firearms

Eight Men Receive Combined 118-Year Sentence for Violent Attack Involving Firearms and Machetes in Walsall

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Wolverhampton, England — A group of men received substantial prison sentences this week after pleading guilty to serious charges related to a violent attack on July 31. The incident involved a premeditated assault where weapons, including firearms and machetes, were used against a group of men seated in a vehicle. At Wolverhampton Crown Court, Amar … Read more

Iowa man offers drugs to random woman then shoots her when she refuses

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DES MOINES, IA – A Polk County jury has convicted an Iowa man of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of a woman who rejected his invitation to “get high” with him. The incident, which occurred last July, has drawn attention for its senselessness and the tragic randomness of the victim’s death. James Johnson, 43, … Read more

Family Member of Yellowstone Shooter Proposes Sale of Firearms for Restitution and Challenges Government Seizure of Belongings

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CANYON VILLAGE, WY — The aftermath of a tragic shootout in Yellowstone National Park that left one assailant dead and a ranger injured continues to unfold, with new developments emerging from the legal battles over the possessions of the deceased. Samson Lucas Fussner, a 28-year-old former concessionaire employee, engaged in a deadly exchange of gunfire … Read more

Guilty Plea Entered by Girlfriend for Illegally Buying Firearms Used in Fatal Burnsville First Responder Shooting

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Burnsville, MN — Nearly a year has passed since a heart-wrenching incident in Burnsville left three dedicated first responders dead. The aftermath of the tragic event evolved further as the shooter’s girlfriend admitted her role in providing the firearms used in the deadly standoff. On a grim day in February last year, police officers Paul … Read more

Montenegro Weighs Comprehensive Firearms Prohibition Following Shooting Spree That Left 12 Dead

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Podgorica, Montenegro — Montenegro is responding to a tragic mass shooting by considering stringent gun control measures. The event, which left 12 dead and several others wounded, has sparked a national outcry and brought swift calls for legislative action to prevent future tragedies. The gunman, identified as a 34-year-old Montenegrin man, embarked on a killing … Read more

New York Gang Leader Admits Involvement in Gruesome Suburban Murders, Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Firearms Charges

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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — A reputed leader of the notorious MS-13 gang admitted his involvement in multiple murders, including the brutal 2016 deaths of two teenage girls from Long Island, in a federal court on Wednesday. Alexi Saenz, 29, entered a guilty plea to charges encompassing racketeering and firearm offenses related to a series of … Read more

Firearms Reign as Leading Cause of U.S. Child Deaths: New Research Examines Impact on Survivors and Families

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New York, NY – A recent study conducted by Health Affairs and Northwell Health in 2024 revealed alarming statistics about the impact of nonfatal firearm injuries on young survivors in the United States. Gun violence has emerged as the leading cause of child deaths, shedding light on the long-lasting effects of such traumatic events on … Read more

Firearms Red Flag Laws: VP Harris Calls for Stronger State Legislation in Wake of Parkland Shooting

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Vice President Kamala Harris is set to advocate for the strengthening of laws that allow the removal of firearms from individuals deemed high-risk as she visits Parkland, Florida, the site of a tragic school shooting in 2018. Harris’s visit to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School aims to engage with families of … Read more

Shooter Pleads Guilty as Gun Buyback in Erie Gets Unwanted Firearms Out of Residences

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Erie, Pennsylvania – Shannon D. Goodwin, 23, has entered a plea of guilty to third-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Steve Smith III at the Metroplex nightclub in Erie. He has also admitted to shooting his uncle in the wrist during the same incident, which took place on December 30, 2022. The deadly episode … Read more

Shotgun Warfare: West Midlands Grapples with Gang Violence and Lethal Firearms

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Birmingham, West Midlands – Criminals in the West Midlands are engaging in open warfare on the streets, with dangerous crooks using shotguns as their weapon of choice. This has led to increasing concern among law enforcement officials as gangs continue to engage in violent activities without regard for the potential consequences. According to a report … Read more