CRIME

Kentucky sheriff charged in slaying of judge at courthouse

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A district judge in Letcher County, who was not immediately identified, was shot in his chambers. LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. — A judge in a rural Kentucky county was shot and killed in his courthouse chambers Thursday, and the local sheriff was charged with murder, police said. The preliminary investigation indicates Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. … Read more

Stevens High School student arrested for bringing handgun to campus, NISD officials say

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There were no reports of any threats made toward the school or individuals, according to district officials. SAN ANTONIO — Northside Independent School District confirmed Thursday that a high school student was arrested and now faces charges for allegedly bringing a handgun on campus. District officials said in a statement that they received an anonymous … Read more

14-year-old accused of pointing a gun at a man’s head during carjacking attempt ordered detained, determined a threat to community

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The teen had been listed as a runaway who allegedly stole a family vehicle. SAN ANTONIO — The 14-year-old boy accused of a violent armed carjacking made his first court appearance Thursday. While his mom told the judge he’s a good kid, the father said he should remain locked up to learn a lesson. The … Read more

‘Oh my God, I’m gonna get shot’: Victim says 14-year-old pointed gun at his head trying to steal his car

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The teenager then hopped the fence at a nearby elementary school, forcing the campus to go on lockdown. SAN ANTONIO — Police swarm a northeast-side elementary school on the ground and in the air after a 14-year-old jumped the fence with a gun. It happened as school started at East Terrell Hills Elementary on the … Read more

SAPD officer suspended after aggressively detaining wrong person at the wrong home, records show

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The officers were at the scene to arrest a suspect with active felony warrants, but ended up at the wrong house. SAN ANTONIO — An officer with the San Antonio Police Department was suspended after records show he detained the wrong suspect while using “unnecessary” force, violating department police, records show.  On Feb. 24, a … Read more