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Crumbley Father Convicted: Landmark Case Holds Parents Accountable for School Shootings

March 15, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Pontiac, Michigan – James Crumbley, the father of a teenager responsible for a mass shooting at Oxford High School in 2021, found himself convicted of involuntary manslaughter by an Oakland County jury on Thursday. This marks a significant legal milestone as he and his wife Jennifer became the first parents to face accountability for a … Read more

Virginia Senate Advances Bill to Hold Parents Accountable for Minors’ Gun Crimes

January 31, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

RICHMOND, Va. — A bill aimed at holding parents accountable if their child uses their gun in a crime has cleared the Virginia State Senate. The proposed legislation, known as SB 44 and authored by State Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico), seeks to charge parents with a felony if their child gains access to their gun … Read more

Manhunt Intensifies for Fugitive Gangster “The Fly” Following Prison Van Attack

May 15, 2024

PARIS (AP) – A massive manhunt is underway in northern France for a fugitive gangster known as “The Fly.” The search was triggered after gunmen attacked a prison van, freeing the criminal and killing two prison guards. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has mobilized unprecedented law enforcement resources, with 450 officers deployed to the Eure region ... Read more

Fatal Shootout in New Castle Leaves One Dead and Police Searching for Clues

May 15, 2024

In New Castle, Pennsylvania, a fatal shootout occurred on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one individual, according to authorities. The New Castle Police Department reported that officers were called to East Washington Street in response to gunshots around 4 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased man on the back porch of a residence ... Read more

Shooting in New Castle Leaves One Dead on East Washington Street

May 15, 2024

New Castle, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon in New Castle, Pennsylvania, where a man lost his life in a shooting. At 4:17 p.m., emergency responders rushed to a residence in the 1400 block of East Washington Street in response to the distressing report. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered the lifeless ... Read more

Camden Manhunt: Thugs violently attack two people near Koko nightclub

May 15, 2024

London, England – A manhunt is currently underway in Camden for the perpetrators of a violent attack near the popular nightclub Koko. Metropolitan Police officers are diligently working to apprehend the individuals responsible for assaulting two victims in broad daylight. The horrifying incident took place on Eversholt Street, close to Camden High Street and Euston ... Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY GANG ASSAULT: MS-13 Clique Members Charged in Brutal Attack on Teen

May 15, 2024

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – Seven alleged members and associates of the Huntington Criminal Locates Salvatrucha or “HCLS” clique of the MS-13 street gang have been charged with robbery, kidnapping, gang assault, and other related charges following a violent attack on a 15-year-old boy on January 6, 2024, announced Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. ... Read more

Buscemi Randomly Attacked in New York: New Footage Emerges of Violent Incident

May 15, 2024

New York City, New York – Surveillance footage has emerged, showing actor Steve Buscemi looking at his phone moments before he was randomly attacked on the streets of New York. The incident occurred on Third Avenue when Buscemi was punched by an unidentified individual without provocation. Police have identified the suspect as 50-year-old Clifton Williams ... Read more

Memorial Space Dedicated in Buffalo Honors Victims of Racist Mass Shooting

May 15, 2024

Buffalo, New York commemorated the second anniversary of a tragic racist mass shooting that claimed the lives of 10 Black individuals with the unveiling of a memorial space dedicated to honoring the victims. The city paid tribute to those affected by the attack by introducing the “Unity” sculpture outside the Tops supermarket, the site of ... Read more

Shooting Tragedy Strikes Lodi: Victim Fatally Shot Multiple Times in California Incident

May 15, 2024

LODI, Calif. – A tragic incident unfolded in Lodi on Monday night, resulting in the death of an individual who succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. The authorities were alerted around 10 p.m. by reports of gunshots near the Rivermaid Trading Company on East Pine Street. Sheriff’s office ... Read more

Shooting of 24-Year-Old Father Sparks Fear in Dunning Neighborhood

May 15, 2024

Chicago, Illinois – A tragic shooting in the Dunning neighborhood has left residents in fear following the death of 24-year-old Zet Rodriguez-Lara. Rodriguez-Lara was fatally shot while walking on North Pittsburgh Avenue at 7 a.m. on Friday, according to Chicago police. Two individuals who were detained for questioning in connection with the homicide have been ... Read more

Gun Violence Memorial Honors Victims of Racial Hate – U.S. Attorney General Speaks Out

May 15, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Families who have lost loved ones to gun violence gathered at the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives headquarters in Washington last month. Among them was Garnell Whitfield Jr., listening as U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland dedicated an exhibit honoring victims of gun violence. The memorial wall, titled “Faces of ... Read more