were much higher

Police Chief Chuck Lovell said it was a difficult decision, but current homicide detectives were stretched too thin

Deputy Darren Almendarez was shopping with his wife when he was fatally shot trying to stop three people from stealing his car's catalytic converter

The suspect is believed to have preyed on sleeping homeless people

The suspect, who previously killed two women, was arrested March 4 after she was identified as the person who ditched victim Susan Leyden’s headless, limbless torso in a shopping cart

"Criminals think they are so smart. The problem for them is the police are smarter. Detectives resolve things. They don't give up." - Lt. Joe Kenda

The incident began with a confrontation between armed protesters and an armed homeowner, police said

The remains of nearly a dozen people were collected on a Long Island beach beginning in 2011

A woman has been charged with vehicular homicide and manslaughter in the death of Officer John O’Keefe

Despite staffing issues, Cleveland officials said a number of changes led to their best solve rate in recent years

Police Chief John Hayden said his department's work targeting the most violent areas may be a factor in the drop

Police Chief Neil Noakes says he is bolstering patrol units to proactively address crime

From the continuing disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic to staffing shortages and rising crime, 2021 presented many challenges to policing

This marks the seventh consecutive year of 300 homicides or more