Four Los Angeles Police Department officers are under investigation for allegedly making racist and sexist remarks while working with new officer recruits, prompting Mayor Karen Bass to call the behavior “outrageous and unacceptable.” The officers, including a lieutenant and a sergeant, have been placed on leave pending an internal affairs probe, with Police Chief Jim McDonnell emphasizing a zero tolerance policy for such misconduct. The scandal comes as the LAPD faces recruiting challenges, with the department projecting a significant decrease in officers by 2026 due to hiring difficulties and attrition.
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New York City gunman bought rifle from casino supervisor, police say
The gunman, Shane Tamura, 27, opened fire in a New York City skyscraper, killing four people, after purchasing the rifle from his casino supervisor in Las Vegas. He died by suicide, leaving notes claiming to suffer from CTE, and had a second pistol; the attack appeared targeted at NFL offices within the building. Want More Context? 🔎
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