Arrests in Almost All Shootings in 2025
A report reveals that there have been arrests or charges filed in nearly every shooting death in Sweden in 2025.
Police: Two people found dead in Karmøy
Police are investigating the deaths of two individuals in Karmøy as homicides, but no suspects have been arrested yet.
Suspect of being part of a criminal group that committed a series of homicides is arrested in Santana
A suspect connected to a criminal faction has been arrested in Santana following a police operation initiated by an anonymous tip-off.
Police Statistics for 2025: Huge Increase in Sexual Violence – and Almost Three Times as Many Murders
The 2025 crime statistics for Munich show a slight decrease in overall crime, but a significant increase in sexual violence and homicides.
When children become murderers: a chain reaction in Estonia
The article discusses the alarming rise of juvenile homicides in Estonia over the past five years, prompting societal reflection on the underlying issues.
Operation arrests eight suspects of criminal organization in the Sertão of PB
The Paraíba Civil Police arrested eight individuals during an operation aimed at dismantling a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and murders.
Police fulfill judicial warrants in PE against criminal group involved in robberies and homicides
Civil police in Pernambuco executed multiple judicial warrants against a criminal group suspected of robbery and homicide involving local merchants.
Two men die and five are arrested during operation against group linked to trafficking and homicides in Bahia and SP
Two men died and five were arrested during an operation targeting a group linked to drug trafficking and homicides in Bahia and São Paulo.
Oakland homicides fall to 25-year low – how did it stem the violence?
Oakland has experienced a significant decline in homicides, reaching a 25-year low in 2025 amid national discussions about urban violence.
Minas Justice Convicts 26 People for Involvement in Drug Trafficking in Greater Belo Horizonte
The Justice of Minas Gerais has convicted 26 individuals for their involvement in drug trafficking and multiple homicides in Belo Horizonte and its metropolitan region.
Gang Sold Weapons Made by 3D Printers to Those Convicted for Links to Drug Trafficking, Homicides, and Other Crimes
A criminal gang in Brazil has been selling weapons produced with 3D printers to convicted criminals involved in various serious offenses, including drug trafficking and homicide.
Civil Police carries out operation in Exu against group suspected of involvement in homicides
The Civil Police of Pernambuco has launched Operation 'Interitus' in Exu to dismantle a criminal organization involved in homicides.
Four suspects are arrested in operation against group linked to homicides and drug trafficking in Bahia
Four suspects linked to homicide and drug trafficking have been arrested during a police operation in Ipirá, Bahia.
Sons were suspects in almost one in five killings of UK women in last year, study shows
A study reveals that one in five female homicides in the UK last year involved sons as suspects, with a record number of matricides being acknowledged in an event at Parliament.
Homicides fall by up to 55% in Guayaquil and the DMG during March
Intentional homicides have significantly decreased in Guayaquil and the surrounding district, according to the Interior Minister.
Claudia Sheinbaum reports a 44 percent decrease in intentional homicides
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a 44% reduction in intentional homicides in Mexico from September 2024 to February 2026, marking a significant decline in daily homicide rates.
Guerrero reduces intentional homicides by 72% and decreases incidence at the national level
Guerrero has seen a 72% reduction in intentional homicides due to coordinated security strategies, positioning the state 13th nationally in terms of homicide rates.
Criminal faction targeted in arrest warrants during police operation due to wave of deaths in Palmas
Brazilian police have executed multiple arrest warrants against members of the Comando Vermelho gang due to a series of homicides in Palmas.
Three homicides are registered on the same night in Caruaru
Three murders occurred in Caruaru, Brazil, on Sunday night in different neighborhoods, with the police investigating potential connections between the cases.
Operation Summer on the coastline of SP ends with record arrests and decrease in robberies
The Summer Integrated Operation 2025-2026 concluded in São Paulo's coastline with a record number of arrests and a notable drop in thefts, robberies, and homicides.
Firearms were used in 47% of homicides of women in Brazil in 2024, study shows
A study reveals that nearly half of the violent deaths of women in Brazil in 2024 were committed with firearms.
Edomex records historic low in homicides: February sees the lowest figure in 9 years
The State of Mexico reported the lowest number of homicides in nine years during February 2026, with a total of 69 victims according to state authorities.
Man suspected of arson murder in Vantaa, 71, brought to court – IS follows
A 71-year-old man suspected of arson murder in Vantaa is set to appear in court, facing charges related to multiple homicides and attempted murders.
Four suspects linked to a faction involved in drug trafficking and homicides are arrested in Boa Vista
Four individuals were arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, during a police operation targeting a Venezuelan faction involved in drug trafficking and multiple homicides.
More homicides and fewer extortions: this is how Quito begins 2026 in security
Quito sees an increase in homicides and a decrease in extortions in early 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
Country sees record number of femicides amid decline in total homicides of women; understand the reasons
Brazil has seen a record number of femicides while total homicides of women have decreased, highlighting a complex interplay of violence and reporting improvements.
