Violence

After 7 people were shot, including a child, an Illinois mayor announced an indefinite curfew. Our experts debate the pros and cons of such a measure

As law enforcement agencies battle increasing gun violence, new funding sources promise assistance

The president also said cities can use the money to buy crime-fighting technologies, like gunshot detection systems

With rising rates of homicides in many major cities, the community’s role in crime prevention and reduction is that much more important

Robert Sanford is accused of being the man seen on video throwing an extinguisher that hit three officers at the Capitol riot

A co-author of the study says the reason for the uptick could be a mix of two variables: widespread civil unrest and the pandemic

Police said they held back because they didn’t want to escalate a volatile situation

The crowd threw bottles at cops and put metal bars in the street to try to damage police vehicles, officials said

A spike in recent shootings has left dozens dead, including young children

'Criminals with guns fear no consequences,' the Police Benevolent Association tweeted Sunday

The toll comes as the Chicago Police Department added more than 1,200 extra officers to work the holiday weekend

Many were treated on scene after reports of a possible shooting in Los Angeles's Hyde Park

Research shows that to reduce gang-related homicides, law enforcement, social services and the community must work together

The city has recorded at least 609 homicides, which trails the 711 homicides this time last year but far exceeds previous years