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Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
15 hours ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Father of 10 shot to death outside Brooklyn home had ongoing beef with neighbors: wife

A Brooklyn father of 10 was shot dead near his home amid ongoing neighborhood disputes.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
15 hours ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Father of 10 shot to death outside Brooklyn home had ongoing beef with neighbors: wife

A Brooklyn father of 10 was shot dead near his home amid ongoing neighborhood disputes.
#gun-violence
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
14 hours ago

Mamdani under fire for blaming guns - not criminals - for shooting death of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl

Mayor Mamdani faces criticism for blaming guns instead of criminals for the shooting death of a 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Four Men Plead Guilty In Bayview Drive-By Shooting Case

Four men pleaded guilty to roles in a September 2023 San Francisco drive-by shooting that injured one person, with sentences ranging from six to seven years.
#gang-violence
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.
#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
Miami Marlins
fromPeople.com
1 day ago

Man Allegedly Tries to Slash Billiards Partner's Throat at Infamous Gilgo Beach: DA

A man was indicted for attempting to slash his billiards partner's throat at Gilgo Beach, a site linked to serial killings.
#police-shooting
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Canada news

Police watchdog clears officer who fatally shot man with BB gun at Danforth GO station | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Canada news

Police watchdog clears officer who fatally shot man with BB gun at Danforth GO station | CBC News

#self-defense
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
3 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

No charges against Ontario resident who shot and injured alleged home invader: police | CBC News

US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
3 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

No charges against Ontario resident who shot and injured alleged home invader: police | CBC News

NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
#police-accountability
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Former Whittier officer pleads guilty in shooting that left unarmed man paralyzed

Former Whittier police officer Salvador Murillo pleaded guilty to assault charges for shooting an unarmed man in 2020, resulting in paralysis, and lost his police certification.
#3d-printing
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the creation of 'ghost guns'

New York lawmakers aim to block 3D printing of ghost guns through legislation and collaboration with tech companies.
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the creation of 'ghost guns'

New York lawmakers aim to block 3D printing of ghost guns through legislation and collaboration with tech companies.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Two dead in Pomona police pursuit stemming from domestic violence call

A domestic violence call in Pomona led to a police pursuit, resulting in two fatalities and the arrest of suspect Marshall Judson.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Boston police officer criminally charged after allegedly leaving loaded gun unsecured in vehicle

A Boston police officer faces charges for improper storage of firearms found unsecured in his vehicle during a domestic dispute investigation.
#accidental-shooting
SF parents
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Suspect Says He Was 'Dry-Firing' Gun When 22-Year-Old Samantha Emge Was Killed

A 25-year-old man accidentally shot his girlfriend while dry-firing his gun, resulting in her death.
#ghost-guns
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg warns New York behind the curve' in efforts to stop ghost guns from being produced and used in crime | amNewYork

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg urges for urgent ghost gun prevention measures in the state budget to combat the rise of untraceable firearms.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

21-year-old Brooklyn man indicted on ghost gun charges; confirmed 'explosive' found in his Gravesend co-op

A Brooklyn man was indicted on 73 counts for manufacturing and selling ghost guns and explosive devices.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg warns New York behind the curve' in efforts to stop ghost guns from being produced and used in crime | amNewYork

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg urges for urgent ghost gun prevention measures in the state budget to combat the rise of untraceable firearms.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

21-year-old Brooklyn man indicted on ghost gun charges; confirmed 'explosive' found in his Gravesend co-op

A Brooklyn man was indicted on 73 counts for manufacturing and selling ghost guns and explosive devices.
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
3 days ago

The pipe bomber next door: Westchester man charged with menacing neighbors with blasts

A man was arrested for making pipe bombs in his apartment after neighbors reported loud explosions.
fromQueens, NY Patch
3 days ago

2 Fatally Shot In The Head Inside NYC Building: NYPD

Officers responding to the scene found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head and an 18-year-old woman with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
New York City
#murder
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Third homicide charge added for NorCal double murder suspect, prosecutors say

Howard Wang faces a third murder charge for the 2024 killing of Chengli Li, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day ago

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
Los Angeles

Suspect Accused of Killing Wife and Mother-In-Law in Walnut Creek Now Charged In LA Murder

California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Third homicide charge added for NorCal double murder suspect, prosecutors say

Howard Wang faces a third murder charge for the 2024 killing of Chengli Li, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day ago

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
Los Angeles

Suspect Accused of Killing Wife and Mother-In-Law in Walnut Creek Now Charged In LA Murder

NYC parents
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

2nd man arrested in drive-by shooting that killed 7-month-old girl

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and community support for their work.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Rockland Gun Owner Takes Aim At Times Square Gun Ban

A lawsuit challenges New York's ban on carrying firearms in Times Square, claiming it violates the right to self-defense in public spaces.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Brockton man facing 14 charges after allegedly engaging in shootout with police

Jailson Andrade, 44, was arraigned Tuesday in Brockton District Court on 14 charges, including two felony counts each of assault to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a firearm without a license.
Boston
#charlie-kirk
Law
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

