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politics1 day ago•6 min saved

Jet use by FBI chief cited in delayed Brown University shooting response

Whistleblower and sources allege FBI Director Kash Patel diverted a second FBI jet for a different unit, delaying the evidence-response team’s arrival at Brown University’s mass shooting and forcing agents to drive through a snowstorm to Providence; Durbin to GAO and DOJ OIG, accusing Patel of misusing aircraft and harming FBI operations. The FBI disputes the timeline, saying the case was state-led and no plane was needed, while noting Patel’s travel largely did not impede the mission. The December 13, 2025 shooting left two students dead and several others injured, with subsequent events cited in ongoing oversight discussions.

via MS NOW|

#aircraftaviation #fbi #government-accountability

technology4 days ago•3 min saved

OpenAI flagged suspect’s ChatGPT account months before Canadian mass shooting

OpenAI identified and banned a ChatGPT account linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect in June 2025 under abuse-detection enforcement, but did not alert authorities unless imminent risk; after the February attack, the company proactively shared information with Canadian police. Eight people were killed and 27 wounded; the suspect died by self-inflicted gunshot. The motive remains unknown, and reports say WSJ staff debated whether to take action on the posts before the attack.

via BBC|

#abuse-detection #chatgpt #mass-shooting

technology4 days ago•2 min saved

OpenAI flagged violent ChatGPT prompts from Canadian shooting suspect

The Verge reports that OpenAI reviewed a Canadian shooting suspect’s ChatGPT prompts in June describing gun violence, banned the account, and considered contacting authorities; company officials ultimately notified the RCMP but said there was no imminent, credible risk of harm. The Tumbler Ridge attack on February 10 left nine dead and 27 injured, with the suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. OpenAI says it aims to balance privacy with safety and issued an updated statement.

via The Verge|

#chatgpt #gun-violence #mass-shooting

us-news7 days ago•22 min saved

Bystander’s quick action jams gun, halting Rhode Island hockey-shooting rampage

A Rhode Island dad and bystander, Michael Black, jumped across to tackle shooter Robert Dorgan during a high school hockey game. Black’s hand briefly jammed the gun’s chamber, allowing others to overwhelm Dorgan, who then fatally shot himself after the standoff; Dorgan had already murdered his son and ex-wife and wounded three others, with the bystander sustaining injuries in the struggle.

via New York Post|

#bystander-action #high-school-hockey #mass-shooting

us-news9 days ago•2 min saved

Mass shooting at Pawtucket ice rink leaves 2 dead and 3 critically injured

Two people were killed and three were in critical condition after a gunman opened fire at a Pawtucket ice rink during a high school hockey game; the attacker died at the scene, apparently by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and authorities say it appears to be a targeted family dispute, with the FBI assisting in the investigation.

via Al Jazeera|

#gun-violence #ice-hockey #mass-shooting

crime9 days ago•0 min saved

Mass shooting disrupts Rhode Island ice rink during youth hockey game leaves at least two dead

A mass shooting at an indoor ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during a boys’ hockey game left at least two dead and four hospitalized; police say the suspect is dead, with a local report noting one victim died and a father being hailed as a hero after grabbing the shooter's gun. The shooter reportedly had a second weapon and fired from behind the stands. More details soon.

via The Guardian|

#crime #ice-rink #mass-shooting

world11 days ago•65 min saved

Neighbour says teen shooter once burned down his home to kill his family

A Canadian teenager, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed eight people in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge after an earlier arson attack in 2023 in which a neighbour says he tried to kill his own family. He then shot at a local school before turning the gun on himself. Investigators say there was no clearly targeted victim at the school and that the shooter appeared to be hunting anyone he could find; four guns were used, none were registered to the home, and authorities are probing how he gained access. The community held vigils as residents seek answers amid concerns about mental health support and gun safety.

