All articles tagged with #florida shooting
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
The Netflix documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor' details the tragic 2023 shooting of Ajike Owens by her neighbor Susan Lorincz in Florida, highlighting issues of racial tension, self-defense laws, and justice, with Lorincz currently serving a 25-year sentence for manslaughter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Two people were killed and 18 others were injured during a shooting in Tampa, Florida, that occurred during Halloween celebrations. The incident took place in the Ybor City area, known for its bars and clubs, and involved a fight between two groups. One suspect has turned himself in, and investigators believe there were at least two shooters involved. The motive for the fight is still under investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A shooting in Tampa, Florida, during Halloween celebrations left at least two people dead and 18 injured after a fight broke out between two groups on a crowded street. The incident occurred near bars and clubs in the Ybor City neighborhood, with video footage showing people in Halloween costumes fleeing in panic. One suspect has turned himself in, while authorities believe a second shooter was involved. The cause of the fight is still under investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris called on Americans to unite against white supremacy following a racially-motivated shooting in Florida that left three Black people dead. Biden emphasized the need to speak out against hate and condemned white supremacy as a poison. The shooter, who later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, left behind manifestos expressing his hatred for Black people. Hate crimes in the US have surged nearly 12% in 2021, with racial or ethnic bias being the main driving force. Biden and Harris urged Americans not to let factions divide the nation and emphasized the importance of teaching the country's history, including its painful past, to move forward together.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to cause air quality concerns in the Northeast, with major cities like New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. experiencing unhealthy air. Former Trump White House official Steve Bannon has been subpoenaed in connection with the Jan. 6 investigation. A Florida woman accused of killing her Black neighbor had a history of harassing area children and using racial slurs against them. An investigation into child labor violations in the U.S. has expanded to include meatpacking and produce firms in at least 11 states. LGBTQ Pride Month celebrations are facing challenges due to new legislation targeting drag performers and minimum dress codes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A former ice cream truck driver, Michael Keetley, was sentenced to life in prison for killing two people and severely wounding four others in a 2010 Florida shooting. Keetley was convicted of two counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder in March. Prosecutors argued that Keetley committed the attack in a case of mistaken identity that was the deadly culmination of an obsession with revenge. Keetley had been robbed and shot about a year before the murders and was frustrated with the official investigation of the robbery, prosecutors said, and decided to take matters into his own hands. Keetley's attorneys said they intend to appeal.