A missing family member in the U.S. can leave relatives unsure where to begin. This guide explains when to contact law enforcement, what information to provide, how NamUs and NCMEC may assist, how to preserve useful records and how to use community and social media searches responsibly. Report the disappearance promptly When a family member cannot be located, contact the law enforcement agency serving the place where the person was last

Found someone lost in the U.S.? This guide explains how to respond safely when a person appears confused, distressed or separated from family, including when to call 911 or 988, how to handle language barriers, protect privacy and involve local authorities or community support. Found someone lost or distressed? Start with safety Found someone who appears lost, confused or distressed in public? A ca

Illinois water cyberattack reporting remains split across general safety rules and federal guidance. A pending bill would require cybersecurity programs and incident procedures as utilities confront threats to connected control systems across the state. Illinois reporting rules leave a cyber gap Illinois water systems operate under general emergency-notification rules, but the state still lacks

National Night Out returns across the Bay Area on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, with San Mateo and other cities hosting neighborhood gatherings that connect residents with police, firefighters and emergency personnel while promoting communication, crime prevention and community partnerships. National Night Out events will bring Bay Area residents together with police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel on Tuesd

German police shot dead the suspect in the Berlin Pride attack after locating him during a large-scale manhunt in the Spandau district. Authorities said the man charged officers with a weapon, ending a search that began after a deadly van attack near Christopher Street Day celebrations left one person dead and dozens injured. Berlin Pride attack suspect found after nationwide search German auth

What happens if a child accidentally calls 911 in America? The emergency system treats every call as a potential life-threatening situation. Dispatchers immediately respond, attempt a callback and, if they cannot confirm everyone is safe, police officers may conduct a welfare check at the address. Every 911 call receives an immediate response Many parents wonder what happens if a young child ac

Pensacola police investigate deadly July 4 shooting A 19-year-old man was killed and six others were injured in a mass shooting in downtown Pensacola, Florida, early on July 4, according to police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Palafox and Intendencia streets, where large crowds had gathered after a fireworks disp

Eight injured in Brooklyn shooting At least eight people, including four children, were shot late on July 4,2026 during a family barbecue in Brooklyn’s Coney Island area, according to police details reported after the incident. Officers responded at about 10:37 p.m. near West 31st Street after receiving an emergency call about gunfire. The victims were taken to hosp

Two people were killed in the Chico library shooting on Monday, June 22, 2026, and police arrested an 18-year-old local suspect after he fled the building, authorities said. Police responded shortly after 5:00 p.m. local time to the Chico branch of the Butte County Library. A 911 call had captured the sound of gunfire and people screaming inside the building. Officers entered the library as the suspect escaped through the rear of the facility. Additional l

Police in Montreal are investigating a deadly shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood that left three people dead, including a police officer, a civilian and the suspected gunman. The case has drawn wider attention after reports of an alleged manifesto linked to the suspect surfaced, though investigators have not officially confirmed a final motive. The shooting unfolded on Monday morning after police were called to a hotel area fol

Montreal shooting leaves three dead A shooting in a Jewish neighbourhood of Montreal on Monday, June 23, left three people dead, including a police officer, a local resident and the suspected gunman, according to authorities. Police said the motive had not yet been determined and urged the public to avoid the affected area while investigators continued their work. The incident took place in a part of Côte-des-Neiges known for kosher restaura

At least 13 people were injured in the Princeton Park shooting after two gunmen fired from a red SUV into a crowd on Chicago’s South Side, police said. The shooting happened at about 11:00 PM CDT on Friday, June 19, 2026, on West 95th Street near South Wentworth Avenue. Two victims were listed in critical condition, and police had not announced any arrests. What Police Said About the Princeton Park Shooting Chicago police sai

DALLAS — A Dallas crowd crash on West Davis Street sent at least four people to a local hospital after a vehicle entered a group of pedestrians, police said. None of the injured people was reported to be in critical condition. Dallas police said officers responded at approximately 7 p.m. local time to the 300 block of West Davis Street after receiving an “Assist Officer call with an Ambulance.” Officers learned at the scene that a vehicle had struck multiple people in the crow

Gunfire near Times Square triggers panic and police response A burst of gunfire near New York City’s Times Square caused panic Thursday afternoon, sending pedestrians running through one of Manhattan’s busiest areas and prompting a large response from the NYPD. The incident happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. near Broadway between West 44th and West 45th Streets, a heavily crowded stretch often filled with tourists, commuters and visitors at

Kollam City Police have launched a month-long anti-narcotics campaign to strengthen awareness against drug abuse and encourage public participation in prevention efforts across the city. The campaign comes as Kerala continues to focus on anti-drug awareness, enforcement and early intervention to protect students and young people from substance abuse. Month-Long Drive To Focus On Awareness

An Ohio man faces federal charges in an alleged White House UFC attack plot involving drones, explosives and gunfire, according to court documents. Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, is accused of helping plan an attack targeting people attending a UFC event on the White House lawn in Washington, D.C. Authorities said the alleged plan was disrupted before it could be carried out. What Authorities Allege in the White House UFC Attack Plot

Parents and students, along with the district unit of the All India Democratic Students Organisation, staged a protest in front of a government primary school at Sangolgi (C) village in Aland taluk of Kalaburagi district on Monday, June 15, 2026, demanding immediate safety measures and construction of a new school building. The protest was held after a portion of the ceiling plaster of a classroom collapsed on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The in

A Medline warehouse fire in Tracy, California, destroyed a major medical supply distribution facility on Thursday, June 11, 2026, forcing nearby evacuations and triggering a large emergency response in San Joaquin County. The fire was reported just before 1:00 PM local time at a Medline Industries distribution facility on the 5700 block of Promontory Parkway. Firefighters arrived to find a rapidly growing roof fire at the roughly 1 million-square-foot warehouse.

Kerala health authorities have increased surveillance in Kozhikode after a 43-year-old man tested positive for Nipah virus. Officials have traced contacts, placed high-risk people under quarantine and strengthened public health monitoring in the district. Kozhikode Nipah Alert: Kerala Steps Up Surveillance After New Case Kerala has stepped up health surveillance in Kozhikode after a fresh Nipah virus case was reported in the district. The patient, a 43-year

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has launched the Singappen Special Force, a dedicated all-women police unit aimed at improving women’s safety and strengthening preventive policing across the state. The initiative was rolled out in Chennai on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. In the first phase, 70 units of the force will begin operations across Tamil Nadu with 140 sub-inspectors and 420 constables. Each patrol vehicle will have an all-women team consisting of one sub-inspector, two