via The Telegraph|

#arson #canada #crime

world11 days ago•4 min saved

NZ Court Weighs Reversing Christchurch Mosque Shooter's Guilty Pleas

A three-judge Court of Appeal in Wellington heard Crown arguments opposing Brenton Tarrant’s bid to discard his 2020 guilty pleas to terrorism, murder and attempted murder, a move that would send the case back to trial. Tarrant contends his admissions were made during an irrational, solitary-prison breakdown, but prosecutors say there is no evidence of serious mental illness and the guilty pleas were supported by overwhelming evidence, including video livestreams. If the appeal fails, the case remains a life sentence with no parole and could proceed to later reviews; the hearing was unusually subdued and largely shielded from public exposure, with a ruling expected later.

via AP News|

#appeals-court #christchurch #mass-shooting

crime11 days ago•4 min saved

North Carolina mass-shooting teen gets life without parole

An 18-year-old in Raleigh, NC, who killed five people in a mass shooting when he was 15, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to five counts of first-degree murder. The judge rejected parole after 25 years, stating the crimes showed irreparable corruption; the case included a note claiming he hated humans and a defense theory of a dissociative episode linked to acne medication. The rampage began at his home, included the killing of his 16-year-old brother and an off-duty officer, and followed extensive online planning. Victims’ families urged the harsh sentence as prosecutors emphasized premeditation and planning.

via CBS News|

#crime #guilty-plea #juvenile-offender

world11 days ago•4 min saved

Canada’s Leaders Unite at BC School Shooting Vigil

Prime Minister Mark Carney and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre joined hands at a vigil in Tumbler Ridge, BC, to mourn victims of a mass shooting at the local high school. The shooter, an 18-year-old woman, killed her mother and stepbrother before the attack and fatally shot six students and a teacher at the school, then died by suicide. Four guns were seized (two from the home, two at the school). BC Premier David Eby pledged safety for students returning to school as leaders urged unity and support for the community.

via AP News|

#british-columbia #canada #mass-shooting

crime22 days ago•2 min saved

NC teen pleads guilty in 2022 rampage that killed five, awaiting sentencing

Austin Thompson, now 18, pleaded guilty Jan. 21 to five counts including first-degree murder, attempted murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and assault on a law enforcement officer for a 2022 Raleigh rampage that killed his 16-year-old brother and four neighbors. Prosecutors say the teen, then 15, armed a .22 rifle, shot his brother in the head, stabbed him 57 times, loaded more firearms and ammunition, donned camouflage and a backpack, and then killed Nichole Connors, Lynn Garner (who survived), Gabriel Torres (a Raleigh police officer), Mary Marshall and Susan Karnatz before fleeing and later shooting himself. He pleaded guilty to spare the community further trauma; sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday.

via NBC News|

#crime #guilty-plea #juvenile-offender

crime25 days ago•1 min saved

Six Injured in Louisiana Mardi Gras Parade Shooting, Suspect Sought

Six people, including a child, were shot at a Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, Louisiana; one person is in custody as investigators search for a vehicle, and Louisiana state police have taken over the investigation after the parade near the courthouse was halted in the town of about 1,300 near Baton Rouge, in a case that comes amid ongoing national concerns about gun violence.

via The Guardian|

#crime #investigation #louisiana

local27 days ago•0 min saved

SBI probes Mount Airy mass shooting, two dead among four victims

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is on the scene in Mount Airy assisting the Surry County Sheriff’s Office after a mass shooting. Four people were shot and two have been confirmed dead; investigators are collecting evidence and will provide updates through SBI official channels.

via witn.com|

#local #mass-shooting #mount-airy

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Raleigh-area teen pleads guilty to 2022 mass shooting that left five dead

Austin David Thompson, who was 15 at the time of the 2022 Raleigh mass shooting that killed five—including his older brother and an off-duty police officer—pleaded guilty to five counts of first-degree murder and related charges; sentencing is set for Feb. 2, with possible life in prison and parole eligibility after 25 years, since the death penalty is unavailable for someone that young. The case also involved a self-inflicted gunshot wound prior to arrest and notes of Thompson’s online searches about mass shootings, while motive remains unclear.

via CBS News|

#crime #mass-shooting #north-carolina

us-news1 month ago•72 min saved

Guilty Plea in NC Mass Shooting That Took Five Lives

A teen pleaded guilty to a 2022 North Carolina mass shooting that killed five people, marking a major development in a case that drew national attention.

via AP News|

#guilty-plea #homicide #mass-shooting