Police patrol officers in Nakawa Division, Kampala District, thwarted an armed robbery attempt, resulting in the death of one suspect during a pursuit operation. The incident occurred around 00:50 hours when a businessman and his wife were ambushed by three armed men while walking along Mukasa Road, according to preliminary reports.

A 59-year-old woman was disarmed after discharging a firearm at her home in Pretoria, which has raised concerns about firearm safety in Gauteng. This incident occurred just days after the death of influencer Ricardo Spies in a parking lot, further amplifying fears regarding gun-related incidents in the area, according to The Citizen.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has expressed concern over the increasing number of police officers killed in the line of duty, highlighting the ongoing insecurity challenges in Nigeria. He made these remarks during the inauguration of a new Forensic and Investigation Centre. Disu emphasized that the police force continues to suffer personnel losses as they combat rising violence.

A former principal and an accomplice have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Captain Zwelakhe Ntombela, a police officer in Durban. The two were found guilty of the crime, which has drawn significant attention in the region.

A shooting at the Butte County Library in Chico, California, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, with an 18-year-old suspect arrested by police. The incident occurred on June 22, 2026, and police responded to a 911 call shortly after 5 p.m. on that day, according to AP.

A Build One South Africa (BOSA) candidate was shot dead in Gugulethu, located in the Western Cape, raising concerns about political violence in the region.