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FBI statistics show increase in murder rate
Murder rates in the U.S. increased by 30% in 2020, the largest increase ever, according to FBI data. Experts blame the toll of the pandemic and a spike in gun sales. Jeff Pegues has more.
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Communities take police reform into their own hands
Congressional talks on police reform collapsed last week. But many communities are no longer waiting for federal legislation. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Ex-trooper charged for pummeling Black man with flashlight
It's the first criminal case to emerge from federal investigations into troopers' beatings of at least three Black men.
New tools and virtual reality helping police officers
New tools and virtual reality training are helping some police officers learn how to de-escalate dangerous situations. Kris Van Cleave tried out the training and did a ride along with one police department equipping its officers with less lethal weapons.
Teen pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Tessa Majors' death
Majors, 18, was killed in New York City's Morningside Park in December 2019 after she was stabbed to death during an attempted robbery.
Petito preliminary autopsy says homicide
An autopsy has confirmed that the body found in Wyoming this Sunday was in fact Gabby Petito. The coroner's initial determination for cause of death is homicide. Jericka Duncan reports.
Jay Z's Team Roc accuses Kansas police of covering up misconduct
Team Roc, Jay-Z's philanthropic group, filed a lawsuit against the police department in Kansas City, Kansas, in an effort to obtain complaints of alleged misconduct against officers.
Coroner expected to release autopsy for body believed to be Gabby Petito
Brent Blue, the Teton County Coroner, told CBS News the autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. Blue said autopsies usually take one to two hours, but if microscopic data is needed, it may take longer.
Remains found in Gabby Petito disappearance
Remains believed to belong to Gabby Petito were found in Wyoming. Now a manhunt is on for her missing fiancé Brian Laundrie. Jericka Duncan reports.
Death of Black man result of cops' "false perceptions," lawsuit says
Ellis repeatedly said he couldn't breathe as he was restrained; 3 officers have pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder or manslaughter.
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