All articles tagged with #illegal guns
A federal task force in Memphis has arrested 93 individuals, including a member of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, seizing 28 illegal guns, as part of a crackdown on crime in the city, with high-profile officials emphasizing zero tolerance for criminal activity.
FBI Director Kash Patel visited New Zealand to open a new office but allegedly broke the law by giving 3D-printed pistols to senior security officials, which were later destroyed. The incident highlights concerns over illegal firearms and the importance of international cooperation, especially given New Zealand's strict gun laws following the Christchurch massacre. The FBI's expanded presence aims to enhance regional security collaboration.
Lindy Jones, the ex-con driver of the car involved in the shooting death of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, faces up to 30 years in prison on weapons charges as prosecutors revealed that the murder weapon jammed after the fatal shot. Jones, known as "Killa," has a history of arrests, while the alleged shooter, Guy Rivera, faces potential life imprisonment if convicted. Diller, a 3-year NYPD veteran, was killed during a standoff, and the case has drawn widespread attention and mourning.
A man in Richmond, California, was found with 248 illegally owned guns, including 11 machine guns, 1 million rounds of ammo, and several grenades in his home. The state attorney general stated that the man is alleged to be legally barred from owning weapons, and the authorities also discovered 3,000 magazines, rifle receivers, pistol frames, silencers, and flare guns. California has strict gun control laws, and the man's arrest highlights the state's efforts to track individuals prohibited from possessing firearms.
Two men were killed and two others were injured in separate shootings in the troubled neighborhood near High and Union streets in Springfield. The shootings occurred less than four hours apart and about a block from each other. The Springfield’s Homicide Unit is investigating both crimes with the assistance of the Murder Unit attached to Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s office. The neighborhood has come under police scrutiny over the past three weeks following a June 7 double homicide on Union Street.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted a joint operation in Indianapolis, raiding multiple sites and executing 14 search warrants, resulting in nine arrests. The focus of the raids was on illegal firearms and drugs. The U.S. Attorney's Office is set to give an update on the operation. Neighbors expressed gratitude for the efforts to keep the community safe.