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A man took a woman hostage in a Berlin supermarket using a large knife, leading to an hourslong police standoff. The woman was eventually freed by authorities.

A 42-year-old man was sentenced to 120 years in prison for kidnapping a 21-year-old woman from a Starbucks parking lot in Illinois and raping her at knifepoint on Veterans Day. The victim's Apple Watch aided investigators in locating the crime scene, and her testimony led to the defendant's conviction.

The NYPD is seeking a man accused of pulling out a knife and raping a woman in New York City. Police released a photo of the suspect and received a 911 call reporting the incident.

A Schenectady man is headed to prison after admitting to brandishing a knife during a robbery. He received an 8-year prison term for the crime.

Police have arrested a woman who was filmed attacking a 12-year-old child with a knife. She is expected to face charges of attempted murder.

A Florida Keys woman was jailed after threatening deputies with a knife during an encounter in Marathon, leading to her arrest on charges including aggravated assault with a weapon and resisting arrest. No injuries were reported.

A Denver police officer shot a man in north Denver after reports indicated he was harassing people with a knife. The incident occurred following calls to police about the man's alleged behavior.

Luke Patrick McLane, 33, faces second-degree murder charges after allegedly stabbing and killing a Catholic Charities group home employee in Cold Spring. Witnesses reported McLane threatened to kill the victim before attacking him with a knife, which was recovered at the scene.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released body camera footage of a deputy shooting a man who allegedly charged them with a knife in Azusa on May 20. The incident occurred after officers responded to reports of an attempted suicide.

A father was initially presumed to have been murdered but was found to have passed out on his own knife while drunk. He was discovered on a blood-soaked bench last summer.

A father died after accidentally falling asleep on a knife in his rucksack, which resulted in a self-inflicted stab wound. Police launched a murder investigation and arrested three individuals in connection with the incident.

A man is in custody after Boulder police say he used a knife to attack two people on the popular Pearl Street Mall, stating he deliberately targeted the area to hurt people.

An 18-year-old Miami resident, Juan Andres Gonzalez, faces a first-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing his stepfather to death inside their home. Deputies found the victim unresponsive with multiple stab wounds, and surveillance footage showed Gonzalez adjusting cameras before the attack. Evidence including a knife, sword, and ax with blood was recovered during a search warrant.

An 18-year-old man, Juan Andres Gonzalez, was arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing his stepfather in a northeast Miami-Dade home. Deputies found the victim unresponsive with multiple stab wounds, and evidence including blood-stained knives, a sword, and an ax was collected. Gonzalez faces a first-degree murder charge and an immigration hold.

A man was shot and killed by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy outside the Lancaster sheriff's station after allegedly assaulting the deputy with a knife. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. Sunday in the area of Lancaster Boulevard and Sierra Highway.

A 31-year-old man is accused of assaulting a pregnant woman and attacking a man with a knife outside a restaurant in northeast Charlotte on June 15. The suspect allegedly used a knife, hands, feet, and teeth during the assaults, causing serious injuries.

An 84-year-old man was stabbed to death in Rehovot by his son, who later called police and was arrested. The son reportedly confessed to the crime, and a knife was found in his possession. The incident occurred in an apartment shared by the two men.

A man was arrested after a viral video showed him wielding a knife during an argument on a Charlotte light rail train. He was identified through surveillance footage and charged with multiple offenses, including carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct. The incident occurred less than a year after a separate stabbing on the same light rail system.

A man was arrested after a viral video showed him wielding a knife during an argument on a Charlotte light rail train. He was identified through video evidence and charged with multiple offenses including carrying a concealed weapon and going armed to terror. The incident occurred less than a year after another stabbing on the same transit system.

A man accused of threatening passengers with a knife on the Charlotte light rail is facing multiple charges after a viral video helped police identify him. He was arrested following an off-duty officer's observation near the platform.

Karmelo Anthony's murder trial featured a graphic photo of the attack that shocked jurors, a detailed account of the knife used, and key moments leading to a 35-year sentence.

A Texas congresswoman criticized the guilty verdict in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial, falsely claiming the jury was racially biased and downplaying the deadliness of the weapon used. The trial found Anthony stabbed Austin Metcalf to death during a track meet in Collin County.

A Texas teenager was convicted of murder for fatally stabbing a 17-year-old track athlete during a high school meet and sentenced to 35 years in prison. The jury rejected claims of self-defense, finding the confrontation over a team tent escalated to fatal violence.

A Sudanese suspect in his 30s is accused of a stabbing in Belfast, Northern Ireland, captured in a graphic video that sparked calls for anti-immigration protests. Police emphasized no evidence of terrorism and urged calm, while local leaders condemned the violence and warned against sharing the footage.

A man armed with a knife was fatally shot by police in Glendale Monday night, according to authorities. The incident occurred during a confrontation involving law enforcement.

A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by police in Glendale Monday night, according to authorities.

A maniac snatched a woman's cell phone and pointed a knife in her face during a subway robbery in Queens, according to police. The incident occurred in the NYC subway system.

A suspect armed with a knife caused the temporary closure of northbound Highway 101 at Hellyer Avenue in San Jose. Police responded to a trespassing report involving the individual, who was acting erratically and was taken into custody shortly before 3:30 p.m.

A 24-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Chicago’s Loop, leading to a physical altercation and a 36-year-old woman stabbing a 31-year-old man and a 25-year-old man. All three individuals involved were hospitalized, while the 24-year-old refused emergency care.

A Florida woman escaped a three-week kidnapping after being held captive and driven across the country by her ex-boyfriend, who allegedly threatened her and her family. She leaped from a California balcony to freedom, leading to the suspect's arrest on charges including kidnapping and assault.

Courtney Clenney’s defense team examined knives central to her murder case, as she faces trial for the 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend Christian Obumseli. Prosecutors argue the killing was not self-defense, citing prior conflicts in the relationship, while the defense claims mutual volatility.

A great-grandmother was stabbed to death on a MARTA train. She carried a knife but was unable to protect herself during the attack.

A Washington man was sentenced to 54 months in prison for a hate crime after stabbing a Black female passenger on a metro bus. The attack was motivated by her race and color, leading to federal charges.

A 'knife-obsessed' individual stabbed a student to death and deceived police into arresting the victim before receiving a life sentence. The perpetrator's actions involved both the murder and a deliberate manipulation of law enforcement.

A 13-year-old has been charged with planning an attack on a regional school north of Brisbane, according to Queensland counter-terrorism police. The teenager was arrested after allegedly making threats at a business in Maryborough while armed with a knife.

A teen girl was arrested for allegedly stabbing three horses with a knife during a Las Vegas national barrel racing event. Police reported she caused multiple injuries to the horses.

A mother in Park Slope, Olga Bracero, was killed by her daughter in a murder-suicide. The daughter, described as 'fighting demons,' carried a knife and reportedly influenced by troubling thoughts, according to a neighbor. The victim had sought help from neighbors due to her daughter's behavior.

Dominick 'Kevin' Almonte died in a deputy-involved shooting after an hours-long standoff in Oakland Park, where deputies responded to reports of a man armed with a knife. His family described him as kind but struggling with mental health, and expressed grief over his death, questioning the use of lethal force. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

A man was hospitalized after a deputy-involved shooting in Oakland Park following an incident where he barricaded himself in an apartment with a knife. Deputies attempted to negotiate his surrender for several hours before shots were fired, with no other injuries reported.

An armed man barricaded himself in an Oakland Park apartment, leading to a prolonged standoff with law enforcement. Deputies shot the suspect, who was hospitalized, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has taken over the investigation. No other injuries were reported.