Wednesday Crime Stories: How did New York terrorist hide his evil plan?
Terror
PLUS: New clues in the mysterious disappearance of Sherri Papini
Murder
November 1, 2017
NYC terror suspect planned attack for weeks; authorities reveal contents of note left in truck
The suspected terrorist who killed eight people in Manhattan on Monday had been planning the attack for weeks, according to officials who spoke to the Washington Post. Sayfullo Saipov, 29, was taken alive by police after he rammed a Home Depot rental truck into a group of pedestrians in a bike path near West Side …
Terror
September 15, 2017
Manhunt for London subway bombing suspect who wounded 22 people in terror attack; threat level severe
By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of London police embarked on a massive manhunt Friday, racing to find out who placed a homemade bomb on a packed London subway train during the morning rush hour. The explosion wounded 22 people and ignited a panicked stampede to safety. Witnesses described seeing a “wall of …
National
September 11, 2017
We Remember: 16 years later, US commemorates the fallen loved ones of 9/11
By JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Holding photos and reading names of loved ones lost 16 years ago, 9/11 victims’ relatives marked the anniversary of the attacks at ground zero on Monday with a solemn and personal ceremony. About a thousand 9/11 family members, survivors, rescuers and officials were gathered as the ceremony …
Terror
September 1, 2017
Police warn of ‘creepy clown’ sightings as Stephen King movie hits theaters
Authorities are warning of a possible “creepy clown” revival to coincide with the upcoming release of the Stephen King movie It. Police in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California have cautioned residents that they may be seeing more of the menacing clowns as the horror movie featuring the murderous Pennywise clown, based on King’s 1986 novel, is …
Terror
August 18, 2017
Bloodbath at U.S. vacation hotspot: Barcelona under attack as police kill five jihadis
By JOSEPH WILSON and ALEX OLLER, Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish police intensified a manhunt Friday for suspects behind two deadly vehicle attacks on civilians, shooting and killing five people wearing fake bomb belts who attacked a seaside resort and arresting four others believed linked to the carnage wrought on a Barcelona promenade. Spanish …
Terror
August 17, 2017
TERROR IN SPAIN: Van plows into Barcelona crowd in attack; 13 reported dead
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility
Police
June 21, 2017
Terrorism? Witnesses say suspect in bloody police stabbing shouted ‘Allahu akbar’
“The cop was on his hands and knees bleeding from his neck”
Terror
June 19, 2017
London Terror Attack: Man plows van into crowd outside London mosque leaving 10 injured
– One man died at the scene
– Police investigating as a terror attack
– Worshippers leaving evening prayers during Ramadan
Police
June 4, 2017
Hero police officer fights London terror attack suspects with bare hands
The attackers stabbed him in the face
Terror
June 3, 2017
TERROR IN LONDON: Attack on London Bridge leaves 6 dead; police shoot 3
LONDON (AP) — Terror struck at the heart of London on Saturday night as attackers killed six people in a series of vehicle and knife attacks before police shot them dead. The assault began when a van veered off the road and barreled into pedestrians on London Bridge. Three men fled the van with large …
Terror
May 28, 2017
New arrest in ‘full tilt’ Manchester attack investigation
Members of attacker Salman Abedi’s network may still be at large.