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Gun Violence Memorial Honors Victims in Dedicated Exhibit at ATF Headquarters

Washington, D.C. – Families affected by gun violence gathered at the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) last month for a solemn occasion. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland led the dedication of an exhibit honoring victims of gun violence, including Garnell Whitfield Jr.’s 86-year-old mother, Ruth. Whitfield, a retired fire commissioner from Buffalo, New York, emphasized the importance of empathy and understanding the impact of gun violence, encouraging ATF employees to remember …

Explosion in Somerset Neighborhood Claims One Life as ATF Investigates Cause

Somerset, Kentucky – A tragic incident unfolded in a neighborhood in Somerset, Kentucky, as the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death of one individual following an explosion on Sunday morning. Multiple agencies responded to the 200 block of Hidden Crest Drive after reports of the explosion. Upon their arrival, authorities discovered significant damage, including a destroyed garage and other property damage in the area. Sadly, a male was found deceased at the scene. The …

Explosion Kills Somerset Man: ATF Investigating Cause

Somerset, Kentucky – A tragic explosion claimed the life of a Somerset man on Sunday, prompting an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to the incident at 210 Hidden Crest Lane at 10 a.m. that morning, where they found the individual deceased at the scene. Sheriff Bobby Jones reported that a garage was decimated in the explosion, with nearby properties also suffering damage. …

Explosion at Wichita Garage Leaves One Man Dead: ATF and FBI Investigating

WICHITA, Kan. – A tragic explosion at a detached car garage in east Wichita resulted in the death of a man on Thursday. The incident left the community in shock, as residents heard and felt the explosion from miles away. Wyatt Combs, a friend of the victim, shared that they bonded over their love for fixing hot rods and working on classic cars together in the garage where the explosion occurred. According to Combs, the …

Explosion in Philadelphia Apartment Leaves One Seriously Injured; ATF Investigating

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A powerful explosion tore through an apartment in Philadelphia in the early hours of Monday morning, resulting in at least one person sustaining serious injuries. The incident, which occurred around 12:30 a.m., prompted the response of city officers and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, who remained at the scene for several hours to investigate the situation. Philadelphia police declined to provide details on the explosion and referred …