Two-year old survives fall into cheetah pen at Cleveland zoo
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – A two-year-old boy fell into a cheetah pen at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and hurt his leg after his mother dropped him but the wild predators in the enclosure did not approach him, zoo officials said on Saturday.
Woman left quadriplegic son in woods in Philadelphia, police say
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – A mother abandoned her quadriplegic son in a wooded area of a Philadelphia park for nearly a week so she could visit her boyfriend in Maryland, police said.
Capitol lockdown ends after man shoots himself dead
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A man shot himself dead in front of the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, police said, sparking a temporary security lockdown at the complex on one of the busiest days for tourists in Washington.
Maryland police officer shot on duty, condition critical
(Reuters) – A Maryland police officer was shot while investigating a report of a suspicious person near a convenience store and was in critical condition on Saturday, police said.
Residents assess damage after deadly northern Illinois tornado
(Reuters) – Residents of a small northern Illinois town slammed by a powerful tornado were allowed to return to their homes on Saturday to assess damage but safety concerns prevented them from staying for long, officials said.
Second boy dies after car plunges into Port of Los Angeles
(Reuters) – A second child has died after the car he was in plunged into the water at the Port of Los Angeles, killing his older brother, officials said on Saturday.
Boston police officer shot on video released from the hospital
(Reuters) – A Boston policeman has been released from the hospital two weeks after he was shot at close range by a man who was subsequently shot dead by other officers in an incident captured on video, authorities said on Saturday.
Hundreds mourn black South Carolina man shot in back by police
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (Reuters) – Hundreds of mourners, including prominent South Carolina politicians, attended the funeral on Saturday of Walter Scott, an African-American father of four who was shot in the back while running from a white patrolman.
San Francisco police seek robbery suspects after deadly chase
(Reuters) – San Francisco authorities on Saturday were hunting for robbery suspects whose car struck and killed a pedestrian during a chase by police through city streets, police said.
Californian sheriff suspends 10 officers over beating of horseman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A Californian sheriff has suspended 10 officers involved in the videotaped beating of a suspect who appeared to have surrendered and was lying on the ground after making a failed getaway attempt on horseback.
