American crime news
Here are some recent American crime news stories:
Murders and Homicides
- A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in a parking lot in Chicago, Illinois, on March 12. The shooting is the latest in a surge of violence in the city. (Source: CNN)
- A 25-year-old man was found dead in a field in rural Texas on March 10. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. (Source: NBC News)
- A 4-year-old boy was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 9. The shooting is the latest in a wave of violence in the city. (Source: The New York Times)
Arrests and Convictions
- A former police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was convicted of murdering George Floyd in May 2020. The officer, Derek Chauvin, was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter. (Source: The New York Times)
- A man was arrested in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old woman in Los Angeles, California, on March 8. The woman was found dead in her apartment with multiple stab wounds. (Source: ABC News)
- A former college football player was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a gang-related shooting that left a man paralyzed. The shooting occurred in 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Source: ESPN)
Other Crime News
- A massive drug bust in Puerto Rico resulted in the seizure of over 1,000 pounds of cocaine and the arrest of 13 people. The drugs were hidden in a shipment of bananas. (Source: NBC News)
- A man was arrested for allegedly stealing a car and leading police on a high-speed chase through several states. The chase ended when the man crashed the car and was taken into custody. (Source: CNN)
- A woman was arrested for allegedly running a prostitution ring out of a hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ring was allegedly operated through social media and involved multiple women. (Source: The Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Crime Statistics
- According to the FBI, there were over 17,000 murders and non-negligent manslaughters in the United States in 2020, a 5.6% increase from the previous year. (Source: FBI)
- The National Crime Victimization Survey found that there were over 2.5 million violent crimes reported in the United States in 2020, a 3.3% increase from the previous year. (Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Please note that crime news is constantly evolving, and these stories may not be up-to-date. Additionally, crime statistics can vary depending on the source and methodology used.