NYPD cops shoot man who pointed gun at them in Brooklyn

A 50-year-old man was shot by NYPD officers and taken into custody after pointing a gun at them in Brooklyn on Friday night.

Kyren Lacy, LSU WR and NFL Draft prospect, wanted for negligent homicide

Kyren Lacy, LSU wide receiver and NFL Draft prospect, is wanted by the Louisiana State Police for negligent homicide after his alleged involvement in a deadly crash.

Brooklyn real estate mogul pleads guilty in campaign finance scheme linked to Mayor Eric Adams

Erden Arkan pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge Friday alleging that he worked with a Turkish government official to funnel illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams.

New Orleans attack: Bodycam video shows shooting between police, attacker

The Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on New Year’s Day in New Orleans shot at police from inside his truck before officers fatally shot him, police bodycam footage released Friday shows.

Crime in the City full episode: January 10, 2025
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Just days into 2025, and New York City has already seen horrific crimes. FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens breaks down some of the biggest crime headlines, including a mass shooting in Queens, a postal worker stabbed to death in Harlem and a surge in subway violence.

Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser granted conditional release

Morgan Geyser, convicted of stabbing a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man, was granted conditional release.

Here's the story behind the woman set on fire in the NYC subway

A woman set on fire inside a New York City subway has raised questions about how a world traveler and former Merck employee ended up homeless and burned on a train.

NYC to crack down on obscured license plates as congestion pricing begins

The crackdown could include a $50 fine for parked cars with obstructed plates, in addition to penalties for those caught driving through toll areas undetected.

Suspect in NYC subway burning pleads not guilty
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Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway told detectives, ?Oh, damn, that?s me,? when he saw video of the attack but said he couldn?t remember anything, according to a transcript released Tuesday. He has pled not guilty to charges of murder and arson.

NYC subway arson suspect pleads not guilty
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The suspect accused of setting a woman on fire on the subway last month was back in court to plead ?not guilty? just a short time ago. FOX 5 NY?s Michelle Ross has the details from the courtroom.

NYC subway crime is down, officials say
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New York City officials say subway crime is down, despite several recent high-profile violent incidents. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.

‘Forfeit After Four’: Advocates say NY's stricter DWI law doesn't go far enough

New York State’s new "Forfeit After Four" law permanently revokes licenses for drivers with four DWI convictions. While some see it as progress, advocates say it’s still not enough.

Court proceedings for Luigi Mangione delayed several weeks

Prosecutors and defense lawyers say an indictment will not be required to be brought against Luigi Mangione until Feb. 17.

NYPD releases subway crime numbers
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In the wake of several recent high-profile violent incidents on the New York City subway, the NYPD has released the latest transit crime statistics. FOX 5's Morgan McKay has the story.

Robbers hit 49 stores across NYC, stole ATMs, cash: NYPD

Police said the trio of burglars struck 49 stores across Upper Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens between Sept. 19 and Dec. 26.