From Father to Son: A Decade-Old Rifle and a Presidential Assassination Attempt Unravel

Butler, Pa. — Ten years after a tragic school shooting led to a spike in firearm purchases across the United States, one of the guns bought during that period was used in a startling act of violence. In the small town of Butler, a 20-year-old man used an AR-style rifle, bought by his father a decade earlier, to fire at a political rally, attempting to assassinate a former president. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was …

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Routine Target Practice Leads to Tragic Incident as Man Uses Father’s Rifle for Shooting

Butler, Pa. – On a seemingly ordinary day, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks expressed a simple desire to visit a local gun range. His father, familiar with his routine, didn’t hesitate to lend him an AR-15-style rifle for the outing. However, the day took a tragic turn, as this routine activity prefaced a grievous act that thrust the small Pennsylvania town into the national spotlight. Crooks, described by acquaintances as someone who occasionally engaged in recreational …

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FBI Probes Lone Shooter in Alleged Assassination Attempt as Act of Domestic Terrorism; AR-Style Rifle Used

FBI officials today confirmed they are investigating a recent shooting as both an act of domestic terrorism and a potential assassination attempt. The incident, which has stirred considerable public concern, was carried out by a lone gunman using a sophisticated weapon. Authorities assured the public that there were no further threats related to this case as the shooter acted independently. The firearm utilized in the shooting, an AR-style 556 rifle, was traced back to the …

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Charlotte Police Confirm Sole Shooter Responsible for Deaths of Four Officers in Assault Rifle Attack

Charlotte, North Carolina – After a month-long investigation, authorities in Charlotte have confirmed that the tragic shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of four law enforcement officers was the work of a lone gunman. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department revealed that there was no instance of friendly fire during the incident. The incident took place on April 29 in a residential neighborhood, where officers from a U.S. Marshals Task Force were met with gunfire while …

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Lawsuit Alleges Call of Duty and Meta Exposed Uvalde Shooter to Assault Rifle

Uvalde, Texas – Families of the shooting victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas have filed a lawsuit against Call of Duty publisher Activision and Meta, alleging that these companies played a role in exposing the shooter to the weapon he used. The families claim that the shooter was conditioned to see the weapon as a solution to his problems and was trained to use it. The lawsuit also accuses the companies of contributing …

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Mount Horeb Teen Pointed Pellet Rifle at Police Before Fatal Shooting: State Department of Justice

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin – A tragic incident unfolded when a 14-year-old Mount Horeb student was shot and killed by police after pointing a pellet rifle at officers, according to a statement by the state Department of Justice. The boy, identified as Damian Haglund, did not comply with commands to drop the weapon, leading to the fatal confrontation. The events began when law enforcement received a report of a person with a backpack and what appeared …

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Wisconsin Student Killed by Police After Pointing Pellet Rifle: Details Revealed

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin – Authorities confirmed that a tragic incident unfolded outside Mount Horeb Middle School, where a student was fatally shot by police after pointing a pellet rifle at officers and refusing to drop the weapon. The Wisconsin Department of Justice provided limited information about the incident, which left the community shaken. The student, whose identity remains undisclosed, never made it inside the school. While the confrontation did not result in physical harm to …

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Texas Church Shooter’s Rifle Purchase Under Scrutiny for Mental Illness and Criminal History

Sutherland Springs, Texas – The circumstances surrounding the purchase of the rifle used in the Texas church shooting by the gunman, despite his history of mental illness and criminal record, are now the subject of intense scrutiny. The shooter’s ability to acquire a firearm despite red flags in his background has raised questions about the effectiveness of the system in place to prevent such individuals from obtaining weapons. The shooter, who had a documented history …

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AR-15 Rifle Used in Meade County Murder, Suspect Arrested and Charged

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Meade County man was taken into custody on Thursday after allegedly shooting and killing a woman. According to court documents, 37-year-old Derick Ford is accused of fatally shooting Crystal Fetch. The incident occurred in the early morning hours, as Meade County Dispatch received a call reporting a shooting in Battletown, Kentucky. Deputies arrived at the scene to find Fetch with a single gunshot wound to the left eye in the master …

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Police Body Camera Captures Officer Preparing Rifle During UNLV Campus Shooting

LAS VEGAS, NV – Police body camera footage has been released from the mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus on December 6, 2023. The footage shows an officer preparing a rifle as he approaches Beam Hall, providing a chilling glimpse into the tragic events that unfolded that day. The newly released video offers a perspective on the response of law enforcement to the shooting, giving insight into the bravery and quick …

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