Crime News from Singapore & World

Off-duty cop in deadly shoot-out whilst holding infant son

An off-duty military policeman was being hailed in Brazilian media on November 18 after he shot and killed two suspected robbers in a pharmacy, all the while holding his young son in his arms. Dramatic CCTV footage shows the incident, in which Sgt Rafael Souza, of the 49th Metropolitan Battalion, fired on the intruders while in the company of his wife and young son.

Nov 21, 2017

By Staff Reporter

CCTV shows vicious unprovoked attack in London

Officers investigating a vicious and unprovoked attack on a young man on a night out in east London on 8 October have released footage of the incidentk. A man suddenly punched the victim in the face, before booting him in the face when he was on the ground.

Nov 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Charles Manson was the ultimate white supremacist

Charles Manson, the leader of a 1960s cult whose followers murdered seven people, died of natural causes at the age 83 on 19 November 19. Mansons death was confirmed by Debra Tate, sister of actress Sharon Tate, who was one among the seven killed in 1969.

Nov 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Who is Toto Beast Riina? Italy mafia boss of bosses dies at 87

Italys most notorious and feared mafia boss, Salvatore Toto Riina, has died at age 87. Known in Italy as the boss of all bosses, he died of natural causes early on Friday (17 November) after almost a quarter century in jail, Italys Justice Ministry said.

Nov 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Police body cam footage shows officers shoot man holding wife at gunpoint

Las Vegas Police released body cam footage from the fatal shooting of a man who held his wife at gunpoint. Officer David Nesheiwat was one of the first responders as can be seen in the video.

Nov 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

CCTV footage of attempted murder suspects wielding semi-automatic weapons

Metropolitan Police released CCTV footage of an attempted murder in East London where authorities say two suspects armed with semi-automatic firearms left a man with life-changing injuries.

Nov 16, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Listen to Schizophrenic admit he killed refugee just hours after release from hospital

A mental health patient who murdered a refugee and cut off his penis hours after being released from a psychiatric hospital will be sentenced by Bristol Crown Court. Jeffrey Barry stabbed to death his neighbour Kamil Ahmad at his flat on Wells Road in Bristol July 7 2016.

Nov 10, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Singapore: OCBC alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating the bank

Ex-OCBC banker charged with forging loans worth S$8 mln

Paul Liew Ziguang, a former mortgage specialist at OCBC Bank, was charged with forging loans amounting to S$8 million on Thursday.

Nov 9, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Everything we know about the Texas church shooting gunman so far

Police have identified 26-year-old Devin Patrick Kelley as the gunman in the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history. Kelley opened fire at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, TX, killing 26 people and injuring 20 more.

Nov 7, 2017

By Staff Reporter

US must invade North Korea to eliminate nuclear weapons, says Pentagon

The only way to eliminate all of North Koreas nuclear weapons is through ground invasion by the US military, the Pentagon said.

Nov 6, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Texas church shooting leaves more than 20 dead

A lone gunman entered First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs around 11:30 AM local time and fired over 20 shots during service.

Nov 6, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Sonys new Aibo robot dog is the cutest in AI technology

Sonys Aibo robo-dog is now more lifelike than ever. After more than a decade away, Sony has bred an even cuter and more sophisticated robot dog: Aibo. The pet robot dog uses artificial intelligence to interact with its human owner. It can wag its tail and play tricks like fetch or high-five.

Nov 3, 2017

By Staff Reporter

House Speaker claims Republicans are absolutely committed to tax plan

Paul Ryan lauded the bills perks, like its corporate tax rate, in its unveiling.

Nov 3, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Twitter has fun with news anchors mispronunciation of Allahu Akbar

The Arabic phrase allegedly shouted by the suspect in New York Citys truck attack means God is great, but Aloo Akbar, as some newsreaders are saying...Means Praise the Potato or Potatoes are the Greatest.

Nov 3, 2017

By Staff Reporter

DOJ identifies 6 Russians in DNC hacking during 2016 presidential election

Six Russian government officials have been identified by the US Department of Justice for their involvement in the hacking of Democratic National Committee in 2016.

Nov 3, 2017

By Staff Reporter