Arrest Made in Uptown New Year’s Eve Mass Shooting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the mass shooting that injured 5 people during a New Year’s Eve celebration in Uptown, according to police sources. The shooting took place in the early hours of January 1st, as revelers were out enjoying the festivities. The victims were rushed to the hospital, with injuries ranging from minor to critical condition. Police are still investigating the motive behind the shooting and are urging …

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Park Mass Shooting on New Year’s Eve – 19-Year-Old Arrested and Charged in Charlotte Incident

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a mass shooting that injured five people at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte on New Year’s Eve. The shooting occurred as thousands of families were gathered for a New Year’s Eve event in the park. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Daevion Crawford fired a gun into a crowd of people, injuring five individuals. Two of the victims were visiting …

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Shooting Suspect Arrested: 19-Year-Old Charged in Uptown Charlotte Mass Shooting

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in Uptown Charlotte on New Year’s Eve. The suspect, identified as Daevion Crawford, allegedly opened fire at Romare Bearden Park, injuring five people. The incident prompted a heavy police presence at the park, with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department deploying officers to the scene. Reports indicate that thousands of families were gathered in the park when the shooting occurred. Following …

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Rising Gun Involvement in 40 Mass Killings Across the Nation in 2023, a Record Year

In Maine, a Louisville bank and a Nashville elementary school were the sites of tragic events that have contributed to the highest number of mass killings involving guns in the US. According to data compiled by The AP, USA Today, and Northeastern University, there have been a total of 40 such incidents this year, marking the highest number since the collection of this data began in 2006. This figure is four incidents more than the …

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Lewiston Strong Small Business Donates Over $200,000 to Mass Shooting Survivors and Families

LEWISTON, Maine – Rogue Life Maine, a small business in Lewiston, has made a generous donation to the survivors and family members of the victims of the recent mass shooting in the area. The business, which has been selling a variety of Lewiston Strong merchandise, presented a check for over $200,000 to the Lewiston Auburn Area Response Fund on Friday during a ceremony attended by staff and community members. Owner Mark Rodrigue, who was inspired …

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University Memorializes those Lost in Czech Mass Shooting on New Year’s Eve, Reflecting on the Changes in the World

PRAGUE, Czech Republic — The city of Prague, known for its historical charm, was recently shocked by a tragic event. On December 21st, a university student carried out a mass shooting at Charles University, killing 14 people before taking his own life. The incident has left the local community in mourning and sparked discussions about gun ownership and violence in the Czech Republic. The aftermath of the shooting has brought the community together in grief, …

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Mass Shooting in Central City East, Los Angeles Leaves Two Dead and Three Critically Injured

Gun violence erupted in Central City East, Los Angeles, California, as a mass shooting left two dead and three critically injured. The tragic incident unfolded at a strip mall in the 3100 block of Rosecrans Avenue, shattering the tranquility of the community on an otherwise ordinary Sunday. Immediately following the shooting, law enforcement and emergency services rushed to the scene to assist the victims and begin an investigation. The wounded were transported to a nearby …

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Dadeville Mass Shooting Suspects Plead Not Guilty and Face Over 100 Assault Charges

DADEVILLE, Ala. – Two suspects in the Dadeville mass shooting have entered not guilty pleas and waived their arraignments. Court documents indicate that Willie Brown and Wilson Hill are denying all charges related to the April shooting that resulted in the deaths of four people at a Dadeville sweet-16 birthday party. Along with three other suspects, they are now facing over 100 total assault charges, which include 24 counts of first-degree assault and one count …

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Maine Mass Shooting Probe: Calls Mount for Federal Investigation Into Lewiston Gunman’s Mental State

LEWISTON, Maine – As the new year begins, many questions remain unanswered about the events surrounding the state’s deadliest mass shooting that occurred in October. Concerns have been raised about why the US Army Reserve’s warning about the shooter’s deteriorating mental health and potential for a mass shooting was not acted upon by law enforcement. Additionally, there is uncertainty about why the state’s “yellow flag” law was not invoked to restrict the shooter’s access to …

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Massive Surge in Mass Shootings Across the U.S. in 2023

Lewiston, Maine – The year 2023 is coming to a close with the United States experiencing 650 mass shootings, averaging about two per day. This marks the second-highest number of mass shootings recorded by the Gun Violence Archive since it began collecting data in 2014. Mass shootings are defined as incidents in which at least four people are injured or killed in a single event, excluding the perpetrator. The prevalence of mass shootings in the …

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