Lawrence Public Safety Headlines for March 8, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [On day two of teen's murder trial, boy says he's '99% sure' he saw the defendant fire the gun]( On the second day of testimony in a Lawrence teenager's trial in a fatal shooting, another teen said he was "99% sure" he saw the defendant fire the gun, and a forensic pathologist said the 14-year-old victim was hit in the heart. The teenager ... [On day two of teen's murder trial, boy says he's '99% sure' he saw the defendant fire the gun]( By: Chris Conde On the second day of testimony in a Lawrence teenager's trial in a fatal shooting, another teen said he was "99% sure" he saw the defendant fire the gun, and a forensic pathologist said the 14-year-old victim was hit in the heart. The teenager ... March 7, 2024 @ 8:52pm [Police describe security fears on day of 14-year-old's funeral as man faces accusation of criminally discharging firearm on solemn day]( By: Kim Callahan Law enforcement personnel on Thursday described being on high alert on the day of the funeral for a 14-year-old homicide victim, going so far as to establish a security perimeter around the church where the service was being held and keeping an ... March 7, 2024 @ 6:47pm [Attorney General Kris Kobach was called to be in Douglas County jury pool; his request for an 'excusal' was denied]( By: Staff report The Kansas attorney general’s office confirmed on Thursday that Attorney General Kris Kobach had been called for jury service just as a murder trial in Douglas County was getting underway. Jury selection in the trial of 18-year-old Derrick ... March 7, 2024 @ 5:24pm [Lawrence police chief identifies victim in shooting outside library, provides other updates on this week's homicides]( By: Austin Hornbostel Story updated at 4:12 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024: After two homicides in less than 24 hours in Lawrence, Police Chief Rich Lockhart on Thursday identified one of the victims and sought to address the community's concerns about violent crime ... March 7, 2024 @ 2:16pm [Library reaches out to patrons after fatal shooting right in front of building]( By: Kim Callahan After a deadly shooting Wednesday across the street from the Lawrence Public Library, the library reached out to patrons Thursday with information on safety protocols and other details. The shooting occurred just after 5 p.m. in front of a bus ... March 7, 2024 @ 1:05pm [1 dead in shooting near Lawrence Public Library; man arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder]( By: Kim Callahan and Sylas May Updated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7 A man is dead after a shooting near the Lawrence Public Library early Wednesday evening, according to Lawrence police. The Lawrence Police Department said on social media that the shooting happened in the ... March 6, 2024 @ 6:03pm [City urges court to not give man a do-over in his factually insufficient lawsuit against the city]( By: Staff report A plaintiff suing the City of Lawrence recently admitted that his lawsuit lacked factual support, and now the city is urging a federal judge to not give the man a do-over. The plaintiff, Michael Eravi, a Lawrence resident known for regularly ... March 6, 2024 @ 5:23pm [Video of dying boy shown to jury as teenager's murder trial begins; defense says evidence will show there was another shooter]( By: Chris Conde Story updated at 6:27 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024: A Douglas County jury viewed police body camera footage on Wednesday of a dying boy after he had been shot in the back and as an officer attempted to render aid. The video is part of the ... March 6, 2024 @ 12:47pm [Judge sentences {NAME} City man to nearly 5 years in prison in aggravated battery case that began with accusation of violent rape]( By: Kim Callahan A Douglas County judge on Wednesday sentenced a man to nearly five years in prison in a case that began as a rape charge and ended with a plea deal to aggravated battery. The man, Matthew Thaine Lee, 59, of {NAME} City, pleaded guilty in ... March 6, 2024 @ 12:13pm [Police looking for suspect after 18-year-old dies from gunshot wound]( By: Staff Report Updated at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 An 18-year-old man died early Wednesday morning from a gunshot wound, and Lawrence police are seeking the public's assistance in locating the suspect in the shooting. The shooting occurred in the 2900 ... March 6, 2024 @ 7:31am You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044