Crime

The deputy, a six-year veteran, sustained gunshot wounds to the left knee and arm. The GCPD officer, on the force for one year, was hit in the left hip.

The Illinois effort is being funded in large part by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

The shooting that killed Dexter Reed, a Black man, raised questions about the use of force and the role of tactical officers who were involved.

Crump has helped represent the Massey family since Sonya’s death.  He praises the Massey family for their dedication to, and conviction for, the cause.

“I feel confident that going forward and over time, our communities and law enforcement will have built a trusting relationship,” said the sponsor, State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield), breaking down, “and I will have kept my promise to my childhood friend, Sonya’s mother.”

Illinois becomes the 13th state to adopt Alicia’s Law.

A Missouri cop fatally shot Michael Brown in 2014.

Richard Wilson allegedly stole more than $10,000 worth of items.

A new surveillance photo has been released.

David Jordan, 70, Gibson City, is accused of shooting two officers, after which his home ended up on fire.