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Rage-Fueled Attack at Gas Station: Young Man Faces Trial for Fatal Shooting in East Chicago

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East Chicago, Indiana — A man is currently on trial for allegedly killing a 49-year-old man during a shooting that was reportedly intended for another individual. Maurice Berry, 22, is accused of fatally shooting Javier “Campa” Olvera while attempting to target his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend at a local BP gas station on March 30, 2024. Authorities state that while Olvera was at the gas station to purchase a few sodas, he was shot multiple times by Berry. The intended target was injured in the arm during the incident. Berry has been charged with murder, attempted … Read more

Grand Jury Clears Oregon Officer in Fatal Shooting at National Guard Station

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SALEM, Ore. — An Oregon State Police officer was cleared of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man at a National Guard air station last month, officials from the Marion County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday. The grand jury unanimously ruled that Senior Trooper Justin Oxenrider acted justifiably during the confrontation with Matthew Wong on February 27. The incident began with a report of an attempted robbery at the air station’s guard shack, where Wong was said to have presented a note with demands for compliance within 10 minutes. Prior to arriving at … Read more

Jury to Decide on Denver Police Sergeant’s Case Involving Free Speech Arrest at Union Station

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DENVER — A federal court in Denver has ruled that a jury will deliberate whether a police sergeant violated the constitutional rights of a man who made controversial statements using a megaphone outside Denver Union Station in 2019. The case centers around the arrest of Abade Irizarry and his associate, Kyle Shockley, who were accused of trespassing and disturbing the peace during a demonstration concerning the treatment of the homeless and police actions. On June 2, 2019, on Wynkoop Plaza at Denver Union Station, Irizarry and Shockley broadcast their views loudly, making several profane and … Read more

New Mexico Jury Finds Ex-Police Officer Guilty in Deadly Shooting Incident at Gas Station

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In Las Cruces, New Mexico, a former police officer has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a Black motorist at a local gas station. This verdict arrives after a contentious trial that highlighted the issues of police conduct and racial bias within law enforcement practices. The incident, which unfolded two years ago, led to widespread outcry and calls for justice from the community and activists alike. The officer, Jonathan Doe, who is white, had been a member of the Las Cruces Police Department for over five years. The case centered … Read more