Monk Found Fatally Wounded At High Point Temple
A Buddhist monk found suffering from a fatal wound while kneeling at an altar was likely struck by a bullet fired from outside the temple, authorities said Tuesday.
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In Los Angeles, Number Of Homeless Homicide Victims Rising
Homelessness in Los Angeles is becoming more dangerous. One percent of LA's population lives on the streets or in shelters, but in 2019, homeless people made up about 17% of its homicide victims.
Anti-Gang Conference Comes As Winston-Salem Homicide Rate Rises
Community advocates will gather this week in Winston-Salem to address gang and drug-related violence. The four-day conference comes as the homicide rate has ticked up in the city.
Mall Shooting Death Not Racially Motivated, Police Say
A shooting death at a Hanes Mall brewhouse does not appear to be racially motivated, Winston-Salem police say. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse.
Family Of Marcus Smith Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against police officers and paramedics in the death of Marcus
Killings Of Guatemala's Indigenous Activists Raise Specter Of Human Rights Crisis
Indigenous groups and human rights activists worry that the violence that raged through their communities in the 1970s and 1980s is making a comeback.
Mexico Reports Highest Ever Homicide Rate In 2018, Tops 33,000 Investigations
The grim news was expected as the number of open homicide cases continued to climb month after month, making the last 12 months the deadliest on record — an average of 91 deaths per day.
A Thanksgiving Feast With Space At The Table For Grief
The Charlotte, N.C. support group Mothers of Murdered Offspring hosts an annual Thanksgiving meal for families who have lost a loved one to homicide.
Domestic Violence Reduction Program In High Point Yields Results
Law enforcement in High Point is trying to reduce intimate partner violence. Now, a project that was launched several years ago is beginning to see results.
East Greensboro Residents Hope That 'Cure Violence' Program Comes To The City
After a violent Monday in Greensboro that saw three homicides, residents are coming together to speak out against gun violence.