Two dead after hostage situation in Salem, Oregon

An 11-year-old boy is one of the two victims.

• Sep 29, 2020

WorldView: Philippines hostage situation and more

A former security guard took dozens of people hostage in a shopping mall in the Philippines. Argentina looks set to become the first Latin American country to legalize abortion. And there were protests at France's César movie awards when Roman Polanski won Best Director. Rylee Carlson rounds up the world headlines from London.

• Mar 2, 2020

Suspect in killing of 4 hostages in Mississippi has died

The standoff started around 2:30 a.m. Saturday when officers checking on a domestic call at the house were fired on

• Feb 17, 2019

4 dead after 12-hour hostage standoff in Mississippi

Clinton police chief said two small children who were inside were released before the hostage situation came to an end

• Feb 16, 2019

2 children among 12 killed in shootout between bank robbers, police

2 attempted bank heists began around 2:30 a.m. in downtown area of Brazilian city of Milagres

• Dec 7, 2018

Hostage situation plays out at major German train station

One of Europe's biggest train stations was closed as a man held a woman against her will, but police say suspect taken into custody

• Oct 15, 2018

LAPD releases video of officers shooting, killing hostage during standoff

It was the first time in 13 years that Los Angeles police killed someone they consider an "innocent bystander or hostage"

• Jul 31, 2018

Trader Joe's suspected gunman in custody after three-hour standoff

A woman was shot and killed when the gunman ran into the Trader Joe's supermarket in Los Angeles' Silver Lake section on Saturday

• Jul 22, 2018

Gun-wielding extremist kills 3 in rampage in southern France

Man was heard claiming allegiance to ISIS as he burst into a grocery store after hijacking a car and shooting at police

• Mar 23, 2018

Police officer shot after swapping himself for hostage

The gunman, who claimed allegiance to ISIS, was known to police as a petty criminal

• Mar 23, 2018

"Tragic" end to California hostage situation

The bodies of three women and a man, believed to be the suspect, were found in the room, officials said

• Mar 10, 2018

Inmate shot, killed after taking nurse hostage at hospital

Witnesses describe the scene inside as "chaotic" after the inmate snatched a corrections' officer's gun

• May 14, 2017

Some corrections dept. employees released after taken hostage at Del. prison

“We continue negotiations to obtain a peaceful and safe resolution,” said Delaware State Police spokesman Sgt. Richard Bratz

• Feb 1, 2017