During Seattle's New Year's Eve celebration, police arrested a 21-year-old man near the Space Needle who was armed with a shotgun, pistol, and multiple rounds of ammunition. The man, wearing all black and a red hat with 'WAR', cooperated with police after being found sitting with a concealed shotgun, causing alarm among spectators. He was booked into jail for unlawful weapons use, and the investigation is ongoing.
A man was shot and killed by Vancouver police after he pointed a gun at a woman and fired at least one round during a disturbance call; officers confronted him and he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
A movie theater near Cracker Barrel was temporarily locked down following reports of a man with a gun nearby, prompting a security response and concern in the area.
An Oklahoma man doing target practice with a handgun on Christmas Day accidentally shot and killed Sandra Phelps, who was sitting on her porch holding a child. The man, Cody Adams, was arrested for first-degree manslaughter and released on bond. The incident occurred due to negligent shooting from Adams' backyard, where neighbors reported hearing multiple rounds fired.
An Oklahoma man doing target practice in his backyard on Christmas accidentally shot and killed an elderly woman a few blocks away. Cody Wayne Adams, 33, was charged with first-degree manslaughter after authorities found he was shooting a Glock 45 near his home, which resulted in the fatal shooting of a woman on her porch. Adams admitted to shooting towards the ground with the gun, which was loaded with multiple rounds, and was arrested with a bond set at $100,000.
A man with a gun was subdued and arrested after shoving a woman at a Kent protest; the incident was quickly contained and did not overshadow the overall peaceful rally supporting democracy.
Colorado state Rep. Don Wilson apologized for leaving a loaded handgun in a state Capitol bathroom, which was discovered by a janitor and later returned to him by the State Patrol. House leadership criticized his handling of the weapon, calling it a "dangerous situation." This incident is not the first involving lawmakers and firearms in the Capitol, prompting calls for stricter adherence to firearm rules.
A 16-year-old boy in Florida is facing adult charges after allegedly brandishing a gun on a crowded beach during spring break, leading to a standoff with deputies that ended with his peaceful surrender in the ocean. The incident, captured on body camera video, also involved the recovery of cannabis from a bag the suspect was carrying. The teenager faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and possession of a firearm by a person under 18, as well as active warrants from Orange County.
A 16-year-old teenager caused chaos at a Florida beach during spring break by brandishing a gun during a fight, prompting law enforcement to intervene. The suspect, identified as Felixander Solis-Guzman, was chased by officers and eventually surrendered after attempting to ditch the gun and marijuana. He was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. The incident occurred amidst heightened security measures and increased law enforcement presence in popular spring break destinations in Florida.
A 16-year-old from Lakeland, Florida, was arrested after pulling out a gun in a crowd of spring breakers at New Smyrna Beach. Deputies approached the teen, who then fled into the ocean and threw the gun and a bag filled with marijuana into the water. The teen faces multiple charges, including firearm possession by a minor and sale of marijuana, and will be prosecuted as an adult. He also had seven active no-bond warrants out of Orange County.
Body camera footage released from the shooting at Joel Osteen's megachurch shows off-duty officers confronting the armed woman who opened fire, with gunfire echoing through the church as people, including children, fled. The 36-year-old shooter, Genesse Ivonne Moreno, was killed by the officers, while her 7-year-old son, who was with her, sustained a critical gunshot wound to the head. The video also captures a female officer praying over the child. Authorities are still investigating Moreno's motive, and it was revealed that the AR-style rifle she used was legally purchased in December.
A 16-year-old student brought a gun to a Mesquite charter school, prompting a lockdown and police response. The student, refusing to put down the weapon, was shot by police after a negotiation attempt. No one else was injured, and the student is in stable condition. Parents, students, and teachers were shaken by the incident, and the school will review security measures. The motive behind the student's actions remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing.
A 16-year-old with an active capital murder warrant was apprehended outside Church of the Highlands in Pelham after being found with a firearm. The teen complied when asked to remove the weapon from the church premises, but was later taken into custody by Pelham police. The suspect is charged in the shooting death of a 21-year-old in Montgomery and is being held without bond. The investigation is ongoing, and there are no known threats in the Pelham area.
One person has died in a police shooting in northwest Albuquerque after officers responded to a call from a man in a mental health crisis who claimed to be armed. After negotiations, the man walked around with a gun and pointed it at officers, prompting them to fire their weapons. The man then re-entered his vehicle and attempted to drive away, with investigators trying to determine if a subsequent gunshot was self-inflicted. The Multi-Agency Task Force is conducting an investigation.
A video captured Indiana lawmaker, Rep. Jim Lucas, flashing a holstered gun at student gun control advocates during a conversation at the state Capitol. The students were there to advocate for gun control, and Lucas defended gun rights, eventually revealing he was carrying a firearm. The incident sparked fear and unease among the students, with one feeling "powerless" and "scared." Lucas, a prominent supporter of loosening gun laws, has faced controversy in the past for his views and actions on gun control and other issues.
