Crime, Law and Justice

Report: Minnesota gun deaths declined in 2023
The number of Minnesotans who died as a result of gun-related incidents in 2023, is lower than in past years.  But the advocacy group which released the report say stronger laws still needed to reduce gun deaths.
‘Pure evil’: Madeline Kingsbury’s family, friends decry abuse that led to her murder
Before sentencing Adam Fravel to a mandatory term of life without parole, Judge Nancy Buytendorp noted the profound effect of his abuse — a pattern of behavior that led him ultimately to kill his former partner. 
Most U.S. shootings are done by men, but the Wisconsin school attack is an exception
Authorities say a 15-year-old girl carried out the shooting that killed two and wounded several at a Wisconsin school. Female shooters are relatively rare, statistically speaking.
Luigi Mangione is charged with murder as an act of terrorism in CEO’s death
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism. The indictment could help move along procedural steps toward extraditing the suspect.