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us-crime-news1 year ago

"Tragedy Strikes: Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting Update"

More than half of the 22 victims of the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade are under 16 years old, with one fatality identified as local DJ Elizabeth Lopez-Galvan. Three individuals, including two juveniles, have been detained, but no charges have been filed yet. President Biden called for stricter gun control measures, while the shooting is believed to have stemmed from a dispute and is not terrorism-related. The lax gun laws in Missouri have come under scrutiny, and a GoFundMe page has raised over $100k for the victim's family.

via The Independent|
#gun-control#juvenile-suspects#kansas-city-chiefs
us-crime-news1 year ago

"Unraveling the Kansas City Parade Shooting: Police Detail Events Leading to Mass Tragedy"

During the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade, a shooting occurred, leaving one person dead and over 20 injured, with more than half of the victims under 16 years old. Police have detained three individuals, two of whom are juveniles, and recovered several firearms from the scene. The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a dispute and is not related to terrorism. Witnesses described the chaos and heroic actions during the incident. President Biden called for stricter gun control measures, while former President Trump boasted about protecting the Second Amendment.

via The Independent|
#gun-control#kansas-city-chiefs#police-investigation
us-crime-news1 year ago

"Lakewood Church Shooting: Uncovering the Disturbing Behavior and Warning Signs"

The recent shooting at Houston's Lakewood Church has brought attention to Texas' gun laws after a woman with a history of mental illness and a criminal record legally purchased a gun and opened fire at the megachurch. The shooter's son remains in critical condition, prompting discussions about red flag laws and the need for better mental health care. Mayor John Whitmire has called for action, while Pastor Joel Osteen has announced a special service for healing and unity. The shooter's former mother-in-law believes systemic failures and lax gun laws contributed to the tragedy, while neighbors describe years of intimidation and threats from the shooter.

via The Independent|
#joel-osteen#lakewood-church-shooting#mental-illness
us-crime-news2 years ago

"UNC Shooting: Troubled Student's Online Complaints Preceded Fatal Attack"

Students at the University of North Carolina are demanding action on gun control following the deadly shooting on campus. The student newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel, featured a powerful front page displaying the terrified text messages sent during the shooting. Around 600 students participated in a rally calling for stricter state gun laws and held a moment of silence for the slain professor. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and the search for the gun is ongoing. The university will return to normal operations, and the district attorney will not seek the death penalty for the suspect.

via The Independent|
#campus-safety#front-page#gun-control
us-crime-news2 years ago

"Jacksonville Shooter's Alleged Target: Alternate Dollar Store Revealed"

The gunman who killed three people in a racially motivated attack at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, may have originally planned to target a different store. Surveillance footage shows the gunman arriving at a Family Dollar store before going to the Dollar General store where he shot and killed three people. The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Ryan Palmeter, had previously worked at a similar discount store. Governor Ron DeSantis has faced criticism for loosening gun laws in the state.

via The Independent|
#dollar-general-store#gunman#jacksonville-florida-shooting
us-crime-news2 years ago

"DeSantis Faces Backlash at Jacksonville Vigil Following Racially Motivated Shooting"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was booed by mourners at a vigil in Jacksonville for the three victims killed in a racially motivated shooting. The gunman, identified as 21-year-old Ryan Palmeter, targeted a Dollar General store near a historically Black university. Prior to the attack, Palmeter's parents found a manifesto on his computer and alerted law enforcement. The shooting occurred on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. The White House condemned the shooting and called for gun control measures.

via The Independent|
#gun-control#jacksonville-shooting#racially-motivated
us-crime-news2 years ago

"Ex-wife Charged with Murder in Microsoft Exec's Killing"

Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, the ex-wife of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan, has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge and accused of conspiring to have her husband killed. She was arrested on Thursday morning. Bridegan was killed in an ambush shooting last year after dropping off his two children at his ex-wife's home. Mario Fernandez, Gardner-Fernandez's second husband, was previously arrested and charged with orchestrating the murder. Prosecutors will seek the death penalty if Gardner-Fernandez is convicted.

via The Independent|
#arrest#divorce#jared-bridegan
us-crime-news2 years ago

Carlee Russell's Recovery Amid Looming Charges in Kidnapping Hoax – Live Updates

Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who claimed she was kidnapped after stopping to help a toddler on the side of the road, is expected to face criminal charges for falsely reporting the incident. The charges being considered are falsely reporting an incident and false reporting to law enforcement authorities, each carrying a maximum sentence of one year in jail. The Black and Missing Foundation has urged the public to not let this case impact future missing persons cases, emphasizing the importance of continuing to search for missing individuals, particularly people of color.

via The Independent|
#alabama#carlee-russell#charges
us-crime-news2 years ago

Mauricio Garcia's Neo-Nazi Views and Cache of Guns Confirmed by Allen Police.

Mauricio Garcia, the gunman who killed eight people at a Texas mall, posted a chilling video of himself in a Scream mask before the massacre. Garcia had a stash of eight legally-purchased weapons, including an AR-15-style rifle, and had ties to far-right-wing groups, white supremacy and neo-Nazism. The shooter was terminated from the US Army training in 2008 due to a physical or mental health concern. Twitter has been criticised for allowing graphic images of the victims to circulate for hours. Elon Musk appeared to entertain the idea that the shooting was a “psyop”.

via The Independent|
#gun-control#mass-shooting#mauricio-garcia
us-crime-news2 years ago

The Ralph Yarl Shooting: Legal Proceedings and Political Controversy

Andrew Lester's ex-wife, Mary Clayton, has revealed that she "was always scared of him" during their 14-year marriage, and is not surprised that the white homeowner shot Black teenager Ralph Yarl last week. Lester has been charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action for shooting Ralph, 16, twice through the glass screen door of his home in Kansas City, Missouri, on 13 April when the Black teenager accidentally called at the wrong home to pick up his brothers. The shooting is now being probed by the Justice Department as a hate crime.

via The Independent|
#andrew-lester#hate-crime#ralph-yarl