Firearm

Arrest Made in Murder of High School Student in Rowland: Suspect Charged with Second-Degree Murder and Possession of Firearm by a Minor

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ROWLAND, N.C. – The tragic death of 17-year-old Kaden Strickland, a student at Purnell Swett High School, has led to the arrest of another 17-year-old on charges of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a minor. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident that resulted in … Read more

Firearm Deaths Among Children and Adolescents Surge During Pandemic Years

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Los Angeles, California – Firearm injuries and deaths among children and adolescents in the United States have been on the rise in recent years, posing a significant threat to the well-being of the younger population. The impact of gun violence extends beyond fatalities, affecting many young individuals who survive gunshot wounds or are exposed to … Read more

Fatally Shot Man with Firearm Found by Police in Independence Residence

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INDEPENDENCE, Missouri – Police officers in Independence, Missouri, shot and killed a man on Thursday evening in response to a report of an armed disturbance at a residence. The incident took place in the 700 block of North Frandsen Road around 4:40 p.m. Officer Jack Taylor, a department spokesman, stated that the initial report indicated … Read more

Minnesota Shooter Attempted to Overturn State Firearm Ban

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BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA – Court records revealed that the man who fatally shot two Minnesota police officers and a first responder over the weekend was prohibited from owning a firearm and had previously attempted to overturn the lifelong state ban. The shooter, identified as Shannon Gooden, 38, reportedly had several guns and large amounts of ammunition … Read more

Incident: Toddler Fatally Shoots Himself with Unsecured Firearm, Owner Arrested for Second Degree Murder

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – A tragic incident in DeKalb County, Georgia has resulted in the death of a three-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself in the face with an unsecured firearm. The owner of the gun, Antoine Jordan, has been arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder and Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree. … Read more

Colorado Springs Nightclub Shooter to Plead Guilty to 50 Hate Crime Charges and 24 Firearm Violations

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Colorado Springs, CO – A shooter who killed five people and injured over 40 others at a LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs is planning to plead guilty to new federal charges, according to court documents made public on Tuesday. The plea agreement is said to allow the defendant to avoid the death penalty. The documents … Read more