US Marshals take 1,500 of country's most violent criminals off the streets in special operation

Nationwide authorities said they brought in more than 1,500 dangerous criminals, focusing on those they consider most dangerous.

Terrion Johnson on murder charges, they say he opened fire at them, injuring a senior Marshall and K-9Federal authorities said he is one of more than 150 fugitives they brought in from northern Illinois last month in the special operation.

Teaming with Chicago Police, county and federal officers in the Chicago area, Operation North Star brought in 156 alleged violent offenders, including those wanted for homicide, robbery and sexual assault.

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