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A man in Seattle was arrested during a New Year’s Eve celebration after flashing a loaded shotgun in a crowded area near the Space Needle, leading to gun charges as police suspect he planned to use the weapon. He was found with additional ammunition and hearing protection, and authorities believe he intended to threaten or harm others amid nationwide threats around the holiday.
In a recent patch for Helldivers 2, the popular SG-85 Slugger shotgun was significantly nerfed due to its effectiveness as a long-range weapon, with reduced damage and stagger. The game designer explained that the Slugger was too powerful as a sniper rifle, prompting the changes. Additionally, sniper rifles were buffed in the same patch, with further adjustments planned for the Punisher Plasma in the next update.
A retired Texas judge and his wife were found dead from shotgun blasts inside their home, leading to the arrest of their adult son, who admitted to gunning down both his parents because he did not want to take a sleeping aid. Seth Carnes, 45, has been charged with capital murder in the slayings of his parents, Alfred and Susan Carnes. The son allegedly told detectives that he shot his parents with a shotgun after a disagreement escalated into family violence. The community has been shocked by the incident, and Seth Carnes is being held without bond.
The Lockwood 300 shotgun in Warzone has become overpowered once again, causing havoc in the battle royale. Despite being previously nerfed, the Doom bundle version of the shotgun is back and dominating close-range gunfights. Players have called for another nerf, but the Dual Trigger feature balances its power by requiring an instant reload after each shot. The cause of the shotgun's resurgence is unclear, but players speculate it may be related to a previous nerf.
A 5-year-old girl in Florida accidentally shot herself in the leg after finding a shotgun hidden under a bed. Deputies quickly administered first aid and a tourniquet, likely saving her life. The girl was transported to the hospital, where medical staff praised the quick response. No arrests have been made, and authorities are reviewing the case to determine if formal charges will be pursued.
The recent update to Lethal Company introduced shotguns, but they are not easy to obtain. Players can acquire shotguns by killing the new Nutcracker enemy and taking them from their corpses. However, the Nutcracker enemies are difficult to defeat, so it is recommended to have a strategy in place. Waiting for them to reload, attacking with melee weapons, and using tools like flash grenades or the Zap Gun can help. It's important to note that shotgun shells take up individual inventory slots, limiting the number of items players can carry.
A 14-year-old girl used her father's pump-action shotgun to kill one classmate and injure five others before taking her own life at a school in Bryansk, Russia. The motive for the attack is under investigation, with a conflict with fellow students being treated as a priority. The shooter brought the firearm into the school in a tube and had a hidden knife in her shoe. One victim died, while four others were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The shooter's father is being questioned about the gun's storage and whether he taught her to shoot.
Two homes in Ogdensburg, New York, were targeted when someone fired a shotgun at close range at their front doors. No injuries were reported, and the police are reviewing home security footage and have identified suspects. It is unclear whether the shootings were random or targeted, but if a suspect is apprehended, they could face felony charges.
Five people were arrested in Rochester, New York, after a police chase involving a U-Haul truck. The chase began when officers attempted to stop the truck, which was reportedly involved in a shooting and carrying a shotgun. After crashing into a parked car, all occupants fled but were apprehended shortly after. One suspect was found with suspected narcotics, while the others were charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
A man carrying a shotgun was arrested following a police standoff in the north parking lot of the Mall of America. The man had entered the Royal Canadian International Circus tent and refused to drop the gun. People were evacuated from the tent and a nearby hotel.
The father of Kaylin Gillis, a 20-year-old woman who was shot dead when her SUV pulled into the wrong driveway, has spoken out against her alleged killer, Kevin Monahan, saying he hopes he "dies in jail." Monahan has been accused of second-degree murder and was ordered to be held without bail. Prosecutors said additional charges could be filed in the coming days. Monahan allegedly fired at the SUV with a shotgun that is roughly three times bigger than a round fired by a handgun. Gillis' death has rocked the small community of Schuylerville, New York.
A woman's body was found inside an Oklahoma City home with an apparent gunshot wound after a barricade situation involving the suspect, who was taken into custody on a complaint of first-degree murder. Police believe the victim had been inside the home for several days before the standoff situation. The suspect and victim were dating and had a disagreement when the suspect shot her with a shotgun. Formal charges have not been filed yet.
TimTheTatman expressed disappointment over the continued use of the KV Broadside shotgun in Warzone 2, despite nerfs in the Season 2 Reloaded update. He argued that the shotgun is more broken than any other in Call of Duty history, and is plaguing and ruining Warzone 2. The KV Broadside remains the second most popular gun in the game, despite community backlash.