All articles tagged with #shooting investigation
During a Monday youth hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, a gunman opened fire. Bystanders, led by Michael Black, tackled the shooter after jamming the weapon, while others rendered first aid as five people were wounded. The shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot after pulling a second gun. Police praised the group of civilians who intervened, and investigators are examining motives and connections to the incident.
Former classmates suggest that the intense academic environment and mental health issues may have contributed to the motives behind the Brown University shooting, highlighting the pressures of competitive academia and the impact on individuals' mental well-being.
The Department of Education is investigating Brown University for potential violations of the Clery Act following a fatal campus shooting, focusing on security camera coverage, emergency notification delays, and building security, amid broader concerns about campus safety and federal funding compliance.
A suspect involved in the Brown University and MIT shootings, Claudio Neves Valente, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in New Hampshire, acting alone in the attacks that resulted in two deaths and nine injuries.
All northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near the Betsy Ross Bridge in Philadelphia are closed due to a shooting investigation. Traffic is being diverted off the roadway, causing delays. The Pennsylvania State Police have not provided any information regarding the reason for the closure.
The Spring Hill community in Tennessee is experiencing an increased police presence following a shooting investigation on Ruben Road. Two occupied houses were hit by gunfire, but no injuries have been reported. Witnesses saw a black Jeep Wrangler leaving the scene, and a possible suspect, described as a black male with dreads wearing tan shorts and a tank top, is being sought. Authorities have stated that there is no known danger to the public, but detectives are actively following leads. No further details have been released at this time.
Northbound lanes of Interstate 77 near Clanton Road in Charlotte were closed due to a shooting investigation, causing traffic backups and prompting motorists to seek alternate routes. The highway reopened after two hours, and a shooting victim with initially life-threatening injuries was later classified as non-life threatening. No arrests have been made, and further information has yet to be released.
The mayor of Uvalde, Texas, has called on District Attorney Christina Mitchell to resign and filed a lawsuit accusing her of obstructing the city's investigation into the shooting at Robb Elementary School. The shooting, which occurred in May 2022, resulted in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers. The mayor alleges that Mitchell has been involved in a cover-up and has refused to share evidence with the city's independent investigator. The US Department of Justice is also reviewing the law enforcement response to the incident.
A trooper was shot in the arm during a routine traffic stop in Raleigh County, West Virginia. The suspect, identified as Scott Arthur O'Brien, fled the scene in a white Jeep Grand Cherokee with license plate number 68H949. The suspect's vehicle has noticeable damage on the driver's side. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the WVSP Beckley Detachment.