Defense seeks delay in preliminary hearing to review evidence and bullet analysis in Charlie Kirk murder case.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Charlie Kirk bullet analysis finds no conclusive link to rifle found near scene

ATF's analysis could not conclusively link a bullet fragment to the rifle found near Charlie Kirk's murder scene.
Law
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

Defense seeks delay in preliminary hearing to review evidence and bullet analysis in Charlie Kirk murder case.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Charlie Kirk bullet analysis finds no conclusive link to rifle found near scene

ATF's analysis could not conclusively link a bullet fragment to the rifle found near Charlie Kirk's murder scene.
#nypd
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Deadly night in NYC: Multiple people fatally shot during overnight crime spree

NYPD investigates two shootings in NYC, resulting in three fatalities, including a possible murder-suicide in Queens and a homicide in Manhattan.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

NYPD: 1,000+ Guns Removed From NYC Streets

NYPD has seized over 1,000 firearms in 2023, reflecting targeted operations against gun violence in New York City.
fromFive Towns, NY Patch
4 days ago

Elmont Man Accused Of Two Assaults Arrested, Police Say

In the 2025 crash, Lowe was driving an unregistered, uninsured Toyota Solara when he ran a stop sign and collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee, causing significant injury.
California
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Mass. man sentenced for online threats to public figures, children, elementary school

A Wilbraham man was sentenced to 32 months in prison for making violent threats against public officials, children, and a local school.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Murder trial of man accused of killing NYPD officer moves to closing arguments

Guy Rivera is on trial for the murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, facing life imprisonment if convicted.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Woman charged in fatal South Boston stabbing

Gisselle Pascual, 24, is charged with manslaughter for fatally stabbing a man in South Boston.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

7-month-old girl in stroller fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYPD says

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn while in a stroller with her mother.
Brooklyn
fromBed-Stuy, NY Patch
3 days ago

Teen Caught With Gun At Brooklyn High School, NYPD Says

A 16-year-old student was charged with gun possession after being found with a handgun at a Brooklyn high school.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Marine corporal accused of stealing, reselling weapons and ammo from Camp Pendleton

A Marine corporal is accused of stealing Javelin missiles and ammunition to resell in Arizona, posing a serious threat to public safety.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

'Should have shot him a couple more times': Ford congratulates person who shot alleged Ontario home invader | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford praised a homeowner for shooting an alleged intruder, criticizing federal gun policies and judges for protecting criminals over public safety.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, of Chariot Close, Alvaston, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, charged with six counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, and one count of possession of a bladed article.
London politics
California
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Ex-CHP officer faces murder charges in explosive crash that killed 4

A former CHP officer and a woman driving under the influence face murder charges for a fatal I-605 crash that killed four people through a chain of collisions.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

This is a tragic incident in which a woman has lost her life. We are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened, and we are keeping an open mind to pursue all lines of inquiry. We urge anyone who was in the area of Bath Road, who may have seen or heard anything unusual, to come forward.
UK news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario's attorney general calls on federal government to look at legalizing pepper spray | CBC News

Ontario's attorney general requests federal government legalize pepper spray for self-defence and mandate DNA collection upon arrest for sexual offences to enhance public safety and support crime victims.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Should teens be allowed to carry handguns in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts's highest court will decide whether people under 21 can legally carry handguns, challenging the state's age restriction law following the Supreme Court's 2022 gun rights expansion.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Orange County sheriff's deputy shot fiancee 9 times, prosecutors say

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy turned herself in and was charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting her fiancée in their apartment six months after the incident.
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Man set to face judge on murder, assault charges in NYC subway killing of 83-year-old

Bairon Hernandez, 34, was charged with murder once the victim, Roosevelt Island resident Richard Williams, died from his injuries nine days after police said he was pushed onto the tracks at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street station on the morning of March 8.
Brooklyn
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

Kenya Chapman is facing federal charges in connection to the sale of the the weapon to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member who yelled "Allahu akbar" before opening fire at the Virginia school on Thursday, according to authorities.
US news
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Charges filed against man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion shooter

A man was charged federally for illegally selling a firearm to an Old Dominion University shooter who was barred from gun possession due to a prior terrorism conviction.
#homicide
SF parents
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Father of accused Georgia school shooter convicted of murder

Colin Gray was convicted of murder and manslaughter for providing his son access to a firearm despite warning signs of violent intentions and deteriorating mental health.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Monterey County man found guilty for carrying a concealed dagger

On Dec. 4, Delgado was found sitting outside of a Salinas dental office with a large metal pipe. He was asked to leave the property, but refused. Salinas police officers were dispatched to the scene, where they contacted Delgado. Delgado revealed during their interactions that he had a knife on him.
Law
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The Trump DOJ is giving guns back to felons, including one alleged fake elector

The Department of Justice restored federal gun rights to 22 individuals with decades-old felony convictions, including Republican Arizona State Senator Jake Hoffman who was pardoned by President Trump for fake elector charges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pleasanton man charged with shooting into adjacent apartment while drunkenly cleaning his gun

