Brandon Curtis
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A new executive order from the president directs the Attorney General to review all firearm-related policies, regulations, and enforcement actions from January 2021 to January 2025. The goal is to identify and address any potential infringements on Second Amendment rights, signaling a shift in federal gun policy.
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Authorities in High Point, NC, have ruled that a fatal home shooting last month was an act of self-defense, leading to no charges being filed. The incident left 20-year-old Brandon Harris Jr. dead and two others injured.
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A barbershop owner in San Antonio, Texas, fatally shot an armed robber who attempted to hold up the business. The suspect, who pistol-whipped one owner and tried to restrain the other, was shot multiple times in the chest.
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An armed teenager was arrested at Texarkana Regional Airport after attempting to gain access to an aircraft. A pilot confronted the teen, disarmed him, and held him until police arrived. Authorities praised the pilot’s quick response, and the airport has since reviewed its security protocols to enhance safety measures.
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A Southwest Philadelphia man, legally carrying a firearm, opened fire on four teenagers attempting to steal his car after one of them pulled a gun. Two 13-year-olds were wounded and are in stable condition, while police continue to investigate the incident, which was captured on surveillance cameras.
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A false report of gunfire at Opry Mills Mall in Nashville caused widespread panic, leading shoppers to flee or shelter in place. The commotion stemmed from a domestic dispute at a restaurant, but no evidence of actual gunfire was found.
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A 16-year-old was fatally shot in Juneau, Alaska, after allegedly pointing a pellet gun at another driver during a road confrontation. The 24-year-old shooter, believing the teen had a real firearm, acted in self-defense and was later released after police determined the weapon was a CO2-powered pellet rifle.
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A deadly shooting in Antioch, TN, is under investigation after a 19-year-old fatally shot a 39-year-old man during a violent confrontation. Authorities say the teen may have acted in self-defense after being physically attacked and threatened.
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A security guard in Jones County, Mississippi, shot and killed an armed employee who opened fire outside the Southern Hens processing plant following a workplace dispute. The shooter, armed with an AR-15-style rifle, fired multiple shots before attempting to enter the facility, but was stopped by the guard.
