Martin Kaste
Stories
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Two men killed while pointing guns at the ground. Should police have waited?
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Assistant principal is indicted in connection with shooting done by 6-year-old
A grand jury indicted a former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school on counts of child abuse and neglect. The net appears to be widening in holding adults accountable for shootings.
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Chicago is suing firearms manufacturer Glock
Chicago is suing Glock, saying its guns are too easy to convert to illegal automatic weapons. It's the latest example of Democratic jurisdictions pressuring gunmakers to change products and marketing.
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Tribal courts can't prosecute non-Native drug suspects. Tribes say it's a problem
As the fentanyl crisis ravages Native American communities, some of their leaders want tribal police and courts to go after non-tribal dealers. But they can't without getting permission from Congress.
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Michigan court rules parents can share criminal responsibility for child's gun crimes
The trial of Jennifer Crumbley over murders committed by her son, Ethan, has focused attention on the legal responsibilities of parents and other adults when it comes to minors and guns.
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It's peak shopping — and shoplifting — season. Bellevue cops are stepping up antitheft tactics
Merchants say retail thefts have become more frequent and brazen. Law enforcement is now putting more money into things like store stakeouts and task forces that track organized retail crime rings.
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The governor tried banning guns in Albuquerque. The public health emergency continues
N.M. Gov. Michelle Luhan Grisham's temporary ban on guns in the Albuquerque area caused a political firestorm. The ban, since scaled back, faces legal challenges. Meanwhile, shootings haven't stopped.
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U.S. cops may start using a weapon that shoots a cord to wrap around a person's knees
A comic book-worthy device is the latest entry into the market for "less lethal" police weapons. The company promises safer arrests, but part of the appeal for departments may be the optics.
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The overall murder rate in the U.S. may finally be dropping, early data suggest
Law enforcement has been on alert for outbursts of gun violence over the weekend and holiday, but early statistics from big cities suggest the overall murder rate may finally be going down.
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At least $200 billion in pandemic aid went to fraudsters, federal watchdog estimates
Fraudsters stole billions from the Small Business Administration, via the pandemic-era "Paycheck Protection Program." On Tuesday, the SBA's inspector general releases its how much was stolen and how.