A city resident accidentally fired a shot into the apartment of a family he shared a wall with, while cleaning his firearm, court records show. When police responded to a shots fired call at Arroyo Court on Feb. 28, they immediately noticed something else: the suspected shooter reeked of vodka, and there was apparently a good reason why. He admitted to drinking about 350 ml of Smirnoff that afternoon, authorities said in court records.
California
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Mansfield man charged with illegally possessing ammunition, prosecutors say

A Mansfield man was arrested and charged with unlawfully possessing ammunition as a convicted felon, with authorities discovering firearms parts, a 3D printer, and multiple ammunition types in his home.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Alleged attack on Crown attorney from prisoner box prompts calls for Ontario to step up safety in courtrooms | CBC News

Ontario courtroom safety is inadequate after a Crown attorney was assaulted by a shackled man, prompting calls for government action to improve court facilities and security measures.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Dangerous Weapons Are Surprisingly Legal in America

In the United States, the right to bear arms is an important aspect of law and culture, yet many people are surprised by just how powerful certain legal-to-own weapons can be. Beyond standard guns, a range of weapons often associated with military or high-risk use are lawful under federal or state regulations, provided specific conditions are met. The legality of these highly dangerous weapons is due to a mix of constitutional rights, public safety concerns, and decades of changing legislation.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

He Gave His 14-Year-Old Son an AR-15. Now He's Guilty of Murder. Good.

The Georgia jury was not so forgiving of a parent who gave an AR-15 to a 14-year-old child. They are only the second jury in American history to find a parent guilty after their child went on a shooting spree at a school. It is an important step forward in what CNN calls a growing nationwide effort 'to hold more people accountable for a school shooting, including the shooter's parents and responding law enforcement officers.'
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Firearms That Required Extensive Training to Use Effectively

Military history is filled with firearms that looked formidable on paper but proved far less impressive in the hands of average troops. In many cases, the issue was not flawed engineering, but unrealistic assumptions about training and doctrine. Some weapons were built with elite users in mind, soldiers who could manage the weapon and tactical nuance at a level most forces never reached.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US man linked to Wieambilla shooters sentenced to three years in prison

Donald Day, 58, was arrested in the US after a year-long investigation into his contact with Gareth, Nathaniel and Stacey Train before the trio killed two police officers and a neighbour at their rural Queensland property. Day was sentenced in the US federal court in Arizona on Thursday, after making a deal with prosecutors in October 2025 to plead guilty to a charge of possessing firearms as a convicted felon.
World news
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Firearm Carry Laws: A Guide for Every State

Most U.S. states now allow concealed carry without permits; open-carry rules vary by state, and Giffords letter grades reflect overall firearm law strength.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Gunman in DC shooting of 2 National Guard members pleads not guilty

The gunman accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., killing one and seriously wounding the other, has pleaded not guilty to the nine charges against him including first-degree murder. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was also shot before he was taken into custody, made his brief court appearance on Wednesday in a wheelchair and an orange jumpsuit, CNN reported.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judge And Wife Shot At Home - Above the Law

I worry about the safety of all our judges," she said. "As you work to peacefully resolve more than 1 million cases a year, you must not only feel safe, you must also be safe. Any violence against a judge or a judge's family is completely unacceptable. As public servants, you are dedicated to the rule of law.
Law
New York City
fromQNS
2 months ago

Kew Gardens man sentenced to prison for possessing arsenal of illegal firearms in his apartment: DA - QNS

A Kew Gardens retiree received four years for possessing an arsenal of illegal firearms discovered after he fatally shot a would-be robber.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Slippery slope': Brandishing BB gun in robbery can yield first-degree charge, appeals court rules amNewYork

Displaying an object appearing to be a firearm, including a BB gun, can trigger New York first-degree robbery charges and shift proof burden onto defendants.
California
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

9 months after shooting that left her son dead, California mother charged with manslaughter

A Moreno Valley mother was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting her 22-year-old son following a home confrontation.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Oakland man charged with three counts of murder over shootout inside liquor store

A man was charged with three counts of murder for allegedly killing two brothers and a bystander during a January shooting in an Oakland market.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Five arrested after shooting of Indiana judge and his wife

Five people were arrested after a coordinated multistate investigation into the attempted murder of Tippecanoe County Judge Steven P. Meyer and his wife.
fromFortune
2 months ago

ICE claims the Minneapolis headshot was self-defense, but many police forces have explicit rules against shooting at moving cars | Fortune

The fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has thrust a long-running and deeply contested question back into the national spotlight: When is a law enforcement officer justified in using lethal force against someone in a moving vehicle? The killing, captured on cellphone video, has exposed sharp divisions between federal authorities who quickly defended the agent's actions and local leaders who called the shooting unjustified.
US news
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
1 month ago

Student arrested for carrying a firearm at Bay Area high school

At approximately 12:45 p.m., that day, officers were notified of a student in possession of a firearm on the campus. Upon arrival, officers learned that the school's site safety staff had already intervened, separated the firearm from the student, and secured the student in a classroom. Officers detained the student without incident and conducted a safety search, confirming that no additional weapons were present.
California
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Driver threatened cyclist with gun in Medway, police say

Travis Ross, 31, was arrested for armed road rage after nearly hitting a cyclist, pointing a handgun, and being found with a loaded 9mm.
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