Quick-Thinking Law Enforcement Use Gun Tracing to Thwart Trump Assassination Attempt

WASHINGTON — In the aftermath of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a chaotic scene unfolded as law enforcement quickly mobilized to identify the assailant using nothing more than the serial number from the weapon left at the scene. This incident cast light on the crucial, yet controversial, practices surrounding gun trace investigations in the U.S., which hinge significantly on records from out-of-business gun stores. Without any identification on the gunman, authorities relied …

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Tragic Spate of Gun Violence Strikes Philadelphia: One Dead, Multiple Injured Including Children

Philadelphia, PA — A surge in gun violence stretched across Philadelphia from Thursday night into the early hours of Friday morning, resulting in the death of one man and several injuries, including children. Officials reported multiple shooting incidents in various parts of the city, marking a continuation of the violence from the previous night. The incidents began in North Philadelphia just after 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, where a chaotic scene unfolded as a toddler, a …

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Fourth of July Celebrations See Decrease in Gun Violence but Hotspots Like Chicago Experience Surge

The number of casualties resulting from gun violence during the Fourth of July week has continued its decline for the fourth consecutive year across the United States. Despite this trend, the week surrounding Independence Day still witnesses a significant surge in shootings compared to other times of the year. Data collected by the Gun Violence HttpStatusCodeResultThe archive reported 20 mass shootings during the week, down from 28 the previous year. These incidents are defined by …

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Tragic Outcome in Utica: 13-Year-Old Refugee Fatally Shot by Police After Brandishing Replica Gun

Utica, N.Y. — A police-involved shooting in Utica that resulted in the death of a 13-year-old boy late Friday night is stirring public debate and prompting investigations. The incident unfolded when officers, investigating a robbery, stopped two teenagers who matched the suspects’ descriptions. During the encounter, one of the teens bolted, setting off a chain of events that ended tragically. The teenager, identified as Nyah Mway, was pursued by police after he allegedly pointed what …

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Community Leader and Pastor Urges Action as Family Faces Tragic Gun Violence Loss

Cincinnati, OH – For Pastor Jackie Jackson, gun violence isn’t just a national crisis; it’s a personal tragedy that has reverberated through his life and family. Jackson, who leads a community outreach ministry and works with a national gun safety organization, has experienced the harsh reality of gun violence firsthand. His journey into advocacy began early, as a victim himself, and tragically continues as he consoles others, including his own family, grappling with similar sorrows. …

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Brownsville Bloodshed: Homicides Triple in NYC Neighborhood as Gun Violence Surges

Brooklyn, New York – Despite an overall decrease in murder rates across New York City, the somber reality of gun violence continues to plague the neighborhood of Brownsville in Brooklyn. Within the 73rd Precinct, which encompasses Brownsville, the number of homicides has more than doubled in comparison to the previous year, with 11 recorded by June 2. The victims, ranging from 15 to 55 years old, include a beloved school crossing guard, individuals caught in …

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Murder Suspect Caught on Camera Using Victim’s Gun to Fatal Result

New Orleans, Louisiana – A young woman has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly fatally shooting a man in New Orleans with his own gun. Elisa Davis, 20, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Texas for the death of 38-year-old Willie Lucas at a motel in Pines Village back in March. Davis was brought back to Orleans Parish where she was officially booked on a count of second-degree murder this week. Authorities received …

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San Pedro Shooting Suspect Released After Prior Gun Arrest – Victim’s Family Demands Justice

Los Angeles, California – A tragic shooting at a bar in San Pedro earlier this year has left a family grieving and seeking justice for their lost loved one. What makes the situation even more devastating is the revelation that the woman accused of the murder had previously been arrested with a loaded gun but was not charged with a felony at the time. The victim, Tyrone Tyars, a 33-year-old father of two, was killed …

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Hobo-hunting teen sentenced to prison for pellet gun slaying of homeless woman in Serra Mesa

San Diego, California – A young man who fatally shot a 68-year-old homeless woman in Serra Mesa last year with a pellet gun has been sentenced to five years and eight months in state prison. William Innes, 19, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the killing of Annette Pershal, who was found unconscious on the morning of May 8, 2023, on Sandrock Road. Pershal, affectionately known as “Granny Annie” or the “Queen of …

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Shooting Spree Claims One Life in Akron, Ohio as Multiple States Grapple with Gun Violence

Akron, Ohio – One man died and several others sustained injuries in a mass shooting that occurred on a street in Akron, Ohio during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident in Ohio is part of a series of shootings that took place over the weekend in various states across the country. According to reports from local news sources, a 27-year-old man was killed in the Akron shooting, with 26 people injured, one of …

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