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704 storiesnewest firstlatest September 27, 2026page 6 of 36
A juvenile discovered unconscious at Shenandoah Park on September 25 was taken to a trauma center, and police have opened an investigation while the park remains closed for the day.
The mayor apologized for poorly expressed remarks that downplayed a middle‑finger gesture toward police, after the comments attracted criticism.
The deceased's family protested at Toronto Police headquarters on September 26, 2026, asking for details about the August shooting that killed the 19‑year‑old.
The mayor of Montreal apologized for remarks that seemed to normalize a middle‑finger gesture toward police, acknowledging the comments were poorly worded and downplayed disrespect. The apology followed criticism of the initial remarks.
A former Long Beach police officer was hired by Burbank police after leaving in June 2026, despite an undisclosed out‑of‑state battery conviction that emerged during a separate case. A defense attorney alleges the officer misrepresented facts in that case.
South Seattle held the first of three community listening sessions on Saturday to gather input for the Seattle Police Department's search for a new chief, two months after former chief Shon B left.
Seattle officials have identified 24 candidates for the police chief position and are seeking community input on the selection.
Police are looking for a gunpoint robbery suspect in Phoenix who wore a Marvin the Martian hat, offering a $1,000 reward for tips.
Four people were arrested after a Friday night chase from Gary to Calumet City involving a suspect wanted for strangulation.
The mayor of Montreal apologized on September 22, 2026, after earlier comments that minimized a middle‑finger gesture toward police were criticized as inappropriate.
Councilmember Chris Banks introduced a bill to ban NYPD spitting tickets after a video showed an officer ticketing a man before restraining him, prompting public outcry and criticism of the practice.
Mayor Valérie Plante apologized for remarks that downplayed a middle finger gesture toward police made on September 21, saying the comments were poorly expressed and clarifying her respect for law enforcement.
A man was critically wounded in a Friday‑night shooting in Scarborough, and Toronto police are actively searching for at least one suspect as the investigation proceeds.
The Montreal mayor apologized on September 25, 2026, for earlier remarks that downplayed the seriousness of a middle‑finger gesture toward police, calling those comments poorly expressed and inappropriate.
Montreal’s mayor apologized on Friday for Monday comments that downplayed middle‑finger gestures toward police, calling the remarks poorly expressed and unacceptable after they drew criticism for appearing to condone disrespect.
A student brought a firearm into Seattle's Interagency Academy on September 25, 2026, prompting police to secure the weapon and take the individual into custody. The academy, which trains multiple city law‑enforcement agencies, resumed normal operations after the incident.
Seattle officials say the city's proposed budget, despite exceeding $500 million for public safety, does not allocate enough money for the police department, prompting calls for adjustments.
The Phoenix Police Department closed its main headquarters on September 25, 2026 due to water damage, halting all functions in the building, including the public records unit.
Police detained three individuals after reports of gunfire near the 39th Avenue and Osborn Road intersection in West Phoenix, prompting a temporary shutdown of the junction while investigators processed the scene.
A video of an NYPD officer ticketing a man for spitting and then using force sparked Councilmember Chris Banks to propose a ban on spitting citations, drawing criticism from community leaders and residents.