Daniel Noboa: 'We will go all out, the curfew is an effort we must make'
President Daniel Noboa defended the decision to declare a new curfew in four provinces of Ecuador to combat rising crime rates, specifically homicides occurring during the night.
Civil Police carry out operation against homicides and drug trafficking in Petrolina
The Civil Police of Pernambuco launched Operation 'Insanity' to dismantle a criminal organization involved in homicides and drug trafficking in Petrolina and beyond.
Driver of runaway truck that hit vehicles in Chapecó becomes defendant for 20 attempted homicides
The driver responsible for a runaway truck incident in Chapecó, Brazil, which injured ten people, has been charged with 20 counts of attempted homicide.
UK parliament to debate whether all suicides linked to domestic abuse to be investigated as homicide
The UK Parliament is set to debate a proposal requiring investigations into suicides linked to domestic abuse as potential homicides.
Toronto, Vaughan homicides share same suspect – 19-year-old Edmonton man: police
Toronto and Vaughan police have identified a 19-year-old Edmonton man as the suspect in two connected homicides that occurred earlier this year.
After massacre, the number of homicides in Itabaiana is already 125% higher than the cases recorded in 2025
The number of homicides in Itabaiana, Brazil, has surged by 125% in 2026, following a recent massacre linked to rivalry between criminal gangs.
Military police officer sentenced to 35 years in prison for homicides in Tocantins
A military police officer has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murders of two young men in Tocantins, Brazil.
Ceará has the least violent month in history, says the Secretary of Security
February marked the least violent month in Ceará's history, with a 31.6% reduction in homicides and related crimes compared to the same month the previous year.
Pedras de Fogo has the highest homicide rate in the Metropolitan Region of João Pessoa
In 2025, Pedras de Fogo recorded the highest homicide rate in the Metropolitan Region of João Pessoa, with a rate of 1.05 homicides per thousand inhabitants.
Forlì, five elderly people die on the ambulance: Red Cross operator investigated for multiple homicides
Five elderly individuals who were being transported from their homes to the hospital in Forlì died during the journey, prompting a Red Cross operator to be investigated for multiple homicides.
Quiet Looks Better
Mexico faces a precarious calm following the capture of El Mencho, raising concerns about escalating violence due to the fragmentation of drug cartels.
Two homicides recorded in Imperatriz; one of the victims was killed in front of his mother and sister
In Imperatriz, Brazil, two men were shot dead within six hours, with one victim being murdered in front of family members.
Forensics indicate use of the same weapons in homicides linked to the cigarette mafia and the bookie Adilsinho
Forensic examinations have revealed the same firearms used in multiple homicides connected to illegal gambling and the cigarette mafia in Rio de Janeiro.
Four fugitives from the prison system in Sergipe killed in confrontation with police on BR-235 in Sergipe
Four fugitives were killed in a confrontation with police on a highway in Sergipe, Brazil, after allegedly planning homicides.
Gangster from Comando Vermelho arrested in Guarapari condominium: 'He didn't resist because he drank too much whiskey', said police.
A member of the Comando Vermelho gang was arrested in a condominium in Guarapari after being identified as a high-profile fugitive involved in multiple homicides and drug trafficking.
Couple suspected of involvement in homicides arrested in Bahia; man destroyed cellphone upon seeing police arrival
A couple suspected of involvement in homicides and drug trafficking was arrested in Feira de Santana, Brazil, with the man destroying his cellphone as police arrived.
São Paulo State Registers Lowest Number of Homicides in 26 Years in January
São Paulo state recorded a significant drop in homicides and robberies in January, reaching the lowest levels seen in 26 years.
Last year registered the fewest murders since the restoration of Latvia's independence
Latvia recorded its lowest number of murders since regaining independence, with only 33 confirmed homicides in the previous year.
Bloody scenes in two houses. Investigators are examining double homicides
Two separate tragic events in Opole Voivodeship involve the discovery of the bodies of two women and two men, prompting ongoing police and prosecution investigations.
The Digital Environment Makes Control Easy... Victims Find It Hard to Escape
A Korean researcher discusses the challenges of digital control in intimate relationships, highlighting the alarming rate of partner homicides in South Korea compared to Australia.
Ten arrested for homicides in Petrolina; one is suspected of participating in 15 murders
Ten suspects tied to various homicides in Petrolina have been arrested, including one individual linked to 15 fatalities.
Action results in the arrest of those investigated for homicides and drug trafficking in Amapá
A police operation in Amapá led to multiple arrests for involvement in homicides and drug trafficking, with significant evidence seized from various locations.
Homicides have decreased and there has been a significant reduction in all types of robberies in the city
Homicides and robberies have seen a notable decline in Buenos Aires during 2025 according to preliminary crime data.
The Crime Map of the City: a historic decrease in robberies and homicides
Crime rates in Buenos Aires have reached the lowest levels in 31 years, making the city the second safest in the Americas.