All articles tagged with #firearm
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Research indicates most child firearm suicides in the US involve parents' guns stored unlocked and loaded, highlighting the importance of safe storage and mental health awareness to prevent tragic deaths among youth.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Michigan Advance
Ted Nugent was found to have a weapon on him during a visit to the Michigan Capitol due to a security screening failure; he complied with police after being notified, highlighting a lapse in security protocols.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Researchers in Arizona have unearthed a bronze cannon believed to be the oldest known firearm in the continental U.S., dating back to the 16th-century expedition of Spanish conquistador Vázquez de Coronado. The cannon, found in the Santa Cruz Valley, was likely used for offensive purposes during Coronado's quest for the mythical Seven Cities of Gold. The discovery, along with other artifacts, provides insight into the violent history of Coronado's expedition and its impact on Indigenous communities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Colorado Sun
A Republican state representative in Colorado left a loaded handgun in a Capitol bathroom, prompting security concerns as Democrats push to ban firearm possession in the building. The representative, Don Wilson, took responsibility for the incident, stating that he takes firearm safety seriously. This incident comes amid debates over a bill to expand places where carrying firearms is prohibited. It also follows previous incidents involving Republican lawmakers and guns at the Capitol.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
A 19-year-old student at South Carolina State University was arrested for carrying a firearm on school property after shots were fired in a building on campus, prompting lockdowns at both SCSU and nearby Claflin University. The suspect was subdued by campus police after a foot chase, and no injuries were reported in the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Live 5 News WCSC
A 19-year-old student at South Carolina State University, Rolando J. Ifill, was arrested for carrying a firearm on school property after shots were fired in an academic building. No injuries were reported, and campus police subdued Ifill after a foot chase. The incident prompted a lockdown, which lasted for over an hour. Additional charges are pending as the story develops.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Boston Globe
Authorities in Stow and Needham are conducting a manhunt for Joshua Hinds, a 45-year-old man considered armed and dangerous. Hinds allegedly brandished a firearm at someone known to him and has made threats to harm himself and others. He was last seen in Needham and is believed to be traveling to Stow in a gray 2015 Toyota Tacoma. While authorities do not believe he poses a threat to the general public, caution is advised, and anyone who sees him should call 911 immediately. Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting in the search.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Men wearing ski masks broke into Keanu Reeves' Hollywood Hills home, stealing a firearm. Authorities are investigating the incident, which is not the first time the actor's home has been targeted by intruders.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A woman was shot in the buttocks after bringing a loaded firearm into an MRI machine during a doctor's visit. The gun discharged when the machine's powerful magnets were engaged. The woman was hospitalized but made a full recovery. It remains unclear how she was able to bring the weapon into the MRI room, as routine screenings for metal objects are conducted. Accidents involving MRI machines have occurred in the past, highlighting the importance of safety precautions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Canada Shine On
RCMP Const. Michael Wheeler has been convicted of careless use of a firearm and pointing a firearm at a person while at a social gathering and consuming alcohol in Newfoundland. The officer pulled his police firearm and placed it against the head of a woman.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WGME
A second man, John Nguyen, has been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion in South Portland, Maine. Nguyen and another man, Tyrone Brown, allegedly entered a home on Sawyer Street and demanded money. Shots were fired inside the home, but no injuries were reported. Nguyen is facing charges of robbery, burglary, reckless conduct with a firearm, and theft.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
A man was caught for the second time with a loaded gun at a security checkpoint in Philadelphia International Airport, with 21 bullets including one in the chamber. The TSA expressed their disappointment, stating that it is "unforgivable" for someone to not learn from their previous offense. Another man was also caught with a handgun in his carry-on bag on the same day. The TSA emphasized that there is no excuse for bringing a gun to checkpoints and reminded passengers to follow proper procedures for transporting firearms. So far this year, 40 guns have been discovered at the airport's security checkpoints.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is investigating after Washington state Senator Jeff Wilson was arrested in Hong Kong for bringing an unloaded firearm in his carry-on luggage. Wilson claimed it was an honest mistake and reported the firearm to customs officials upon discovering it mid-flight. He blamed the TSA for failing to detect the weapon during security screening in the US. Wilson has been charged with possession of an unregistered firearm and was released on bail. The TSA has been intercepting a record number of firearms at US airports this year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPRI.com
A man in his late 50s is dead following a domestic disturbance at a home in Warwick, Rhode Island. Police responded to reports of a man with a firearm and surrounded the home for hours. After hearing what they believed to be a gunshot, officers entered the home and discovered the man's body. The exact cause of death is unknown, and there is no active threat to the public at this time. An investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Live 5 News WCSC
A driver in North Charleston is facing charges, including pointing a firearm, in connection to a hit-and-run incident that occurred at Stall Road and Ashley Phosphate Road. Minor injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.