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Deadly East Coast Gang Indicted: Trafficked Drugs, Guns, and Masterminded Fatal Robberies Using Dating Sites

SCRANTON, Pa. – In a disturbing revelation, federal prosecutors announced Friday that a violent gang, known for trafficking drugs and firearms, orchestrated a series of deadly robberies up and down the East Coast, using dating websites to ensnare victims under the guise of escort services. The criminal group, which operated from New Hampshire to Virginia, was responsible for at least four fatalities. According to Gerard Karam, the U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, …

Police Violated Guidelines Leading to Fatal Encounters Without Guns: AP Investigation Unveils Violations in Restraint Practices

Los Angeles, California – A recent investigation uncovered widespread violations of established guidelines by police departments across the United States in fatal encounters that did not involve gun use. The investigation revealed that in hundreds of cases where police used force meant to subdue individuals without causing harm, officers repeatedly violated well-known guidelines designed to safely restrain and subdue individuals. Many of these violations included pinning individuals facedown in ways that could restrict their breathing …

Tennessee House Passes Controversial Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Concealed Guns on School Grounds amid Protests

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a contentious move, Tennessee House Republicans passed a bill allowing some teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds. This decision has sparked a heated debate within the state, with protesters voicing their strong opposition by chanting “Blood on your hands.” The bill, which also prohibits parents and other teachers from knowing who is armed, was approved with a 68-28 vote and now awaits Republican Governor Bill Lee’s …

Maine Mass Shooter Put into Custody Before Tragedy, Guns Seized: Report

Lewiston, Maine – An independent commission, appointed by Democratic Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey, shed light on missed opportunities to prevent a tragic mass shooting on October 25th. The commission’s report revealed that Army reservist Robert Card, who killed 18 individuals in a bowling alley and a bar, was well-known to law enforcement officials and had shown concerning signs of deteriorating mental health and potential for violence prior to the incident. The …

Indictment: Girlfriend of Burnsville Shooter Allegedly Bought Guns for Felon in Fatal Ambush

Burnsville, Minnesota – The girlfriend of a man who fatally shot three first responders in February has been indicted for allegedly purchasing multiple guns for a felon in what is known as “straw purchases.” Authorities revealed that two of the firearms bought by the woman were used in the attack that resulted in the deaths of two police officers and a firefighter/paramedic. Ashley Anne Dyrdahl, 35, is accused of conspiring with the shooter, Shannon Cortez …

Guns & Ammunition Obtained by Convicted Felon Led to Tragic Deaths of Burnsville Police Officers and Paramedic

Burnsville, Minnesota – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is currently investigating how Shannon Gooden, a 38-year-old man with a felony assault conviction, was able to obtain multiple firearms and a large amount of ammunition. This arsenal was used in the fatal shooting of two Burnsville police officers and a paramedic. Gooden had been legally prohibited from possessing firearms after his 2007 felony assault conviction, even though the charge was later reduced to a misdemeanor. …

Minnesota Man Kills 2 Police Officers, Paramedic At Domestic Disturbance Call After Losing Rights to Own Guns

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – A tragic incident unfolded in a Minneapolis suburb as a man, who was already prohibited from owning firearms, opened fire on first responders in Burnsville. The shooter, identified as Shannon Gooden, killed two police officers and a firefighter paramedic during a domestic disturbance call early Sunday morning. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the 38-year-old Gooden was involved in a contentious dispute with the mother of …

Fatal Shooting Survivor Was Not Authorized to Have Guns, Tangled in Custody Dispute

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The recent tragic events in an affluent Minneapolis suburb have shed light on the troubled life of a man who fatally shot two police officers and a firefighter before dying in a standoff with law enforcement. Court records show that the man, identified as Shannon Gooden, 38, was involved in a yearslong dispute over custody and financial support for his three oldest children. Gooden, who was not legally allowed to possess firearms, …

Explosion Uncovers Guns and Ammo in B.C. Motel Room

Vancouver, Canada – After an explosion occurred at a motel in British Columbia, authorities discovered guns and ammunition inside one of the rooms. The incident took place at a motel located in the city of Nanaimo. The explosion resulted in damage to the motel premises and raised concerns among the local residents. Law enforcement officials immediately responded to the scene and conducted a thorough search of the affected area. During their investigation, they uncovered firearms …