APEX, N.C. – A former U.S. Army Captain, Harry Hardman, 37, was charged with murder and animal cruelty after a shooting in Apex. The tragic event resulted in the deaths of two women, Gabrielle Raymond, 37, and Nancy Taylor, 69, as well as a dog. Hardman appeared in court on Tuesday afternoon and was appointed a capital defender. He is due to appear in court again on February 5. According to Apex police, the shooting …
LITTLETON, Colo. – In the aftermath of the Columbine High School shooting in 1999, a judge in Colorado faced a tough decision regarding the release of autopsy reports requested by local media under the state’s public records law. The judge, Jose D.L. Márquez, ruled to keep the graphic reports hidden, citing the unusually traumatic nature of the event as well as the community’s grief and the support received from political leaders. However, despite such events …
DENVER, Colorado – In the wake of mass shootings, the impact on children and teenagers can be profound. While most pediatricians don’t provide direct care for physical injuries from these events, they often witness the psychological effects on their young patients. Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have developed a flexible framework to help pediatricians support children and their families after experiencing a mass shooting. Lead author of the paper, Ashley Sward, …
PERRY, Iowa – After the tragic school shooting in Perry, Iowa, an Iowa man is sending a supportive message to the community through running. Rik Zortman, also known as the “Human Etch-A-Sketch,” uses a GPS tracker to trace names, primarily of children battling cancer. His mission began with the name of his son, Armstrong, who passed away in 2009. Since then, he has traced 3,500 names, dedicating his runs to those who are fighting cancer. …
Raleigh, North Carolina – The number of mass shootings in North Carolina increased significantly last year, according to recent data. This rise in mass shootings has raised concerns about public safety and the need for stronger measures to prevent such incidents. In 2023, North Carolina reported a total of 15 mass shootings, which is a substantial increase from the previous year. This alarming spike in mass shootings has prompted discussions about the factors contributing to …
Colorado saw a significant increase in mass shootings in 2023, raising concerns about public safety and gun violence in the state. According to recent data, the number of mass shootings in Colorado reached a record high last year, indicating a disturbing trend that deserves attention. The rise in mass shootings has sparked a debate about the root causes of such incidents and the need for stricter gun control measures. Experts point to a combination of …
Baton Rouge, LA — A deadly series of attacks that shook the community culminated in a Louisiana court sentencing 32-year-old Aaron Morgan to 120 years in prison. Morgan, who committed manslaughter among other charges, entered a guilty plea in a last-minute deal just as his trial was about to commence. The aggression began on August 1, 2021, when Morgan fatally stabbed his 78-year-old grandmother, Diane Gafford. The assailant’s rampage continued at their shared home, where …
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A 19-year-old teenager from San Antonio is now in police custody after being linked to multiple fatal shootings, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Nathan Martinez, who was wanted on several warrants including capital murder, aggravated assault, and murder, was apprehended by authorities. Authorities were able to connect Martinez to several shootings within the last year. The first shooting occurred in June 2022, where a dark-colored SUV drove by a …
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The tragic loss of 11-year-old Dominic Davis in a mass shooting last November has spurred his family to take action against senseless violence in their city. Dominic, who would have celebrated his 12th birthday on Christmas Eve, was fatally shot while playing at the corner of Jones and Wade streets. The incident, which also left four other individuals injured, has left the Davis family grappling with the pain of his absence. Data …
New York, New York: A recent study published in the British Accounting Review suggests that businesses tend to exercise greater caution in their financial reporting following a terrorist attack or mass shooting. The study, conducted by Seda Oz, an assistant professor of accounting at the University of Waterloo in Canada, found that companies located in areas affected by such events tend to display a decline in accrual-based and real earnings management, as well as pessimistic …