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Police officers leave candles at an impromptu memorial near the site where two New York City police officers were killed in Brooklyn.(Photo: Seth Wenig, AP)
Gunman kills two NYPD officers
Two New York City police officers died Saturday afternoon after being shot "execution-style" while in a parked patrol car in Brooklyn. The suspect, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, 28, fled to a nearby subway station, where he was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Earlier Saturday, Brinsley shot his former girlfriend, injuring her at a Baltimore County, Md., residence. Brinsley posted on the victim's Instagram account, where his comments indicated he had a "very strong bias against" police, New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton said. The Internet postings appear to show Brinsley, who is black, wanted revenge for the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., and Eric Garner in Staten Island, N.Y., police said. President Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder, Rev. Al Sharpton, and the families of Eric Garner and Michael Brown have condemned the killings. The incident has fueled tensions between Mayor Bill de Blasio and his police union. On Sunday a police officer was shot and killed in Florida. Charles "Charlie K" Kondek previously served for more than five years as a New York City police officer.
NYPD Commissioner William Bratton speaks to reporters about the killing of two police officers in Brooklyn Saturday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Arrested Mall of America protesters to be charged
More than 20 arrests were made at the Black Lives Matter protest held at the Mall of America on Saturday night. Organizers of the protest believe the event was a success, however both Bloomington police officials and the city attorney say that those
arrested will face serious consequences.
"The organizers of the event were well aware of the fact that they were not welcome to participate or to hold a protest at the mall today," said Mark Stehlik, Bloomington Police commander. Hundreds of protesters with the Black Lives Matter organization protested anyway, knowing what they were doing was illegal. The protesters were warned that the facility is private property.
More than 20 people were arrested at the Mall of America on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. The Bloomington city attorney plans to prosecute those arrested to the "full extent of the law." KARE-TV, Minneapolis-St. Paul
A billboard for the film "The Interview" is displayed Dec. 19 in Venice, Calif.(Photo: Christopher Polk, Getty Images)
British music star Sir Elton John, right, and his partner David Furnish leaving the Guildhall Windsor after their civil partnership ceremony, in Berkshire, west of London, Britain on Dec. 21, 2005. Sir Elton John and David Furnish will post photographs on Instagram of their wedding celebration taking place on 21 December 2014, following the legalization of same-sex marriage in Britain.(Photo: DANIEL HAMBURY, EPA)
Lindsey Vonn gets help after her crash during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Super-G on on Sunday in Val d'Isere, France.(Photo: Alain Grosclaude, Getty Images)
Mourners attend a floral tribute near a house in which eight children were killed in the Cairns suburb of Manoora.(Photo: DAN PELED, EPA)
Muhammad Ali smiles at actress and musician Jennifer Lopez (right) as actor and televison host Mario Lopez (left) and Ali's wife, Lonnie Ali, look on at Celebrity Fight Night charity event at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix.(Photo: David Wallace, The Republic)
The State Department is warning Americans to remain vigilant as they travel abroad over the holidays. The worldwide alert comes days after a deadly hostage standoff gripped Sydney. VPC
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