Eyewitnesses said the shooter appeared to be firing randomly at passersby
Crime
You’re More Likely to Get Punched to Death in Texas, and 5 Other Surprising Crime Stats
Highlights from the FBI’s latest report on criminal activity in America
Kidnapped Georgia Girl Found Alive
A 14-year-old girl abducted after robbers invaded her suburban Atlanta home early Tuesday was found alive just a day later. Two of the alleged kidnappers are in police custody, authorities say.
California Jury Recommends Death Penalty for Serial Killer
A jury recommended the death penalty on Tuesday for a man convicted of the murders of four northern California prostitutes whose initials matched his own, Reuters reports.
“Mean Girl” Pleads Not Guilty In Ex-Bestie’s Murder
Three Girls Were Best Friends, Until They Weren’t
‘Hiccup Girl’ to Stand Trial for Murder in Florida
Jury selection began Tuesday in the murder trial of Jennifer Mee, widely known as the “hiccup girl,” for the national attention she received for her extended bouts of hiccups.
Mee, 22, is accused with the 2010 first-degree …
Navy Yard Shooter Had Been Treated for Mental Health Problems, But Bought Gun Legally
Updated 3:50pm
U.S. officials confirmed Tuesday morning that the gunman in yesterday’s deadly shooting had been treated for various mental health issues, including paranoia and hearing voices.
Man Prepares Dungeon for Kids, Gets Locked Away
George Portway, 40, will be sentenced Tuesday for online chatting about eating children, and setting up a nightmarish chamber in his basement
Obama: Navy Yard Shootings “Cowardly Act”
President Obama addressed the nation in a live statement early this afternoon, calling today’s shootings at the Washington Navy Yard “cowardly” and vowing that those responsible will be brought to justice.
DC Police Chief: One Shooter Dead, Two Others May Be At Large at Washington Navy Yard
Two Additional Shooters Dressed In “Military-Style” Uniforms
WATCH: Updates on Navy Yard Shooting
Video updates from Obama, Washington hospitals, witnesses and others
Thousands of People Work At Navy Headquarters
Over 3,000 civilians and military personnel work at Washington Navy Yard, home of NAVSEA, the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters where at least one gunman opened fire this morning.
Man Sports Polka-Dot Dress, Pink Wig For Bank Heist
Grabbed over $1500 in stylish sting