Man Charged After Mass Shooting at Brooklyn Bar That Was Caught on Video

Footage showed bar patrons crawling for cover amid gang-related violence in August that killed three people. Elijah Roy, 25, is accused of assault in aid of racketeering.

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U.N. Security Council Approves Larger Security Force to Fight Gangs in Haiti

The vote on Tuesday would establish a force of up to 5,500 soldiers and police officers. It was unclear what countries were willing to contribute personnel.

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13-Year-Old Shot in the Head While Walking to School Dies Days Later

Sanjay Samuel, who had recently started ninth grade, was shot in Queens in what authorities said was gang-related violence. The police are seeking a 16-year-old suspect.

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The Rapper 6ix9ine Is Ordered Into Home Detention After Violence at Mall

The musician, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, has had serial entanglements with the law. A prosecutor said that he had concerns about Mr. Hernandez’s impulse control.

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Drone Strike in Haiti Kills 8 Children at a Birthday Party

A drone meant to strike a gang leader hit a celebration where children had gathered. Haiti is using drones to repel gangs that control much of the capital.

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Trump Claims the Power to Summarily Kill Suspected Drug Smugglers

The move to treat criminals as if they were wartime combatants escalated an administration pattern of using military force for law enforcement tasks at home and abroad.

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U.S. Proposes a ‘Gang-Suppression Force’ for Haiti

More than a year after a contingent of Kenyan police arrived in Haiti, the United States is proposing to replace the force with something bigger and better financed.

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Drone Explosion in Haiti Kills 2 SWAT Members, Injures 6 Others

A drone intended for attacking gang members detonated at a police base, raising questions about how the deadly operations are conducted.

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Abrego Garcia’s Lawyers Accuse Trump Administration of Vindictive Prosecution

It was the second time that Mr. Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have sought to hold the Trump administration accountable over its handling of his expulsion to El Salvador and its aftermath.

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Two Gunmen in Attack at a Brooklyn Bar Were Among Those Killed

The Sunday morning shootout at Taste of the City Lounge in Crown Heights happened after a gang-related dispute, the police said.

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